General Information

• Name: Computer Numerical Control I
• Discipline: Machine Tool Technology (MTT)
• Credits: 4
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Prerequisites: MTT 105B & MTT 110B & COT 105, COT 204 or consent of instructor
• 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.
• Academic Division: Technology

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Offers an introductory class to provide a basic understanding of computer numerical control. The student is introduced to the axis systems, absolute and incremental programming, tool offsets, controller operation, and fixture offsets. To better understand CNC programming process, CNC II is recommended as a follow-up. Includes three hours lecture, three hours lab per week.

II: Course Objectives

After successful completion of this course, the student will have the basic understanding and skills to read and write a Computer Numerical Control program using the G and M codes used to make up the program language. To upload and download programs, edit programs in the CNC controller, setup and operate CNC machinery, in the WNC Machine Shop.

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.