Machining Technology Curriculum Scope and Sequence
Marketable Skills Certificate
Fall One/Two
Spring Two
Spring
Spring Two
One/Two
MCHN 1343
INMT 1305
Machine Shop Introduction to
Mathematics
Industrial
Maintenance
Course Level:
Introductory
Course Level:
Introductory
Course
Description:
Course
Description:
Designed to
prepare the
Basic
student with
mechanical
technical,
skills and repair
applied
techniques
mathematics
common to
that will be
most fields of
necessary in
industrial
future machine maintenance.
shop-related
Topics include
Level One Certificate
Spring One
Spring Two
Fall One
Level Two Certificate
Fall Two
Spring One
MCHN 1341
Basic Machine
Shop II
MCHN 1354
Intermediate
Machining II
MCHN 2341
Advanced
Machining I
Course Level:
Introductory
Course Level:
Intermediate
Course Level:
Advanced
Course
Description:
Course
Description:
Course
Description:
A continuation
of Basic
Machine Shop
I.
Development
of job process
plan to include
operation of
lathes, milling
machines, drill
presses, and
power saws.
Set-up, layout,
and tool
A study of
advanced lathe
and milling
operations.
Emphasis on
advanced
cutting
operations of
the lathe and
milling
End-of-Course
Outcomes:
Identify
machine parts
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courses.
End-of-Course
Outcomes:
identify
conversion
methods of
numbering
systems
convert
fractions to
decimals and
back
use formulas to
solve
measurement
problems
precision
measuring
instruments
and general
safety rules
common in
industry,
including lockout/tag-out.
and their
functions;
select layout
tools and
techniques
End-of-Course
Outcomes:
perform basic
machine setups
identify various
types of
fasteners
common to
industrial
maintenance
calculate
common shop
formulas
utilize various
hand and
power tools;
utilize precision
measuring
instruments
define machine
shop
terminology
perform semiprecision
layout
execute
grinding
techniques
demonstrate
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maintenance is
included.
Emphasis on
shop safety
and
preventative
maintenance.
machines,
including the
use of special
tooling, bench
assembly, and
materials
identification.
End-of-Course
Outcomes:
Successfully
complete a job
process plan
and produce a
project that
will include
manufacturing
a part using
standard shop
practices
End-of-Course
Outcomes:
Identify and
apply special
tooling for the
lathe and
milling
machines
perform tool
inspection and
make
corrections as
needed
identify and
select proper
tooling for
machining of
specific
list machine
and work setup
procedures
basic machine
operations
demonstrate
proper lockout/tag-out
procedures.
ETWR 1371
Technical
Communication
Special Topic
Course
Competencies
demonstrate
effective
critical reading
skills
demonstrate
effective
critical writing
skills
WLDG 1372
Layout and
Fabrication I
Special Topic
Course Level:
Introductory
MCHN 1352
Intermediate
Machining I
MCHN 2303
Fundamentals
of CNC
perform
advanced lathe
and milling
machine setup
to
specifications
ELMT 1305
Basic Fluid
Power
Course Level:
Intermediate
Course Level:
Intermediate
Course Level:
Introductory
Course
Description:
Course
Description:
Course
Description:
An
introduction to
layout as it is
applied to
development
of patterns and
drawings for
the fabrication
Operation of
drilling
machines,
milling
machines,
lathes, and
power saws.
Select and use
Programming
and operation
of Computer
Numerical
Controlled
(CNC) machine
shop
equipment.
Course
Description:
Basic fluid
power course
covering
pneumatic and
hydraulic
systems, fluid
power
symbols,
operating
apply proper
measuring
tools
ELPT 1311
Basic Electric
Theory
MCHN 1332
Bench Work &
Layout
MCHN 1338
Basic Machine
Shop I
Course Level:
Introductory
Course Level:
Introductory
Course Level:
Introductory
Course
Description:
Course
Description:
An
introduction to
bench work
and layout.
Application of
the use and
theory of tools
such as hand
tools, height
Course
Description:
A course that
introduces the
student to
machining
fundamentals.
The student
begins by using
basic machine
tools including
Basic theory
and practice of
electrical
circuits.
Includes
calculations as
applied to
alternating and
materials
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describe the
basic
components of
safety, health
and
environmental
systems as
defined by the
Occupational
Safety and
Health
Administration
(OSHA)
perform
internet
research and
demonstrate
information
literacy skills
effectively
implement
study skills
design and
direct current.
End-of-Course
Outcomes:
Explain atomic
structure and
basic values
such as
voltage,
current,
resistance, and
power
determine
electrical
values for
combination
circuits in
direct current
(DC) and
alternating
current (AC)
containing
resistance,
inductance,
gages, pedestal
grinders, and
layout tools.
End-of-Course
Outcomes:
Identify layout
and hand tools
describe the
proper use of
layout and
hand tools
list the safety
procedures in
operating a
pedestal
grinder
demonstrate
proper use of
layout tools
using precision
and semi-
the lathe,
milling
machine, drill
press, power
saw, and bench
grinder.
Machine
terminology,
theory, math,
part layout,
and bench
work using
common
measuring
tools is
included.
Emphasis is
placed on shop
safety,
housekeeping,
and
preventative
maintenance.
of sheet metal
and structural
shapes.
Calculations
involve
joint/bend
allowance and
metal forming.
Projects
develop skills
in print
interpretation
and the use of
shears, breaks
and hand tools.
appropriate
precision
measuring
tools.
End-of-Course
Outcomes:
End-of-Course
Outcomes:
Demonstrate
operations of
CNC machine
controls
Set up and
operate shop
machinery and
tools in a safe
manner
Select and use
precision
measuring
instruments to
specified
tolerances
End-of-Course
Outcomes:
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compare and
contrast the
differences
between
conventional
and CNC
machines
utilize CNC
machine
applications for
machining
operations
theory,
components,
and basic
electrical and
manual
controls.
End-of-Course
Outcomes:
Identify fluid
power symbols
demonstrate
knowledge of
basic fluid
power theory
demonstrate
knowledge of
component
operation
generate basic
fluid power
circuits
create an
online career
portfolio
and
capacitance
precision
procedures
summarize the
principles of
magnetism
adjust
clearances on
the tool rest
and the spark
arrestor on the
pedestal
grinder
calculate
voltage drop
based on
conductor
length, type of
material, and
size
perform
grinding
procedures on
twist drills and
utilize electrical tool blanks
measuring
instruments
perform
grinding wheel
replacement
Demonstrate
set-up and use
of the lathe,
milling
machine, drill
press, power
saw, and bench
grinder
applying good
housekeeping,
proper safety,
and
preventative
maintenance
Use precision
instruments to
perform bench
work including
part layout,
drilling,
reaming,
taping, press
fitting, location
of hole centers
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demonstrate
fluid power
circuits using
electrical and
manual
controls
and surfaces
set up power
saws for cutoff
operation
demonstrate
tooling
maintenance,
and hazardous
material
handling
Perform
preventative
maintenance.
Interpret
blueprints
WLDG 1337
Introduction to Welding and
Metallurgy
WLDG 1307
Introduction to Welding Using
Multiple Processes
Course Level: Introductory
Course Level: Introductory
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Course Description:
A study of ferrous and
nonferrous metals from the ore
to the finished product. Emphasis
on metal alloys, heat treating,
hard surfacing, welding
techniques, forging, foundry
processes, and mechanical
properties of metal including
hardness, machinability, and
ductility.
End-of-Course Outcomes:
Describe technical terms used in
the various phases of metallurgy,
from early history to
classification of steel
discuss ferrous and nonferrous
metals and how they are
processed and used in industry
describe mechanical and physical
properties, surface treatments,
and heat treatment of metals
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Course Description:
Basic welding techniques using
some of the following processes:
Oxy-fuel welding (OFW) and
cutting, shielded metal arc
welding (SMAW), gas metal arc
welding (GMAW), and gas
tungsten arc welding (GTAW).
End-of-Course Outcomes:
Demonstrate machine set-up and
complete welds and cutting
operations
demonstrate basic shop safety
identify types of electrodes used
in welding processes
identify various welding and
cutting standards
demonstrate proper joint
preparation techniques