Course Description: Mathematical functions used in a machine technology shop. Emphasis placed on decimal places/values, fractions, tolerance/limits using measurement tools, micrometers, and dial indicators.
Fall 2025
Credit Hours: 2.00
Course Description: Students will be provided the opportunity to learn and practice bench work skills such as filing, drilling, tapping, deburring and layout for projects. They will gain valuable practical experience in the use of various hand tools by producing basic bench work projects. Topics will include safety, print reading, job planning, and quality control.
Fall 2025
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Simultaneous enrollment in MC115 Machining I is encouraged.Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Simultaneous enrollment in MC115 Machining I is encouraged.Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Simultaneous enrollment in MC115 Machining I is encouraged.
Course Description: Identify basic lines, views and abbreviations used in blue prints, interpret basic 3D sketches using orthographic projections and blueprints, determine dimensions of features of simple parts, sketch simple parts with dimensional measurements, determine dimensions of a multi-feature part, interpret GDT symbols, frames and datums.
Fall 2025
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Departmental Consent Required.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Departmental Consent Required.
Course Description: Students are introduced to the science of dimensional metrology and its applications to ensure form and function of machined parts and assemblies using semi-precision and precision measuring instruments.
Fall 2025
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: Conduct job hazard analysis for conventional mills and lathes, develop math skills for machine tool operations, perform preventive maintenance and housekeeping on conventional mills and lathes, select work holding devices for mills, lathes and other machine tools, calculate feeds and speeds, remove material using milling and turning processes, align milling head, use a vertical mill to center drill, drill and ream holes, change tools and tool holders on milling machines, and maintain saws and grinders.
Fall 2025
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Simultaneous enrollment in MC110 Bench Work is recommended.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Simultaneous enrollment in MC110 Bench Work is recommended.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Simultaneous enrollment in MC110 Bench Work is recommended.
Course Description: Students learn to perform basic trigonometric functions, and perform other procedures such as I.D. boring and facing operations, planning a sequence for machining operations, aligning work pieces, use work holding devices, jigs and fixtures, performing threading operations on lathes, machining keyways on a vertical mill, inspecting and dressing grinding wheels, performing O.D. & I.D. threading operations, performing O.D. & I.D. tapering operations, machining parts using milling cutters and milling machines, and tapping holes on a vertical mill.
Course Notes: MC110 BenchWork with a Grade of C or higher, and MC115 Machining I with a Grade of C or higher.
Fall 2025
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: MC113 Metallurgy should be taken as a corequisite.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: MC113 Metallurgy should be taken as a corequisite.
Course Description: History of Numerical Control (NC) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. Introduction to CNC machine used in the precision and machining trades. Practical experience in the application of "G" codes and "M" codes, writing CNC machine programs, and machine setup and operation.
Course Notes: MC115 Machining I with a Grade of C or higher, or Departmental Consent.
Fall 2025
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Review problems and create projects related to the experimental manufacturing area with emphasis on production planning, quality control, and inspection techniques.
Course Notes: Departmental Consent.
Fall 2025
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: This course examines theory, applications, and operation of industrial hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The inspection, maintenance and repair of the various components are covered in this course. Interpretation of the various schematic symbols used in hydraulic and pneumatic circuit diagrams will be discussed.
Fall 2025
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Brooks Trade Center Industrial Electrical Technology students ONLY.
Course Description: Principles and operations of motor controls with emphasis on maintenance, operation, and utilization.
Course Notes: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.
Fall 2025
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Electrical controls, their connections and their actions when AC is applied; study electrical principles and practices required of service technicians in refrigeration, heating, air conditioning, and appliance repair in commercial and industrial fields.
Fall 2025
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Introduction to the fundamentals of heating and air-conditioning in residential applications including system design and troubleshooting.
Fall 2025
Credit Hours: 4.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Course Description: Essentials of solar power systems and components, design and installation, production and maintenance with consideration of safety and codes for wiring, grounding, and construction.
Fall 2025
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: On-the-job training offered in conjunction with Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Electronic Engineering Technology degree and certificate programs.
Fall 2025
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Students must have completed a minimum of 8 credit hours with a cumulative GPA or 2.0 to participate and receive a recommendation from the instructor / coordinatorCredit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Students must have completed a minimum of 8 credit hours with a cumulative GPA or 2.0 to participate and receive a recommendation from the instructor / coordinator
Course Description: Basic mechanical skills required for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical industrial equipment as well as preventive maintenance techniques.
Fall 2025
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: McPherson area high school & post-secondary students enrolled in the Industrial Mechanical Maintenance/Industrial Electrical Technology program ONLY.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Brooks Trade Center Industrial Electrical Technology students ONLY.
Course Description: Preparation and testing for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification in safe refrigerant handling procedures.
Fall 2025
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: Preparation for licensing in evaluating structures to determine heating and cooling requirements.
Fall 2025
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: Preparation for licensing in evaluating structures to determine duct sizing for heating and cooling systems.
Fall 2025
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: Preparation for licensing in current common code requirements and issues impacting mechanical contractors.
Fall 2025
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: Hands-on application of the tools and skills necessary to produce and manage content in the contemporary sports communication environment. Operate in multiple roles of sports/live event media production using technical and professional interpersonal skills needed for planning, scripting, shooting, and reporting on sports and other live events.
Fall 2025
Credit Hours: 3.00
Meeting Times:
Days: MW
Times: 12:40 PM - 1:40 PM
Campus: Main Campus
Building: Building 12
Room: BL1211
Days: S
Times: 12:40 PM - 1:40 PM