Austin Community College

FY 2005 Course Descriptions

Quality Assurance


QCTC 1303 QUALITY CONTROL (3-3-0). Information on quality control principles and applications. Designed to introduce the student to the quality control profession. Skills: R Prerequisites: QCTC 1343. (QUA 2024) Course Type: W

QCTC 1305 TEAMING (3-3-0). A study in group dynamics, synergy, team building, consensus decision making, active listening skills, win/win resolution, confrontation skills, creativity, and brainstorming. Examination of team presentation skills, overall team communication, and resolving personality conflicts. Skills: R (QUA 1053) Course Type: W

QCTC 1341 STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL (3-3-0). Components of statistics including techniques of collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of numerical data as applied to statistical control. Stresses application of correlation methods, analysis of variance, dispersion, sampling quality control, reliability, mathematical models, and programming. Skills: B Prerequisites: QCTC 1343 or instructor approval. (QUA 1033) Course Type: W

QCTC 1343 QUALITY ASSURANCE (3-3-0). Information on quality assurance principles and applications; designed to introduce the student to the quality assurance profession. Skills: G (QUA 1023) Course Type: W

QCTC 1401 TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (4-3-3). The study of integrating work processes using team participation through employee empowerment and teamwork emphasizing the philosophy of customer services and satisfaction. Skills: G Prerequisites: QCTC 1343 or instructor approval. (QUA 1093) Course Type: W

QCTC 1446 TESTING AND INSPECTION SYSTEMS (4-4-3). A study of testing and inspection systems including pertinent specifications, inspection tools, gauges, instruments, and mechanisms used in illustration the need for maintaining quality to established standards. Skills: B Prerequisites: QCTC 1341 or instructor approval. (QUA 1014) Course Type: W

QCTC 1448 METROLOGY (4-4-3). A study of the terminology, methodology, and practice of measurement systems and equipment in the calibration and use of basic measuring tools. Skills: B Prerequisites: QCTC 1303. (QUA 2083) Course Type: W

QCTC 1491 SPECIAL TOPICS IN QUALITY CONTROL TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN (4-4-0). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Learning outcomes/objectives are determined by local occupational need and business and industry trends. Skills: G (QUA 2154) Course Type: W

QCTC 2331 STANDARDS (3-3-0). A study of the philosophy and theory of standards, appropriate standards organizations, and systems integration relating to the application of standards criteria in society. Skills: G Prerequisites: QCTC 1343. (QUA 2073) Course Type: W


Course Descriptions as of August 26, 2004 09:00am
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