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    Mar 29, 2024  
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INT 45080 - Metrology

0.29 CR
Metrology is the science of measurement. As applied to the manufacturing industry, metrology is used in the process of making a product, inspecting the product to verify its dimensions or other characteristics, and making adjustments to machinery to bring the product to a point within specification. In order to be relied upon, metrology is applied to the measuring instruments themselves to ensure that they are accurately measuring the product. This is called calibration of the instruments. In this module, the student will learn about various measuring principles and common measurement tools and their uses.

Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe quality systems and quality methods.
  2. Develop a quality plan.
  3. Apply quality management principles to manufacturing processes.
  4. Calculate the components of a Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  5. Distinguish between common and special cause variation.