Specific Requirements
Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: ISC, MAC, and MEC
Courses in this program
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| MAC-131 | 2 | ||
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This course covers the basic principles of blueprint reading and sketching. Topics include multi-view drawings; interpretation of conventional lines; and dimensions, notes, and thread notations. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret basic drawings, visualize parts, and make pictorial sketches. |
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| MAC-141 | 4 | ||
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This course provides an introduction to a variety of material-working processes that are common to the machining industry. Topics include safety, process-specific machining equipment, measurement devices, set-up and layout instruments, and common shop practices. Upon completion, students should be able to safely demonstrate basic machining operations, accurately measure components, and effectively use layout instruments. |
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| MAC-141A | 2 | ||
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This course provides an introduction to a variety of material-working processes, in a laboratory setting, that are common to the machining industry. Topics include safety, process-specific machining equipment, measurement devices, set-up and layout instruments, and common shop practices. Upon completion, students should be able to safely demonstrate basic machining operations, accurately measure components, and effectively use layout instruments. |
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| MAC-171 | 1 | ||
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This course introduces precision measuring instruments, process control and adjustment, inspection, material handling and workplace safety. Topics include properly identifying and handling various measurement instruments and materials, process control, adjustment and improvement, personal protective equipment (PPE) and OSHA safety regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to safely demonstrate effective measurement techniques, identify and handle various materials, and explain safe industry practices. |
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| MAC-132 | 2 | ||
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This course introduces more complex industrial blueprints. Emphasis is placed on auxiliary views, section views, violations of true project, special views, applications of GD & T, and interpretation of complex parts. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret complex industrial blueprints. |
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| MEC-110 | 2 | ||
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This course introduces CAD/CAM. Emphasis is placed on transferring part geometry from CAD to CAM for the development of a CNC-ready program. Upon completion, students should be able to use CAD/CAM software to produce a CNC program. |
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| ISC-116 | 1 | ||
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This course introduces lean concepts/techniques that streamline the manufacturing environment. Emphasis is placed on describing concepts of workflow, velocity, and lead-time; analyzing how waste affects both profit and customer satisfaction; applying concepts of lean manufacturing to include visual management, value stream analysis and Kaizan to improve performance. Upon completion, students should be able to apply lean manufacturing principles to maintain a high-quality, efficient production process. |
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| ISC-132 | 3 | ||
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This course introduces quality concepts and techniques used in industry. Topics include elementary statistics and probability, process control, process capability, and quality improvement tools. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and principles of quality and apply them to the work environment. |
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Curriculum is based on the 2024-2025 catalog.