Question

The course on Industrial Quality Control is meant to provide a comprehensive coverage of the basic subject knowledge. The goal is to give you a thorough understanding of these basic methods and as a result does not cover every single method or all the latest topics. However, by the end of the class you should have developed the appropriate tool set to be able to do further reading on topics in this area and be able to understand the concepts. In order to verify that these goals have been met, you will be required to research a topic relevant to industrial quality control and summarize this research in a brief report and a presentation to the rest of the class. The following is a sample list of topics:

            Multivariate SPC

            Process Monitoring and Feedback Adjustment

Wald Sequential Sampling (SPRT Method)

Failure Modes Effects Analysis

Fault Tree Analysis

Taguchi Methods

Robust Parameter Design

Continuous Sampling Plans

SPC with correlated data

HACCP (hazard analysis and critical control points)

Process Validation

Quality Function Deployment

Design Controls

In addition to this list you are free to choose a topic on your own. You can get ideas for your topic by reviewing the bibliography at the end of your book. Your choice of topic should be cleared by me in advance to insure it is relevant for our class.

You are expected to deliver the following:

A brief paper clearly explaining the topic that you chose

Approximately 3-6 pages

An example of an application if possible

Simulating data is acceptable

A short presentation for a class discussion

Approximately 5-10 slides

Please note that your project is intended to benefit the entire class. So you are expected to provide a presentation to the class; you are also expected to review the presentations of your peers and participate by asking questions.

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