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Machine Tool Technology - Associate of Applied Science

Graduation Checksheet (MS Word)

Learn fundamental skills in machine shop operations, specializing in one of the concentrations listed below.  Complete this program by taking classes exclusively on evenings/weekends, or in a combination of daytime and evening classes.  The Machine Operator and CNC Programmer concentrations can also be completed by taking classes exclusively on weekdays.

What can I do with this degree?
Career Options:  Begin a career in machine tool technology.

Before enrolling in this program you must meet the following Entrance Requirement:  MAC 100 or a score of 80% or better on a machine tool assessment test.

Academic Options:  Transfer to a Bachelor of Applied Science degree program.

Locations:  Downtown Campus

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

REQUIRED COURSES
Students must meet the Reading Requirement and fulfill 60 credits to earn this degree.  Complete required General Education, core and support courses, and courses from one of the concentrations.  Department faculty approval is recommended when selecting a Concentration or electives.

General Education Requirements

Communication Requirement

6

Humanities and Social Science Requirement

6

Computer and Information Literacy Requirement 1-3

Subtotal

13-15

Course #

Course Title

Credits

Required Core Courses

MAC 110

Manual Machine Shop

4

MAC 275

Applied Metallurgy

4

Subtotal

8

Required Support Courses

CAD 117

Print Reading and Sketching for Manufacturing

4

CAD 172

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

3

GTM 105

Applied Technical Mathematics

3

Subtotal

10

Core Concentrations
Complete courses in one of the following concentrations:
(Department chair or faculty advisor approval is recommended in the selection of the core concentration and technical electives.)

Machine Operator Concentration 

MAC 130

Jig and Fixture Design

3

  

Technical Electives*

27

Subtotal

30

Manual Machinist Concentration

MAC 125

Mechanical Inspection

4

MAC 130

Jig and Fixture Design

3

  

Technical Electives*

23

Subtotal

30

Mechanical Inspector Concentration

MAC 125

Mechanical Inspection

4

  

Technical Electives*

26

Subtotal

30

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist  Concentration

MAC 125

Mechanical Inspection

4

MAC 150

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Mill Programming I

4

MAC 155

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Mill Programming II

4

MAC 160

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) I: Lathe Programming

4

  

Technical Electives*

14

Subtotal

30

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programmer Concentration

MAC 150

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Mill Programming I

4

MAC 155

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Mill Programming II

4

MAC 160

Computer Numerical Control (CNC): Lathe Programming

4

MAC 257

Computer Aided Machining (CAM) I

4

MAC 258

Computer Aided Machining (CAM) II

4

MAC 259

Computer Aided Machining (CAM) III: Solid Modeling

4

  

Technical Electives*

6

Subtotal

30

Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) Operator Concentration

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

Technical Electives*

14

Subtotal

30

Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist Concentration

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

  

Technical Electives*

6

Subtotal

30

Total

61-63

*Select courses at the 100 level or higher from the following list:  AUT, BCT, CAD, CIS, CSA, ENG, MAC, MAT, WLD.