MACHINE TOOL
DIPLOMA: Diploma in Applied Science with a major in Machine Tool
The Machine Tool diploma is a three semester program designed to prepare students for gainful employment in the area of precision machining. The course objectives include learning safe work habits, metallurgy, precision measurement, and the set up and operation of machine tools that cut and shape metal. Lathes, milling machines, drill presses, saws, and grinders are some of the equipment used in the Machine Tool curriculum. Machine Tool graduates can become employed as a machinist, instrument maker, and CNC Operator.
PREREQUISITES FOR ENTRANCE
Required Courses
High School:
None
College:
None
NOTE: A grade of "C" or better is required for each prerequisite course.
Other Requirements
COURSE REQUIREMENTS | |||||||
General Education Courses |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG | 160 | Technical Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| MAT | 170 | Algebra, Geometry, And Trigonometry I | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| XXX | XXX | Elective: General | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 9 | 0 | 9 | |||||
Required Major Core Courses |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
| MTT | 105 | Machine Tool Math Applications | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| MTT | 111 | Machine Tool Theory and Practice I | 1 | 12 | 5 | ||
| MTT | 112 | Machine Tool Theory and Practice II | 1 | 12 | 5 | ||
| MTT | 113 | Machine Tool Theory and Practice III | 1 | 12 | 5 | ||
| MTT | 120 | Machine Tool Print Reading | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 8 | 39 | 21 | |||||
Other Hours Required for Graduation |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
| MTT | 141 | Metals & Heat Treatment | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| MTT | 241 | Jigs and Fixtures I | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
| MTT | 243 | Advanced Dimensional Metrology for Machinists | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| PSY | 103 | Human Relations | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 10 | 3 | 11 | |||||
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: 41 | |||||||
SEMESTER CURRICULUM |
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SEMESTER 1 (Fall) |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
| ENG | 160 | Technical Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| MTT | 105 | Machine Tool Math Applications | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| MTT | 111 | Machine Tool Theory and Practice I | 1 | 12 | 5 | ||
| MTT | 120 | Machine Tool Print Reading | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 9 | 15 | 14 | |||||
SEMESTER 2 (Spring) |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
| MAT | 170 | Algebra, Geometry, And Trigonometry I | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| MTT | 112 | Machine Tool Theory and Practice II | 1 | 12 | 5 | ||
| MTT | 141 | Metals & Heat Treatment | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| MTT | 241 | Jigs and Fixtures I | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 8 | 15 | 13 | |||||
SEMESTER 3 (Summer) |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
| MTT | 113 | Machine Tool Theory and Practice III | 1 | 12 | 5 | ||
| MTT | 243 | Advanced Dimensional Metrology for Machinists | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| PSY | 103 | Human Relations | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| XXX | XXX | Elective: General | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 10 | 12 | 14 | |||||
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: 41 | |||||||
PROGRAM AND EMPLOYMENT TIDBITS
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