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ENGG 8013SEF

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Quality Management System

ENGG 8013SEF

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Quality Management System

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Course Coordinator:

Dr Jimmy Li Chi Ho, BEng (Hons), MBA (CityU); MEng PolyU); DEng (HKMU); Prof. Dip (HKBU); PgCert (UC Berkeley); CEng; RPE; MIET; MIMechE; MInstMC; MIEEE; MHKIE

Course Developer:

Dr Jimmy Li Chi Ho

COMP 2010SED Computing Fundamentals with Java is a two-term, six-credit-unit, 2000-level course within the Bachelor of Computing with Honours in Internet Technology (BCITH) programme suite and the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing and Networking (BSCICNH) programme suite. It is a compulsory course for BCITH and BSCICNH. This course is designed to provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of computing and is suitable for students who do not have prior experience in programming. The problem solving aspect of computing will be emphasised. The main focus is to learn an object-oriented programming language (Java) and use it to solve problems. The software development cycle will also be introduced.

Advisory Prerequisite(s)

You are strongly advised to have already studied PSYC 2028AED

Excluded Combinations and Courses Not Allowed to be Taken Again

COMP S492F, COMP 3920SEF, COMP S491, COMP 4910SED

Aims

The objective of this course is to deepen students' understanding in the principles and philosophies of quality management. It seeks to enhance their ability to critically analyse and apply a wide range of quality management tools and techniques, including statistical methods, within various organisational contexts. The course also aims to provide students with an in-depth exploration of quality management systems and awards commonly adopted in the field of science and technology. The goal of this course is to equip students with the latest principles and practices in quality management.

Contents

The course includes the following main topics:

  • Introduction to quality management
  • Quality tools and techniques
  • Statistical process control and acceptance sampling
  • Quality management system
  • Total quality management and Six Sigma

Learning support

Tutorials 

Assessment

The continuous assessment (50%) is composed of one assignment (10%), one mini project (20%) and one test (20%). There will be no written examination in this course. The final examination (50%) will be based on a project, which consists of a presentation and a project report.

Electronic submission of assignments

Except for some designated assignments, students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).

Online requirement

Students are required to submit their assignments and report via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).

Equipment and Software

A computer or electronic device capable of connecting to the Internet.

Equipment

A PC-compatible computer ready for connecting to the Internet is essential. The minimum configuration of the computer is:

  • PC with an x86 CPU or equivalent
  • 1GB RAM
  • Hard disk
  • Sound card with speakers

You need to be familiar with the basic use of a computer including keyboard, mouse and word processing software. Experience in using email, the Internet and the World Wide Web is also essential.

Software

You should have Windows with Microsoft Word. Other software will be downloaded from the Internet. You may need to use OpenOffice to prepare assignment answers.

Set book(s)

There are no set books for this course.

Students with disabilities or special educational needs

The audio and visual components of this course may cause difficulties for students with an audio or visual handicap. You are encouraged to seek advice from the Course Coordinator before enrolling on this course.