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DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, COURSESCAREER PROGRAMSMACHINIST - APPRENTICECertificateThis program prepares apprentices to enter the machinistcraftsmen field. The apprentice training allows them to custombuild metal devices in both a job shop or a manufacturingestablishment.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSAPPD 103 Three Dimensional Shapes (2)APPD 104 Advanced Drafting Techniques (2)AMATH 100 Basic Math for the Skilled Trades (2)AMATH 101 Algebra for the Skilled Trades (2)AMATH 103 Geometry for the Skilled Trades (2)AMATH 106 Applied Trigonometry for the Skilled Trades (2)AMATH 107Trigonometry and Shop Applications for SkilledTrades (2)CADMD 141 Technical Drafting I (3)MT 101 Metal Working Processes I (3)MT 102 Metal Working Processes II (3)MT 105 Metal Working Processes III (3)MT 206 Metallurgy (3)Select from AMATH 108, 110;APPD 115;APPH 101;APPIE 170;APPTD108;APPW 101; PHYSI 100 (6)Program Total: 35 credits2006-2008 CATALOGMANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGYA.A.S. DegreeThis program prepares personnel for a wide range of manufacturingrelated occupations. These include machine operator,machinist, CNC operator, CNC programmer and robotics programmer.Coursework includes basic machine shop operationsand processes, CNC machine operation and programming,CAD/CAM fundamentals, robotics and automated manufacturingapplications. This program prepares technicians to operate,program, design and install manufacturing, assembly and materialshandling equipment. Students who wish to pursue a bachelor’sdegree in this program should consult an enrollment advisorregarding transfer information.I. GENERAL EDUCATION CORE (20)Area A: Communication (6 credits)ENG 101 Composition I - with a grade of C or better (3)COMM 101 Principles of Communication (3)Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 credits)Select one course from the list for Area B on pages 42-44. (3)Area C: Mathematics (4 credits)TECH 109 Technical Mathematics I (4) requiredArea D: Physical and Life Sciences (4 credits)TECH 221 Technical Physics I (4) requiredArea E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)Select one course from the list for Area E on pages 42-44. (3)DEGREES,CERTIFICATES,COURSESII. AREA OF CONCENTRATION/PROGRAMREQUIREMENTS (39)CADMD 141 Technical Drafting I (3)CADMD 243 Introduction to Auto-CAD (3)MT 101 Metal Working Processes I (3)MT 102 Metal Working Processes II (3)MT 105 Metal Working Processes III (3)MT 210 CNC Programming I (3)MT 211 CNC Programming II (3)MT 212 Introduction to Robotics (3)MT 214 CAD/CAM Systems (3)MT 215 Manufacturing Systems (4)TECH 110 Technical Mathematics II (4)TECH 222 Technical Physics II (4)III. ELECTIVES (2)Select from APPW 101; APPH 101; CADMD 244 (2)Program Total: 61 credits94