Machine Tool Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)

AAS - 2 Years (NB)
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Degree Quick Facts

  • Instructional School: Industry, Engineering, and Trades
  • Department: Manufacturing and Welding
  • Program Code: MACH.AAS
  • Program Type: Career and Technical Education
  • Available Fully Online: No
  • Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes

NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.

Degree Requirements

Course Course Title Min Credits
General Education Requirements
GEM 1 - Written Communication course3
GEM 2 - Oral Communication course3
GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course3
GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course3
GE Elective course3
Major Requirements
MACH 103Machine Shop Laboratory I3
MACH 104Machine Shop Laboratory II3
MACH 105Machine Shop Laboratory III6
MACH 126Related Blueprint Reading I2
MACH 127Related Blueprint Reading II2
MACH 153Machine Shop Theory I2
MACH 154Machine Shop Theory II2
MACH 155Machine Shop Theory III2
MACH 203CNC Machining Center Lab6
MACH 204CNC Turning Center Lab6
MACH 210Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drafting and Design3
MACH 212Computer-Aided Manufacturing3
MACH 224Tool Design for Manufacturing2
MACH 253CNC Machining Center Theory3
MACH 254CNC Turning Center Theory3
Minimum Credit Hours Required63

Degree Plan: Fall Start

The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this course sequence plan. Please register for your major requirements each semester as shown below using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this plan.

NOTE: The required general education courses may be completed during any semester the student prefers, including summer semesters.​

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
First 8-Week Session
  
MACH 103 Machine Shop Laboratory I 3
MACH 153 Machine Shop Theory I 2
Second 8-Week Session
  
MACH 104 Machine Shop Laboratory II 3
MACH 154 Machine Shop Theory II 2
Full 16-Week Session
  
MACH 126 Related Blueprint Reading I 2
GEM 2 - Oral Communication course 3
 Total Semester Credit Hours15
Spring
Full 16-Week Session
  
MACH 105 Machine Shop Laboratory III 6
MACH 127 Related Blueprint Reading II 2
MACH 155 Machine Shop Theory III 2
MACH 224 Tool Design for Manufacturing 2
GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course 3
 Total Semester Credit Hours15
Summer
Full 8-Week Session
  
GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course 3
GE Elective course 3
 Total Semester Credit Hours6
Second Year
Fall
Full 16-Week Session
  
Complete one of the following options: 1 12
MACH 203
& MACH 253
& MACH 212
 CNC Machining Center Lab
and CNC Machining Center Theory
and Computer-Aided Manufacturing		  
MACH 204
& MACH 254
& MACH 210
 CNC Turning Center Lab
and CNC Turning Center Theory
and Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drafting and Design		  
GEM 1 - Written Communication course 3
 Total Semester Credit Hours15
Spring
Full 16-Week Session
  
Complete one of the following options: 1 12
MACH 204
& MACH 254
& MACH 210
 CNC Turning Center Lab
and CNC Turning Center Theory
and Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drafting and Design		  
MACH 203
& MACH 253
& MACH 212
 CNC Machining Center Lab
and CNC Machining Center Theory
and Computer-Aided Manufacturing		  
 Total Semester Credit Hours12
 Minimum Credit Hours Required63
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The Machine Tool Technology program will work individually with second-year students and assign them to a group that will take MACH 203, MACH 253, and MACH 212 in their third semester and MACH 204, MACH 254, and MACH 210 in their fourth semester, or the inverse. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and application of safe work habits in all phases of machine shop operation.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and application of advanced setup, operation, and maintenance of manual milling machines.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and application of advanced manual engine lathe set-up techniques and operations, as well as precision surface grinding and measuring techniques.
  • Perform and utilize advanced setup techniques, tool and hardware selection, and process planning for manufacturing, as well as jig and fixture design for production machining.
  • Apply advanced interpretation of machine shop specific detail and assembly drawings emphasizing machining operations and materials; apply the Machinery’s Handbook in interpreting blueprint specifications and associated machining processes.
  • Program and operate computer numerical control (CNC) machining and turning centers. Emphasis on manually writing (G&M compatible) programs, debugging programs, setups and fixturing, tooling selection, and offset calculations.
  • Operate basic computer-aided drafting and design systems using keyboarding, system operation, and applying computer graphics to machine standards. Operate interactive computer graphics system to prepare drawings on a CRT.
  • Write computer numerical control (CNC) machine tool programs using computer-assisted techniques to generate G-Code and M-Function programs. Apply tooling concepts, machining methods, definition of part geometry, writing of tool motion statements, use of the computer to process program inputs, analysis, and debugging of computer outputs to develop a functional program.
  • Apply, explain, and use geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) methods as interpreted in ASME Y14.5M. Read and use geometric tolerancing symbolism and terms.
  • Work professionally and productively with others through collaboration and teamwork in a shop or lab environment.