Quality technology
| Structure Type:  | Course | 
| Code:  | KC23BK30031 | 
| Type:  | Compulsory | 
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| Level:  | Bachelor | 
| Credits:  | 3.0 points | 
| Responsible Teacher:  | Heiskanen, Heikki | 
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| Language of Instruction:  | Finnish | 
Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum   | Semester   | Credits   | Start of Semester   | End of Semester | 
| KOTU-2013KOTU   | 
3 autumn   | 
3.0   | 
2015-08-01   | 
2015-12-31   | 
| KOTU-2014KOTU   | 
3 autumn   | 
3.0   | 
2016-08-01   | 
2016-12-31   | 
| KOTU-2015KOTU   | 
2 spring   | 
3.0   | 
2017-01-01   | 
2017-07-31   | 
| KOTU-2016KOTU   | 
2 spring   | 
3.0   | 
2018-01-01   | 
2018-07-31   | 
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will
- understand the significance of quality in the operations of a company. 
- understand the more common philosophies and consepts of quality.
- know the principals of continuous improvement and the improvement of quality.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Significance of quality
- Quality management
- Quality control manuals
- Quality control costs
- Influence of quality on society
- Countinuous improvement of quality
- Quality standards and quality awards criteria
Recommended or Required Reading
- Laatu yrityksen menestystekijänä. Lecklin Olli
- Lecture material
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lessons
- Group work
- Presentations 
- Independent study
Assessment Criteria
1 Student knows the basics of the knowledge objectives of the course. 
3 Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well. 
5 Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.
Assessment Methods
- Exam
- Presentations 
- Active participation in the lessons
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