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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.

Certificate

C50300
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
  Total: 2 8 0 5

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
MAC 111B Machining Technology IB 1 6 0 3
MEC 142 Physical Metallurgy 1 2 0 2
  Total: 2 8 0 5

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
MAC 112A Machining Technology IIA 1 6 0 3
  Total: 1 6 0 3

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
MAC 112B Machining Technology IIB 1 6 0 3
  Total: 1 6 0 3

Total Credit Hours: 16

C50300