General Technology - Machine Tool Technology, AAS (AAS.GENET.MTT)

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Associate in Applied Science in General Technology

Machine Tool Technology Career Path

63-65 Credit Hours

The General Technology degree allows students to select coursework necessary to become multi-skilled technicians. In addition to completing the college’s core curriculum, students also complete coursework in at least two technical areas. The following is an example of a career path available. The secondary paths may be substituted for courses in other programs’ primary paths. Interested students should talk with their advisors.

This program introduces students to workplace safety, blueprint reading, precision measuring, basic conventional machining and CNC operations, including set-up and programming. Students are prepared for entry-level employment in the metal-working industry.

Students can earn only one General Technology degree in a single career path.

General Education Core Requirements

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ MAT Select from
Mathematics/Natural Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ SSC Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ GEN Select from
General Education
(CPT 101 or SPC 209 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 15

First Year Experience Requirement

EGR 110 - Introduction to Computer Environment Credit: 3
or
IDS 109 - First Year Experience Seminar Credit: 3

Total: 3

Primary Technical Specialty Requirements

IET 223 - Industrial Safety Credit: 3
MTT 101 - Introduction to Machine Tool Credit: 2
MTT 111 - Machine Tool Theory and Practice I Credit: 5
MTT 112 - Machine Tool Theory and Practice II Credit: 5
MTT 120 - Machine Tool Print Reading Credit: 3
MTT 143 - Precision Measurements Credit: 2
MTT 175 - Innovations in Machining Technology Credit: 3
MTT 250 - Principles of CNC Credit: 3
MTT 251 - CNC Operations Credit: 3
MTT 253 - CNC Programming and Operations Credit: 3

Total: 32

Secondary Technical Specialty Requirements

Take 13-15 additional credit hours from the following subject areas to meet the requirements for an associate degree. Twelve credit hours can be applied to a secondary technical specialty, and up to eleven credits can be used for a third specialty, if applicable. Your academic advisor must approve all secondary studies.

Secondary Technical Specialty Programs

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Automotive Technology
Business Administration
Commercial Truck Driving
Electrical Line Worker
Electrician: Automation, Construction and Industrial
Engineering Design Graphics
Industrial Maintenance
Mechatronics
Welding Technology

Total: 13-15

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.