2020 - 2021 Catalog
Course Descriptions for MCHN

Course Number: MCHN 1200 (2 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Machine Shop

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Fundamental machine shop safety, math, and measurement. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)

Course Number: MCHN 1326 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

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Prerequisite Recommended: DFTG 1309.
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. (1 Lec., 6 Lab.)

Course Number: MCHN 1343 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC

Course Title: Machine Shop Mathematics

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Course Description: Designed to prepare the student with technical, applied mathematics that will be necessary in future machine shop-related courses. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

Course Number: MCHN 1438 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): MVC

Course Title: Basic Machine Shop I

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Course Description: A course that introduces the student to machining fundamentals. The student begins by using basic machine tools including the lathe, milling machine, drill press, power saw, and bench grinder. Machine terminology, theory, math, part layout, and bench work using common measuring tools is included. Emphasis is placed on shop safety, housekeeping, and preventative maintenance. This course is cross-listed as MCHN 1338. The student may register for either MCHN 1338 or MCHN 1438 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)

Course Number: MCHN 1454 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC

Course Title: Intermediate Machining II

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Course Description: 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.)

Course Number: MCHN 2338 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC

Course Title: Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

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Prerequisite Recommended: INMT 1343.
Course Description: A study of advanced techniques in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM). (1 Lec., 6 Lab.)

Course Number: MCHN 2441 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC

Course Title: Advanced Machining I

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Course Description: A study of advanced lathe and milling operations. Emphasis on advanced cutting operations of the lathe and milling machines, including the use of special tooling, bench assembly, and materials identification. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)