Machining Technology
Curriculum Description
The Machining Technology curriculum is designed to develop skills in the theory and safe use of hand tools, power machinery, computerized equipment and sophisticated precision inspection instruments.
Students will learn to interpret blueprints, set up manual and CNC machines, perform basic and advanced machining operations and make decisions to ensure that work quality is maintained.
Employment opportunities for machining technicians exist in manufacturing industries, public institutions, governmental agencies and in a wide range of specialty machining job shops.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Diploma
D50300
Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2008
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPR 111 | Blueprint Reading | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MAC 111A | Machining Technology IA | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| MAC 124 | CNC Milling | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| MAC 151 | Machining Calculations | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 4 | 13 | 0 | 9 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPR 121 | Blueprint Reading: Mech | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MAC 111B | Machining Technology IB | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| MAC 122 | CNC Turning | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| MAT 120 | Geometry and Trigonometry | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 5 | 13 | 0 | 10 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAC 112A | Machining Technology IIA | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| MEC 110 | Intro to CAD/CAM | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 2 | 8 | 0 | 5 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 115 | Oral Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Co-op Work Experience I | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | |
| OR | |||||
| Industrial Specifications | (1) | (0) | (0) | (1) | |
| MAC 112B | Machining Technology IIB | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 4 | 6 | 10 | 7 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAC 113 | Machining Technology III | 2 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
| MEC 142 | Physical Metallurgy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 3 | 14 | 0 | 8 |
Total Credit Hours: 39
Additional Information
One unit of algebra and geometry are recommended.
D50300