Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2001-2002

Machining Technology

2½ to 4 Semester Program

Program Coordinator and Instructor: Feige

Instructors: Gibbs, Bench

One Technical Certificate, one Associate of Applied Science degree, and one Bachelor of Applied Technology degree are available.

Technical Certificate in Machine Tool Operator

(2½ Semesters)

Required Courses:

The following required courses must be completed with a 2.0 GPA:

MACH 110        Engine Lathe Practices I            5 cr     
MACH 111        Engine Lathe Theory I               2 cr     
MACH 112        Machine Math I                      2 cr     
MACH 120        Milling Practice I                  5 cr     
MACH 121        Milling Theory I                    2 cr     
MACH 125        Blueprint Reading                   2 cr     
MACH 132        Machine Math II                     2 cr     
MACH 135        Materials Science                   2 cr     
MACH 137        Engine Lathe Operator               5 cr     
                OR     
MACH 138        Milling Machine Operator            5 cr     
MACH 145        Geometric Dimensioning 
                and Tolerancing                     2 cr     
MACH 148        Machine Tool I                      7 cr     
MACH 258        Machine Tool II                     8 cr     
ENGL 101        English Composition                 3 cr     
COMM 101        Principles of Speech                2 cr     
TGE 158         Job Search                          2 cr     
                                            TOTAL: 52 cr    

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Machining Technology

(4 Semesters)

Required Courses:

The following required courses must be completed with a 2.0 GPA:

MACH 110        Engine Lathe Practice I             5 cr     
MACH 111        Engine Lathe Theory I               2 cr     
MACH 112        Machine Math I                      2 cr     
MACH 120        Milling Practice I                  5 cr     
MACH 121        Milling Theory I                    2 cr     
MACH 125        Blueprint Reading                   2 cr     
MACH 130        Engine Lathe Practice II            5 cr     
MACH 132        Machine Math II                     2 cr     
MACH 135        Materials Science                   2 cr     
MACH 140        Milling Practice II                 6 cr     
MACH 145        Geometric Dimensioning 
                and Tolerancing                     2 cr     
MACH 250        Advanced Machine Practice II        7 cr     
MACH 255        Electric Discharge Machining        2 cr     
MACH 260        Advanced Machine Practice II        6 cr     
MACH 261        CNC Introduction To Theory          2 cr     
MACH 265        Electric Discharge Machining        2 cr     
MACH 270        CNC Machining Practice I            5 cr 
MACH 271        CNC Programming Theory I            2 cr     
MACH 272        CNC Math I                          2 cr     
MACH 280        CNC Machining Practice II           4 cr     
MACH 281        CNC Programming Theory II           2 cr     
MACH 282        CNC Math II                         2 cr     
MACH 285        CAD/CAM                             2 cr    

General Education Requirements:

Goal 1                                              6 cr     
Goal 3                                              3 cr     
Goals 6, 7, 9, 10A, 11 or 12                        3 cr     
Goal 2-12                                           4 cr     
TGE 158         Job Search 2 cr     
                                            TOTAL: 87 cr    

Courses

If a student fails math, then the course must be repeated and a passing grade obtainced before one can advance to the next math class. If the student fails the same math class a second time, then one 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.

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

ACAD 102 First Year Seminar 1 credit. Provides an extended orientation to the university for new students. Utilizes presenters from various campus support systems, collaborative learning activities, and written assignments which involve students in resources and activities on campus. F, S

MACH 105 Machining Practices 1-4 credits. Theory and practice of basic machine shop operations. D

MACH 110 Engine Lathe Practice I 5 credits. Basic engine lathe cutting operations of turning, facing, boring, tapering and threading as required when producing machine parts. F, S, Su

MACH 111 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. F, S, Su

MACH 112 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. Basic algebra taught in this course. F, S, Su

MACH 120 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. F, S, Su

MACH 121 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. F, S, Su

MACH 125 Blueprint Reading 2 credits. Is an introduction to identifying blueprint information through the interpretation of lines, symbols and numbers as shown on two- and three-view orthographic drawings, and an introduction to geometric dimensioning and tolerance drawings. F, S, Su

MACH 130 Engine Lathe Practice II 5 credits. A continuation of MACH 110 machining more advanced lathe projects. PREREQ: MACH 110. F, S, Su

MACH 132 Machine Math II 2 credits. A more advanced math course requiring the use of formulas, algebra, geometry, and basic right-angle trigonometry as required when solving threading, tapering, cords, arcs, areas, dividing head and milling speed/feed problems in a machine shop environment. PREREQ: MACH 112. F, S, Su

MACH 135 Materials Science 2 credits. A study of ferrous and nonferrous metals, heat treating, hardness testing, alloys, machinability and strength pertaining to the machinist trade. F, S, Su

MACH 137 Engine Lathe Operator 5 credits. A continuation of MACH 110 with an emphasis on training for the Machine Tool operator certificate which is strictly on the engine lathe. The student and the program coordinator will determine whether the student will pursue the engine lathe operator option or the milling machine option. PREREQ: MACH 110. F, S, Su

MACH 138 Milling Machine Operator 5 credits. A continuation of MACH 120 with an emphasis on training for the Machine Tool Operator certificate which is strictly on the milling machine. The student and the program coordinator will determine whether the student will pursue the engine lathe operator option or the milling machine option. PREREQ: MACH 120. F, S, Su

MACH 140 Milling Practice II 6 credits. A continuation of MACH 120 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 120. F, S, Su

MACH 145 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing 2 credits. A study of geometric symbols and their application to modern blueprints. Also includes dimensioning to geometric tolerancing parameters. F, S, Su

MACH 148 Machine Tool I 7 credits. A machine tool operator specializes on one of two machines: an engine lathe or a mill. MACH 148 is a continuation of either MACH 137 or MACH 138 as determined by both the student and program coordinator, based on which of the two machines the student has demonstrated an aptitude. PREREQ: MACH 137 or 138. F, S, Su

MACH 250 Advanced Machine Practice I 7 credits. Advanced machining practices on engine lathes, grinders, drill inspection, and metal layout. PREREQ: MACH 125, 132, 131, and 140. F, S, Su

MACH 255 Electric Discharge Machining 2 credits. Designed to familiarize the students with applications, theory, set-up and operation of the Electric Discharge Machine. Includes electrode materials, electrode manufacturing and cost effective uses in the EDM in modern manufacturing. PREREQ: MACH 130, 132, & 140. F, S, Su

MACH 258 Machine Tool II 8 credits. MACH 258 is a continuation of MACH 148. MACH 258 is taken the final eight weeks for the Machine Tool Operator certificate. PREREQ: MACH 148. F, S, Su

MACH 260 Advanced Machine Practice II 6 credits. Advanced machining practice on milling machines and tool/cutter grinders. Tasks are performed in an industrial shop atmosphere, working close to tolerance and time limits. PREREQ: MACH 250. F, S, Su

MACH 261 CNC Introduction to Theory 2 credits. An introductory course in basic programming of computer controlled machine tools. Emphasis is theory only. PREREQ: Program Coordinator Permission.

MACH 270 CNC Machining Practice I 5 credits. An introductory course in basic computer skills, programming, set-up and operations of computer numerically controlled machine tools. PREREQ: Program coordinator recommendation based upon demonstrated proficiency on conventional machine tools. F, S, Su

MACH 271 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. F, S, Su

MACH 272 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 132. F, S, Su

MACH 280 CNC Machining Practice II 4 credits. An advanced course in the programming, set-up and operations of the computer numerically controlled machine tools. MACH 280 is an advanced continuation of MACH 270. PREREQ: MACH 270. F, S, Su

MACH 281 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 281 is a continuation of MACH 271. PREREQ: MACH 271. F, S, Su

MACH 282 CNC Math II 2 credits. An advanced machine shop math course that pertains to tool points for programming CNC milling programming and turning centers. MACH 282 is a continuation of MACH 272. PREREQ: MACH 272. F, S, Su

MACH 285 CAD/CAM 2 credits. Entails programming CNC machines utilizing CAD/CAM systems. Course familiarizes the student with applications, theory, and operation of CAD/CAM. PREREQ: MACH 270 & 272. F, S, Su

MACH 299 Special Topics 1-8 credits. Addresses the specific needs of individuals. It will enable the students to upgrade their technical skills through part-time enrollment in units of instruction that are currently available through the program's full-time pre-employment curriculum. Permission of the instructor is required.



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