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

Total 10

Second Semester - Spring

 

Machine Tool Theory II

3

 

Machine Tool Practice II

4

 

Precision Measurements

2

Total 9

Third Semester - Summer

 

Metals and Heat Treatment

3

 

Specifications

3

Total 6

Fourth Semester - Fall

 

Machine Tool Theory III

3

 

Machine Tool Practice III

4

Total 7

Fifth Semester - Spring

 

Introduction to Computers

3

 or

Introduction to Computer Environment

3

 

Tool Room Machining I

4

 

Jigs and Fixtures I

2

Total 9

Sixth Semester - Summer

 

Introduction to Engineering Design Graphics

3

 

Macroeconomics

3

 or

Applied Psychology

3

 or

General Psychology

3

Total 6

Seventh Semester - Fall

 

Introduction to CAD

3

 

Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I

3

Total 6

Eighth Semester - Spring

 

English Composition I

3

 

Principles of CNC

3

Total 6

Ninth Semester - Summer

 

Problem Solving for Mechanical Applications

3

 

CNC Programming and Operation

3

 

Public Speaking

3

 or

Interpersonal Communication

3

Total 9

Tenth Semester - Fall

 

Advanced Technical Communications

3

 

Leadership Development

3

Total 6