Course Descriptions

Machining Technology, TC

CAT 101 CATIA Part Design & Sketcher 4 Cr Hrs

Covers the creation of solid parts without complex contours.

CAT 105 CATIA Assembly Design 4 Cr Hrs

Covers the use of multiple parts to create an assembly. It also covers the various analytical and navigation tools that are available within an assembly. Students are introduced to the product environment of CATIA V5 and learn how to work with multiple parts between the assembly design, digital mock-up (DMU) space analysis and DMU navigator workbenches.

CAT 115 CATIA Prismatic Machining 4 Cr Hrs

Covers the machining operations involved in three-axis milling. Students are introduced to the process environment of CATIA V5 and learn how to work between the process, parts and product environments.

EMP 100 Global Professional Standards 2 Cr Hrs

Provides a study of human relations and professional development in today’s rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations, job acquisition, job retention, job advancement and professional image skills.

MMG 102 Blueprint Reading I 2 Cr Hrs

Gives instruction in the universal language of drawing interpretation from which information is conveyed for the manufacture of parts and assemblies.

MMG 142 Manual Lathes 6 Cr Hrs

Includes theory and laboratory instruction about basic lathe operations, safety and use and care of hand and machine tools. Addresses basic lathe operations such as turning, facing, drilling, tapping and tool grinding.

MMG 143 Manual Mills 6 Cr Hrs

Includes theory and laboratory instruction of basic manual mill operations, safety and use and care of hand tools and machine o peration and set-ups.

MMG 144 CNC Mills 6 Cr Hrs

Introduces the actual machine set-up utilizing various clamping vises and fixtures along with computer numerical control (CNC) machine operation methods and techniques necessary to produce a variety of discrete parts on the CNC mills.

MMG 152 CNC Lathes 6 Cr Hrs

Introduces students to two-axis computer numerical control (CNC) lathe machining. The theory of operations is developed in classroom with application of the program accomplished on industry type machines. Students are able to set up the machine and know the terminology of coordinates. Cutter paths, angle cutting and linear cutting are studied.

EBS 115 Pre-Algebra 3 Cr Hrs

Arithmetic with fractions, decimals and percents. Introduction to the metric system. Provides applications to measurement and consumer math. This course does not count toward AS, AA, AGS or AAS degrees.

SPH 101 Public Speaking 3 Cr Hrs

Covers fundamental basics to all good private and public speaking experiences and elements in voice production and improvement, bodily movement, confidence, poise and understanding of all types of public speeches. Required of all transfer curricula.

SPH 111 Interpersonal Communication 3 Cr Hrs

Improves individual communication skills. By understanding the elements of effective communication, students are able to create environments that bring out the best in themselves and others. In addition, students learn how to better turn ideas and feelings into words, how to listen more effectively, respond more appropriately to what others have said and, most important of all, how to maintain and develop good interpersonal relationships with their families, their peers and fellow workers. Emphasis is placed on small-group activities, interviewing skills and verbal and non-verbal communication.