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The Industrial Technology Quality Assurance (ITQA) Degree Program ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE Total credits required for graduation: 65 |
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Why Quality Assurance?
This standard of perfection, coupled with the technological sophistication of products and the automation of assembly areas, has made quality assurance one of the fastest growing parts of the changing American workplace. Quality control and inspection techniques used in the past are rapidly being replaced by initiatives such as Total Quality Management, Experimental Design, Reliability Analysis, and Life Testing. Experts trained in these new quality assurance techniques are sought after by corporations planning to succeed in today's competitive marketplace. |
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Upon graduation, the student can become a member of a quality team with growing responsibilities related to a company's competitiveness. Your employment prospects in quality assurance are excellent. As a graduate of the program you will have many options locally, statewide and nationally. You will be prepared for immediate employment as part of a Total Quality team. |
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The Quality Assurance Emphasis of the
Industrial Technology program at Depending on a
student's academic background, completing the program may require more than
two years. The department will tailor a program assuring each student the opportunity
to earn the A.A.S. degree in Industrial Technology with a Quality Assurance
Emphasis. Students may have the opportunity to complete an internship with a
local business. |
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The
Binghamton Chapter of the American
Society for Quality (ASQ) sponsors an ASQ Student Chapter at BCC. If you wish to discuss this specific program with department staff,
please contact: Mathematics
Department
607
778-5165 FAX: 607 778-5345 |
Quality
Assurance is a challenging discipline that requires a commitment to success.
It is one of the most important aspects of corporate success in today's
marketplace. Consumers have put a premium on high quality products, so quality
assurance professionals have become an important element in the manufacturing
system. Q
The
ideal Quality Assurance student enjoys documenting, through statistical
analysis or mathematical modeling, that an idea or concept will work. The
student should enjoy mathematics and have good analytic ability. Good
interpersonal and communication skills are also essential. |
FIRST
LEVEL COURSES
- Successful completion of the first level courses qualifies a student for a
certificate in Industrial Technology with a Quality Assurance concentration |
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Course
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Brief explanation
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Statistics
I / MAT124
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Covers measures of
central tendency, dispersion and hypothesis testing using the computer
language Minitab. |
College
Algebra & Trigonometry / MAT136
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Includes the study of
circles; complex numbers; quadratic formula; linear systems; inverse,
logarithmic, and exponential functions; and basic trigonometric functions,
identities, and equations. |
Algebra
& Trigonometry for Calculus / MAT156
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Includes the study of
polar coordinates; vectors; matrices, rational functions; logarithmic and
exponential equations; conic sections; advanced trigonometric identities,
equations, and inequalities and DeMoivre's Theorem. |
Acceptance Sampling / SQC
111
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A thorough study of
acceptance sampling techniques for attributes and variables. |
Metrology / SQC 112
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The principles and
practice of precision measurement. |
Statistical Process Control
/ SQC 113
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A thorough study of
Process Capability Analysis and Control Chart procedures. |
Reliability and Life Testing
/ SQC244
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Covers several
probability distributions and their relationships to reliability and testing. |
Understanding Computers / CST105
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An introduction to computers
via integrated spreadsheet, word processing, and database software. |
Engineering
Drawing/ MET l13
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An introductory course
in the fundamentals of engineering drawing. |
Manufacturing Processes I / MET121
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A basic study of
manufacturing materials and processes. |
College Writing I / ENG110
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Study and practice in
the composition of ideas and information. |
Electives
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Students are required
to complete general education electives. |
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SECOND
LEVEL COURSES - Successful
completion of the first- and second-level courses qualifies a student for an associate
degree in Industrial Technology with a Quality Assurance concentration. |
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Course
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Brief explanation
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Statistics
II / MAT224
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An extension of MAT124
including nonlinear and multiple regression and nonparametric procedures. |
Statistics III / MAT245
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An introduction to the
most common types of statistical designs and analysis of experiments. |
Senior Seminar I / SQC
200
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Guest speakers and field trips. |
Senior Seminar II / SQC
201
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Guest speakers and field trips. |
Senior Practicum / SQC220
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Applications of theory
to real world situations involving actual or fictitious data. Emphasis on
teamwork, problem solving skills, computer usage, classroom presentations,
and written reports. |
Cooperative Work Experience
/ SQC297
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On-the-job experience
may be obtained in an industrial setting where operations require process
control, statistical analysis, problem solving skills, or other tools of
Quality Assurance. |
Physics I / PHY161
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Includes study of the
structure and language of physics. |
Fundamental Chemistry / CHM120
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An introduction to college
level chemistry including atomic structure, chemical equations and organic
chemistry. |
Applied
Electricity / EET183
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Practical applications
of electrical concepts as applied to basic circuits, motors, and transducers. |
Technical Writing / ENG150
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The analysis and
preparation of technical reports. |
Electives
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Students are required to
complete general education electives. |
Approved Elective from the fields of
Manufacturing, Business, or Sociology
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