Machining Technology MSCNC & CADD/CAMM
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

10 ROBOTICS LAB (2) 
Lab: 6 hours
This is an introductory course to basic robotics construction. A hands-on experience in designing and building of a basic robot is provided in this course.

10A ROBOTICS LAB (1) 
Lab: 3 hours
This is an introductory course to basic robotics construction. A hands-on experience in designing and building of a basic robot is provided in this course.

10B ROBOTICS LAB (1) 
Lab: 3 hours
This is a continuation of the  introductory course to basic robotics construction. A hands-on experience in designing and building of a basic robot is provided in this course.

20 INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTIC THEORY (3)
Lecture: 3 hours
This course covers the basic principles of robotic terminology, application and operational theory will be discussed.

20A INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTIC THEORY (1)
Lecture: 1 hour
This is the continuation of the introduction course which  covers the basic principles of robotic terminology, application and operational theory.

20B INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTIC THEORY (1) CSU
Lecture: 1 hour
This is the continuation of the introduction course which  covers the basic principles of robotic terminology, application and operational theory.

20C INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTIC THEORY (1) CSU
Lecture: 3 hours
This is a continuation of the introduction course which  covers the basic principles of robotic terminology, application and operational theory.

111 PRINCIPLES OF MACHINE TOOLS I (2) CSU
Lecture, 1.5 hours; Laboratory, 1.5 hours
Basic principles of Safety, hand and precision measuring tools, set-up and operation of band saws, drill presses, lathes, mills, pedestal grinders, power saws, and CNC machines.

112 TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION OF MACHINING I (4) CSU
Lab: 12 hours
This is an introductory course to safety, speed, feed, set-up, operation and terminology of basic machine tools such as band saws, drill presses, lathes, mills, pedestal grinders, power saws, and CNC machines. Topics covered include application of basic hand tools and measuring tools.

112A TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION OF MACHINING IA (3) CSU
Lab: 9 hours
This is an introductory course to safety, speed, feed, set-up, operation and terminology of basic machine tools such as band saws, drill presses, lathes, mills, pedestal grinders, power saws, and CNC machines. Topics covered include application of basic hand tools and measuring tools.

112B TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION OF MACHINING IB (1) CSU
Lab: 3 hours
This is an introductory course to CAD/CAM as related to machine shop-CNC.

114 PRINT INTERPRETATION AND SKETCHING (BLUEPRINT I)(3) CSU
Lecture: 3 hours
This course covers the basic principles of interpreting the information located on engineering drawings related to machine shop-CNC operations. Basic shop sketching is introduced.

115 BASIC APPLIED MATHEMATICAL CALCULATIONS (3) CSU
Lecture: 3 hours
This course emphasizes on mathematical calculations related to machine shop-CNC problems. Topics include introduction and application of hand held electronic calculators.

121 PRINCIPLES OF MACHINE TOOLS II (2) CSU
Lecture: 1.5 hours; Lab: 1.5 hours
Principles of lathes, milling machines, including attachments, accessories, and special lathe and milling operations are covered in this course, as well as an introduction to other special machinery and basic CNC programming.

122 TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION OF MACHINING II (4) CSU
Lab: 12 hours
This course addresses implementation of safety, speeds, feeds, form tools, set-ups including related attachments and accessories for lathe and milling machine operations. Topics include inspection, and CNC machine operation.

122A TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION OF MACHINING IIA (3) CSU
Lab: 9 hours
This course addresses implementation of safety, speeds, feeds, form- tools, set-ups including related attachments and accessories for lathe and milling machine operations. Topics include inspection, and CNC machine operation.

122B TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION OF MACHINING (CAD/CAM) IIB (1) CSU
Lab: 3 hours
This is an introductory course to CAD/CAM as related to machine shop-CNC. CSU
124 PRINT INTERPRETATION AND INSPECTION (BLUEPRINT II) (3) CSU
Lecture: 3 hours
This course studies advanced interpretation of machine shop-CNC related drawings with introduction to inspection, geometric tolerancing, and SPC.

125 INTERMEDIATE APPLIED MATHEMATICAL CALCULATIONS (3) CSU
Lecture: 3 hours
This course emphasizes algebra and geometry problems that apply to machine tools, and basic machining calculations for CNC programs.

131 PRINCIPLES OF MACHINE TOOLS III (5) CSU
Lecture: 4.5 hours; Lab: 1.5 hours
Theory of precision and specialized machines including related accessories, attachments and operations is introduced. Information on materials and heat treating methods is covered.

131A PRINCIPLES OF MACHINE TOOLS IIIA (2) CSU
Lecture: 1.5 hours; Lab: 1.5 hours
Theory of precision and specialized machines including related accessories, attachments and operations is introduced. Information on materials and heat treating methods is covered.

131B PRINCIPLES OF MACHINE TOOLS (CNC) IIIB (3) CSU
Lecture: 3 hours
This course studies intermediate theory related to programming, set-up and operation of CNC machine tools.

132 TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION OF MACHINING III (4) CSU
Lab: 12 hours
This course covers safely set-up and operate precision and specialized machines such as, surface grinders, jig borers, jig grinders, cylindrical grinders, tool and cutter grinders, sinker EDM, wire EDM, and CNC machines. Topics include inspection principles.

132A TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION OF MACHINING IIIA (3) CSU
Lab: 9 hours
This course studies safely set-up and operate precision and specialized machines; such as, surface grinders, jig borers, jig grinders, cylindrical grinders, tool and cutter grinders, sinker EDM, wire EDM, and CNC machines. Inspection principles are also covered in this course.

132B TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION OF MACHINING (CAM) IIIB (1) CSU
Lab: 3 hours
This lab provides practical training on intermediate CAD/CAM as applied to CNC programming and machining.

135 ADVANCED APPLIED MATHEMATICAL CALCULATIONS (3) CSU
Lecture: 3 hours
Trigonometry and right triangle problems that apply to machine tools and machining calculations for CNC cutter compensation are emphasized in this course. The sine bar theory and use is also studied in this course.

141 PRINCIPLES OF MACHINE TOOLS (CNC) IV (2) CSU
Lecture: 1.5 hours; Lab: 1.5 hours
This course covers advanced theory related to safety, programming, set-up and operation of CNC machine tools. Introduction to specialized machining for intricate parts, and/or tool and die, and/or mold making is also addressed.

142 TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION OF MACHINING IV (4) CSU
Lab: 12 hours
Advanced safety, application, programming, set-up, and operation of CNC lathes and milling machines are covered in this course. Set-up and operation of precision machine tools for intricate parts, and/or tool and die, and/or plastic mold fabrication is also addressed.

142A TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION OF MACHINING IV A (3) CSU
Lab: 9 hours
Advanced safety, application, programming, set-up, and operation of CNC lathes and milling machines are covered in this course. Set-up and operation of precision machine tools for intricate parts, and/or tool and die, and/or plastic mold fabrication is also addressed.

142B TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION OF MACHINING IVB (1) CSU
Lab: 3 hours
This course focuses on the practical training on advanced safety, application, programming, set-up, and operation of CNC lathes and milling machines are covered in this course. Set-up and operation of precision machine tools for intricate parts, and/or tool and die, and/or plastic mold fabrication as related to CAD/CAM are covered.


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