Purpose: This program is designed to prepare the student for industrial employment as a machinist or draftsman in any of the many industrial firms or small machine shops. Students may also choose to pursue the degree in Mechanical Engineering upon completion of the certificate program. Occupational objectives include: machine operator, mechanical draftsman, drill press or lathe operator, NC operator.
Recommended Preparation: High school algebra and geometry.
Credits
1st Semester 2nd Semester
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DRF 151 Engr. Drawing Fund. I ................... 3
ENG 111 College Composition I ................... 3
MEC 120 Prin. of Machine Technology ............. 3
MEC 127 Computer Prog. for Engr. Tech. .......... 3
MTH 103 Applied Technical Math I or
MTH 115 Technical Math I ........................ 3
STD Elective .................................... 1
DRF 152 Engr. Drawing Fund. II .................. 3
DRF 231 Computer Aided Drafting I ............... 3
MEC 112 Processes of Industry ................... 3
MEC 118 Automated Manufacturing Tech. ........... 3
MEC 245 Robotics ................................ 3
MTH 104 Applied Technical Math II or
MTH 116 Technical Math II ....................... 3
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Total Credits 16 18
Total minimum credits for the Machine Tool Operation certificate = 34.