Machine Tool Technology

Associate in Industrial Technology
Machine Tool Technology Automated Manufacturing Career Path
Credit Requirements: 75 Semester Credit Hours
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The Machine Tool Technology program 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.

Recommended Sequence of Courses

First Semester - Fall

 

Print Reading and Sketching

3

 

Industrial Safety

2

 

Machine Tool Theory I

3

 

Machine Tool Practice I

4

 

Precision Measurements

2

 

Specifications

3

Total 17

Second Semester - Spring

 

AC/DC Circuits I

4

 

Introduction to Engineering Design Graphics

3

 

Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I

3

 

Machine Tool Theory II

3

 

Machine Tool Practice II

4

Total 17

Third Semester - Summer

 

Introduction to Computers

3

 or

Introduction to Computer Environment

3

 

Programmable Controllers

3

 

English Composition I

3

 

Problem Solving for Mechanical Applications

3

 

Principles of CNC

3

Total 15

Fourth Semester - Fall

 

Programmable Controllers Applications

3

 

Introduction to CAD

3

 

Tool Room Machining I

4

 

CNC Programming and Operation

3

 

Macroeconomics

3

 or

Applied Psychology

3

 or

General Psychology

3

Total 16

Fifth Semester - Spring

 

Leadership Development

3

 

Interpersonal Communication

3

 

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

4

Total 10