Machine Tool Technology

The Machine Tool Technology program is designed to provide qualified individuals for manufacturing industries. The curriculum offers the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain entry-level jobs in a variety of manufacturing environments, as well as the potential to advance to supervisory, sales and training positions.

Skills are developed in the use of precision layout tools, layout techniques, setup and operation of mills, lathes, grinders, and other important conventional machines found in a machine shop. More advanced courses are taught in computer numerical control (CNC) programming, setup and operation, plastic injection molding, moldmaking, die making and repair, and jig and fixture design.

With the development of advanced technical systems, there are a variety of career paths. Examples are tool and die maker, and computer numerical control setup and programming.

Students are required to purchase a set of tools each semester at a cost of approximately $300.

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A.	GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS (15 CREDIT HOURS)
			Credit Hours
	ENG 101	English Composition I	3.0
	ENG 165	Professional Communications	3.0
	MAT 102	Intermediate Algebra	3.0
		Approved Social and Behavioral Science Course	3.0
		Approved Humanities Course	3.0
		Subtotal	15.0
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Major courses meeting other college general education core requirements are starred (*) below.
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B.	MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS (17 CREDIT HOURS)
			Credit Hours
	MTT 121	Machine Tool Theory I*+	3.0
	MTT 122	Machine Tool Practice I*+	4.0
	MTT 123	Machine Tool Theory II	3.0
	MTT 124	Machine Tool Practice II	4.0
	MTT 253	CNC Programming and Operations+	3.0
		Subtotal	17.0
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+ 3.0 Hours of Print Reading is included in the combination of MTT 121, 122 and 253.
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C.	ADDITIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS (48 CREDIT HOURS)
			Credit Hours
	EGR 110	Introduction to Computer Environment*	3.0
	EGT 106	Print Reading and Sketching	3.0
	MAT 168	Geometry and Trigonometry	3.0
	MTT 141	Metals and Heat Treatment*	3.0
	MTT 143	Precision Measurements	2.0
	MTT 147	Tool and Cutter Grinding	2.0
	MTT 166	Plastics Operations	3.0
	MTT 171	Industrial Quality Control	2.0
	MTT 212	Tool Design	4.0
	MTT 215	Tool Room Machining I	4.0
	MTT 216	Tool Room Machining II	4.0
	MTT 246	Plastic Moldmaking I	2.0
	MTT 247	Plastic Moldmaking II	3.0
	MTT 250	Principles of CNC*	3.0
	MTT 252	CNC Setup and Operations	4.0
		General Elective	3.0
		Subtotal	48.0
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		Total Credit Hours:	80.0
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Major:	Machine Tool Technology (80 credit hours)
Degree:	Associate in Industrial Technology