Quality and Environmental Management

5 credit points

Syllabus, C-level, 1MI055

Code
1MI055
Level
C
Subject(s)
Technology
Grading system
Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
Finalised
28 May 2003
Responsible department
Department of Engineering Sciences

Entry requirements

The participant is required to have a degree in engineering, 80 credit points, or to have equivalent background knowledge.

Aims

By taking the course, the student is to acquire:

- knowledge of different quality tools and quality methods.

- knowledge of quality management systems and the ability to implement the quality management system ISO 9000:2000 in a business.

- a broad environmental view, knowledge of the life cycle assessment (LCA) tool and the environmental management system ISO 14001.

Content

Quality concepts, quality and profitability, quality methods of development and production.

Leadership for quality, processes and process management, the seven management tools.

The international quality system ISO 9000:2000.

The environmental management systems ISO 14001 and EMAS.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as an aid in production development.

Instruction

Lectures, seminars, exercises, assignments and projects.

Assessment

Written examination at the end of the course. Exercises and project assignments must also be completed and approved.

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