Machine Tool Technology

Associate in Industrial Technology
Credit Requirements: 74 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

 

Machine Tool Theory I

3

 

Machine Tool Practice I

4

 

Precision Measurements

2

 

Specifications

3

Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

 

Introduction to Computers

3

 or

Introduction to Computer Environment

3

 

Machine Tool Theory II

3

 

Machine Tool Practice II

4

 

Metals and Heat Treatment

3

 

Jigs and Fixtures I

2

Total 15

Third Semester - Summer

 

Leadership Development

3

 

Introduction to Engineering Design Graphics

3

 

English Composition I

3

Total 9

Fourth Semester - Fall

 

Problem Solving for Mechanical Applications

3

 

Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I

3

 

Machine Tool Theory III

3

 

Machine Tool Practice III

4

Total 13

Fifth Semester - Spring

 

Introduction to CAD

3

 

Tool Room Machining I

4

 

Principles of CNC

3

 

Macroeconomics

3

 or

Applied Psychology

3

 or

General Psychology

3

Total 13

Sixth Semester - Summer

 

Advanced Technical Communications

3

 

CNC Programming and Operation

3

 

Public Speaking

3

 or

Interpersonal Communication

3

Total 9