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Machine Tool Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete all Machine Tool Technology, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:

  • Set up and safely operate manual machine tools including knee-mills, lathes, band saw, surface grinder, and other machine shop equipment.
  • Demonstrate competency in various manufacturing techniques.
  • Set up and operate various CNC Vertical Machining Centers and CNC Turning Centers.
  • Read, write, and edit machine code (G&M code).
  • Interpret technical drawings and understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles.
  • Understand Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing, and Computer Numeric Control (CAD/CAM/CNC) technologies.
  • Use Mastercam and Solidworks software proficiently.
  • Apply good inspection practices and know how to use inspection tools and equipment.

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Machine Tool Technology, Associate of Applied Science Program Map.

Human Relations

Human Relations

3

MT3. 802 Service Skills for Technicians is recommended.

See the Related Instruction Requirements section for a list of approved courses.

Computation

MA3. 409Mathematics for Machinists

4
or
MTH 075Variables and Linear Equations

4
MTH 075 or higher will fulfill program requirements.

Communication

Communication

3

IN4. 164 Technical Writing for CTE or WLD 151 Technical Writing for Welders is recommended.

See the Related Instruction Requirements section for a list of approved courses.

Program Courses

HE 110First Aid and CPR

1
MA3. 396Manufacturing Processes I

6
MA3. 397Manufacturing Processes II

6
MA3. 398Manufacturing Processes III

6
MA3. 405Inspection I

2
MA3. 406Inspection II

2
MA3. 412CAM I

3
MA3. 416CNC: Special Projects

4
MA3. 420CNC: Mill

4
MA3. 421CNC: Lathe

4
MA3. 427Solidworks I

3
MA3. 428Solidworks II

3
MA3. 431Basic Print Reading: Metals

2
MA3. 432Introduction To Mastercam

3
MA3. 433Mastercam II

3
MA3. 434Mastercam III

3
MA3. 437Materials Science

2
MA3. 438Manufacturing Processes IV

3
MA3. 439Manufacturing Processes V

3
MA3. 451Advanced CNC Technology I

3
MA3. 452Advanced CNC Technology II

3
MA3. 453Advanced CNC Technology III

3
MA3. 454Workholding for Machining

2
WLD 170Welding I

2
Approved Electives

4

Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.

Approved Electives

ART 131Drawing I

4
ART 154Ceramics I

4
EG4. 412Introduction to Inventor

3
EG4. 414Introduction to Fusion 360

3
MA3. 396BManufacturing Processes I

2
MA3. 397BManufacturing Processes II

2
MA3. 398BManufacturing Processes III

2
MT3. 803Industrial Safety

2
MT3. 817Drive Systems

2
MT3. 819Bearings & Lube Systems

2
MT3. 821Electrical Systems Troubleshooting

4
SPN 101First Year Spanish I

4
SPN 102First Year Spanish II

4
SPN 103First Year Spanish III

4
WE1. 280ICWE Manufacturing Technology

1-12
WLD 171Welding II

2
WLD 177Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I

2
WLD 178Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II

2
WLD 281Welding Seminar

1-10
Any PE Activity course may also be taken to fulfill the elective requirement.

Total Credit Hours: 90