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MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
The Machine Tool Technology program provides training for entry-level positions in precision metalworking careers. Manual and computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines are used to develop trainee skills.


The students will learn to operate lathes, mills, engine lathes, surface grinders, and other precision equipment. Graduates of this program are prepared to work in machine shops, quality control, and maintenance or production.


The objectives of the program are:
1. To provide education and training for entry-level machine tool technicians.
2. To provide education and training skills and competencies of existing machine tool technicians.
3. To provide flexible education an training curriculum for full-time, part-time and apprenticeship students.

MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
BASIC CORE OF GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES CREDIT HRS
1. Communications (6 hours)
ENGL 1301 – Composition 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication 3
2. Mathematics 0
(see other required courses)
3. Natural Sciences (3 hours)
PHYS 1305 – Elementary Physics 3
4. Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours)
MUSI 1306, MUSI 1310, ARTS 1301 or DRAM 1310 3
5. Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)
SOCI 1301 – Intro to Sociology 3
Total Hours
15
REQUIRED TECHNICAL CORE COURSES

6. MCHN 1190 – Special Topics

 1
MCHN 1191 – Special Topics 1
DFTG 1325 – Blueprint Reading and Sketching 3
MCHN 1343 – Machine Shop Math 3
WLDG 1337 – Introduction to Metallurgy 3
MCHN 1438 – Basic Machining I 4
MCHN 1441 – Basic Machine Shop II 4
MCHN 1452 – Intermediate Machining I 4
MCHN 1454 – Intermediate Machining II 4
MCHN 2444 – CNC Programming 4
MCHN 1426 – Intro to CAM 4
MCHN 2435 – Advanced CNC Machining 4
MCHN 2438 – Advanced CAM 4
Total Hours
44
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES
7. TECM 1303 – Technical Calculations
3
WLDG 1421 – Intro to Welding Fundamentals or
WLDG 1428 – Intro to Shield Metal Arc Welding 4
STSU 0300 – Student Development 0
Total Hours
7
Total Hours for Degree
66

MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
ENHANCED SKILLS CERTIFICATE
JOURNEYMAN MACHINIST
 This advanced curriculum provides the skills, principles and applications for a Journeyman Machinist. The advanced skills will concentrate on computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and turning centers. Completion of The Associate of Applied Science in Machine Tool Technology is prerequisite for enrollment.


MCHN 2441 – Advanced Machining I 4
MCHN 2445 – Advanced Machining II 4
Total 8

MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
MACHINE OPERATOR
LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED TECHNICAL CORE COURSES CREDIT HRS
MCHN 1190 – Special Topicsl 1
MCHN 1191 – Special Topicsl 1
DFTG 1325 – Blueprint Reading and Sketching 3
MCHN 1343 – Machine Shop Math 3
MCHN 1438 – Basic Machining I 4
MCHN 1441 – Basic Machine Shop II 4
MCHN 1452 – Intermediate Machining I 4
MCHN 1454 – Intermediate Machining II 4
MCHN 2444 – CNC Programming 4
Total Hours for Certificate
29