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Precision Machining Technology AAS

PMT.PBE.AAS

Available at Waco, Williamson County, Harlingen, Fort Bend County, Marshall, North Texas

Precision Machining Technology AAS Credits:
Semester 1			Credits
Complete the following
MCHN	1302	Print Reading for Machining Trades	3
MCHN	1320	Precision Tools and Measurement	3
MCHN	1438	Basic Machine Shop I	4
MATH	1314	College Algebra (3 SCH version)	3
ACGM	3SBS	Gen Ed Social/Behavioral Science Elective	3
Semester Total 16

Semester 2			Credits
Complete the following
MCHN	1326	Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)	3
MCHN	1454	Intermediate Machining II	4
MCHN	2303	Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Machine Controls	3
MCHN	2344	Computerized Numerical Control Programming	3
MATH	1316	Plane Trigonometry	3
Semester Total 16

Semester 3			Credits
Complete the following
MCHN	2435	Advanced CNC Machining	4
MCHN	2441	Advanced Machining I	4
ENGL	1301	Composition I	3
Complete the following
MCHN	2338	Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)	3
PLTC	1343	Mold Design and Maintenence	3
Semester Total 17

Semester 4			Credits
Complete the following
ENTC	2310	Machine Design	3
MCHN	2445	Advanced Machining II	4
ACGM	3HFA	Gen Ed Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	3
Complete the following
MCHN	2447	Specialized Tools and Fixtures	4
MCHN	1493	Tool and Die Maker/Technologist	4
Semester Total 18

Degree Plan Credits 67