Course Descriptions for MCHN
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MCHN 1301 Beginning Machine Shop (3) New course added May 13, 2008
This is a WECM Course Number. Fundamental machine shop safety, math, measurement, and theory of saws and drill presses. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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MCHN 1352 Intermediate Machining I (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Operation of drills, milling machines, lathes, and power saws. Continued use of precision measuring techniques. Includes operation and programming of computer numerical control (CNC) machines. (1 Lec., 6 Lab.) |
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MCHN 1370 Sheet Metal IV (3)
This is a Local Need Course. 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.) |
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MCHN 1371 Sheet Metal V (3)
This is a Local Need Course. 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.) |
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MCHN 1372 Sheet Metal VI (3)
This is a Local Need Course. 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.) |
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MCHN 1374 Sheet Metal I (3)
This is a Local Need Course. 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.) |
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MCHN 1375 Sheet Metal II (3)
This is a Local Need Course. 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.) |
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MCHN 1454 Intermediate Machining II (4) New course added May 13, 2008
This is a WECM Course Number. Development of job process plan to include operation of lathes, milling machines, drill press machines, and power saws. Set-up, layout, and tool maintenance is included. Emphasis on shop safety and preventative maintenance. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.) |
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MCHN 2338 Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) (3) New course added May 13, 2008
This is a WECM Course Number. A study of advanced techniques in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM). (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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MCHN 2370 Sheet Metal VII (3)
This is a Local Need Course. 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.) |
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MCHN 2371 Sheet Metal VIII (3)
This is a Local Need Course. The course studies shop production and organization, air balance, and advanced sheet metal fabrication. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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MCHN 2372 Sheet Metal IX (3)
This is a Local Need Course. 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.
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.