| NOTE: |
Academic Credits - The number of academic credits for each course
is the number of credits earned in one semester with successful completion
of that course.
Prerequisite and Corequisite - “Prerequisite” means that
the listed course[s] must be successfully completed with the indicated grade.
A “corequisite” may be taken in the same semester. |
| Course
# |
Course
Description |
Credits |
| MTT 101 |
Introduction to
Machining -- Prerequisites: None. Instructs
students in shop safety, industrial terminology, tools and machine
tooling, measurement and layout. Includes laboratory exercises to
begin project completion of turning, milling and grinding
applications. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.
|
3
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| MTT 102 |
Turning Processes I --
Prerequisites: None. Instructs students in shop safety and
industrial terminology and provides laboratory experience toward
project completion on the conventional lathe. 2 lecture hours; 2
lab hours. |
3
|
| MTT 103 |
Milling Processes I --
Prerequisites: None. Instructs students in shop safety and
industrial terminology and provides laboratory experience towards
project completion on the vertical and/or horizontal milling
machine. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.
|
3
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| MTT 104 |
Machinery Handbook --
Prerequisites: None. Explores the intent and use of the
machinery handbook. Applies principles and concepts in the
machinery handbook to projects in the industry. 3 lecture
hours.
|
3
|
| MTT 106 |
Advanced Print Interpretation
-- Prerequisites: MTT 101 or MTT program chair
approval. Applies mathematics in solving engineering and
design-related problems in the areas of die design, fabrication,
assembly, special machinery, die casting and molds. Emphasizes GDT
tolerancing. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
|
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| MTT 110 |
Turning and Milling Processes --
Prerequisites: None, recommend MTT 101. Provides shop
safety, industrial terminology and laboratory experiences on
conventional lathe and milling machines. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab
hours.
|
3
|
| MTT 202 |
Advanced Turning Processes II --
Prerequisites: MTT 102 or MTT 110. Processes and its
prerequisites as determined by advisor. Instructs students in shop
safety and industrial terminology.
2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
|
| MTT
203 |
Milling Processes II
-- Prerequisites: MTT 103 or MTT 110. Covers shop safety,
industrial terminology and provides advanced laboratory experience
towards project completion on the vertical and/or horizontal
milling machine. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
|
| |
| MTT 204 |
Abrasive Processes I
-- Prerequisite: None. Provides shop safety, industrial
terminology and laboratory experiences on abrasive processing
machines. Includes superabrasives technology processes. 2 lecture
hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
|
| |
|
| MTT 205 |
Abrasive Processes II
-- Prerequisite: MTT 204. Emphasizes shop safety, industrial
terminology and provides advanced laboratory experience towards
project completion on a variety of abrasive processing machines. 2
lecture hours; 2 lab hours.
|
3
|
| |
|
| MTT 206 |
Tooling Design I --
Prerequisites: MTT 110 and MTT 204 or MTT 102 and MTT 103 and
MTT 204. Introduces concepts of tooling design, assembly and
standards of fabrication. Emphasizes jig and fixture
design/components, application and operational characteristics. 2
lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
|
| |
|
| MTT 207 |
Tooling Design II --
Prerequisite: MTT 206. Covers concepts of tooling design,
assembly and standards of fabrication. Emphasizes blanking,
piercing and progressive dies, design/components including
application and operational characteristics. 2 hours lecture; 2
hours lab. |
3
|
| |
|
| MTT 208 |
CNC Programming I --
Prerequisites: MAT 121 or MAT 131 or MAT 134, or MTT program
chair approval. Introduces two and three axis CNC machining.
Develops the theory of programming in the classroom with
application of the program accomplished on industry-type machines.
Studies terminology of coordinates, cutter paths, angle cutting,
and linear and circular interpolation. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab
hours. |
3
|
| |
|
| MTT 209 |
CNC Programming II --
Prerequisite: MTT 208. Expands on MTT 208, providing further
study in computer-aided numerical control programming. Focuses on
canned cycles, loops, macros, thread cycles, drilling and pocket
milling cycles. 2 hours lecture; 2 hours lab.
|
3
|
| |
|
| MTT 210 |
Interactive CNC --
Prerequisite: MTT 208. Continues MTT 209. Introduces
advanced applications of computer-assisted part programming and
simulation, language codes setup and operation, troubleshooting and
problem solving in a CNC turning center and CNC matching center.
Includes related mathematical skills. 2 hours lecture; 2 hours
lab. |
3
|
| |
|
| MTT 211 |
Advanced Programming
Techniques -- Prerequisite: MTT 210. Includes the
application of advanced CNC programming techniques to industrial
machining. Uses downloading and uploading techniques utilized
through advanced projects. 2 hours lecture; 2 hours lab. |
3
|
| |
|
| MTT 220 |
CAD/CAM I --
Prerequisite: MTT 208. Covers the development of various
machine routines. Introduces computer-assisted machining as it
relates to automated milling and machining centers. Emphasizes
proper programming techniques, control familiarity, file data and
machining functions. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
|
| |
|
| MTT 221 |
CAD/CAM II --
Prerequisite: MTT 220. Covers the development of 3-D shapes
and the codes necessary to produce parts. Requires students to
design a new product or modify an existing design. Includes
creating surface curves. Focuses on creating toolpaths for complex
3-D surfaces. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
|
| |
|
| MTT 225 |
Introduction to Mold
Making -- Prerequisites: None. Introduces the
apprentice mold maker to the basic fundamentals of mold
construction. Discusses the fundamental processes and basic
construction of plastic molds, molds for die casting and rubber
molds. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
|
| |
|
| MTT 240 |
Machine Operations I
-- Prerequisites: MTT 101, TEC 101, or MTT program
chair approval. Continues MTT 101. Students will gain
additional lab experience on the drill press, lathe, milling
machine, surface grinder, o.d. grinder, tool post grinder and jig
grinder. Measurement, layout and inspection are performed at the
advanced level. Classroom activities concentrate on cutting tool
terminology, screw thread terminology, taper calculations and the
Machinery Handbook. Heat treating is also covered. 2lecture hours;
2 lab hours. |
3
|
| |
|
| MTT 241 |
Machine Operations II
-- Prerequisite: MTT 240. Emphasizes basic tool construction
and close tolerance machining. Using the various types of equipment
found in the laboratory, students rough machine, heat treat and
precision grind detailed parts to tolerance of within 05"
consistently. Classroom activities concentrate on precision setup,
inspection work and basic tool construction. Experience is also
gained in basic conversational CNC programming. 2lecture hours; 2
lab hours. |
3
|
| |
|
| MTT 242 |
CNC Machining --
Prerequisite: MTT 208. Introduces and instructs the student
in all aspects of computer numeric control [CNC] machining. The
student will program, set up and operate CNC mills and lathes
utilizing CAD/CAM for fixture and part design and verification.
Students continually improve programming, set up and cycle time
efficiency. Students inspect and document the quality of production
parts and compare their performance with an industry benchmark for
each project. 3 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.
|
4
|
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| MTT 243 |
Tool & Die Making I
-- Prerequisites: MTT 101 and MTT 110 and MTT 208 or
MTT 102 and MTT 103 and MTT 208. Focuses on construction of a
two-stage progressive die that incorporates interchangeable
details. Each student manufactures a die that incorporates the
parting principle and performs the following operations: forming,
piercing and parting. In addition, lecture material covers
computations on blank lengths and diameters, blanking and piercing
operations, drawing, progression and timing. Experience is gained
in CNC machining and progressive die troubleshooting. 2 lecture
hours; 2 lab hours.
|
3
|
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| MTT 280 |
Co-op/Internship --
Prerequisite: MTT program chair approval. Gives students the
opportunity to work at a job site that is specifically related to
their career objectives. Provides on-the-job experience while
earning credit toward an associate degree. Contact hours
vary.
|
1-6
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| MTT 284 |
Special Topics in Machine Tool
Technology -- Prerequisite: MTT program chair
approval. Provides students with the opportunity to experience
seminars, workshops, and other instructional activities on topics
of interest that reinforce the concepts presented in their program
area. Contact MTT program chair for more information. Contact
hours vary.
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1-5
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