Machinist

CIS 100 Beginning Computer Skills
2-1-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab)/2-0-0 (Web) This course introduces students to personal computers, Windows Operating Systems, application software including word processing, spreadsheet, databases, and presentation software, along with hardware, processing and networking concepts. The instructional focus is a hands-on approach to learning to use computers. Computer terminology is emphasized. Prerequisites: BUS 100 or Keyboarding 25 wpm.

DRFT 100 Fundamentals of Tech Drawing
3-2-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab) Fundamentals of Technical Drawing is an entry-level course for students with no experience in drafting. This class will use manual drafting equipment, procedures, and techniques for creating detailed technical drawings. Topics will include mechanical, developmental (steel metal transitions and various shaped containers), architectural, and electronic and/or electrical schematic drawings. There will also be a brief exposure/project to a computer-aided drafting (CAD) program. Prerequisites: Minimum ACT Writing Skills score of 18 or COMPASS score of 70 or successful completion of ENG 098 or 099; and a minimum ACT Reading score of 14 or COMPASS score of 65 or TRS 096 and TRS 105 or ENG 099 and a minimum ACT Math Test score of 18 or COMPASS PreAlgebra Test score of 44 or MATH 092, or MATH 094.

ENG 110 College Writing I
3-3-0 (Composition)/3-0-0 (Web) This college writing course will help students become more competent and confident writers. It will enable students to practice and become more skillful in the different stages of the writing process: generating ideas, planning and organizing, rough-draft writing, revising, refining, and proofreading. Students will write a variety of papers, no less than six, such as papers narrating and describing experiences, summarizing information, explaining an idea or concept, and supporting an opinion. Other assignments may include a journal, a letter seeking employment, a letter to the editor, and answering essay exams. Research skills, such as using the library and following appropriate documentation style in citing sources, will be taught. Students will improve their grammar, style, and thinking skills and learn how to produce writing necessary for success in further academic and employment pursuits. Prerequisites: Minimum ACT Writing Skills score of 18 or COMPASS score of 70 or ENG 098 or ENG 099 and ACT Reading score of 14 or COMPASS score of 65 or TRS 096 and TRS 105 or ENG 099.

MACH 103 Fundamentals/Machine Tool Oper
4-2-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques of machine tool operations. Upon completion of this course, the student will have the skills and technical knowledge in math calculations, basic inspection techniques, and set up and operation of the lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, and drill press operations. The student will also have gained basic knowledge in industrial safety, cutting tools and fluids, and other related topics.

MACH 105 Adv Machine Tool Operations I
3-1-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is a continuation of MACH 103, and is for students desiring a background in advanced machining techniques. Topics include tool grinding, milling with rotary turntable, gear milling, inside and outside diameter grinding, electrical discharge machining, and precision inspection techniques. Prerequisites: MACH 103 or equivalent experience.

MACH 201 Tool Construction
3-1-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) The student in this course uses knowledge and skills from prior courses to plan and construct jigs and fixtures. Prerequisites: MACH 103 or instructor's permission.

MACH 220 Numerical Control
4-3-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course introduces the operation and programming of CNC controlled two-and three-axis machine tools. Detailed consideration is given to manual programming and various forms of data input. The student will perform all computations required for tool path generation.

MACH 230 Computer Aided Manufacturing
4-3-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course introduces students to the use of a computer to create machine cutting paths around an industrial workpiece. Programming exercises for lathes, milling machines, and drilling operations are required in the course. Prerequisites: MACH 220 or instructor's permission.

MATH 106 Technical Mathematics
4-4-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course contains the core mathematics common to several technical programs. Topics include operations with real and signed numbers, basic algebraic operations, linear algebra, right angle and oblique trigonometry, applied trigonometry, applied geometry, vectors, graphical representation of equations including slope and distance. Prerequisites: Minimum ACT Math Test score of 18 or COMPASS PreAlgebra Skills Test score of 44 or MATH 092 or MATH 094.

MACH 101 Trends in Manufacturing
3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course is designed to expose modern manufacturing concepts to students interested in new technologies. Topics to be covered will include industrial structure, machining, plastics, welding, stamping, and casting. Special emphasis will be given to recent developments such as robots numerical control, industrial computer applications, and CAD/CAM.

MACH 205 Plastics Tooling Construction
3-1-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is designed to introduce the construction methods used to build tooling for injection molding. The student will use skills and knowledge from prior MACH courses to design and build tooling for injection molding. Prerequisites: MACH 103 or instructor's permission.

MACH 221 Advanced Numerical Control
3-2-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is a continuation of Numerical Control Concepts, using both manual input and computer formats. The student will program lathes and mills using canned cycles, subroutines, macros, and direct numerical control. Prerequisites: MACH 220 or permission. Corequisites: MACH 220.

MACH 240 Machine Repair
2-2-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course covers lubrication principles and applications, bearing construction and functions, machine mechanisms, belts, chains, and couplings as they apply to the machine repairman.

WELD 120 Introduction to Welding
3-1-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is the introductory welding course. Designed for welders and non-welders. It covers the basic safe operation of the oxy-fuel welding, cutting and brazing systems along with training in the basic electric arc welding process, SMAW (arc), GMAW (mig), GTAW (tig) and FCAW. These processes provide the skills necessary to select and operate welding equipment safely.