MANE 6319 - Quality Management Systems

Summer III 2024

Welcome

Welcome to MANE 6319: Quality Management Systems! My name is Dr. Doug Timmer and I will be your instructor for this course. I have a wealth of research and work experience in quality/quality management and look forward to sharing that information with you. My picture is shown below.

This picture was created using a neural network that transferred the style from van Gogh's Starry Night painting (shown below ) to a picture of me in my office.

Course Description

"Introduces philosophies, tools and methodologies of TQM, quality systems (ISO 9000, ISO 14000, 6-sigma), bench marking, quality function deployment, Taguchi method, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and management tools."

Course Organization

This course is offered as online asynchronous course. I would like to have a voluntary Zoom/Teams meeting on Monday evening at a time to be determined. The weekly Zoom meetings will provide students a chance to ask me questions and provide me a chance to survey how students are progressing.

Instructor Response Time

I will respond within one business day to any emails that I receive.

Course Technology

Since this course is offered remotely, it is essential that you have access to a computer, preferably with a webcam, and internet access. The micro-lectures will be accessible through the internet. All assignments and tests will be administered through UTRGV's learning management system Blackboard.

Learning and Teaching Philosphy

I am a strong believer in grit and the attitude of "NOT YET" versus "I can't do this". It is my hope that you will adopt grit, growth mindset and "NOT YET" attitude. A lesson is provided on my learning and teaching philosophy.

What's Next?

Get the textbook and start going through the course material. I look forward to working with you this semester!