AY23 Academic Catalog/Handbook

Precision Machining and Manufacturing Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Precision Machining and Manufacturing degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the machine tool technology field. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of machine tool theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Precision Machining and Manufacturing degree and have the qualifications of a machine tool technician.

Students may enter the Precision Machining and Manufacturing degree program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 6 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 66 semester credit hours.

Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:

  • South Campus (Dublin)

Articulation Agreements

For information on further advancing your education after completing your Associate of Applied Science Degree, see our Articulation (Transfer) Agreements.

Employment Outlook

Career Traits/Requirements

Individuals wanting to enroll in the Precision Machining and Manufacturing degree program must have good eyesight, manual dexterity, hand eye coordination, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, math skills, and the ability to apply technology to the work environment.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Precision Machining and Manufacturing program are prepared to enter professional positions as metal workers and machinists in manufacturing firms, private industry and government projects. There is a vital need for trained individuals to keep industry machinery in good working order and to produce the parts necessary to keep industry moving. Classroom instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a sound background, which appeals to prospective employers.

Program Costs

Tuition & Fees: $8,586.00

Books & Supplies: $1,220.00

(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)

Admission Requirements

OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:

  • COMPASS/ASSET,
  • SAT,
  • ACT,
  • PSAT,
  • PACT,
  • Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
  • HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.

The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.

Curriculum

Area I - Language Arts/Communications

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

45

Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

45

Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics

Choose one of the following:

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
MATH 1103Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3

45

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

45

Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts

Choose one of the following:

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
ENGL 2110World Literature

3

45

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

45

Program-Specific General Education Core Requirements

To meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in General Core Courses, students must take an additional 3 semester credit hours.

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
ENGL 1102Literature and Composition

3

45

HIST 2111U.S. History I

3

45

HIST 2112U.S. History II

3

45

POLS 1101American Government

3

45

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

45

Occupational Courses

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
AMCA 2110CNC Fundamentals

4

90

AMCA 2130CNC Mill Manual Programming

5

105

AMCA 2150CNC Lathe Manual Programming

5

105

AMCA 2190CAD/CAM Programming

4

90

MCHT 1011Introduction to Machine Tool

4

90

MCHT 1012Print Reading For Machine Tool

3

45

MCHT 1020Heat Treatment and Surface Grinding

4

90

MCHT 1119Lathe Operations I

4

90

MCHT 1120Mill Operations I

4

90

MCHT 1219Lathe Operations II

4

90

MCHT 1220Mill Operations II

4

90

MCHT 1013Machine Tool Math

3

75

Occupational Related Elective - 3 Credit Hours:

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
COLL 1060Introduction to College and Computers

3

50

Program Pathway

Year 1

Semester 1

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

45

COLL 1060Introduction to College and Computers

3

50

MCHT 1011Introduction to Machine Tool

4

90

MCHT 1012Print Reading For Machine Tool

3

45

Semester 2

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

45

MCHT 1119Lathe Operations I

4

90

MCHT 1013Machine Tool Math

3

75

MCHT 1219Lathe Operations II

4

90

Semester 3

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
MATH 1103Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3

45

OR

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

45

 

MCHT 1120Mill Operations I

4

90

 

ENGL 2110World Literature

3

45

OR

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

45

 

MCHT 1220Mill Operations II

4

90

Year 2

Semester 4

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
ENGL 1102Literature and Composition

3

45

OR

HIST 2111U.S. History I

3

45

OR

HIST 2112U.S. History II

3

45

OR

POLS 1101American Government

3

45

OR

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

45

 

AMCA 2110CNC Fundamentals

4

90

AMCA 2150CNC Lathe Manual Programming

5

105

Semester 5

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
AMCA 2130CNC Mill Manual Programming

5

105

AMCA 2190CAD/CAM Programming

4

90

MCHT 1020Heat Treatment and Surface Grinding

4

90