Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 1999-2000
Machining Technology
2½ to 4 Semester Program
Program Coordinator and Instructor: Feige
Instructors: Kerns, Gibbs
One certificate, one Associate of Applied Science degree, and one Bachelor of Applied Technology degree are available.
Machine Tool Operator
(2½ Semesters)The following courses are required for a certificate and must be completed
with a 2.0 GPA:
MACH 100 Technical General Education 1-16 cr 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 122 Machine Math II 2 cr MACH 130 Engine Lathe Practice II 5 cr MACH 131 Blueprint Reading 2 cr MACH 140 Milling Practice II 6 cr MACH 141 Materials Science 2 cr MACH 150 Advanced Machine Operation 8 cr MACH 176 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 2 cr TGE 151 Applied Technical Writing I 2 cr TGE 152 Applied Technical Writing II 2 cr TGE 153 Applied Technical Speaking 2 cr TGE 156 Applied Business Principals 2 cr TGE 158 Applied Job Search 2 cr TOTAL: 69 cr
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Machine Tool Technology
(4 Semesters)The following courses are required (PREREQ: 2.5 GPA for courses MACH 112 and 122):
MACH 100 Technical General Education 1-16 cr 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 122 Machine Math II 2 cr MACH 130 Engine Lathe Practice II 5 cr MACH 131 Blueprint Reading 2 cr MACH 140 Milling Practice II 6 cr MACH 141 Materials Science 2 cr MACH 176 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 2 cr MACH 250 Advanced Machine Practice I 6 cr MACH 260 Advanced Machine Practice II 6 cr MACH 261 Advanced Machine Math I 2 cr MACH 262 Electronic Discharge Mach 2 cr MACH 275 NC Programming/Machining 6 cr MACH 281 Advanced Machine Math II 2 cr MACH 285 CNC Machining 7 cr MACH 286 CNC Programming Theory 2 cr MACH 287 CAD/CAM 2 cr TGE 151 Applied Technical Writing I 2 cr TGE 152 Applied Technical Writing II 2 cr TGE 153 Applied Technical Speaking 2 cr TGE 156 Applied Business Principals 2 cr TGE 158 Applied Job Search 2 cr TGE 160 Applied Human Relations 2 cr TOTAL: 98 cr
Courses
Students who demonstrate adequate academic skill to succeed in the occupational-content courses of the program will be given an "S" grade for MACH 100 and will not be required to attend the initial session.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.
MACH 100 Technical General Education 1-16 credits. The basic mathematical skills of fractions, decimals, percents, proportions are reviewed. Also, for technical fields, beginning algebra through the application of the quadratic equation is studied. An experiment-based science class that emphasizes development and application of equations and problem-solving techniques is taught. Communication skills, critical thinking and basic technical writing are stressed.
MACH 110 Engine Lathe Practice I 5 credits. Basic engine lathe cutting operations of turning, facing, boring, tapering and threading as required when producing machined parts.
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.
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.
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 shaper, surface grinder, and benchworking practices as scheduling permits.
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. The study of indexing and milling speeds and feeds is also included.
MACH 122 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, and arcs. PREREQ: MACH 112
MACH 130 Engine Lathe Practice II 5 credits. A continuation of MACH 110 machining more advanced lathe projects. PREREQ: MACH 110.
MACH 131 Blueprint Reading 2 credits. An introduction to identifying blueprint information through the interpretation of lines, symbols and numbers as shown on 2 and 3 view orthographic drawings, and an introduction to geometric dimensioning and toleranced drawings.
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.
MACH 141 Materials Science 2 credits. A study of ferrous and nonferrous metals, heat treating, hardness testing, alloys, machinability and strength pertaining to the machinist trade.
MACH 150 Advanced Machine Operation 1-8 credits. A course which provides students with introductory training on specialized machine tools and advanced training for operation of machine tools.
MACH 176 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 2 credits. A study of geometric symbols and their application to modern blueprints. Also includes dimensioning to geometric tolerancing parameters.
MACH 250 Advanced Machine Practice I 6 credits. Advanced machining practices on lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill press, inspection, and metal layout. Tasks are performed in an industrial shop atmosphere, working to close tolerances and time limits. PREREQ: MACH 122, MACH 130, MACH 131, and MACH 140.
MACH 260 Advanced Machine Practice II 6 credits. A continuation of MACH 250 with an emphasis on tool cutter grinding, jig boring, and those machines not covered in the previous course. PREREQ: MACH 250.
MACH 261 Advanced Machine Math I 2 credits. An advanced mathcourse requiring the use of geometric/trigonometric principles for identifying and solving Machine Shop triangulation problems for the purpose of manufacturing metal parts on conventional and NC machines. PREREQ: MACH 122.
MACH 262 Electronic Discharge Machining 2 credits. A course designed to familiarize the student with applications, theory, setup and operation of the Electric Discharge Machine. Also includes electrode materials, electrode manufacturing and cost effective uses of the EDM in modern manufacturing. PREREQ: MACH 122, MACH130, and MACH 140.
MACH 275 NC Programming/Machining 6 credits. An introductory course in the programming, setup, and operation of numerically controlled machine tools. PREREQ: MACH 111, MACH 121, MACH 131, MACH 141, MACH 250, MACH 260, and MACH 261.
MACH 281 Advanced Machine Math II 2 credits. PREREQ: Machine Shop math pertaining to NC/CNC lathe and milling programming. MACH 261.
MACH 285 CNC Machining 7 credits. A course in the programming, setup, and operation of the computer numerically controlled lathe and mill. PREREQ: MACH 275.
MACH 286 CNC Programming Theory 2 credits. This course prepares the student in programming of computer numerically controlled machine tools. The course includes computer applications of programming in absolute/incremental and conversational address systems. PREREQ: MACH 285.
MACH 287 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 275, MACH 281, and MACH 286.
MACH 299 Special Topics (variable) 1-8 credits. Addresses the specific needs of individuals, enabling 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.
TGE 151 Applied Technical Writing I 2 credits. Course provides instruction in informal technical report writing and business correspondence. Includes grammar/punctuation review, introduction to word processing and technical terminology/vocabulary building. Meets general education requirement for A.A.S. degree.
TGE 152 Technical Writing II 2 credits. Course provides instruction in techniques and application of formal technical report writing and fundamentals of research and development. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.
TGE 153 Applied Technical Speaking 2 credits. Course provides principles of technical and business speech communication. Includes informative and persuasive presentations, effective meeting organization and listening skill development. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.
TGE 156 Applied Business Principles 2 credits. The course provides students with an overview of economic principles related to technical courses of study. Meets general education requirement for A.A.S. degree.
TGE 158 Applied Job Search 2 credits. Course provides techniques and development of employment process skills. Includes instruction in résumé/cover letter writing, interviewing, company research, and portfolio preparation. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.
TGE 160 Applied Human Relations 2 credits. Course provides a study of human behavior in an occupational environment with emphasis on communications, motivation, leadership and personal attitude. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.
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