Machine Technology (MAC) at Virginia Western Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- MAC 101 - Machine Shop I
- Introduces the machinist to identification, care, and use of precision tools and instruments. Emphasizes the operation of the drill press, lathe, power saw, grinder, and milling machine. Covers the sharpening of lathe curing tools, safety, and good housekeeping. Provides for operation and setup on the various types of precision grinders, milling machines, and drill presses. Part I of II.Lecture 4-5 hours. Laboratory 9 hours. Total 13-14 hours per week.
7-8 credits - MAC 102 - Machine Shop II
- Introduces the machinist to identification, care, and use of precision tools and instruments. Emphasizes the operation of the drill press, lathe, power saw, grinder, and milling machine. Covers the sharpening of lathe curing tools, safety, and good housekeeping. Provides for operation and setup on the various types of precision grinders, milling machines, and drill presses. Part II of II.Lecture 4-5 hours. Laboratory 9 hours. Total 13-14 hours per week.
7-8 credits - MAC 106 - Machine Shop Operations
- Introduces bench work, sawing, drilling, lathe, milling, grinding, precision instruments, and safety. Requires solutions of related problems and preparation of weekly laboratory reports.Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 15 hours. Total 18-19 hours per week.
8-9 credits - MAC 116 - Machinist Handbook
- Uses the machinist handbook as a ready reference book of tabular data, formulas, designs and processes relating to machine technology.Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits - MAC 121 - Numerical Control I
- Focuses on numerical control techniques in metal forming and machine processes. Includes theory and practice in lathe and milling machine computer numerical control program writing, setup and operation. Part I of II.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
2-3 credits - MAC 122 - Numerical Control II
- Focuses on numerical control techniques in metal forming and machine processes. Includes theory and practice in lathe and milling machine computer numerical control program writing, setup and operation. Part II of II.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
2-3 credits - MAC 123 - Computer Numerical Control III
- Focuses on numerical control techniques in metal forming and machine processes. Includes theory and practice in lathe and milling machine computer numerical control program writing, setup and operation.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
2-3 credits - MAC 127 - Advanced CNC Programming
- Provides in-depth study of programming computerized numerical control machines.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 128 - CNC Programming
- Teaches programming of computerized numerical control machines. Focuses on CNC machining processes.Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits - MAC 131 - Machine Lab I
- Teaches fundamental machine shop operations, bench work, layout, measuring tools, and safety. Part I of II.Lecture 0-2 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Total 1-5 hours per week.
1-3 credits - MAC 132 - Machine Lab II
- Teaches fundamental machine shop operations, bench work, layout, measuring tools, and safety. Part II of II.Lecture 0-2 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Total 1-5 hours per week.
1-3 credits - MAC 146 - Metals/Heat Treatment
- Provides approach to metals and their structure. Gives working knowledge of methods of treating ferrous and non- ferrous metals.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits - MAC 161 - Machine Shop Practices I
- Introduces safety procedures, bench work, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, drill presses, cut-off saws, engine lathes, manual surface grinders, and milling machines. Part I of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 162 - Machine Shop Practices II
- Introduces safety procedures, bench work, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, drill presses, cut-off saws, engine lathes, manual surface grinders, and milling machines. Part II of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 163 - Machine Shop Practices III
- Offers practice in the operation of the drill press, engine lathe, vertical milling machine, horizontal milling machine, and the surface grinder. Introduces practical heat treatment of directly hardenable steels commonly used in machine shops. Part I of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 164 - Machine Shop Practices IV
- Offers practice in the operation of the drill press, engine lathe, vertical milling machine, horizontal milling machine, and the surface grinder. Introduces practical heat treatment of directly hardenable steels commonly used in machine shops. Part II of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 181 - Machine Blueprint Reading I
- Introduces reading and interpreting blueprints and working drawings. Applies visualization of objects, sketching, and machine terminology. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 182 - Machine Blueprint Reading II
- Introduces reading and interpreting blueprints and working drawings. Applies visualization of objects, sketching, and machine terminology. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - MAC 198 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - MAC 199 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - MAC 215 - Machining Techniques
- Teaches milling lathe operations, precision grinding, production tooling, and machine tool attachments.Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 15 hours. Total 19 hours per week.
8-9 credits - MAC 217 - Precision Machining Techniques
- Teaches precision layout, machining techniques, high precision grinding, measuring tool calibration, and inspection procedures.Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 15 hours. Total 19 hours per week.
8-9 credits - MAC 231 - Advanced Precision Machining I
- Teaches machining principles and calculations necessary for the precision required by the machinist. Emphasizes advanced lathe and mill work with concentration of fits. finishes, inspection, and quality control. Includes design and construction of specific projects to determine the student's operational knowledge of all equipment. Part I of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 232 - Advanced Precision Machining II
- Teaches machining principles and calculations necessary for the precision required by the machinist. Emphasizes advanced lathe and mill work with concentration of fits. finishes, inspection, and quality control. Includes design and construction of specific projects to determine the student's operational knowledge of all equipment. Part II of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 241 - Advanced Machinery Procedures I
- Focuses on machining principles and calculations necessary for the precision required by the machinist. Emphasizes advanced lathe and mill work with concentration on fits, finishes, inspections, and quality control. Teaches design and construction of specific projects to determine the student's operational knowledge of all equipment. Part I of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 242 - Advanced Machinery Procedures II
- Focuses on machining principles and calculations necessary for the precision required by the machinist. Emphasizes advanced lathe and mill work with concentration on fits, finishes, inspections, and quality control. Teaches design and construction of specific projects to determine the student's operational knowledge of all equipment. Part II of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits