Mechanical Production Technology Requirements 

Student working in machine shop 

Associate in Applied Science - TE600

Course Squence Total of 64 Semester Hours

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General education requirements - 19 Semester Hours

Must include the following:

Major Core Requirements - 39 Semester Hours

Major Core Electives - 6 Semester Hours

Suggested courses:

Suggested Schedule

The following is a suggested guide for the student planning employment in mechanical production technology after two years of college.

First Semester

Course Credit Hours
MFG 115 3
CAD 101 or EGR 101 3/4
MATH 107 3
MFG 101 4
MFG 107 3
Total: 16/17 Credits

Second Semester

Course Credit Hours
ENG 130 or ENG 101 3
MATH 108 3
MFG 120 3
MFG 102 4
Technical Elective 3
Total: 16 Credits

Third Semester

Course Credit Hours
Social Science Elective 3
MFG 103 5
MFG 111 3
PHYS 103 4
WELD 114 1.5
Total: 16.5 Credits

Fourth Semester

Course Credit Hours
ENG 102 or ENG 130 3
MFG 104 5
MFG 112 3
WELD 121 1.5
Technical Elective 4
Total: 15.5 Credits

Certificate of Achievement - TE610

Course Squence Total of 48 Semester Hours

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General education requirements - 6 Semester Hours

  • MATH Elective (Placement by adviser interview)
  • General Education Elective

Required Courses - 42 Semester Hours

Machine Tool Metalworking - Certificate of Completion - TE615

Course Squence Total of 23 Semester Hours

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Required Courses - 23 Semester Hours

Dimensional Metrology - Certificate of Completion - TE350

Course Squence Total of 17 Semester Hours

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Required courses - 17 Semester Hours

Blueprint Reading - Certificate of Completion - TE560

Graduates from the Blueprint Reading Basic certificate program will have the opportunity to study a range of manufacturing-related disciplines which will prepare the student for continuing employment in a wide range of manufacturing based positions. As new manufacturing technologies are incorporated into the workplace, it will be necessary for the worker to possess a more complete understanding of blueprint reading. Job opportunities will exist in the fields of machine operation, tool and die making, inspection, assembly, CNC technology, industrial purchasing and procurement, welding, and other jobs related to manufacturing. All of the classes required for the blueprint reading certificate will also benefit the student in working toward the existing TE550 and TE600 degrees, as well as the TE610, TE615, and TE350 certificates.

Course Squence Total of 13 Semester Hours

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General education requirements - 3 Semester Hours

Must include the following:

  • MATH 107 Technical Mathematics

Required Courses - 10 Semester Hours

Computer Numerical Control - Certificate of Completion - TE285

Graduates from the Computer Numerical Control Basic certificate program will have the opportunity to study a range of manufacturing related disciplines which will prepare the student for continuing employment in manufacturing-based positions. As new manufacturing technologies are incorporated into the workplace, in particular CNC- based technologies, it will be necessary for the worker to possess a better understanding of computer numerical control. Job opportunities will exist in the fields of manual machine operation, tool and die making, CNC programming, and CNC operation and set up. All of the classes required for the CNC certificate will also benefit the student in working toward the exisiting TE550 and TE600 degrees.

Course Squence Total of 13 Semester Hours

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Required Courses - 13 Semester Hours

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