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Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2011-2012


Computerized Machining Technology

One 4-session option, one 8-session option, two 9-session options

Coordinator/Advanced Instructor:  Clay 
Instructor: Moore

Faculty Information    
Introduction   
 Certificates and Degrees   
Courses   

For additional information, call 208-282-2622

Two Advanced Technical Certificates, one Associate of Applied Science Degree, and one Bachelor of Applied Science Degree are available.

Objectives:  Students will:

The program is accredited by The National Association of Industrial Technology.  The primary purpose of the National Association of Industrial Technology accreditation is to provide recognition of the attainment of certain professional goals and standards for Industrial Technology.  The secondary purpose is to encourage others to strive toward these goals and standards.  Each curricular pattern is reviewed in terms of its stated objectives, content, methods, supporting resources and evaluating systems.  

For a Program Information Packet, use this link, which leads to descriptions of each program in general, course descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expenses.  The URL is  http://www.isu.edu/ctech/programs.shtml 

This program requires students to achieve certain grades in order to advance each semester. Specific information is available in the program's student handbook.

Post-Secondary Technical Certificate: CNC Programmer

Requires machining experience; student needs instructor approval to enroll in this option.

Required Courses:

MACH 0261    CNC Introduction to Theory		2 cr
MACH 0270    CNC Machining Practice I 4 cr
MACH 0271    CNC Programming Theory I		2 cr
MACH 0272    CNC Math I				2 cr
MACH 0281    CNC Programming Theory II		2 cr
MACH 0290    CNC Machining Practice II		6 cr
					TOTAL: 18 cr

Advanced Technical Certificate: CNC Operator

Required Courses:
























  





  
MACH 0110 Engine Lathe Practice I		5 cr
MACH 0111 Engine Lathe Theory I 2 cr
MACH 0112 Machine Math I 2 cr
MACH 0120 Milling Practice I 5 cr
MACH 0121 Milling Theory I 2 cr
MACH 0123 Interpreting Blueprints 2 cr
MACH 0130 Engine Lathe Practice II 5 cr
MACH 0136 Applied Machining Geometry
and Trigonometry 2 cr
MACH 0140 Milling Practice II 6 cr
MACH 0230 CNC Mill Operations 8 cr
MACH 0240 CNC Lathe Operations 8 cr
MACH 0250 Advanced Machine Practice I 7 cr
MACH 0261 CNC Introduction To Theory 2 cr
MACH 0265 Introduction
to CNC Machining Practice 6 cr
COMM 1101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
TGE 0158 Employment Strategies                 2 cr
ENGL 1101 English Composition 3 cr

TOTAL: 72 cr


Advanced Technical Certificate: Machining Technology

Required Courses:

MACH 0110 Engine Lathe Practice I		5 cr
MACH 0111 Engine Lathe Theory I			2 cr
MACH 0112 Machine Math I			2 cr
MACH 0120 Milling Practice I			5 cr
MACH 0121 Milling Theory I			2 cr
MACH 0123 Interpreting Blueprints		2 cr
MACH 0130 Engine Lathe Practice II 5 cr
MACH 0136 Applied Machining Geometry 
and Trigonometry 2 cr
MACH 0140 Milling Practice II 6 cr
MACH 0220 CAD/CAM I Applications		3 cr
MACH 0221 CAD/CAM I Theory			3 cr
MACH 0225 Interpreting Technical Data		2 cr
MACH 0250 Advanced Machine Practice I		7 cr 
MACH 0261 CNC Introduction to Theory		2 cr
MACH 0265 Introduction 
to CNC Machining Practice 6 cr
MACH 0270 CNC Machining Practice I 4 cr
MACH 0271 CNC Programming Theory I		2 cr
MACH 0272 CNC Math I				2 cr
MACH 0275 CAD/CAM II				2 cr
MACH 0281 CNC Programming Theory II		2 cr
MACH 0290 CNC Machining Practice II		6 cr
TGE 0158 Employment Strategies 2 cr

 General Education Requirements
ENGL 1101 English Composition			3 cr
COMM 1101 Principles of Speech			3 cr

					TOTAL: 80 cr

Associate of Applied Science Degree: Machining Technology

Required Courses:

MACH 0110 Engine Lathe Practice I		5 cr
MACH 0111 Engine Lathe Theory I			2 cr
MACH 0112 Machine Math I			2 cr
MACH 0120 Milling Practice I			5 cr
MACH 0121 Milling Theory I			2 cr
MACH 0123 Interpreting Blueprints		2 cr
MACH 0130 Engine Lathe Practice II 5 cr
MACH 0136 Applied Machining Geometry 
and Trigonometry 2 cr
MACH 0140 Milling Practice II 6 cr
MACH 0220 CAD/CAM I Applications		3 cr
MACH 0221 CAD/CAM I Theory			3 cr
MACH 0225 Interpreting Technical Data		2 cr
MACH 0250 Advanced Machine Practice I		7 cr
MACH 0261 CNC Introduction to Theory		2 cr
MACH 0265 Introduction 
to CNC Machining Practice 6 cr
MACH 0270 CNC Machining Practice I 4 cr
MACH 0271 CNC Programming Theory I		2 cr
MACH 0272 CNC Math I				2 cr
MACH 0275 CAD/CAM II				2 cr
MACH 0281 CNC Programming Theory II		2 cr
MACH 0290 CNC Machining Practice II		6 cr
 TGE 0158  Employment Strategies                 2 cr

General Education Requirements:

ENGL 1101 English Composition			3 cr
Goal 2						3 cr
Goal 3						3 cr
Goals 6, 7, 9, 10A, 11 or 12			3 cr
Goal 5						4 cr 
					TOTAL: 90 cr

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree, a Bachelor of Applied Technology degree is available to a student with the completion of formally approved academic courses.

Program length will vary depending on student's academic qualifications at time of acceptance.

Based on keyboarding skills, students may be required to take a 1 credit keyboarding class in order to meet the competencies of the program.

If a student fails math, then s/he must repeat the course and obtain a passing grade before advancing to the next math class. If the student fails the same math class a second time, then s/he must exit the program and make up the deficiency through Technical General Education or other appropriate methods. The student will then be allowed to repeat the course at the next available program opening.

A C- or better in any Machining Technology required course will allow a student to continue in the program; however, it could prevent a student from graduating if the cumulative grade point average is less than 2.0 (a C- equals 1.7 grade points). A student must have a 2.0 GPA in the program's required curriculum in order to be eligible for a certificate or degree.

Courses

MACH 0110 Engine Lathe Practice I 5 credits. Basic engine lathe cutting operations of turning, facing, boring, tapering and threading as required when producing machine parts. COREQ: MACH 0111. F, S

MACH 0111 Engine Lathe Theory I 2 credits. A basic theory course dealing with engine lathe terminology, uses, functions, tooling and concepts. Emphasis is placed on study habits and class participation. COREQ: MACH 0111. F, S

MACH 0112 Machine Math I 2 credits. Basic math principles of fractional and decimal numbers as related to machine shop measuring, blueprint reading, taper turning, threading and cutting speeds and feeds. Course covers basic algebra. F, S

MACH 0120 Milling Practice I 5 credits. Basic milling cutting operations of end milling, fly cutting, drilling and boring performed on the vertical mill. Also includes surface grinder, and benchworking practices as scheduling permits.COREQ: MACH 0121.  F, S

MACH 0121 Milling Theory I 2 credits. A basic theory course dealing with milling machine terminology, uses, functions, tooling, and concepts. Emphasis is placed on study habits and class participation. COREQ: MACH 0120. F, S

MACH 0123 Interpreting Blueprints 2 credits. Identifies blueprint information through the interpretation of lines, symbols and numbers as shown on two- and three-view orthographic drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerance drawings.  F, S

MACH 0130 Engine Lathe Practice II 5 credits. A continuation of MACH 0110 machining more advanced lathe projects. PREREQ: MACH 0110. F, S

MACH 0136 Applied MACH Geometry and Trigonometry 2 credits.  More advanced math course using geometry and trigonometry required when solving threading, tapering, chords, arcs, areas, and milling speed/feed problems in a machine shop environment. PREREQ:  MACH 0112.  F, S

MACH 0140 Milling Practice II 6 credits. A continuation of MACH 0120 on horizontal and vertical milling machines, performed to closer tolerances and time limits. Also includes grinding, layout and drilling operations as scheduling permits. PREREQ: MACH 0120. F, S

MACH 0220 CAD/CAM I Applications 3 credits. A hands-on lab utilizing computers for programming CNC machining centers for production purposes. COREQ: MACH 0221. Su

MACH 0221 CAD/CAM I Theory 3 credits. Is an introduction theory course in the utilization of CAD/CAM systems. PREREQ: Permission of Program Coordinator. Su

MACH 0225 Interpreting Technical Data 2 credits. Study of tables, charts, formulas, thread calculations, and related information as required of a machinist working in industry. PREREQ: MACH 0135 and MACH 0136. Su

MACH 0230  CNC Mill Operation. 8 credits. Set-up and operation of computer numerically controlled (CNC) vertical milling centers. Build jigs, set tooling, and use pre-written programs to produce CNC parts.  PREREQ:  MACH 0261. F, S

MACH 0240 CNC Lathe Operations. 8 credits.  Set-up and operation of computer numerically controlled lathes.  Set the tooling and use pre-written programs to produce CNC parts.  PREREQ:  MACH 0261. F, S

MACH 0250 Advanced Machine Practice I 7 credits. Advanced machining practices on engine lathes, grinders, drill inspection, and metal layout. PREREQ: MACH 0125, MACH 0131, MACH 0136, and MACH 0140. F, S


MACH 0261 CNC Introduction to Theory 2 credits. An introductory course in basic programming of computer controlled machine tools. Emphasis is theory only. PREREQ: Permission of Program Coordinator. F, S

MACH 0265 Introduction To CNC Machine Practice 6 credits. A hands-on introductory course in the operation of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) vertical milling centers. Includes the safety practices, maintenance, setup and operation of CNC Mills.  PREREQ: MACH 0250. F, S

MACH 0270 CNC Machining Practice I 4 credits. An introductory course in basic computer skills, programming, set-up and operations of computer numerically controlled machine tools. PREREQ: Program Coordinator recommendation. COREQ: MACH 0271. F, S

MACH 0271 CNC Programming Theory I 2 credits. This course prepares the student in the programming of computer numerically controlled machine tools. Includes computer application of absolute/incremental, EIA/ISO, and conversational address systems. PREREQ: Program coordinator recommendation based upon demonstrated proficiency on conventional machine tools. COREQ: MACH 0270. F, S

MACH 0272 CNC Math I 2 credits. An advanced math course covering the basic use of geometric/trigonometric principles for identifying and solving all types of machine shop triangulation problems for the purpose of manufacturing parts on conventional and CNC machines. PREREQ: MACH 0132. F, S

MACH 0275 CAD and CAM II 2 credits. Programming CNC machines utilizing CAD/CAM systems. Course familiarizes the student with applications, theory, and operation of CAD/CAM. PREREQ: MACH 0220 and MACH 0221. F, S

MACH 0281 CNC Programming Theory II 2 credits. An advanced course in the programming, set-up and operations of computer numerically controlled machine tools and accessory devices. MACH 0281 is a continuation of MACH 0271. PREREQ: MACH 0271. COREQ: MACH 0290. F, S

MACH 0290 CNC Machining Practice II 6 credits. An advanced course in the programming, set-up and operations of the computer numerically controlled machine tools. MACH 0290 is an advanced continuation of MACH 0270. PREREQ: MACH 0270. COREQ: MACH 0281. F, S

MACH 0296 Independent Study 1-8 credits. Addresses specific learning needs of individuals for the enhancement of knowledge and skills within the program area under the guidance of an instructor.  May be repeated.  Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded.  PREREQ: Permission of the instructor.  D

MACH 0298 Special Topics 1-8 credits. Addresses the specific needs of industry, enabling students to upgrade technical skills that are not included in the current program curriculum.  May be repeated.  Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded.  PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D



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