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Industrial Technology: Machine Tools, A.A.S.

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Program Code: E.MFG.AAS.MCT

Graduation requirement: 60 credit hours

The Industrial Technology Program prepares students for careers in manufacturing. Students learn science, math, technology, and communications in real-life settings.

Program Notes

Prior to enrolling in MFT 151 , students must complete a minimum of 12 hours of curriculum and MFT 131 , or have approval of the department chair or program director.
Students considering transferring to earn a bachelor’s degree are advised to take ENG 101 and MAT 124 . Discuss this with your academic success advisor before selecting a math or English course.
MFT/MFX substitutions are accepted for the following courses:
- MFT 110 = MFX 170 + MFX 171 + MFX 172
- MFT 113 = MFX 130 + MFX 150 + either MFX 131 or MFX 151
WLX substitutions are accepted for WLD 111.
- WLD 111 = WLX 112 + WLX 113 + WLX 114 + WLX 115

Graduation Requirements

Program Courses (34 credit hours)

CAD 113 - Computer-Aided Machine Design I 4 credit hours
CAD 114 - Introduction to AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Drafting) 2 credit hours
ELT 150 - Introduction to Electricity and Electronics 3 credit hours
MFT 130 - Basic Machine Processes 3 credit hours
MFT 131 - Introduction to Manufacturing and Industrial Safety 3 credit hours
MFT 137 - Introduction to CNC Programming 4 credit hours
MFT 139 - Quality Assurance 3 credit hours
MFT 151 - Manufacturing Work Experience I 2 credit hours
MFX 130 - Basic Pneumatics I 1 credit hour
MFX 150 - Basic Hydraulics I 1 credit hour
MFX 131 - Basic Pneumatics II 1 credit hour
OR MFX 151 - Basic Hydraulics II 1 credit hour
MFX 170 - Mechanical Drives I 1 credit hour
MFX 171 - Mechanical Drives II 1 credit hour
MFX 172 - Mechanical Drives III 1 credit hour
WLD 111 - Introduction to Welding 4 credit hours

Program Electives (10 credit hours)

Choose courses to complete the minimum 60 credit hours required for the program.

CAD 119 - Computer-Aided Machine Design II 4 credit hours
DRT 119 - Blueprint Reading and Technical Drawing 3 credit hours
MFT 132 - Intermediate Machine Processes 3 credit hours
MFT 138 - Intermediate CNC Programming - Milling 4 credit hours
MFT 211 - Advanced Machining Processes and Inspection Practices 4 credit hours
MFT 238 - Advanced CNC Programming 4 credit hours

General Education Courses (16 credit hours)

MAT 131 - Applied Mathematics 3-4 credit hours
OR MAT 124 - College Algebra 4 credit hours
General Education electives - 6 credit hours

Communications electives - 6 credit hours

Complete one course from each group:

Group one
ENG 101 - Composition I 3 credit hours
ENG 111 - Workplace Writing 3 credit hours
Group two
ENG 102 - Composition II 3 credit hours
COM 103 - Introduction to Public Speaking 3 credit hours
COM 120 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credit hours
COM 140 - Voice and Diction 3 credit hours
COM 200 - Leadership and Small Group Communication 3 credit hours
COM 205 - Business and Professional Communication 3 credit hours

Suggested Full-time Sequence

1st Semester (Fall)

CAD 114 - Introduction to AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Drafting) 2 credit hours
MAT 131 - Applied Mathematics 3-4 credit hours
OR MAT 124 - College Algebra 4 credit hours
MFT 130 - Basic Machine Processes 3 credit hours
MFT 131 - Introduction to Manufacturing and Industrial Safety 3 credit hours
WLD 111 - Introduction to Welding 4 credit hours

2nd Semester (Spring)

CAD 113 - Computer-Aided Machine Design I 4 credit hours
MFT 137 - Introduction to CNC Programming 4 credit hours
Communications elective
General Education elective

3rd Semester (Summer)

MFT 151 - Manufacturing Work Experience I 2 credit hours

4th Semester (Fall)

MFX 170 - Mechanical Drives I 1 credit hour
MFX 171 - Mechanical Drives II 1 credit hour
MFX 172 - Mechanical Drives III 1 credit hour
Program elective
Program elective
Communications elective

5th Semester (Spring)

ELT 150 - Introduction to Electricity and Electronics 3 credit hours
MFT 139 - Quality Assurance 3 credit hours
MFX 130 - Basic Pneumatics I 1 credit hour
MFX 150 - Basic Hydraulics I 1 credit hour
MFX 131 - Basic Pneumatics II 1 credit hour
OR MFX 151 - Basic Hydraulics II 1 credit hour
Program elective
Program elective
General Education elective

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