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MCHN 1326 (3 Credit Hours) New course added after May 29, 2012
Offered at RLC

Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software which is used to develop applications for manufacturing. Emphasis on tool geometry, tool selection, and the tool library. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
MCHN 1352 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Intermediate Machining I
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Operation of drills, milling machines, lathes, and power saws. Continued use of precision measuring techniques. (1 Lec., 6 Lab.)
MCHN 2335 (3 Credit Hours) New course added after May 29, 2012
Offered at RLC

Advanced CNC Machining
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: The study of advanced CNC operations with an emphasis on programming and operations of machining and turning centers. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
MCHN 2338 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at MVC, RLC

Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of advanced techniques in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM). (2 Lec., 4 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.

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