1. TM 720: Statistical Process Control
IENG Lecture 01
Introduction to Six Sigma Philosophy
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2. IENG 452 Six Sigma Philosophy
Agenda
Introductions
Course Overview
Materials
Expectations
Data Collection
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3. IENG 452 Six Sigma Philosophy
Lecturer:
Dr. Dean Jensen
138 Industrial Engineering / Library
(605)
Office Hours:
M, Tu, W, Th: 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Weekly Class Recordings:
M, W: 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM, CB 110
Th: 5:30 PM (weekly recordings posted, roughly)
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4. IENG 452 Six Sigma Philosophy
Background
Academic:
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Oregon State University
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering
University of Iowa
M.A. Technology - Supervision & Management
University of Northern Iowa
B.S. Computer Engineering
Iowa State University
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5. IENG 452 Six Sigma Philosophy
Background
Industry Experience:
Land Surveying Crew
Data Systems Manager
Programmer
Network Engineering
Plant Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Design Engineering
Hazardous Waste Management
Plant Administration
7 plants, 3 towns
Consulting
Commercial Avionics
Medical Supplies
Air Force & Naval Fleet Maintenance Facilities
Die Cast Foundry
Farm Toys
Semiconductor Fab
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6. IENG 452 Six Sigma Philosophy
Course Overview
This is an ELECTIVE course:
This course was created & taught by Dr. J. Karlin, who has moved to a new state and position.
Dr. Jensen will cover this course in addition to his regular course schedule, but must (re)create the content during the beginning of the Fall 2016 Term.
This course covers topics commonly referred to as Six Sigma Philosophy.
This course meets the Six Sigma Philosophy requirement for the SDSM&T Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate.
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7. IENG 452 Six Sigma Philosophy
Course Overview
Distance Content:
Course videos will be recorded in real time with the on-campus
IENG 451 students during FALL 2016.
Each week’s video content will need to be converted to .wmv streaming files, usually late on Wednesday afternoons.
Each week’s content will usually be posted to the web by 5:30 PM on Thursdays. All of the term content should be posted by 12 OCT 2016.
The course videos are located at:
Password is: PhilosophyOfSixSigma
The course website is located at:
There is NO LAB for the IENG 452 course
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8. IENG 452 Six Sigma Philosophy
Learning Objectives
Students will demonstrate:
The ability to identify and explain the philosophies of operational excellence, focusing on six sigma problem solving methodologies.
The ability to strategically deploy the tools of six sigma in DMAIC application scenarios.
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9. IENG 452 Six Sigma Philosophy
Course Overview
Topics to be covered:
Six sigma philosophy and DMAIC problem solving methodology.
Variation and its impact on operations
Metrics for operational excellence
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10. IENG 452 Six Sigma Philosophy
Required Materials
Textbook:
George, M. L., Rowlands, D., Price, M., Maxey, J.. (2005). Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook. New York NY: McGraw-Hill. 282pp. ISBN-10: ,
ISBN-13:
Engineering Notebook
9-3/4" x 7-1/2", 5x5 quad-ruled, pp. (approx.).
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Expectations
Grading Scale:
A 90% B 80% C 70% D 60%
F < 60%
Weighting:
Assignments 25%
Report 35%
Final Exam 40%
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Expectations
Assignments & Report:
Assignments and the Report will be electronically turned in at or before the due dates & times listed on the Schedule Page (Undergraduates)
Graded Work / Solutions will be ed (1 – 2 business days later)
Graduate Student due date is 14 JAN 2017 for full earned grades
Final Exam:
Final Exam is open Engineering notebook; and closed textbook and other work.
Most necessary tables and diagrams will be identified – these should be placed in your Engineering Notebook.
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13. IENG 452 Six Sigma Philosophy
Expectations
Final Exam (Timing):
The On-Campus Final Exam will only be given during the designated Finals Week.
Students may elect to take the exam on-campus by contacting the Instructor at least one business day in advance. The exam will be proctored at the scheduled time by either the Instructor or the IE Dept. Secretary, at a location within the IE Department.
Students may elect to take the exam off-campus by arrangement with an approved proctor. Contact the IE Dept. Secretary with your proctor’s information at least one business day in advance. The exam and instructions will be ed to your proctor by the day of your exam. Your proctor will be responsible for returning the original exam form for grading.
The Final Exam time limit is two hours*.
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14. IENG 452 Six Sigma Philosophy
Expectations
Work Submission
Work submission via by the due date is the student’s responsibility, but exceptions may be arranged at the instructor’s discretion. Policies:
Foreseeable Circumstances - contact the lecturer as far in advance as possible ( ).
Unforeseeable Circumstances - contact the lecturer as soon as practical (leave phone message).
While this course is self-paced, do not expect the materials to become available ahead of the tentative schedule. It is also best NOT to wait until the last week of class to complete assignments or the report.
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Expectations
Academic Honesty:
OK to work together on either the assignments or the report for this class:
as long as what appears on your submission is your work, your words, and your typing / writing
OK to copy my materials for this class:
download and print slides to your engineering notebook for this class
download and use my materials for your assignments, practice, and report in this course
The Final Exam is always individual work
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16. TM 720: Statistical Process Control
Questions & Issues
Students with special needs or requiring special accommodations should contact the instructor, Dr. Jensen, at and/or the campus ADA coordinator, Megan Reder-Schopp, at at the earliest opportunity.
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17. Assignment 1: Data Collection
TM 720: Statistical Process Control
Assignment 1: Data Collection
Submit an to the course instructor:
The subject line must read: IENG 452
Provide the following information, only, and in-order, in the body of the . (No attachments!)
Full Name as it might appear on a WebAdvisor course roster
Preferred Name
Hometown
Your Major
Expected Graduation Date
Whether you are planning for On-Campus/Distance Exam
Anything else the instructor should know about you
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