QSC 255 - Metrology

Description
This course introduces students to the practical application of quality science using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) in a modern manufacturing environment. Students will learn how dimensional measurement supports quality assurance, process control, and continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing operations. Emphasis is placed on hands-on operation of a CMM to inspect parts, interpret measurement data, and make data-driven quality decisions.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: QSC 252 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite:
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Quality Science A.A.A.S.

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
None
Course Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to explain fundamental concepts of manufacturing metrology, including measurement accuracy, precision, and common sources of error.
Students will be able to explain the purpose and process of probe qualification using VAST XXT systems and demonstrate understanding of qualification procedures within Calypso software.
Students will be able to explain foundational concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), including the purpose and advantages over traditional tolerancing methods.
Students will be able to create and interpret base alignments in Calypso to establish accurate part coordinate systems for measurement.
Students will be able to explain the purpose and functionality of stylus system simulation in Calypso, including its role in validating measurement strategies prior to execution.
Students will be able to explain the fundamentals of curve measurement in Calypso, including the purpose and applications of curve features in dimensional inspection.

Course Outline:
I. Tactical Coordinate Metrology Basics & CMM Setup - Part A

A.Temperature Compensated eLearnin

B.Fundamentals of Manufacturing Metrology

II. Tactical Coordinate Metrology Basics & CMM Setup - Part B

A. Zeiss Troubleshooting Best Practices

B. Calypso VAST XXT Qualification

III. GD&T Basics - Part A

A. GD&T Module 1-2 Basics of Technical Drawings

IV. GD&T Basics - Part B

A. GD&T Module 1-3 Size Tolerancing

B. GD&T Module 1-4 Form Tolerancing

V. Calypso Programming with CAD Prismatic Parts - Part A

A. Calypso Base Alignments

B. Calypso Clearance Planes

VI. Calypso Programming with CAD Prismatic Parts - Part B

A. Calypso Measuring Strategies Cookbook

B. Calypso Save Load Defaults

C. Calypso CAD Programming Tools

VII. Calypso Filters and Outliers

A. Calypso Filter Settings

B. Calypso Outlier Elimination

VIII. Calypso Stylus System Simulation

A. Calypso Simulation: Stylus System Creator

B. Calypso Simulation: Machine Tab Setup

C. Calypso Simulation: Tools

IX. Calypso Curve - Part A

A. Calypso Curve Basics

B. Calypso Creating Curves from CAD

X. Calypso Curve - Part B

A. GD&T Profile Basics

XI. Calypso Freeform Part Measurements - Part A

A. Calypso Non-Standard Base Alignments

XII. Calypso Freeform Part Measurements - Part B

A. Calypso Secondary Alignments

XIII. Calypso Tips and Tricks - Part A

A. Calypso CAD Evaluation eLearning

B. Calypso CAD Model Comparison eLearning

XIV. Calypso Tips and Tricks - Part B

A. Calypso Transfer Format Tool

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
50% lab work, 50% homework (includes exercises, discussion board postings, and quizzes)
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course-Specific Placement Test:
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: NA

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

GRCC Course Type:
Program Requirement- Meets the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 3
People Soft Course ID Number:
Maximum Course Enrollment:
General Room Request: Lakeshore 120Course Software Utilized: Zeiss Calypso

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Manufacturing
Discipline: Quality Science
First Term Valid: Winter 2027 (1/1/2027)
1st Catalog Year: 2026-2027
Name of Course Author:
Chris McDonald

Faculty Credential Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Faculty should have a minimum of 400 hours of hands on experience in the field as a quality technician, quality engineer, quality manager, or in a continuous improvement role.

Course Review & Revision Year: 2030-2031