Manufacturing Technology, A.A.S.

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Associate of Applied Science Degree

The associate of applied science degree with specialization in product and process technology is designed to prepare students for careers in high-performance manufacturing of consumer goods.
This degree will provide students with a foundation in manufacturing design, precision machining and tooling, and complex computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM). Students will learn tooling process and equipment requirements, design, analysis and process planning and also receive instruction in manual and computer-numerical-control (CNC) mills, machining centers, lathes, grinders, robotic integration and support processes, procedures and practices. This program is focused on beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of the product and process. Students will learn “soft” skills in problem solving, teamwork and communication. Students can graduate with real world skills to be productive in CNC and CAD CAM.
NOTE: MCCC is a FANUC Certified Education Training Center.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program will be prepared to pursue careers in the product and process technology field such as:
• Automation and control technician analyst
• CAD/CAM technician
• CNC programmer/operator
• CNC set-up technician
• Engineering technician
• Industrial engineer production team leader
• Machine technician
• Machinist
• Manufacturing technician
• Process planner lab technician
• Sales and service engineer

Required General Education Courses

See the General Education Requirements for a list of courses that satisfy the General Education Learning Competencies.

C1 PHY 101 - Technical Physics Credit Hours: 4
or
C1 PHY 151 - General Physics I Credit Hours: 4
or
C1 CHEM 150 - Fundamental Principles of Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
or
C1 CHEM 151 - General College Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
C2 Mathematics Competency Credit Hours: 3 or 4
C3 Writing Competency Credit Hours: 3
C4 Computer Literacy Competency Credit Hours: 3
C5 Human Experience Competency Credit Hours: 3
C6 Social Systems Competency Credit Hours: 3

Required Core Courses

1st Semester

MECH 102 - Manufacturing Processes Credit Hours: 4
MECH 103 - Machining Basics & CNC Credit Hours: 4
MDTC 160 - Mechanical Drafting and CAD I Credit Hours: 4
MATH 119 - Elementary Technical Mathematics Credit Hours: 2 *

2nd Semester

MATH 124 - Technical Mathematics II Credit Hours: 4 *
MATL 101 - Industrial Materials Credit Hours: 3
MECH 201 - CAD/CAM Milling I Credit Hours: 3
MECH 104 - CNC II Credit Hours: 3
QSTC 150 - Introduction to Metrology Credit Hours: 3

3rd Semester

MDTC 226 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Credit Hours: 3
MECH 105 - CNC III Credit Hours: 3
MECH 221 - CAD/CAM (Lathe) Credit Hours: 3
Restricted Electives Credit Hours 3-4

4th Semester

MECH 131 - Introduction to Automated Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3
MECH 231 - CAD/CAM (Milling II) Credit Hours: 3
METC 220 - Statics & Strength of Materials Credit Hours: 4
Restricted Electives Credit Hours 3-4

* Program requires at least 6 credit hours of MATH. MATH 119 (Elementary Technical Mathematics) and MATH 124 (Technical Mathematics II) are required for students whose goal is to complete the associate of applied science degree and seek employment. MATH 126 (College Algebra) and MATH 159 (Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry) are recommended for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution. Other MATH courses may be selected for transfer depending on the student’s choice of transfer institution. Students interested in transfer are encouraged to seek the assistance of a faculty advisor or admissions counselor.

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