Machine Tool Technology, AAS (AAS.MTT 35370)

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The Associate in Applied Science Degree with a major in Machine Tool Technology prepares students for entry-level careers working in modern machining manufacturing environments. Students are trained to make precision components using CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) and conventional machining equipment. In addition, students also receive training in metallurgical heat treatment, blue print reading, GD&T (Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing), CAD/CAM systems and precision measuring instruments. The student may also choose to specialize in Tool & Die.

Degree Requirements

General Education

ECO 101 - Basic Economics Credit Hours: 3 *
ENG 155 - Communications I Credit Hours: 3 *
HSS 205 - Technology and Society Credit Hours: 3 *
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 *
PSY 105 - Personal/Interpersonal Psychology Credit Hours: 3 *

Subtotal: 15 Credit Hours

Required Core Subjects Areas

EGT 128 - Machine Tool Print Layout Credit Hours: 2 *
MTT 111 - Machine Tool Theory and Practice I Credit Hours: 5 *
MTT 112 - Machine Tool Theory and Practice II Credit Hours: 5 *
MTT 251 - CNC Operations Credit Hours: 3 *

Subtotal: 15 Credit Hours

Other Hours Required for Graduation

COL 101 - College Orientation Credit Hours: 1
EGT 130 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Applications Credit Hours: 3 *
EGT 151 - Introduction to CAD Credit Hours: 3 *
MTT 113 - Machine Tool Theory and Practice III Credit Hours: 5 *
MTT 141 - Metals and Heat Treatment Credit Hours: 3 *
MTT 253 - CNC Programming and Operations Credit Hours: 3 *
MTT 254 - CNC Programming I Credit Hours: 3 *
MTT 255 - CNC Programming II Credit Hours: 3 *
MTT 258 - Machine Tool CAM Credit Hours: 3 *
MTT 270 - Operation and Programming of Coordinate Measuring Machines Credit Hours: 3 *
MTT 285 - NIMS Level I Capstone Credit Hours: 4 *

Subtotal: 34 Credit Hours

Completion Plan

First Semester

COL 101 - College Orientation Credit Hours: 1 (recommended terms: 1st 8 weeks FA)
ENG 155 - Communications I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 weeks)
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 weeks) *
EGT 128 - Machine Tool Print Layout Credit Hours: 2 (recommended terms: 16 weeks FA and SP only) *
MTT 111 - Machine Tool Theory and Practice I Credit Hours: 5 (recommended terms: 16 weeks FA and SP only) *
MTT 251 - CNC Operations Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 weeks FA and SP only) *

Subtotal: 17 Credit Hours

Second Semester

ECO 101 - Basic Economics Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 weeks) *
EGT 130 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Applications Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 weeks SP and SU only) *
HSS 205 - Technology and Society Credit Hours: 3
(recommended terms: 1st 8 weeks) *
MTT 254 - CNC Programming I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 weeks SP and SU only) *
MTT 112 - Machine Tool Theory and Practice II Credit Hours: 5 (recommended terms: 16 weeks SP and SU only) *

Subtotal: 17 Credit Hours

Third Semester

EGT 151 - Introduction to CAD Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: SU and 1st 8 weeks FA only) * *
MTT 113 - Machine Tool Theory and Practice III Credit Hours: 5 (recommended terms: SU and FA only) *
MTT 141 - Metals and Heat Treatment Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: SU and FA only) *
MTT 255 - CNC Programming II Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: SU and 16 weeks FA only) *
MTT 270 - Operation and Programming of Coordinate Measuring Machines Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: SU and 2nd 8 weeks FA only) *

Subtotal: 17 Credit Hours

Fourth Semester

MTT 253 - CNC Programming and Operations Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 weeks FA and SP only) *
MTT 258 - Machine Tool CAM Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 weeks FA and SP only) *
MTT 285 - NIMS Level I Capstone Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 16 weeks FA and SP only) *
PSY 105 - Personal/Interpersonal Psychology Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 weeks SP) *

Subtotal: 13 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 64

*Courses in this program that require a minimum grade of “C.”