Advanced Manufacturing Technology - AAS

General Education Requirements

1. Foundation Studies (12 credits)
   1. College Composition or Applied Communication
        Credits: 6
   2. Numeracy (Quantitative Literacy)
        Credits: 3
   3. Critical Thinking
        Credits: 3
2. Area Studies (7 credits)
   1. BIO 105  or ENV 105   (Physical & Biological Science) Credits: 4
   2. Behavioral
        or
      Social Science
        Credits: 3

Program Requirements

• AGS 101 - Microcomputers in Agriculture Credits: 3
• OR  CSA 126 - Microsoft Office for Windows Credits: 3
• CNC 101 - CNC Machine Operator Credits: 2
• CNC 102 - CNC Machine Setup Credits: 2
• CNC 201 - Computer Aided Programming for CNC Machining Credits: 3
• EGR 180 - CAD (Computer Aided-Drawing) with SolidWorks Credits: 3
• ELT 101 - Basic Electricity Credits: 4
• ELT 165 - Programmable Logic Controllers Credits: 2
• ELT 272 - Motors and Motor Controls Credits: 3
• IPT 110 - Industrial Shop Practices Credits: 3
• IPT 135 - Industrial Valve and Pump Maintenance and Repair Credits: 3
• IPT 160 - Machinery Maintenance and Troubleshooting Credits: 3
• IPT 261 - Machine Shop Credits: 3
• MET 116 - Rigging Credits: 1
• MET 160 - Basic Machine Hydraulics and Pneumatics Credits: 2
• WLD 112 - Basic Welding I Credits: 2
• OR  WLD 113 - Basic Welding II Credits: 2
• WLD 250 - Welded Metal Fabrication Credits: 4

Freeport McMoRan Mining Students Only

• IPT 295 - Apprenticeship: Industrial Plant Credits: 3
• AND IPT 295 - Apprenticeship: Industrial Plant  Credits: 3
• AND IPT 295 - Apprenticeship: Industrial Plant  Credits: 3
• AND IPT 295 - Apprenticeship: Industrial Plant  Credits: 3

Note: IPT 295 must be taken four times for a total of 12 credit hours.

• MET 150 - Surface Mine Safety Training Credits: 1

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Industrial Machine Mechanic Degree program, the learner will be able to:

1. Troubleshoot, replace, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic system components. (IPT 110, 160, 295, MET 160)
2. Fabricate and repair industrial machinery components. (CNC 101, 102, IPT 261, 295, MET 116, WLD 112 or 113, 250)
3. Safely utilize machine shop equipment. (AGS 101 or CSA 126, IPT 261, 295, MET 116, 150)
4. Implement and control automated manufacturing processes. (CNC 101, 102, 201, ELT 101, 165, 272, IPT 261, MET 160)
5. Repair and replace valves. (IPT 135)
6. Design components and assemblies using Solid Works and Feature CAM. (CNC 201, EGR 180)