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Associate of Applied Science: 2012–2013 Catalog Year
Associate of Applied Science
The Machine Tool Technology program provides training for students who plan to enter the machine trades field and upgrading for those in the field who desire additional skills. The program is competency based, allowing students to enter at their own level and progress at their own pace. Hands-on learning is stressed, allowing students to take as many laboratory hours as possible.
Salary: $36,620–$57,540 / year (Nevada)
Career Outlook: Average growth. Jobs available due to difficulty finding skilled workers
Good To Know: Often work with computerized numerical control (CNC) machines
Total Requirements: 60 Units (Credits)
| Program Requirements | 39 Units (Credits) | |
|---|---|---|
| DFT 110 | Blueprint Reading For Industry | 3 |
| or CONS 120 | Blueprint Reading and Specification | |
| MTT 105 | Machine Shop I | 3 |
| MTT 110 | Machine Shop II | 3 |
| MTT 230 | Computer Numerical Control I | 4 |
| MTT 232 | Computer Numerical Control II | 4 |
| MTT 250 | Machine Shop III | 3 |
| MTT 260 | Machine Shop IV | 3 |
| Math Course* | 3 | |
| *Math 110 Recommended | ||
| Choose 13 units from the following: | ||
| MTT 106 | Machine Shop Practice I | 2 |
| MTT 111 | Machine Shop Practice II | 2 |
| MTT 251 | Machine Shop Practice III | 2 |
| MTT 261 | Machine Projects | 1-6 |
| MTT 262 | Machine Shop Practice IV | 2 |
| MTT 292 | Computer-Aided Manufacturing I | 4 |
| MTT 293 | Computer-Aided Manufacturing II | 4 |
| MTT 295 | Work Experience | 1-6 |
| Related Machine Shop Course | 1-6 | |
| General Education Requirements | 21 Units (Credits) | |
|
English/Communications Requirements Must include a writing course |
6 | |
| Human Relations Requirement | 3 | |
| Humanities/Social Science Requirements | 3 | |
| Science Requirements | 6 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements | 3 | |
| A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science can be found on the Associate of Applied Science page. | ||