This program is designed to provide basic training in Computer-Aided Design skills (CAD) combined with the application of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming and machining skills. Upon completing this program students will be prepared to work as a CNC Operator, CNC Machinist, CNC Programmer, CAD Operator, or CAD/CAM Operator. This program is offered for full-time and part-time, day or night, as well as Early College and Dual Enrollment students. Students planning to transfer to a four-year college should consult with an MCC Counselor
Source: MCC 2023-24 Catalog
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | 15-18 CR. HRS. |
| ENG 101 – English Composition | 3 |
| HE 110 – Industrial Safety and Workplace Training | 1 |
| Choose Two (2) Courses from: | 6 – 8 CR. HRS. |
| ANTH 103 – Cultural Diversity in Contemporary Society | |
| BCOM 102 – Advanced Bus and Tech Communications | |
| BUS 127 – Human Relations | |
| COM 201 – Public Speaking | |
| CSS 100A – College Success Seminar | |
| ECON 101A – Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| ENG 102 – English Composition | |
| HUM 195 – Introduction to Humanities | |
| PHIL 102 – Principles of Logic | |
| PHIL 202 – Introduction to Ethics | |
| PSYC 201 – General Psychology | |
| SOC 101 – Principles of Sociology | |
| Choose Two (2) TMAT Courses or MATH 141 | 5 – 6 CR. HRS. |
| MATH 141 Precalculus (Recommended for transfer) | |
| TMAT 102A Technical Math II | |
| TMAT 201 Technical Math III | |
| COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING & DESIGN REQUIREMENTS | 9 CR. HRS. |
| CAD 110 – Intro to Computer-Aided Drafting (2D) | 3 |
| CAD 210 – Parametric Design I-Part Modeling | 3 |
| CAD 250 – Introduction to Solidworks 3D | 3 |
| MACHINE TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS | 19-20 CR. HRS. |
| MT 101B – Basic Machining | 4 |
| MT 102A – Intermediate Machining | 3 |
| MT 205A – NC/CNC (Computer Numerical Control) | 3 |
| MT 206A – 2-D CAD/CAM Computer-Aided Design/Machining | 3 |
| MT 216 – 3-D CAD/CAM Computer-Aided Design/Machining | 3 |
| Choose One (1) Course from: | 3-4 |
| MT 222 – Machining Capstone | |
| CAD 260 – CAD Capstone | |
| REQUIRED ELECTIVES | 13 – 17 CR. HRS. |
| Electives must be chosen from the following list or have departmental approval. | |
| AMT 129 – Introduction to Technology | 3 |
| CAD 135A – Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| CAD 150 – Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| CAD 151 – Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerencing | 3 |
| CAD 220A – Parametric Design II – Assemblies | 4 |
| CAD 254 – Solidworks II | 4 |
| CAD 255 – Introduction to Siemens NX | 3 |
| CSS 100A – College Success Seminar | 3 |
| COM 201 – Public Speaking | 3 |
| ELTC 101AL&L – Electricity-Basic | 4 |
| ELTC 104A – Basic Industrial Robots | 3 |
| ELTC 150 – Industrial Electricity | 3 |
| ELTR 101A – Electronics-Basic | 4 |
| ENGR 105 – Introduction to Engineering | 4 |
| HP 101 – Hydraulics/Pneumatics | 3 |
| HP 201 – Advanced Hydraulics | 3 |
| MATH 161 – Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 162A – Calculus II | 4 |
| MET 101 – Industrial Materials | 3 |
| MET 102 – Basic Cast Metals | 3 |
| MET 201 – Metallurgy | 3 |
| MT 103A – Advanced Machining | 3 |
| MT 150 – Machinery Handbook | 3 |
| MT 218 – 5-Axis, CNC & CMM | 3 |
| QC 101 – Basic Quality Control | 3 |
| TECH 290CI – Cooperative Internship | 3 |
| TECH 201A – Introduction to Mechatronics | 3 |
| TMAT 101A – Technical Math I | 3 |
| W 101A – Basic Welding | 3 |
| Total | 60 |
Students are advised that it could be dangerous to wear contact lenses in any area where fumes from chemicals, solvents, gases, and areas where electrical flash may be present. You should plan to wear prescription eyeglasses if you take classes where these hazards exist.
