The Associate in Industrial Technology degree in Machine Tool Technology prepares students for employment in manufacturing industries as machinists, tool makers and machinery repairmen. It teaches basic skills required to operate conventional and computer-controlled machine tools, perform precision measurements and to read and properly interpret blueprints. Students are offered the option of participating in cooperative work experience in industry. The Automated Manufacturing Career Path of the Machine Tool Technology degree is designed to prepare students to work in automated production facilities. For entry into this program the student must be a high school graduate or possess a GED and take the College’s placement test or meet the College’s SAT or ACT requirements. Note: (1) Scheduled courses may be cancelled due to low enrollment. (2) Placement test scores required for entry into degree program.
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Recommended Sequence of Courses |
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Print Reading and Sketching |
3 |
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Industrial Safety |
2 |
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Machine Tool Theory I |
3 |
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Machine Tool Practice I |
4 |
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Precision Measurements |
2 |
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Specifications |
3 |
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Total 17 |
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AC/DC Circuits I |
4 |
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Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I |
3 |
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Machine Tool Theory II |
3 |
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Machine Tool Practice II |
4 |
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Principles of CNC |
3 |
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Total 17 |
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Introduction to Engineering Design Graphics |
3 |
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CNC Programming and Operation |
3 |
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Public Speaking |
3 |
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Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
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Total 9 |
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Programmable Controllers |
3 |
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English Composition I |
3 |
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Problem Solving for Mechanical Applications |
3 |
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Total 12 |
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Automated Manufacturing Equipment |
4 |
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Introduction to Computers |
3 |
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Introduction to Computer Environment |
3 |
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Introduction to CAD |
3 |
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Hydraulics and Pneumatics |
4 |
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Tool Room Machining I |
4 |
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Total 18 |
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Leadership Development |
3 |
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Macroeconomics |
3 |
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Applied Psychology |
3 |
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General Psychology |
3 |
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Total 6 |
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