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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General Education Course Requirements (15 credit hours) |
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Credit Hours |
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English Composition I |
3.0 |
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English Composition II |
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Professional Communications |
3.0 |
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Intermediate Algebra |
3.0 |
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Approved Social and Behavioral Science Course |
3.0 |
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Approved Humanities Course |
3.0 |
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Subtotal |
15.0 |
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Major Course Requirements (17 credit hours) |
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Machine Tool Theory I*+ |
3.0 |
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Machine Tool Practice I*+ |
4.0 |
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Machine Tool Theory II |
3.0 |
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Machine Tool Practice II |
4.0 |
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CNC Programming and Operations+ |
3.0 |
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Subtotal |
17.0 |
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Additional Course Requirements (48 credit hours) |
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Introduction to Computers |
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Microcomputer Applications |
3.0 |
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Print Reading and Sketching |
3.0 |
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Geometry and Trigonometry |
3.0 |
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Metals and Heat Treatment* |
3.0 |
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Precision Measurements |
2.0 |
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Tool and Cutter Grinding |
2.0 |
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Plastics Operations |
3.0 |
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Industrial Quality Control |
2.0 |
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Tool Design |
4.0 |
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Tool Room Machining I |
4.0 |
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Tool Room Machining II |
4.0 |
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Plastic Moldmaking I |
2.0 |
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Plastic Moldmaking II |
3.0 |
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Principles of CNC* |
3.0 |
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CNC Setup and Operations |
4.0 |
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General Elective |
3.0 |
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Subtotal |
48.0 |
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Total Credit Hours: |
80.0 |