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MAC:  Machining
 
MAC 111 - Machining Technology I 
This course introduces machining operations as they relate to the metalworking industry. Topics include machine shop safety, measuring tools, lathes, drilling machines, saws, milling machines, bench grinders, and layout instruments. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform the basic operations of measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling.
     
Class Hours:  2
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  12
Day:
   Fall
Evening:
   Fall
Credit Hours:  6
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites:  BPR 111 and MAC 114 (Local)
Distance Education Offerings:  None
 
 
MAC 112 - Machining Technology II
This course provides additional instruction and practice in the use of precision measuring tools, lathes, milling machines, and grinders. Emphasis is placed on setup and operation of machine tools, including the selection and use of work holding devices, speeds, feeds, cutting tools, and coolants. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic procedures on precision grinders and advanced operations of measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling.
     
Class Hours: 2
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  12
Day:
   Spring
Evening:
   Spring
Credit Hours:  6
Prerequisites: MAC 111
Corequisites:  None
Distance Education Offerings:  None
 
 
MAC 113 - Machining Technology III
This course provides an introduction to advanced and special machining operations. Emphasis is placed on working to specified tolerances with special and advanced setups. Upon completion, students should be able to produce a part to specifications.
     
Class Hours: 2
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  12
Day:
   Summer
Evening:
   Summer
Credit Hours:  6
Prerequisites: MAC 112
Corequisites:  None
Distance Education Offerings: None
 
 
MAC 114 - Introduction to Metrology
This course introduces the care and use of precision measuring instruments.  Emphasis is placed on the inspection of machine parts and use of a wide variety of measuring instruments.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the correct use of measuring instruments.
     
Class Hours: 2
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  0
Day:
   TBA
Evening:
   TBA
Credit Hours:  2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites:  None
Distance Education Offerings: None
 
 
MAC 121 - Introduction to CNC
This course introduces the concepts and capabilities of computer numerical control machine tools. Topics include setup, operation, and basic applications. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operator safety, machine protection, data input, program preparation, and program storage.
     
Class Hours: 2
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  0
Day:
   Fall
Evening:
   Fall
Credit Hours:  2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites:  None
Distance Education Offerings: None
 
 
MAC 122 - CNC Turning 
This course introduces the programming, setup, and operation of CNC turning centers. Topics include programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC turning centers.
     
Class Hours: 1
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  3
Day:
   Spring
Evening:
   Spring
Credit Hours:  2
Prerequisites: MAC 121 and MAC 111 or MEC 111 (Local)
Corequisites:  MAC 121(Local)
Distance Education Offerings: None
 
 
MAC 124 - CNC Milling
This course introduces the manual programming, setup, and operation of CNC machining centers. Topics include programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC machining centers.
     
Class Hours: 1
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  3
Day:
   Summer
Evening:
   Summer
Credit Hours:  2
Prerequisites:MAC 121 and MAC 111 or MEC 111 (Local)
Corequisites:  None
Distance Education Offerings: None
 
 
MAC 151 - Machining Calculations
This course introduces basic calculations as they relate to machining occupations. Emphasis is placed on basic calculations and their applications in the machine shop. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic shop calculations.
     
Class Hours: 1
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  2
Day:
   Fall
Evening:
   Fall
Credit Hours:  2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites:  None
Distance Education Offerings: None
 
 
MAC 152 - Advanced Machining Calculations
This course combines mathematical functions with practical machine shop applications and problems. Emphasis is placed on gear ratios, lead screws, indexing problems, and their applications in the machine shop. Upon completion, students should be able to calculate solutions to machining problems.
     
Class Hours: 1
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  2
Day:
   Spring
Evening:
   Spring
Credit Hours:  2
Prerequisites: MAC 151 (Local)
Corequisites:  None
Distance Education Offerings: None
 
 
 

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