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Precision Machining and Manufacturing, AAS (MT13) (480510) Degree
The Precision Machining and Manufacturing Technology Degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the machine tool technology field. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of machine tool theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Precision Machining and Manufacturing Technology degree and have the qualification of a machine tool technician.
Length of Program: 4 Semesters
Entrance Date: Beginning of each semester.
Entrance Requirements: Refer to Admission criteria. Click for Entrance Score Requirements.
Age: Applicant must be 16 years of age or older.
Education: An applicant must be a high school graduate or the equivalent (GED). College transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Program Final Exit Point: Precision Machining and Manufacturing, Associate of Applied Science
Credits Required for Graduation: 69 Minimum semester hour credits required for graduation.
Note: Credits from this program may be applied to a diploma program
Cost
Books/Supplies: $184.00
Tuition: $1,605.00
Total: $2,173.00
Admissions Fees: $379.00
Total: $1,984.00
Tuition: $1,605.00
Total: $1,984.00
Graduation Fee: $40.00
Tuition: $1,605.00
Total: $2,024.00
1. General Education Courses | 12 |
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Area I - Language Arts/Communication | 3 |
ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric
Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include writing analysis and practice, revision, and research. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience. |
3 |
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences | |
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics (Choose one) | 3 |
MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling
Emphasizes functions using real-world applications as models. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra; functions and graphs; linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions and models; systems of equations; and optional topics in algebra. |
3 |
MATH 1111College Algebra
Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using algebraic concepts. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, and systems of equations; optional topics include sequences, series, and probability or analytic geometry. |
3 |
MATH 1103Quantitative Skills & Reasoning
This course focuses on quantitive skills and reasoning in the context of experiences that students will be likely to encounter. The course emphasizes processing information in context from a variety of representations, understanding of both the information and the processing, and understanding which conclusions can be reasonably determined. Students will use appropriate technology to enhance mathematical thinking and understanding. Topics covered in this course include: sets and set operations, logic, basic probability, data analysis, linear models, quadratic models, exponential and logarithmic models, geometry, and financial management. |
3 |
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts 0000Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
General Core Elective (advisor approved) | 3 |
2. Institutional Credit (3 Hours) | 3 |
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COLL 1500Student Success
This course is designed to provide tools to assist students to acquire skills necessary to achieve academic and professional success in their chosen occupational/ technical program of study. Topics include: Getting off to a Good Start, Learning and Personality Styles, Time and Money Management, Study and Test Taking Skills, Stress Management and Wellness, Communications Skills, Career Exploration, Research Skills, College Campus Knowledge, Memory & Reading Skills, Presentation & Interview Skills, and Group Skills. Effective Fall 2016, students who already have an Associate Degree or higher will be given exemption credit for the COLL 1500 course. |
3 |
3. Occupational Core Courses | 54 |
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MCHT 1011Introduction to Machine Tool
Introduces the fundamental concepts and procedures necessary for the safe and efficient use of basic machine tools. Topics include: machine shop safety, terminology, use of hand and bench tools, analysis of measurements, part layout, horizontal and vertical band saw setup and operation, drill press setup and operation, and quality control. |
4 |
MCHT 1012Print Reading for Machine Tool
Introduces the fundamental concepts necessary to develop blueprint reading competencies, interpret drawings, and produce sketches for machine tool applications. Topics include interpretation of blueprints, sketching, sectioning, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and assembly drawings. |
3 |
MCHT 1119Lathe Operations I
Provides opportunities for students to develop skill in the setup and operation of metal cutting lathes. Topics include: safety, lathes parts and controls, lathe tooling and tool bit grinding, lathe calculations, lathe setup and operations. |
4 |
MCHT 1120Mill Operations I
Provides instruction in the setup and use of the milling machine. Topics include: safety, milling machines, milling machine setup, and milling machine operations. |
4 |
MCHT 1219Lathe Operations II
Provides further instruction for students to develop skill in the use of lathes. Topics include: lathes, lathe setup, lathe operations, and safety. |
4 |
MCHT 1220Mill Operations II
Provides further instruction for students to develop skills in the use of milling machines. Topics include: safety, advanced milling calculation, advanced milling machine setup and operations. |
4 |
AMCA 2110CNC Fundamentals
Pre-requisite(s): Provisional Admission Provides a comprehensive introduction to computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining processes. Topics include: safety, Computer Numerical Control of machinery, setup and operation of CNC machinery, introduction to programming of CNC machinery, and introduction to CAD/CAM. |
4 |
AMCA 2130CNC Mill Manual Programming
Pre-requisite(s): Provisional Admission Provides instruction for the safe operation and manual programming of computer numerical controlled (CNC) milling machines. Topics include: safety, calculation for programming, program codes and structure, and program run and editing of programs. |
5 |
AMCA 2150CNC Lathe Manual Programming
Pre-requisite(s): Provisional Admission Provides instruction for the safe operation and manual programming of computer numerical controlled (CNC) Lathes. Topics include: safety, calculations for programming, program codes and structure, and program run and editing programs. |
5 |
AMCA 2190CAD/CAM Programming
Pre-requisite(s): Provisional Admission Emphasizes the development of skills in computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM). The student will design and program parts to be machined on computer numerical controlled machines. Topics include: hardware and software, drawing manipulations, tool path generation, program posting, and program downloading. |
4 |
Select one of the following courses: | 4 |
MCHT 1020Heat Treatment and Surface Grinding
Provides instruction in the setup, operations, maintenance, and assembly operations of surface grinders. Introduces the properties of various metals, production methods, and identification of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Topics include: heat treatment safety, metallurgy principles, heat treatment of metals, surface grinders, surface grinder maintenance, surface grinder setup, surface grinder operations, and safety. |
4 |
AMCA 2170CNC Practical Applications
Pre-requisite(s): Provisional Admission Provides additional instruction in part holding and fixture design. Students will also gain additional experience in print-to-part development of CNC programming. Topics include: safety, fixture design and manufacturing, and CNC part manufacturing. |
4 |
Select one of the following math options: | 3 |
MATH 1013Algebraic Concepts
Emphasizes concepts and operations which are applied to the study of algebra. Topics include basic mathematical concepts, basic algebraic concepts, and intermediate algebraic concepts. |
3 |
MATH 1015Geometry and Trigonometry
Pre-requisite(s): MATH 1013 Emphasizes basic geometric and trigonometric concepts. Topics include measurement conversion, geometric terminology and measurements, and trigonometric terminology and functions. |
3 |
Occupationally related elective (Advisor approved) | 3 |
Faculty
Manufacturing Operations Lab Manager
School of Industrial Technology
Thomasville
Precision Machining and Manufacturing Program Chair
School of Industrial TechnologyThomasville
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Southern Regional Technical College. (2022). 2022-2023 College Catalog and Student Handbook
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