FPTC 150 Food Quality Management*
Students will apply modern statistical methods for quality control and improvement of food processing objectives. The course is designed to expose the student to principles of statistical process control while providing a basis of application in a variety of situations and systems.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
FPTC 150Food Quality Management*
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
III. Catalog Course Description
Students will apply modern statistical methods for quality control and improvement of food processing objectives. The course is designed to expose the student to principles of statistical process control while providing a basis of application in a variety of situations and systems.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Identify the function and importance of quality control/assurance to food processing operations through class discussion and assessments.
- Apply statistical quality techniques for maintaining safety and quality in food materials and products.
- Discuss the basic principles of quality management programs and how they are applied in industrial settings.
- Using data from actual food plant scenarios analyze the data using statistical process control elements and determine a corrective action plan through class projects and assignments.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Control Charts
Required Text
Statistical Process Control by John S. Oakland (ISBN 978-0750669627)
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Control Charts