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CNC Machinist
Award:
Associate of Applied Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
Minneapolis College's CNC Machinist program will give you the technical and problem-solving skills needed to work in the metals manufacturing and processing industries. You will receive a solid foundation in basic skills, plus extensive instruction in advanced manufacturing processes. You will practice the art of traditional machining while you learn the applications of computers, including: computer-integrated machining, computer aided design and manufacturing, and computer programming. Trained in important safety and measurement techniques, learn how to interpret detailed blueprints, and perform key mathematical calculations. You will receive hands-on experience as you perform the turning, milling, drilling and grinding concepts learned in the classroom. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work with other class members on team projects to develop valuable teamwork and communications skills that reflect those needed in the industrial setting.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
First Semester Fall
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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MTTC 1000
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Safety/Measurement/Metrology
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4.00
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MTTC 1005
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Bench-work/Saws/Drills
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5.00
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MTTC 1010
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Blueprint Reading 1
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3.00
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MTTC 1015
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Applied Machine Shop Math 1
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2.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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14.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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MTTC 1515
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Applied Machine Shop Math 2
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2.00
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MTTC 1520
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Blueprint Reading 2
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3.00
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MTTC 1535
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Concepts of Manual Milling and Turning
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6.00
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General Education
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Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 1
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3.00
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General Education
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Choose any course from MnTC Goal Area 7, 8, 9 or 10
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3.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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17.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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MTTC 1530
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Advanced Turning Concepts and Operations
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4.00
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MTTC 2010
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Advanced Milling Concepts and Operations
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3.00
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MTTC 2020
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Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
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2.00
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MTTC 2035
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CNC Programming and Operational Concepts
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4.00
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General Education
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Choose one course from any MnTC Goal Areas
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3.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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MTTC 2005
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Precision Grinding
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4.00
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MTTC Program Electives
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Recommended: MTTC 2040 or MTTC 2045 or MTTC 2055
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3.00
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General Education
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Choose six credits from any MnTC Goal Areas
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6.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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13.00
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Program Elective Course: Choose three credits of MTTC Program Electives from the list below
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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*MTTC 1030
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Machine Trades for Related Careers
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2.00
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MTTC 2040
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CNC Milling Center
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3.00
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MTTC 2045
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CNC Turning Center
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3.00
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MTTC 2055
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Advanced Machining Skills
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4.00
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*WELD 1105
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Welding for Related Trades
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2.00
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General Education Courses (15 Credits)
To complete the CNC Machinist, AAS degree, students are required to successfully complete fifteen credits of General Education coursework. This coursework must be selected from at least three of the MnTC Goal Areas. A minimum of three credits must be completed from Goal Area 1 and three credits from Goal Areas 7, 8, 9 or 10.
*MTTC 1030 and WELD 1105 are two credit courses. Students who opt to take either of these as their program elective will need to take an additional credit to complete the required 60 credits for the award. MTTC 1030 is not offered every year.
Former Diploma Students:
Students who have already completed all requirements for the Machine Tool Technology diploma must take six additional credits of MnTC coursework to complete the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in CNC Machinist (Machine Tool), for a total of 15 MnTC credits. The AAS also requires that MnTC coursework must be taken from at least three different Goal Areas. Diploma graduates will have already completed 9 MnTC credits from at least two Goal Areas, and may or may not have already completed three Goal Areas.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.