Entry: Any Term
Length: 6 terms (18 months)
Degree: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
The Machine Technology program will give you a thorough working knowledge of the machinist trade. The first four terms include a study of the five basic machine tools in both theory and shop applications. The final two terms focus on the technological aspects of computer-controlled machines. The program also includes supplemental courses in mathematics, blueprint reading, computer-aided drafting, geometric tolerancing, and communication skills. You'll use skills and training from manual machines, as well as new programming techniques, to program and set up tooling systems on the CNC lathe and mill.
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Course Schedule
| Catalog Number |
Course Name | Credits |
| Term I | ||
| AUT140 | Welding for Automotive Mechanics | 2 |
| CSC105 | Computer Essentials | 1 |
| MFG209 | Machine Shop Practices | 3 |
| MFG222 | Machine Operations I | 4 |
| Mathematics elective | 2 | |
| Total | 12 | |
| Term II | ||
| MFG121 | Machine Trade Printreading I | 2 |
| MFG228 | Machine Operations II | 4 |
| MFG254 | Engine Lathe Theory | 3 |
| Social Science elective | 3 | |
| Total | 12 | |
| Term III | ||
| MFG131 | Machine Trade Printreading II | 2 |
| MFG233 | Machine Operations III | 6 |
| MFG507 | Lean Quality Manufacturing | 2 |
| Science elective | 2 | |
| Total | 12 | |
| Term IV | ||
| MFG234 | Machine Operations IV | 6 |
| MFG262 | Mill Operations Theory | 3 |
| MFG421 | Jig and Fixtures | 2 |
| Fine Arts elective | 1 | |
| Total | 12 | |
| Term V | ||
| CAD180 | Intro to SolidWorks | 2 |
| MFG235 | Machine Operations V | 6 |
| MFG352 | CNC Lathe Fundamentals | 2 |
| SDV150 | Communications for Careers | 3 |
| Total | 13 | |
| Term VI | ||
| COM725 | Workplace Communications | 2 |
| MFG236 | Machine Operations VI OR MFG 932 Internship | 4 |
| MFG333 | CNC Mill Fundamentals | 4 |
| Humanities elective | 3 | |
| Total | 13 |
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