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Semester By Semester Degree Pathway

Machining & Manufacturing Technology - AAS

An Associates of Applied Science Degree emphasizes preparation in the applied arts and sciences for careers, typically at the technical or semi-professional level. This degree totals 63 credits. Consult with an advisor for more information. Not all courses are offered each semester.

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Suggested Semester By Semester Degree Pathway


Semester 1 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

MC104
Machine Technology Math
2.00
Spring 2026
Spring 2026

MC110
Bench Work
1.00

MC115
Machining I
3.00

TR121
General Industrial Safety/OSHA10
1.00
Fall 2026
Fall 2026

Electives


Total Credit Hours
16.00
Semester 2 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

MC111
Print Reading
3.00
Spring 2026
Spring 2026

MC113
Metallurgy
1.00
Spring 2026
Prereq: MC110 BenchWork with a Grade of C or higher, and MC115 Machining I with a Grade of C or higher.
Spring 2026
Prereq: MC110 BenchWork with a Grade of C or higher, and MC115 Machining I with a Grade of C or higher.

MC116
Machining II
3.00
Spring 2026
Prereq: MC110 BenchWork with a Grade of C or higher, and MC115 Machining I with a Grade of C or higher.
Spring 2026
Prereq: MC110 BenchWork with a Grade of C or higher, and MC115 Machining I with a Grade of C or higher.

Electives


Total Credit Hours
16.00
Semester 3 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

MC112
Quality Control and Inspection
1.00
Spring 2026
Spring 2026

MC117
CNC Operations
3.00
Prereq: MC115 Machining I with a Grade of C or higher, or Departmental Consent.
Prereq: MC115 Machining I with a Grade of C or higher, or Departmental Consent.

MC204
Machine Practices I
3.00
Prereq: Departmental Consent.
Prereq: Departmental Consent.

Electives


Total Credit Hours
16.00
Semester 4 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

MC114
Machine Tool Processes
1.00
Spring 2026
Spring 2026

MC205
Machine Practices II
3.00
Spring 2026
Prereq: Departmental Consent, or MC204 Machine Practices I w/Grade of C or higher.
Spring 2026
Prereq: Departmental Consent, or MC204 Machine Practices I w/Grade of C or higher.

MC206
CNC Operations-Advanced
3.00
Spring 2026
Prereq: MC117 CNC Operations.
Spring 2026
Prereq: MC117 CNC Operations.

TR120
Work Ethics
2.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

Electives


Total Credit Hours
15.00

Year 1 total:
32.00
Year 2 total:
31.00
Program Total Credit Hours:
63.00

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