Lecture Lab Credit
MAC 111 Machining Technology I 2 12 6
Prerequisites: Corequisites: None
This course introduces machining operations as they relate to the metalworking industry. Topics include machine shop safety, measuring tools, lathes, drilling machines, saws, milling machines, bench grinders, and layout instruments. Upon com- pletion, students should be able to safely perform the basic oper- ations of measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling.
MAC 111X Machining Technology I 1 6 3
Prerequisites: Corequisites: None
This course introduces machining operations as they relate to the metalworking industry. Topics include machine shop safety,
measuring tools, lathes, drilling machines, saws, milling machines, bench grinders, and layout instruments. Upon com- pletion, students should be able to safely perform the basic oper- ations of measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling.This is the first part of a course sequence and empha- sizes engine lathe set-up and operation.
MAC 111Y Machining Technology I 1 6 3
Prerequisites: Corequisites: None
This course introduces machining operations as they relate to the metalworking industry. Topics include machine shop safety, measuring tools, lathes, drilling machines, saws, milling machines, bench grinders, and layout instruments. Upon com- pletion, students should be able to safely perform the basic oper- ations of measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling. This is the second part of a course sequence and emphasizes milling machine set-up and operation.
MAC 112 Machining Technology II 2 12 6
Prerequisites: MAC 114, MAC 111X, MAC 111Y Corequisites: None
This course provides additional instruction and practice in the use of precision measuring tools, lathes, milling machines, and grinders. Emphasis is placed on setup and operation of machine tools including the selection and use of work holding devices, speeds, feeds, cutting tools, and coolants. Upon com- pletion, students should be able to perform basic procedures on precision grinders and advanced operations of measuring, lay- out, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling.
MAC 112X Machining Technology II 1 6 3
Prerequisites: MAC 114 Corequisites: None
This course provides additional instruction and practice in the use of precision measuring tools, lathes, milling machines, and grinders. Emphasis is placed on setup and operation of machine tools including the selection and use of work holding devices, speeds, feeds, cutting tools, and coolants. Upon com- pletion, students should be able to perform basic procedures on precision grinders and advanced operations of measuring, lay- out, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling. This is the first part of a course sequence, and emphasizes layout and hand tool procedures.
MAC 112Y Machining Technology II 1 6 3
Prerequisites: MAC 114, MAC 111X, MAC 111Y Corequisites: None
This course provides additional instruction and practice in the use of precision measuring tools, lathes, milling machines, and grinders. Emphasis is placed on setup and operation of machine tools including the selection and use of work holding devices, speeds, feeds, cutting tools, and coolants. Upon com- pletion, students should be able to perform basic procedures on precision grinders and advanced operations of measuring, lay- out, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling. This is the second part of a course sequence, and emphasizes grinding procedures. MAC 113 Machining Technology III 2 12 6
Prerequisites: MAC 112Y, MAC 111X, MAC 111Y Corequisites: None
This course provides an introduction to advanced and special machining operations. Emphasis is placed on working to speci- fied tolerances with special and advanced setups. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to produce a part to specifications.
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College-Level Credit Course Descriptions
MAC 113X Machining Technology III 1 6 3 Prerequisites: MAC 111X, MAC 111Y, MAC 112Y Corequisites: None
This course provides an introduction to advanced and special machining operations. Emphasis is placed on working to speci- fied tolerances with special and advanced setups. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to produce a part to specifications. This course emphasizes project building.
MAC 113Y Machining Technology III 1 6 3 Prerequisites: MAC 111X, MAC 111Y, MAC 112Y Corequisites: None
This course provides an introduction to advanced and special machining operations. Emphasis is placed on working to speci- fied tolerances with special and advanced setups. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to produce a part to specifications. This course emphasizes project building.
MAC 114 Introduction to Metrology 2 0 2 Prerequisites:
Corequisites: MAC111X or MAC 111Y
This course introduces the care and use of precision measur- ing instruments. Emphasis is placed on the inspection of machine parts and use of a wide variety of measuring instru- ments. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the correct use of measuring instruments.
MAC 121Introduction to Computer
Numerical Control 2 0 2
Prerequisites: Corequisites: None
This course introduces the concepts and capabilities of com- puter numerical control machine tools. Topics include setup, operation, and basic applications. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operator safety, machine protection, data input, program preparation, and program storage. MAC 122Computer Numerical
Control Turning 1 3 2
Prerequisites: Corequisites: None
This course introduces the programming, setup, and opera- tion of CNC turning centers. Topics include programming for- mats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manu- facture simple parts using CNC turning centers.
MAC 124 Computer Numerical
Control Milling 1 3 2
Prerequisites: Corequisites: None
This course introduces the manual programming, setup, and operation of CNC machining centers. Topics include program- ming formats, control functions, program editing, part produc- tion, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC machining centers. MAC 131 Blueprint Reading / Machine I 1 2 2
Prerequisites: Corequisites: None
This course covers the basic principles of blueprint reading and sketching. Topics include multi-view drawings; interpreta- tion 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.
MAC 132 Blueprint Reading / Machine II 1 2 2 Prerequisites: MAC 131
Corequisites: None
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 inter- pretation of complex parts. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret complex industrial blueprints.
MAC 151 Machining Calculations 1 2 2
Prerequisites:None Corequisites: None
This course introduces basic calculations as they relate to machining occupations. Emphasis is placed on basic calcula- tions and their applications in the machine shop. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to perform basic shop calculations. MAC 152 Advanced Machining
Calculations 1 2 2
Prerequisites: MAC 151 or MAT 121 Corequisites: None
This course combines mathematical functions with practical machine shop applications and problems. Emphasis is placed on gear ratios, lead screws, indexing problems, and their applica- tions in the machine shop. Upon completion, students should be able to calculate solutions to machining problems.
MAC 222 Advanced Computer Numerical
Control Turning 1 3 2
Prerequisites: MAC 121 Corequisites: None
This course covers advanced methods in setup and operation of CNC turning centers. Emphasis is placed on programming and production of complex parts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in programming, opera- tions, and setup of CNC turning centers.
MAC 224 Advanced Computer Numerical
Control Milling 1 3 2
Prerequisites: MAC 121 Corequisites: None
This course covers advanced methods in setup and operation of CNC machining centers. Emphasis is placed on programming and production of complex parts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in programming, opera- tions, and setup of CNC machining centers.
MAC 231 Computer Numerical Control
Graphics Programming: Turning 1 4 3 Prerequisites: MAC 222
Corequisites: None
This course introduces Computer Numerical Control graph- ics programming and concepts for turning center applications. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of menus to develop a shape file in a graphics CAM system and to develop tool path geometry and part geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a job plan using CAM software, include machine selection, tool selection, operational sequence, speed, feed, and cutting depth. Transfer machine code from CAM Graphics to the CNC turning center.
MAC 232 Computer Numerical Control
Graphics Programming: Milling 1 4 3 Prerequisites: MAC 224
Corequisites: None
This course introduces Computer Numerical Control graphics programming and concepts for machining center
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applications. Emphasis is placed on developing a shape file in a graphics CAM system and transferring coded information from CAM graphics to the CNC milling center. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a complete job plan using CAM software to create a multi-axis CNC program.