Precision Machining Technology 8470, A.S. Career/Tech

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A Two-Year Program Leading to the A.S. Degree

This major prepares graduates for a career in manual and/or CNC machining, with an emphasis placed on building metal stamping dies, plastic injection molds and CNC programming. All students are required to provide a complete set of tools, as detailed in the departments Required Tool List. Students intending to continue into the Vincennes University Advanced CNC Machining and Programming A.S. degree, the Vincennes University Advanced Manufacturing B.S. degree or the Purdue University Industrial Technology B.S. degree are encouraged to consult with their advisor regarding specific course requirements.

Major Program Requirements

PMTD 120 - General Machines 6 hrs
PMTD 150 - Precision Tooling I 6 hrs
PMTD 210 - Precision Tooling II 6 hrs
PMTD 215 - Precision Tooling III 6 hrs
PMTD 225 - CNC Programming and Operations II 2 hrs
PMTD 225L - CNC Programming and Operations Laboratory II 2 hrs
PMTD 235 - CNC Programming and Operations III 2 hrs (WR/S)
PMTD 235L - CNC Programming and Operations Laboratory III 2 hrs
Approved Technical Elective 1 hr
Directed DRAF Elective 1 hr
Approved WELD or PMTD Elective 1 hr
Directed PMTD Elective 1 hr

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Composition
ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 hrs
Mathematics
100-level or higher Mathematics (MATH or MATT) Elective 3 hrs
Speech
COMM 143 - Speech 3 hrs -or- COMM 148 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs
Laboratory Science
Laboratory Science Elective 4 hrs
Social Science
Social Science Elective 3 hrs
UCC Electives
Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Writing or Fitness/Wellness Elective 8 hrs
List of elective courses

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Semester I

ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 hrs
PMTD 120 - General Machines 6 hrs
Approved Technical Elective 1 hr
Social Science Elective 3 hrs
Directed DRAF Elective 1 hr

Total Hours: 14

Semester II

COMM 143 - Speech 3 hrs -or- COMM 148 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs (WR)
PMTD 150 - Precision Tooling I 6 hrs
100-level or higher Mathematics (MATH or MATT) Elective 3 hrs
Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Writing, or Fitness/Wellness Elective 3 hrs
Directed PMTD Elective 1 hr

Total Hours: 16

Semester III

PMTD 210 - Precision Tooling II 6 hrs
PMTD 225 - CNC Programming and Operations II 2 hrs
PMTD 225L - CNC Programming and Operations Laboratory II 2 hrs
Approved WELD or PMTD Elective 1 hr
Laboratory Science Elective 4 hrs
Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Writing, or Fitness/Wellness Elective 2 hrs

Total Hours: 17

Semester IV

PMTD 215 - Precision Tooling III 6 hrs
PMTD 235 - CNC Programming and Operations III 2 hrs (WR/S)
PMTD 235L - CNC Programming and Operations Laboratory III 2 hrs
Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Writing, or Fitness/Wellness Elective 3 hrs

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