Spring 2021 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-2314- Section: 71 Principles of Quality |
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Instructor Information | |||||||||||
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Instructor | Thomas Janise | ||||||||||
janiseth@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6391 | ||||||||||
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COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||||
Course Information | |||||||||||
Description | Study of the background and application of quality concepts. Topics include team skills, quality tools, statistics, economics and continuous improvement. | ||||||||||
Prerequisites | None | ||||||||||
Learning Outcomes |
1. Uses technology to access operator-specific documentation and training. 2. Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards. 3. Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation 4. Implements standard safety procedures as required in industry. 5. ALPHA: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. |
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Core Objectives | |||||||||||
Program Student Learning Outcomes |
CSLOs for PTAC 2314 • Use statistical process control to collect, organize, and analyze data. • Describe the principles of quality control. • Use quality tools. |
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Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
QUALITY CONCEPTS FOR PROCESS INDUSTRY REQUIRED |BySPEEGLE EDITION: 2ND 10 PUBLISHER: CENGAGE L ISBN: 9781435482449 ?Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.? ?Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.? |
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Lecture Topics Outline |
Week 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Discussion - Why Quality is Important Chapter 1 questions due Chapter 2 Discussion - How It All Began Chapter 2 Questions due Week 2 Chapter 3 Discussion - The Quality Gurus Chapter 3 Questions due Chapter 4 Discussion - The International Standards Organization Chapter 4 Questions Due Week 3 Read Chapter 5 - Total Quality Management Chapter 5 Questions Due Issue Study Guide for EXAM 1 Week 4 Review Study Guide for EXAM 1 EXAM 1 Chapters 1 through 5 Chapter 6 Discussion - Customer Satisfaction Chapter 6 questions due Week 5 Chapter 7 Discussion -Employee Empowerment Chapter 7 Questions Due Chapter 8 Discussion - Teamwork and Teams Chapter 8 Questions Due Week 6 Chapter 9 Discussion - Communication Chapter 9 Questions Due Chapter 10 Discussion - Personal Effectiveness Chapter 10 Questions Due Study Guide for EXAM 2 - Chapters 6 thru 10 Week 7 Review Study Guide for EXAM 2 EXAM 2 Chapters 6 through 10 Week 8 Chapter 11 Discussion - The Economics of Quality Chapter 11 Questions Due Chapter 12 Discussion - Quality as a System Chapter 12 Questions Due Week 9 Spring Break Week 10 Chapter 13 Discussion - The Cost of Quality Chapter 13 Questions Due Issue Study Guide for EXAM 3 - Chapters 11 through 13 Week 11 Review Study Guide for EXAM 3 EXAM 3 - Chapters 11 through 13 Chapter 14 Discussion - Quality Tool - Part 1 Chapter 14 Questions Due Week 12 Chapter 15 Discussion - Quality Tools - Part 2 Chapter 15 Questions Due Chapter 16 Discussion - Variation Chapter 16 Questions Due Week 13 Chapter 17 Discussion - Statistical Process Control Chapter 17 Questions Due Chapter 18 Discussion - SPC and Control Charts Chapter 18 Questions Due Chapter 19 Discussion - Process Capability Chapter 19 Questions Due Week 14 Chapter 20 Discussion - The Advantages of Quality Review Questions Due Issue review questions for EXAM 4 - Chapters 14 through 20 Review Study Guide for EXAM 4 EXAM 4 Chapters 14 through 20 Issue review questions for FINAL EXAM Week 15 Review Study Guide for FINAL EXAM Week 16 Review Study Guide for FINAL EXAM FINAL EXAM - Available May 10 (6am) until May 12 (10pm) |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Discussion - Why Quality is Important Chapter 1 questions due Chapter 2 Discussion - How It All Began Chapter 2 Questions due Week 2 Chapter 3 Discussion - The Quality Gurus Chapter 3 Questions due Chapter 4 Discussion - The International Standards Organization Chapter 4 Questions Due Week 3 Read Chapter 5 - Total Quality Management Chapter 5 Questions Due Issue Study Guide for EXAM 1 Week 4 Review Study Guide for EXAM 1 EXAM 1 Chapters 1 through 5 Chapter 6 Discussion - Customer Satisfaction Chapter 6 questions due Week 5 Chapter 7 Discussion -Employee Empowerment Chapter 7 Questions Due Chapter 8 Discussion - Teamwork and Teams Chapter 8 Questions Due Week 6 Chapter 9 Discussion - Communication Chapter 9 Questions Due Chapter 10 Discussion - Personal Effectiveness Chapter 10 Questions Due Study Guide for EXAM 2 - Chapters 6 thru 10 Week 7 Review Study Guide for EXAM 2 EXAM 2 Chapters 6 through 10 Week 8 Chapter 11 Discussion - The Economics of Quality Chapter 11 Questions Due Chapter 12 Discussion - Quality as a System Chapter 12 Questions Due Week 9 Spring Break Week 10 Chapter 13 Discussion - The Cost of Quality Chapter 13 Questions Due Issue Study Guide for EXAM 3 - Chapters 11 through 13 Week 11 Review Study Guide for EXAM 3 EXAM 3 - Chapters 11 through 13 Chapter 14 Discussion - Quality Tool - Part 1 Chapter 14 Questions Due Week 12 Chapter 15 Discussion - Quality Tools - Part 2 Chapter 15 Questions Due Chapter 16 Discussion - Variation Chapter 16 Questions Due Week 13 Chapter 17 Discussion - Statistical Process Control Chapter 17 Questions Due Chapter 18 Discussion - SPC and Control Charts Chapter 18 Questions Due Chapter 19 Discussion - Process Capability Chapter 19 Questions Due Week 14 Chapter 20 Discussion - The Advantages of Quality Review Questions Due Issue review questions for EXAM 4 - Chapters 14 through 20 Review Study Guide for EXAM 4 EXAM 4 Chapters 14 through 20 Issue review questions for FINAL EXAM Week 15 Review Study Guide for FINAL EXAM Week 16 Review Study Guide for FINAL EXAM FINAL EXAM - Available May 10 (6am) until May 12 (10pm) |
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Final Exam Date | May 10, 2021 - 6:0 AM Through May 12, 2021 - 10:0 PM | ||||||||||
Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
30% -Tests 20% Classwork 30% Final Exam 20% Lab |
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Course Policies | |||||||||||
Instructor Policies | If you need to discuss your grades, email me to set up a time for a phone call or office visit. | ||||||||||
Attendance Policy |
ATTENDANCE POLICY: This is an on-line only class. We will be using MS Teams for our class discussions and attendance will be tracked on both Teams and Blackboard access. Your attendance will be reflected on you Laboratory grade which counts as 20% of you overall average. |
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Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||||
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Important Information | |||||||||||
ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||||
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Other | If you need to discuss your grades, email me to set up a time for a phone call or office visit. | ||||||||||
HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||
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