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Computer Aided Manufacturing & Machine Technology Course Descriptions

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DEPT NUMBER COURSE TITLE UNITS COURSE DESCRIPTION
COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING 210 COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING BASIC MILLING 3.0 Units CAM 210 introduces the use of computers in programming numerical control milling machines. Students write and edit programming code for computer numerical control (CNC) milling machines and learn the fundamentals of the milling process through hands-on machining practice. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 6 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 141. Transfer Credit: CSU
COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING 220 COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING BASIC LATHE 3.0 Units CAM 220 introduces the use of computers in programming numerical control lathe machines. Students write and edit programming code for computer numerical control (CNC) lathes and learn the fundamentals of the lathe process through hands-on machining practice. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 6 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 141. Transfer Credit: CSU
COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING 230 BASIC MASTERCAM MILL 3.0 Units CAM 230 is a Mastercam mill course that introduces the Mastercam mill interface and uses milling toolpaths to machine 2-Axis Mill parts. Machining processes include a combination of face Milling, profile Milling, pocket Milling, drilling, reaming, tapping, and high speed milling toolpaths. This course also explores stock model operations. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: CAM 210 or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU
COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING 231 ADVANCED MASTERCAM MILL 3.0 Units CAM 231 is an advanced Mastercam mill course which covers the advanced programming aspects of CNC milling, how to configure the Mastercam workspace, properly orient the part geometry, and complete the job setup. Students will learn how to create more complex 3D geometry and advanced 3-Axis toolpaths, discover high-speed dynamic milling, tool definition, axis combinations, and complete a tool plane setup. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 6 hours. Recommended Preparation: CAM 230 or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU
COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING 232 CNC MILL COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING LABORATORY 1.0 Unit CAM 232 provides practice using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software, which will allow students to complete complex computer numerical control (CNC) milling machine projects of their own choosing to further develop their CAM and CNC milling machine setup and programming skills. Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: CAM 231 or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU
COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING 240 BASIC MASTERCAM LATHE 3.0 Units CAM 240 is a Mastercam lathe course. Students will be introduced to the Mastercam lathe interface and creating geometry. Turning toolpaths, available in Mastercam, will be used to machine 2-Axis Lathe parts. Machining processes include a combination of Turning Face, Turning Profile, Profile Groove, Single Groove, Chamfer, Part off, and Threading Toolpaths. Stock flip operations will also be discussed. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 6 hours. Recommended Preparation: CAM 210 or 220, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU
COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING 241 ADVANCED MASTERCAM LATHE 3.0 Units CAM 241 is an advanced Mastercam lathe course. This course will cover the setup aspects of MT_Lathe. Students will learn how to configure the Mastercam workspace, properly orient part geometry, and complete Job Setup. Students will learn how to create more complex 3D geometry, advanced C-Axis toolpaths and toolpaths that support the Y-axis rotation and examples on how to use the Mill toolpaths on a Lathe with Live Tooling. Proper Tool Definition, Axis Combinations, Sub spindle machining, and Tool Plane setup will be covered. Note: This is an advanced CNC lathe course using Mastercam software, please make sure to review the recommended preparation for this class. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 6 hours. Recommended Preparation: CAM 220 or CAM 240, or equivalent.
COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING 242 CNC LATHE COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING LABORATORY 1.0 Unit CAM 242 provides practice using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software, which will allow students to complete complex CNC lathe projects of their own choosing to further develop their CAM and CNC lathe setup and programming skills. Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: CAM 241. Transfer Credit: CSU
COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING 250 4TH AXIS MACHINING 3.0 Units CAM 250 is an advanced computer numerical control (CNC) course on multi-axis programming that introduces 4th axis machining concepts. Programming of rotary axis positioning for both vertical axis and horizontal axis machines are covered. Students practice CNC machining by programming simultaneous 4th axis and axis substitution toolpaths using Mastercam software. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: CAM 210 or CAM 220. Recommended Preparation: ENGR 102. Transfer Credit: CSU
COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING 260 INTRODUCTION TO 5-AXIS MACHINING 4.0 Units CAM 260 introduces 5-Axis machining concepts that explores both surface (solid face) and wireframe-based toolpaths. Different methods of tool axis control, and different titling strategies are covered. Special attention is paid to collision control techniques. Multi-axis machining is becoming increasingly important to make difficult parts with high precision. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 9 hours. Recommended Preparation: CAM 210 or CAM 250. Transfer Credit: CSU
COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING 261 ADVANCED 5-AXIS MACHINING 4.0 Units CAM 261 prepares students for advanced machining using 5-Axis Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. The course includes a review of 3+2 positioning and use of Mastercam software. Students will learn surface (solid face) and wireframe-based toolpaths. Also covered are methods of tool axis control, tilting strategies, and collision control, including how multiple methods of collision control can be combined. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 9 hours. Recommended Preparation: CAM 260. Transfer Credit: CSU

DEPT NUMBER COURSE TITLE UNITS COURSE DESCRIPTION
MACHINE TECHNOLOGY 49 MASS COMMUNICATIONS INDEPENDENT STUDY 1.0 to 3.0 Units MCOMM 49 provides independent exploration to familiarize students with research techniques, career options, and special academic interests in mass communications. Emphasis shall be on individual research projects, library research, and/or preparation of research papers. There is no prescribed course content. Students develop and complete a research project approved by the sponsoring instructor and division chairperson. Note: Registration is open to any student at GCC who is currently registered for six or more units and who is admitted to Independent Study by the instructor. A student is limited to one Independent Study per semester and no more than 12 units credit toward the AA Degree or Certificate, and no more than six units per division. The units received may be acceptable for college transfer subject to the approval of the individual college. This course may be taken 3 times; a maximum of 9 units may be earned. Laboratory 3-9 hours. Corequisite: Concurrent registration in 6 or more units. Transfer Credit: CSU
MACHINE TECHNOLOGY 101 MACHINE TECHNOLOGY I 3.0 Units MACH 101 covers the fundamentals of the machinist trade. Instructions on the proper care and use of precision equipment are also included. Basic training utilizing lathes, milling machines, drill presses and grinders is emphasized. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: None. Transfer Credit: CSU
MACHINE TECHNOLOGY 102 MACHINE TECHNOLOGY II 3.0 Units MACH 102 is a continuation of the fundamentals of the machinist trade. Advanced training in set-up work, tool grinding, and machine operations is presented. Related lectures cover types of threads and threading, calculating and cutting of tapers, gears and gear trains. Basic design and capacity of machine tools are investigated. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: MACH 101 or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU
MACHINE TECHNOLOGY 103 MACHINE TECHNOLOGY III 3.0 Units MACH 103 covers more advanced and complicated operations of machine tools and equipment. Precision inspection, production and assembly are studied. Lectures and demonstrations on specialized machine tools and equipment give the student a better understanding of their use and capacities. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: MACH 102 or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU
MACHINE TECHNOLOGY 104 MACHINE TECHNOLOGY IV 3.0 Units MACH 104 is a continuation of advanced and complicated operations of machine tools and equipment. Lectures and demonstrations include an investigation of heat-treatment of metals, special metals and their uses, abrasives, grinding wheels, and efficient use of surface, cylindrical, and tool cutter grinders. Basic tool and die work in which the student designs and builds jigs and fixtures is offered to students showing advanced abilities. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: MACH 103 or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU
MACHINE TECHNOLOGY 107 MACHINE PRACTICE I 2.0 Units NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE | MACH 107 provides practice on machine shop equipment. Students work on individual projects which they retain for their use. Students learn to visualize and perform various functions necessary in the machine trade. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None.
MACHINE TECHNOLOGY 109 PRINCIPLES OF TOOL ENGINEERING 5.0 Units MACH 109 is an advanced course in machine shop training presenting systems of production. Interchangeability, and dimensioning as they pertain to tool design and construction of drill jigs, milling, grinding, and lathe fixtures, locating and clamping of parts, tooling for horizontal turret lathes, and tool room inspection and gauging are examined. Training required for engineers and designers noting duties and positions in manufacturing organizations are investigated. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: MACH 104 or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU
MACHINE TECHNOLOGY 112 MACHINE PRACTICE III 1.0 Unit MACH 112 is designed to allow students or industrial workers to improve and update their machining skills. Techniques practiced are uses of lathe, mill, drill, grinder. Inspection strategies for the purpose of job advancement are presented. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: MACH 101 or MACH 107, or equivalent.
MACHINE TECHNOLOGY 113 INTERMEDIATE ENGINE LATHE PROCESS 2.0 Units NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE | MACH 113 is a course that provides specialized training on the engine lathe processes. Building on the basic processes, students will develop skills working on tapering, threading, grooving, contouring both inside and out. The use of the 3 and 4 jaw chucks, faceplate and collets are studied. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: MACH 101 or equivalent.
MACHINE TECHNOLOGY 114 INTERMEDIATE VERTICAL MILL PROCESSES 2.0 Units NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE | MACH 114 is a course that provides specialized training on the vertical mill. Building on the basic processes, this class develops skills working on vises, fixturing, angular milling, end mills, shell mills, fly cutting, radius cutting, and undercutting. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: MACH 101 or equivalent.