FPTC 240 Six Sigma / 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. Students are highly encouraged to test and certify for the Six Sigma greenbelt industry certification.
FPTC 240Six Sigma / Food Quality Management
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I. General Information
Department
Agriculture Technical
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
4 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
60
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
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. Students are highly encouraged to test and certify for the Six Sigma greenbelt industry certification.
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