Transfers ToCSUDescriptionStudents will be introduced to principles of quality management by gaining sufficient mastery of the Quality Body of Knowledge (QBOK) to pass the Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) exam administered by the American Society of Quality. An introduction to basic quality principles and tools with an emphasis on their application in biotechnology and the bipharmaceutical industry will be covered. Concepts related to quality control, quality assurance, validation, documentation, and regulatory compliance will be discussed. 