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Associate in Applied Science Degree

Students completing a technical program may desire to seek the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree.  In addition to completing a technical program, this degree also requires the completion of 18 hours in general education.  Certain courses within this degree may or may not transfer to baccalaureate degree granting institutions. The student must complete 64 semester hours with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above.

Description of Courses

CONT-190. Precision Machining Applications. Up to 4 Hours (0-196 Contact Hours). This course provides students with an opportunity to gain practical hands-on skills in the Precision Machining field. This is a short course focused on machining applications found in many industrial settings and includes safety, machine maintenance, and machining concepts.

MACH-100. Precision Machining I. 6 Hours (180 Contact Hours). Program orientation and workplace skills, rules and regulations and physical layout of shop area are discussed. Orientation of safety issues, precision measurement tools and their applications, proper use of hand tools, and bench work procedures are covered in both the classroom and shop areas. Blueprints, math applications, cutting fluids, proper layout of parts, proper inspection of parts, material cutting, using band saws and drilling machines are taught by lecture, demonstrations and student practice. Safety, work habits and production are emphasized.

MACH-107. Shop Math and Communications I. 2 Hours (45 Contact Hours). Checking account, gross earnings, payroll deductions, work ethic, customer communication applications, employability techniques, such as job applications, job interviewing techniques and resumes are taught to aid the student in competing for successful employment and better understanding of employee compensation.

MACH-110. OSHA Safety. 1 hour (15 Contact Hours) Students will be introduced to OSHA policies, procedures and standards as well as general industry safety and health principles covered in OSHA Act Part 1910. Special emphasis will be placed on areas most hazardous using OSHA standards as a guide.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA general industry 10 hour course completion card from the Department of Labor.

MACH-115. Mechanical Blueprint Reading. 2 hours (45 Contact Hours) This course provides the understanding and interpretation of a variety of mechanical blueprints. Emphasis is placed on reading and interpreting blueprints found in the machining environment. Students will gain ability to recognize and identify symbols and specifications common to modern industrial blueprints. Topics include: lines and symbols, views, surface finish, material, form and position, title blocks, sketching, features, sections, 2 and 3 dimensional objects, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

MACH-120. Precision Measurement & Gauges. 2 hours (45 Contact Hours) This course covers use of steel rules English and Metric, calipers, micrometers, height gage, depth gage, gage blocks, sign bar, bore gages, and other assorted precision measuring instruments as well as precision layout. Topics include: English and metric conversion, hardness testing, calibration of instruments, importance of repeatability, hands on measurement, instrument inspection and care.

MACH-125. Precision Machining II. 6 Hours (180 Contact Hours). Introduction to lathe terminology, proper operation of a manually operated lathe and various applications of the machining processes are taught. Safety, machine maintenance, machine care and sound work habits are stressed. Trigonometry is taught to apply in shop applications. Prerequisite: Precision Machining I, Math for Manufacturing, and Mechanical Blueprint Reading.

MACH-140. Math for Manufacturing. 3 hours (45 Contact Hours). This course covers arithmetic skills required in a machine shop environment. Topics include: common and decimal fractions, powers, roots, percentages, calculation of area for common geometric shapes, tapers, English, metrics, conversion, machine rpm formulas, units of angular measurement, sign bar and basic right hand trigonometry.

MACH-160. Metallurgy. 1 hour (15 Contact Hours) Covers the structure, processing, thermal and mechanical properties of: metals, plastics, polymers and ceramic materials. Topics include: classification and properties of metals, synthesis and structure of polymers, chemical and heat treatment principals, corrosion avoidance, and selection of materials for particular application.

MACH-180. Workplace Ethics. 2 hours (45 Contact Hours) This course is designed to develop productive work habits, spirit of team work, and a sense of responsibilities as might be required in a machine shop environment. Students are taught how to develop a work plan including the critical thinking skills necessary to accomplish this plan. The importance of respect both for fellow students as well as shop equipment is stressed. Finally, students are encouraged to develop the essential skills of communications and dependability both with their classmates and college personnel.

MACH-205. Precision Machining III. 6 Hours (180 Contact Hours). Proper terminology, machine set-up and operation of milling machines are taught through lectures, demonstrations, text/workbooks and shop practices. Safety, machine maintenance, machine care and precision machining concepts are emphasized. Prerequisite: Precision Machining II.

MACH-207. On-the-Job Training (OJT or OJT Equivalent). 3 Hours (150 Contact Hours). Students demonstrating excellent attendance, attitude and mastery of core curriculum competencies may be considered for on-the-job training experience. Through the cooperation of local businesses, students are given the opportunity to apply the skills required for their future career. Class attendance is also required.

MACH-215. Precision Machining IV. 6 Hours (180 Contact Hours). Terminology and proper handling of precision grinders and grinding wheels are taught. Grinding wheel selection, work holding methods, wheel dressing and surface finishing, as required by blueprint, are taught. After manual lathe skills are obtained, students are introduced to the terminology and operation of computerized lathes. Safety, machine maintenance, machine care and direct job related skills are required. Prerequisite: Precision Machining III and Metallurgy.

MACH-230. CNC Operations. 3 hours (68 Contact Hours) Covers set up, maintenance and safe operations of Computer Numerical Controlled (C.N.C.) equipment; such as C.N.C. Mill and C.N.C. Lathe. Prerequisite: Precision Machining V.

MACH-245. Precision Machining V. 6 Hours (180 Contact Hours). Advanced theory and safety on manual machining equipment and basic CNC programming. G & M codes, offsets, cutter compensation, cutting tool speeds and feeds. Introductions to Computer Aided Drawing and Computer Assisted Machining (CAD/CAM). Introduction to Tool and Die making and machining knowledge in order to build molds, dies, jigs and fixtures.

Training in specific areas to be determined by student and instructor as up grading current / new skills. Prerequisite: Precision Machining IV.