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Precision Machining Technology CER2

PMT.PBE.CER2

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

Precision Machining Technology CER2 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
MCHN	1343	Machine Shop Mathematics	3
Semester Total 13

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
Semester Total 13

Semester 3			Credits
Complete the following
MCHN	2435	Advanced CNC Machining	4
MCHN	2441	Advanced Machining I	4
Complete at least 3 credits from the following
MCHN	2338	Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)	3
PLTC	1343	Mold Design and Maintenence	3
Semester Total 11

Semester 4			Credits
Complete the following
ENTC	2310	Machine Design	3
MCHN	2445	Advanced Machining II	4
Complete at least 4 credits from the following
MCHN	2447	Specialized Tools and Fixtures	4
MCHN	1493	Special Topics in Tool and Die Maker/Technologist	4
Semester Total 11

Degree Plan Credits 48

MCHN 1326 Prerequisite(s): MCHN 1302, Corequisite(s): MCHN 2303
MCHN 1454 Prerequisite(s): MCHN 1438
MCHN 2303 Corequisite(s): MCHN 1326
MCHN 2344 Prerequisite(s): MCHN 1302
MCHN 2335 Prerequisite(s): MCHN 2303
MCHN 2441 Prerequisite(s): MCHN 1454
MCHN 2338 Prerequisite(s): MCHN 1326
PLTC 1343, Prerequisite(s): MCHN 1454
ENTC 2310 Prerequisite(s): MCHN 1326, MHCN 2341 or MCHN 2441 Prerequisite or Corequisite
MCHN 2445 Prerequisite(s): MCHN 2441
MCHN 2447 Prerequisite(s): MCHN 1454 (Pre or Co)
MCHN 1493 Prerequisite(s): PLTC 1343