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MCHN 1352   Intermediate Machining I (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Operation of drills, milling machines, lathes, and power saws. Introduction to precision measuring techniques. Includes operation and programming of computer numerical control (CNC) machines. (1 Lec., 6 Lab.)

MCHN 1370   Sheet Metal IV (3)
This is a WECM Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: None.
This course covers math, insulating materials and methods of installation, layout by the triangulation method, basic piping practices, rigging and hosting. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

MCHN 1371   Sheet Metal V (3)
This is a WECM Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: None.
The course covers sheet metal duct fabrication standards, gutters and downspouts, hoods and ventilators, and flashing walls and roofs. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

MCHN 1372   Sheet Metal VI (3)
This is a WECM Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: None.
This course covers principles of air flow for HVAC systems, fiber glass and PVC duct, and introduction to welding. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

MCHN 1374   Sheet Metal I (3) New course added May 17, 2005
This is a WECM Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to the materials, tools, and techniques used in the sheet metal industry. Review of trade math problems involving measurement of lines, area, volume, weight, and geometric figures. Introduction of types and uses of hand, layout, and cutting tools along with bending and forming machines. Practice of material types and properties along with the principles of layout and metal forming. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

MCHN 1375   Sheet Metal II (3) New course added May 17, 2005
This is a WECM Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to various types of pipe and fittings. Emphasis on principles and type of fittings for radial line development are discussed and factors that influence bend allowances and calculations necessary for determining proper bend allowances. Introduction to principles of soldering roof flashings, gutters, down spouts, and sheet metal duct fabrications. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

MCHN 2370   Sheet Metal VII (3)
This is a WECM Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: None.
The course covers sheet metal fabrication, principles of airflow, introduction to brazing and oxyfuel cutting, field measuring and fitting, incorporating blueprints and specifications. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

MCHN 2371   Sheet Metal VIII (3)
This is a WECM Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: None.
The course studies shop production and organization, air balance, and advanced sheet metal fabrication. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

MCHN 2372   Sheet Metal IX (3)
This is a WECM Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: None.
A comprehensive review of louvers, dampers, access doors, hoods and ventilators, and fume and exhaust system design. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.