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PRECISION MANUFACTURING AND MACHINING TECHNOLOGY

MST 1115 – Power Machinery I

A course in the operation of power machinery. Includes instruction and practice in the operation of lathes, drill presses, and vertical mills. Five semester credit hours: Two hours lecture and six hours lab.

MST 1125 – Power Machinery II

A continuation of Power Machinery I with emphasis on more advanced applications of lathes, mills, shapers, and precision grinders. Five semester credit hours: Three hours lecture and four hours lab.

MST 1313 – Machine Tool Mathematics

An applied mathematics course designed for machinists. Includes instruction and ractice in algebraic and trigonometric operations essential for successful machining. Three semester credit hours: Two hours lecture and two hours lab.

MST 1413 – Blueprint Reading

A course in blueprint reading designed for machinists. Includes instruction and practice in reading and applying industrial blueprints. Three semester credit hours: Two hours lecture and two hours lab.

MST 1423 – Advanced Blueprint Reading

A continuation of Blueprint Reading with emphasis on advanced features of technical prints. Includes instruction on the identification of various projections and views and on different assembly components. Three semester credit hours: Two hours lecture and two hours lab.

MST 1613 – Precision Layout

An introduction to the concepts and practice of precision layout for machining operations. Includes instruction and practice in the use of layout instruments. Three semester credit hours: One hour lecture and four hours lab.

MST 2135 – Power Machinery III

A continuation of the Power Machinery II with emphasis on advanced application of the engine lathe, milling machine, and grinding machine. Five semester credit hours: Three hours lecture and four hours lab.

MST 2145 – Power Machinery IV

A continuation of Power Machinery III with emphasis on highly advanced operations on the radial arm drill, milling machine, engine lathe, and precision grinder. Five semester credit hours: Three hours lecture and four hours lab.

MST 2715 – Computer Numerical Control Operations I

An introduction to the application of computer numerical control (CNC) and computer assisted manufacturing (CAM) techniques and practices. Includes instruction and practice related to the use of the Cartesian coordinate system, programming codes and command, and tooling requirements for CNC/CAM machines. Five semester credit hours: Three hours lecture and four hours lab.

MST 2725 – Computer Numerical Control Operations II

A continuation of Computer Numerical Control I. Includes instruction in writing and editing CNC programs, and use of CAM equipment to program and operate CNC machines. Five semester credit hours: Three hours lecture and four hours lab.

MST 2813 –Metallurgy

An introduction to the concepts of metallurgy. Includes instruction and practice in metal identification, heat treatment, and hardness testing. Three semester credit hours: One hour lecture and four hours lab.

MST 291(1-3) – Special Problem in Machine Tool Technology

A course designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in other Machine Tool Operation/Machine Shop courses. The instructor works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience. One to three semester credit hours.

MST 291(1-3) – Special Problem in Machine Tool Technology

A course designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in other Machine Tool Operation/Machine Shop courses. The instructor works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience. One to three semester credit hours.

TDT 1114 – Safety and Fundamentals of Die Fabrication

An introduction to tool and die making procedures including an orientation to metallurgy, die making, and instruction in the practice of die fabrication. Four semester credit hours: Two hours lecture and four hours lab.

TDT 2183 – Jigs, Fixtures, and Tools

Specialized skills associated with the design and fabrication of work holding devices including jigs, fixtures and other tools. Three semester credit hours: One hour lecture andfour hours lab.