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MCHN 1200 (2 Credit Hours) New course added February 23, 2017
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC Beginning Machine Shop This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Fundamental machine shop safety, math, and measurement. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
MCHN 1300 (3 Credit Hours) New course added April 17, 2017
Offered at RLC Beginning Machine Shop This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Fundamental machine shop safety, math and measurement. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
MCHN 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Beginning Machine Shop This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Fundamental machine shop safety, math, measurement, and theory of saws and drill presses. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
MCHN 1319 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Manufacturing Materials and Processes This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A basic study of various materials used in the manufacturing industry and the chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of various materials. Emphasis on manufacturing processes, including casting, forming and machining. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
MCHN 1320 (3 Credit Hours) New course added May 25, 2017
Offered at RLC Precision Tools and Measurement This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introduction to the modern science of dimensional metrology. Emphasis on the identification, selection, and application of various types of precision instruments associated with the machining trade. Practice of basic layout and piece part measurements while using standard measuring tools. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
MCHN 1326 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, MVC, RLC Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) This is a WECM Course Number. 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.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 4, 2017. (Original) | (Changes) |
MCHN 1338 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Basic Machine Shop I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: INMT 1319, MCHN 1320. Course Description: A course that introduces the student to machining fundamentals. The student will use 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. (1 Lec., 6 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 4, 2017. (Original) | (Changes) |
MCHN 1343 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Machine Shop Mathematics This is a WECM Course Number. 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.) |
MCHN 1352 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Intermediate Machining I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: MCHN 1338. Course Description: Operation of drilling machines, milling machines, lathes, and power saws. Select and use appropriate precision measuring tools. (1 Lec., 6 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 4, 2017. (Original) | (Changes) |
MCHN 1393 (3 Credit Hours) New course added May 25, 2017
Offered at RLC Special Topics in Tool and Die Maker/Technologist This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MCHN 1326, MCHN 1352, MCHN 2331, MCHN 2435, MCHN 2447. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 5 Lab.) |
MCHN 1438 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at MVC Basic Machine Shop I This is a WECM Course Number. 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. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.) |
MCHN 1454 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Intermediate Machining II This is a WECM Course Number. 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.) |
MCHN 2331 (3 Credit Hours) New course added April 17, 2017
Offered at RLC Operation of CNC Turning Centers This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: CNC operations with an emphasis on turning centers. (1 Lec., 6 Lab.) |
MCHN 2335 (3 Credit Hours)
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. (1 Lec., 6 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 4, 2017. (Original) | (Changes) |
MCHN 2338 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: INMT 1343. Course Description: A study of advanced techniques in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM). (1 Lec., 6 Lab.) |
MCHN 2431 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Single-Course Delivery for EFC Operation of CNC Turning Centers This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of CNC operations with an emphasis on turning centers. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
MCHN 2434 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Single-Course Delivery for EFC Operation of CNC Machining Centers This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of CNC operations with an emphasis on vertical machining centers. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
MCHN 2435 (4 Credit Hours) New course added April 17, 2017
Offered at RLC Advanced CNC Machining This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Advanced CNC operation with an emphasis on programming and operations of machining and turning centers. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.) |
MCHN 2441 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Advanced Machining I This is a WECM Course Number. 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.) |
MCHN 2445 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Advanced Machining II This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Advanced milling, grinding, and lathe operations to close tolerance dimensions. Emphasis on job planning and advanced uses of precision measuring instruments. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
MCHN 2447 (4 Credit Hours) New course added May 25, 2017
Offered at RLC Specialized Tools and Fixtures This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: MCHN 1352, MCHN 1326, MCHN 2331. Course Description: An advanced course in the designing and building of special tools, such as jigs, fixtures, punch press dies, and molds. Machining and assembling of a production tool using conventional machine shop equipment. Application of production tool theory, care, and maintenance. (2 Lec., 6 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.