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Term Effective:
Fall 2013
Description:
The Machine Tool Technology
Major offers both theoretical and hands-on training related to lathes, vertical mills, drill press, hand tools, Computer Numeric Control (CNC) lathes and mills, and Computer Aided Machining (CAM). A student enrolling in the program should have the desire and ability to work with his or her hands, possess a high degree of mechanical aptitude and enjoy working in a shop environment.
Technological advances and continued expansion of the machine tool industry have increased the demands for well trained entry level technicians both locally and state-wide. Individuals with knowledge of CNC lathes and mills and CAM are especially in demand. For students interested in a Certificate of Achievement, a Machine Tool certificate is available.
Individuals who complete the Machine Tool program should be able to find employment as an entry level Machine Tool apprentice, CNC technician, or machine operator. Graduates can find employment in a variety of areas, including machine shops, manufacturing industries, industrial machinery and equipment, measuring and controlling devices, and beverage product manufacturers.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this major, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate safe operation of hand tools, power tools and specialized machine shop tools and equipment;
- demonstrate the set up and operation of manual lathes and mills;
- interpret CNC (Computer Numeric Control) programming language;
- accurately analyze and interpret blueprints and create part(s) to specifications;
- interpret blueprints and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) symbols in order to verify dimensions of a machine part; and
- describe applications of design, manufacturing, and fabrication applicable to non-ferrous metals.
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Students interested in a suggested order for taking classes in this program, please view the recommended course sequence.
Program Requirements:
The requirements for the Machine Tool Technology (AS) program are:
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Complete 28 units from
- Information Learning Resources Requirement
- Machine Tool Technology Requirements
| Information Learning Resources Requirement - complete 1.00 units |
Complete any combination totaling at least 1.00 units from the following:
| | Course | Description | Units |
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| LIR 10 | Introduction to Information Literacy | 1.00 |
| LIR 30 | Introduction to Information Literacy for Research Projects | 1.00 |
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| Machine Tool Technology Requirements - complete 27.00 units |
| APTECH 45 | Basic Drafting Skills | 1.50 |
| APTECH 46 | Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting | 2.00 |
| IED 190 | Industrial Mathematics | 1.50 |
| MACH 51A | Beginning Machine Tool Technology | 2.00 |
| MACH 51B | Advanced Machine Tool Technology | 2.00 |
| MACH 61.1 | Ferrous Metallurgy | 3.00 |
| MACH 61.2 | Non Ferrous Metallurgy | 3.00 |
| MACH 80A | Introduction to Computer Numeric Control Lathe | 5.00 |
| MACH 80B | Introduction to Computer Numeric Control Mill | 5.00 |
| WELD 70 | Beginning Welding: Fundamentals | 2.00 |
Term Effective:
Fall 2013
The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.
Associate Degree Requirements:
The major is one of several requirements students need to fulfill in order to be awarded the Associate Degree, the highest level of academic achievement recognized by Santa Rosa Junior College. Please note that all of the following requirements must be met in order for the degree to be conferred:
For all students admitted for the Fall 2009 term or any term thereafter,
a grade of "C" or better, or "P" if the course is taken on a pass/no pass basis,
is required for each course applied toward the major.
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