Quality (QUAL)

QUAL 110 Metrology (Cr2)(2:1)
Concepts of measurement systems; application and use of mechanical gages and instruments; inspection techniques and data collection; graphical inspection analysis; calibration methods; gage control techniques.

QUAL 151 Nondestructive Testing Principles (Cr4)(1:6)
Fundamental concepts and related application of liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, radiographic and visual testing methods in material inspection as per AWS, ASTM, ASME and ASNT code books and/or guidelines.

QUAL 152 Destructive Testing Principles (Cr3)(2:2)
Detailed instruction and application of destructive testing procedures for materials as per ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials).

QUAL 155 Quality Applications in GMAW and GTAW Pipe (Cr3)(1:4)
Development of problem solving skills using GMAW and GTAW processes for various complex steel structures that are designed to eliminate unacceptable discontinuities as stated in acceptance criteria; student writing of technical analysis on suggested techniques. Prereq. - WELD 120 and 121.

QUAL 156 Quality Applications in SMAW Plate (Cr5)(2:6)
Development of problem solving skills using SMAW process for simple steel structures that are designed to eliminate unacceptable discontinuities as stated in acceptance criteria; student writing of analysis on suggested techniques. Prereq. - WELD 103.

QUAL 158 Quality Applications in SMAW Pipe (Cr2)(1:2)
Development of problem solving skills using SMAW for various complex steel structures that are designed to eliminate unacceptable discontinuities as stated in acceptance criteria; student writing of analysis on suggested techniques. Prereq. - QUAL 156.

QUAL 210 Statistical Quality Control (Cr3)(3:0)
Controlling the output variability of the process and producing quality products and services using applied sampling and statistical process control; data collection SPC application, chart construction interpretation, process capability, and taking corrective action; use of spreadsheet and SPC software in data collection and analysis; and statistical experiments. Prereq. - Evidence of score of 500 or higher on SAT mathematics exam or 11th grade PSSA mathematics score of 1300 or higher, or completion of MATH 026 or 028 with C or better or appropriate competence in MATH 150 as determined by the mathematics placement test, and industrial experience or ENGG 125 or ELEC 177.

QUAL 215 Quality Assurance (Cr3)(3:0)
Planning and analysis of quality; customer requirements identification, design review and processes, quality analysis and feedback techniques such as experimental models, process yields analysis, testing, reliability, audit practices, customer/supplier relations, and application of ISO 9000 series of quality standards.

QUAL 221 Applied Quality Practicum (Cr3)(0:0:12 practicum)
Actual work experience in manufacturing or service organization providing exposure to the application of Quality methodology to its process, product or service; emphasis on cultural issues, documentation and data collection/reporting, auditing, ethics, and problem solving. Pre- or coreq. - QUAL 210 and 215.