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Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist – Machine Tool Technology Certificate

Graduation Checksheet  (MS Word)

Learn to operate and program electrical discharge machines using MasterCam software.  Complete this program by taking classes exclusively on evenings/weekends, or in a combination of day and evening classes.

What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Entry-level employment programming electrical discharge machines.

Academic Options:  Continue your studies by completing the Machine Tool Technology - AAS Degree.

Locations:  Downtown Campus

Department/Contact Information:  Division Dean:  206-7134, Lead Faculty:  206-7132

REQUIRED COURSES
Students must meet the Reading Requirement.

General Education Requirements

Communication Requirement

3

Subtotal

3

Course #

Course Title

Credits

Required Core Courses

MAC 110

Manual Machine Shop

4

MAC 140

Introduction to Electrical Discharge Machining

4

MAC 150

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Mill Programming I

4

MAC 155

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Mill Programming Il

4

MAC 245

Wire Electrical Discharge Machining and Programming

4

MAC 257

Computer Aided Machining (CAM) I

4

MAC 258

Computer Aided Machining (CAM) II

4

Subtotal

28

Required Support Courses

CAD 172

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

3

GTM 105

Applied Technical Mathematics

3

Subtotal

6

Total

37