Studies principles of measurement and calibration control, application of statistics to measurement processes, and standards of measurements in calibration. May include the use of gauges and instruments in modern production and dimensional control concepts. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Studies essentials and application of statistics in quality control function. May include definitions and uses of averages, standard deviations, ranges, and sampling plans. May discuss dependent and independent variables, and distribution probabilities. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Studies design and planning of experiments. May include grouping data, rounding, pairs, use of analysis of variance, testing hypothesis by t-test and f-test, regression analysis, and correlation. May include a discussion of datafit, graphic analysis, and Chi-square. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Reviews quality audit principles relative to product and process reliability. Includes the design of an approach to the audit; fundamentals of an audit in terms of standards, procedures, methods, facilities control, and personnel; and reporting methods. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Studies the basic needs of industrial firms in the management of materials. May include fundamentals of production control and purchasing, as well as their relationship to other departments. May also include processing and scheduling of materials; purchasing, and inventory control as well as cost elements, make or buy decisions, and inventory classifications. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Examines arrangement and layout of physical facilities. Explains material handling and modern techniques for efficient utilization of space. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Studies fundamentals of production planning and control. May include preparation for an analysis of production, forecasting, operation planning, scheduling, and dispatching using modern techniques. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Gives overview of the quality control function within industry. May include the organization, cost, and techniques of quality control. Emphasizes essentials and applications of statistics in the quality control function. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Studies principles and applications of motion analysis, process operations, and micromotion study; methods improvement, work simplification, standardization, rating, allowance and analysis of time data. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.