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WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Machine Tool Technology 106B
Course Description and Outline


MTT 106B: Machine Shop Practice I


2008-2009
Credits 2
Schedule of Classes Fall 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years)
Academic Discipline Machine Tool Technology
Academic Division Technology
Prerequisites none
Corequisites MTT 105B
Transfer Information Courses with a 'B' Designator after the number: This course may apply toward a WNC degree or certificate program depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may not transfer or apply to programs at four-year universities within Nevada (UNR, UNLV). In some cases, this course may transfer and apply to programs at two and four year colleges within Nevada and may transfer to out of state schools. For information about how this course may transfer or apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
Programs of Study This course can be found in the following programs of study:
I : Catalog Course Description
Expands the student's manual skills by putting into practice the theories, and user skills introduced in MTT 105B. The emphasis will be geared to a more practical, hands-on experience through the use of lathes, layout techniques, vertical and horizontal band saws, measuring instruments and some vertical mill work. Shop safety and cleanup are always stressed.
II : Course Objectives

After successful completion of this course, the student will have the basic skills to use standard measuring instruments, setup and operate a lathe, (turn a Diameter, single point a Thread, Knurl and Bore), as well as sharpen various cutting tools, and calculate operating, feeds and speeds.

III : Course Linkage
Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

This course may be chosen to fulfill a Degree Requirement for the Machine Tool Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement.

The mission of the Associate of Applied science Degree and Certificate of Achievement is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a chosen field of study.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected:

A. know safety and etiquette used a Machine Shop environment .
B. perform various types of machining operations.
C. each student will progress along their personal goals, whether they are for personal interest of professional development.

Sections II and III were prepared on November 8, 2005. Please contact the Technology division for more information.
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