ENGR 6359 - Computer Methods in Statistical Quality Control

Last Update: Nov. 26, 2002 at 6:57p.m.

Announcements:

Class #	Day	Date	Topics - Planned
1	Th	22-Aug	Ch 5 - Mean, Variance
2	T	27-Aug	Ch 2 - Probability , Ch 5 - Suggested Problems
3	Th	29-Aug	Ch 2 - Probability, Ch 2 - Suggested Problems
4	T	03-Sep	Ch 3 - Discrete Random Var., Ch 3 Suggested Problems
5	Th	05-Sep	Ch 4 - Continuous Random var.
6	T	10-Sep	Ch 4 - Continuous Random var.
7	Th	12-Sep	Ch 6 - Sample Data , Stat_05_Data
8	T	17-Sep	Ch 7 - Sampling Distributions, Ch 6 and Ch 7 Suggested Problems
9	Th	19-Sep	Ch 8 - Point and Interval Estimators, Ch 8 Suggested Problems, Ch 8 Suggested Problems Solutions, Stat 07 Data
10	T	24-Sep	Ch 9 - Hypothesis Tests, Hypothesis Test 1 Data
11	Th	26-Sep	Ryan out of town
12	T	01-Oct	Sample Test 1, Test 1 Formulas
13	Th	03-Oct	Classes cancelled – Hurricane Lily
14	T	08-Oct	Test 1
15	Th	10-Oct	Ch 9 - Hypothesis Tests, Ch 9 Suggested Problems, Ch 9 Suggested Problem Solutions
16	T	15-Oct	Review Test 1, Ch 10 - Hypothesis Tests - 2 means, Ch 10 Suggested Problems
17	Th	17-Oct	Ch 10 - Hypothesis Tests - 2 means,
18	T	22-Oct	Ch 11 - Simple Linear Regression, Ch 11 Suggested Problems, Stat_10_Data,
19	Th	24-Oct	Ch 12 - Multivariate Regression, Ch 12 Suggested Problems, Stat_11_Data
20	T	29-Oct	Ch 12 - Multivariate Regression, Chi-Square Goodness of Fit
21	Th	31-Oct
22	T	05-Nov	Ch 13 - ANOVA - Single Factor, Ch13 Suggested Problems
23	Th	07-Nov	Ch 14 - ANOVA - 2 factor,
24	T	12-Nov	SPC Presentation, SPC_Data, Ch 15 - SPC
25	Th	14-Nov	Process Variation - Deming's Red Bead Experiment, Statistical Process Control Sample Problems, SPC Sample Problem Solutions
26	T	19-Nov
27	Th	21-Nov
28	T	26-Nov	Final Exam Review
29	Th	28-Nov	Thanksgiving Holiday
30	T	2-Dec	Final Exam Review
31	F	06-Dec	Final Exam 8:00 - 10:30 p.m.

Projects - Due November 28, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.

Individual Projects

Syllabus – ENGR 6359

Fall 2002

Instructor: Dr. Ryan Underdown

Office: 2202 Cherry Engineering, (409) 880 - 8815

E-mail: r_underdown@hotmail.com

Office Hours:.. 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Others by appointment.

Class Web site: http://dept.lamar.edu/industrial/Underdown/statistics/ENGR_6359_Fall_2002.htm

Catalog Information: 1998-2000 Method of dealing with Statistical Quality Control problems such as control charts, test, test of hypothesis , analysis of variance, regression analysis and design of experiments will be employed using one or more software packages. Emphasis will be place on problem definition, model selection and interpretation of output for decision making and process improvements. Prerequisite : A course in probabilities and statistic.

Textbook: J. Wesley Barnes, Statistical Analysis For Engineers and Scientists, McGraw-Hill, 1994.

J. Wesley Barnes, User's Manual Statistical Analysis For Engineers and Scientists, McGraw-Hill, 1994.

Goals: To provide students with the real-world opportunity to identify, investigate and solve problems in industrial engineering systems.

Teaching Assistant:

Teaching Assistant: Mustafa Akin

Office: 2203 Cherry Engineering

E-mail: akinmustafa@yahoo.com

Office Hours: TBA

Computer Usage – Students will use the following software in this class:

• Statistical Analysis For engineers Computer Software – IBM Version 3.0 – this software comes with the text and will be used for all assigned computer problems from the text
• Minitab – Release 13 – this software is available in the IE computer lab and will be used for all assigned computer projects
• Microsoft Office Suite 2000 including: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Microsoft Windows XP
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6

College of Engineering Computer Policies

1. Do not change any settings on the computers in any Lamar University computer lab
2. Save all files to a 3.5 inch disk or to the "My Documents" folder on the C drive of the computer.  Note the "My Documents" area will be deleted on a regular basis throughout the semester.
3. Do not download any files from the internet unless specified by an instructor.
4. Bring a 3.5 inch disk to class everyday to save your files.

Grading:

30% Mid-term

30% Final December 5, 2002 from 8:00 – 10:30 p.m.

12% Quizzes

28% Individual Projects (4 at 7% each)

100% Total

Important Dates:

October 2 - Last day to drop without academic penalty

November 8 – Last day to drop/withdraw

University Policies

Attendance and Drop Policy:

Students are required to read and be prepared to discuss the assigned textbook chapters workbook exercises before attending the class session in which they will be discussed.

Class attendance and lateness policies will be discussed during the first week of class. Those policies include by reference all provision for grade adjustment or drop policies included in the applicable Graduate or Undergraduate Catalog in effect at the start of the semester.

NO STUDENT WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE CLASS ROLLS

FOR NEVER ATTENDING OR EXCESSIVE ABSENCES.

A student dropping a course after the Census Date but on or before the appropriate final drop date will receive a grade of "W" only if at the time of dropping, the student is passing the course (has a grade of A, B, C, or D); otherwise an F will be received.

Absences Based on Religious Beliefs:

A student who misses an examination, work assignment, or other project due to the observance of a religious holy day will be given the opportunity to complete the work missed within 15 days following the due date of the assignment, test, or other project missed. To be eligible for such a make-up, the student must notify me in writing of classes scheduled on dates he or she will be absent to observe a religious holy day. Notification must be made within the first 15 (fifteen) class days through either a written correspondence, personal delivered, acknowledged and dated by me or written correspondence sent certified mail, return receipt requested to me. Failure to follow the rules provided above within the time frames listed will result in the absence being considered unexcused.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA):

Lamar University is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of the ADA to make reasonable adjustments in the classroom necessary to eliminate discrimination on the basis of disability. Students should meet with the Instructor during the first week of class to discuss their special needs and advise the instructor of any special needs, abilities or limitations and to discuss the instructor’s expectations in class participation, performance and work standards. Any disclosure by the students of their need for accommodations is recognized to be extremely sensitive and all conversations and other communications will be kept protected and confidential and disclosed on a need-to-know basis only.

Students are responsible for contacting and consulting with the University’s Office for Students with Disabilities prior to contacting the instructor about any disabilities. The student should provide the instructor with some form of written documentation of the disability from an acceptable, external sources (such as a doctor, psychiatrist, etc.) and from the Office for Students with Disabilities.

Academic Dishonesty:

All students are expected to pursue their scholastic careers with honesty and integrity.

It is the philosophy of this Department, this instructor and Lamar University that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University.

"Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission of credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, or any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts."

Make Up Exams:

Final exam grade replaces missed exam grade

Attendance and Participation:

I encourage you to participate in class discussions and attend class regularly. The more you participate on a regular basis, the more you will gain from this course. Effective participation requires good preparation therefore I absolutely encourage you to read the material before class.