The objective of this course is to introduce students to the design of experiments as well as statistical quality control. Topics on experimental design include single-factor experiments, block designs, factorial designs, 2-factor experiments and Taguchi’s approach to parameter design. Topics on quality control include product flow chart, cause-effect diagram, Pareto Analysis, statistical process control, acceptance sampling and Taguchi’s approach to quality. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. Prerequisites: MTH 410, CPS 125, MEC 222, MTL 200, PCS 211 and MEC 325 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
