MFG 100 Manufacturing Technology Orientation (1 Credit)
Provides new Manufacturing Technology students with required information before participating in open lab learning. Includes understanding Manufacturing and Applied Technology Center (MATC) procedures, safety, manufacturing careers, and proper equipment set up. P/NP grading.
MFG 101 Blueprint Reading (3 Credits)
Covers reading and interpreting industrial blueprints used in manufacturing/fabrication. Includes interpretation of line types, geometric tolerancing and dimensioning, surface finish callouts, auxiliary views, and orthographic projection.
MFG 102 Blueprint Reading Sheet Metal (2 Credits)
Provides student with training to read and interpret various types of sheet metal blueprints. Covers line and print development, sheet metal layout, pattern drafting and bend allowances, maximum utilization of material, identification of sheet metal types and grades, correct use of sheet metal for the application and sheet metal bend and shear strengths.
MFG 103 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (4 Credits)
Focuses on introductory level skills used in structural plate welding in accordance with industry standards. Introduces basic welding processes, safety, nomenclature, and equipment operation for introduction to perform 1F and 2F weldments using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).
MFG 104 Blueprint Reading for Welders (4 Credits)
Introduces students to the fundamental interpretation of technical drawings commonly utilized in industrial fabrication facilities. Explores basic lines and views, dimensioning, cut lists/bills of material, alternative views, assembly prints, and American Welding Society welding symbols.
MFG 105 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding/Flux Core Arc Welding (4 Credits)
Introduces safety, setup and operation of Gas Metal Arc Welding and Flux Core Arc Welding equipment in accordance with industry standards. Basic principles of Gas Metal Arc Welding and Flux Core Arc welding are applied to entry level welding projects and held to welding industry quality standards.
MFG 107 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (4 Credits)
Introduces the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process. Safety, equipment setup, operation and use of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding equipment are covered in this course for the welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals to welding industry standards.
MFG 109 Lean Practices (2 Credits)
Lean practices are methods used to eliminate waste in any process to which they are applied. This course provides students with an understanding of lean practices commonly used in industry including: value stream mapping, standardized work, 5S, structured problem solving, visual factory, Kanban/pull systems other lean tools.
MFG 110 Manufacturing Processes I (4 Credits)
Introduces students to the fundamentals of manual machining, emphasizing safe operational practices and precision in manufacturing to blueprint specifications. Covers basic part layout, use of hand tools, manual milling, and lathe processes. Includes reading and interpreting blueprints and the application of precision and semi-precision measuring instruments.
MFG 112 Manufacturing Processes II (4 Credits)
Builds on Manufacturing Processes I concepts, focusing on advanced machining operations. Emphasizes speed and feed calculations, milling machine and lathe practices, as well as producing process plans, advanced tooling and tooling geometry, and hands-on projects like pocket milling, taper turning, and threading. Covers how to operate manual mills and lathes to close tolerances.
MFG 114 Manufacturing Processes III (4 Credits)
Culminates the Manufacturing Processes series (MFG 110, MFG 112, MFG 114) focused on advanced manual machining skills. Emphasizes precision in complex operations involving manual lathes and milling machines. Includes systems of fits, tolerances, assemblies, and quality assurance. Features hands-on projects that support development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills. Integrates basic material science with machining processes, and introduces principles of environmental and sustainable practices in manufacturing.
MFG 115 Design Processes I (4 Credits)
Introduces solid modeling software (CAD) used in design and manufacturing. Includes practical applications using the software to capture design intent through part development and to create assemblies using these parts. Adheres to engineering and manufacturing standards and formats.
MFG 116 Manufacturing Electrical Systems (2 Credits)
Studies electrical circuitry and components used in manufacturing applications. Includes introductory AC/DC electrical circuit construction and Ohm's Law.
MFG 118 Fluid Power Systems I (2 Credits)
Introductory fluid power class. Includes single/double-acting cylinder operations, directional control valve operations, fluid power symbols and the creating of operational hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
MFG 119 Manufacturing Design and Drafting Techniques (4 Credits)
Introduces solid modeling software (computer-aided drafting) used in design and manufacturing. Includes using the software to capture design intent through part development and creating assemblies with these parts. Adheres to engineering and manufacturing standards and formats.
MFG 119M Mechanical Drawing Techniques (4 Credits)
Introduces Mechanical Drawing Techniques used in design and manufacturing. Includes practical applications using drafting techniques to capture design intent through part development and to create assemblies using these parts. Adheres to engineering and manufacturing standards and formats.
MFG 121 Introduction to Ornamental Metal Work (3 Credits)
Explores ornamental and decorative applications of metalworking within a manufacturing context. Students will learn safe shop practices and develop foundational skills in welding, cutting, forming, and finishing techniques in this introductory course. Emphasis is placed on translating design concepts into fabricated projects that balance craftsmanship with creative expression. Through hands-on projects, students gain experience preparing and joining metals, applying surface finishes, and creating original ornamental works that integrate technical skill with principles of design and composition.
MFG 133 Quality Assurance (3 Credits)
Presents key quality control concepts, including precision and semi-precision measuring, digital measuring tool operations, measuring practice using digital gauges, micrometers, depth gauge and height gauge measuring tools. Introduces statistical process control and pneumatic gauging topics.
MFG 160 Materials Engineering (2 Credits)
A continuation of Quality Assurance topics focused on materials. Includes shear, hardness, tensile and compression testing and other material analyzing techniques.
MFG 161 Capstone Project I (3 Credits)
Provides opportunity for students to showcase skills and knowledge achieved in the first year of the Manufacturing Technology Machining Pathway, by creating an assembly of toleranced parts complete with process plans, drawings, and a bill of materials.
MFG 197 Fabrication I (4 Credits)
Introduces basic metal fabrication. Covers measuring and marking tools, flat pattern development, metal processing equipment and finishing of welded metal components.
MFG 199 Selected Topics: Manufacturing (1-4 Credits)
Provides a learning experience in manufacturing not currently available.
MFG 201 Bench Work (2 Credits)
Covers use of hand tools, files, hacksaw, chisels and coated abrasives. Includes shop safety, hand tapping, thread measurement, arbor press operations, micrometer, and vernier caliper reading.
MFG 202 Metals Preparation (2 Credits)
Details safe use and operation of horizontal bandsaw, cold saws, and hot saws as well as ironworker facets to include hole punching shearing, profile cutting, and notching. Practices base metal identification and abrasive power tool operations.
MFG 204 Layout (4 Credits)
Introduces students to tools and procedures in semi-precision and precision layout of fabricated metal parts in machining and welding operations. Covers use of layout tools, flat pattern development and layout of structural shapes for processing.
MFG 205 Drill Press (2 Credits)
Drill press operations training. Includes safety, machine nomenclature, measuring and sharpening drills, machine set-up, cutting tool selection, magnetic based drill, electric drill motor and radial arm drill operations.
MFG 207 Fabrication II (4 Credits)
Expands on the fundamental skills gained in the introductory course to include layout of structural shapes for assembly, use of precision measuring tools for fabrication, and effective use of fabrication tools in unconventional assemblies.
MFG 210 Vertical Milling (2 Credits)
Vertical milling machine operations. Includes safety, work holding, table set-ups, power feeds, digital read-out operation, cutter selections, climb and conventional cutting and spindle speed changes.
MFG 214 Lathe Operator I (2 Credits)
Introductory manual lathe operations training. Includes safety, machine maintenance, quick-change tooling, chuck set-ups, compound taper cutting, general turning and drilling operations.
MFG 216 Lathe Operator II (2 Credits)
Advanced lathe operations training. Four-jaw chucking, taper turning, carbide cutting tool selections, boring, single point threading, thread measurement and other precision turning operations.
MFG 219 MFG Design/Drafting II (4 Credits)
Builds on concepts and principles of MFG Design/Drafting I. Focuses on higher-level operations of computer-aided design (CAD) software to create custom assemblies, produce working drawings, and simulate motion of parts.
MFG 227 Fabrication III (4 Credits)
Covers in depth the full function and management of projects including writing bids, understanding costs associated with metal fabrication, and meeting deadlines in a safe and quality-effective manner. Conceive and finish projects with a wide variety of materials and processes.
MFG 246 Mechanical Troubleshooting (2 Credits)
This course is an overview of mechanical drive systems and safety, key fasteners, power transmission systems, lubrication concepts, plain bearings, ball bearings, roller bearings, and gaskets and seals.
MFG 250 Additive Manufacturing I (3 Credits)
Introduces additive manufacturing concepts, including various processes used in rapid prototyping. Builds design and fabrication skills by using a three-dimensional printing process to create sample parts.
MFG 254 Manufacturing Jigs and Fixtures (2 Credits)
Jig and fixture design practices. Includes clamps, locators, degrees of freedom, radial and conical locators, templates, automated clamping and modular fixturing.
MFG 256 CNC Mill Programming (4 Credits)
Introduces basic programming skills used on the CNC Mill.
MFG 257 CNC Mill I (4 Credits)
Introduces concepts used in the basic operation and setup of CNC Mill machining centers.
MFG 258 CAM Mill I (4 Credits)
Introduces Computer Aided Machining/Manufacturing for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) milling machines. Includes the use of software to generate toolpaths, catalog and manage tool libraries, simulate cutting processes, and revise workholding setups.
MFG 259 CNC Lathe Programming (4 Credits)
Introduces basic programming skills used on the CNC lathe.
MFG 260 CNC Lathe I (4 Credits)
Introduces concepts used in the basic operation and setup of Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Lathes.
MFG 261 CAM Lathe I (4 Credits)
Introduces Computer Aided Machining/Manufacturing (CAM) for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) lathes. Includes the use of software to generate toolpaths, catalog and manage tool libraries, simulate cutting processes, and revise workholding setups.
MFG 262 Welding Inspection/Quality Control (2 Credits)
Studies quality control issues related to weld joint inspection. Includes student exposure to visual and nondestructive inspection techniques that are utilized by welders and inspectors to interpret and monitor AWS quality standards.
MFG 264 Automated Cutting (3 Credits)
Utilize CAD tools to lay out and generate code for efficiently cutting material using a CNC plasma table or other 2D CNC tool. Includes design, tool set-up, tool maintenance, code editing, and safe operation of tools to create a final product.
MFG 266 Manufacturing Cost Estimation (2 Credits)
Cost estimation techniques used in the analysis and planning of manufacturing projects. Includes software estimates, manufacturing costs, standard vs. actual costs, fixturing and welding-related topics.
MFG 267 Oxygen-Fuel and Electric Arc Cutting Processes (4 Credits)
Covers oxygen-fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting and Air Carbon Arc cutting and gouging. Includes safe setup and maintenance, flame setting, diagnostics, track torch operations, plasma arc cutting setup and operation and air carbon arc cutting and gouging.
MFG 268 CNC Mill II (4 Credits)
Builds on concepts presented in CNC Mill I with a focus on advanced features, such as touch probe operations, custom fixtures for workholding, and 3-axis CNC machining.
MFG 270 CNC Fixture Design Mill (3 Credits)
Provides methods beyond the basic use of a vice in order to hold and machine irregularly shaped parts using a mill.
MFG 271 SMAW (4 Credits)
Introduces specialized work in shielded metal arc welding of various joint configurations and structural shapes. Covers advanced concepts and utilization of the shielded metal arc welding process and practical applications for the shielded metal arc welding process.
MFG 272 GMAW (4 Credits)
Introduces advanced principles in the Gas Metal Arc Welding of various joint configurations,specialized uses of the Gas Metal Arc Welding process, applications for the Gas Metal Arc Welding Process, and welding variables in the Gas Metal Arc Welding Process.
MFG 277 CNC Lathe II (4 Credits)
Builds on concepts presented in CNC Lathe I with a focus on advanced features, such as touch probe operations, live tooling utilization, and custom fixtures for workholding.
MFG 278 CNC Fixture Design Lathe (3 Credits)
Covers methods beyond the basic use of a chuck in order to hold and machine irregularly shaped parts using a lathe.
MFG 279 Capstone Project II (3 Credits)
Provides opportunity for students to showcase skills and knowledge achieved through the second year of the Manufacturing Technology Machining pathway by creating an assembly of toleranced parts complete with process plans, drawings, and a bill of materials.
MFG 280 Co-op Work Experience Manufacturing (1-4 Credits)
Provides experience in which students apply previous classroom learning in an occupational setting. Credits depend on the number of hours worked. P/NP grading. Repeatable for credit.
MFG 281 GTAW (4 Credits)
Introduces advanced principles in the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of various joint configurations, specialized uses of the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process, applications for the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process, and welding variables in the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process.
MFG 282 FCAW (4 Credits)
Introduces advanced principles in the Flux Cored Arc Welding of various joint configurations, specialized uses of the Flux Cored Arc Welding process, applications for the Flux Cored Arc Welding Process, and welding variables in the Flux Cored Equinox Arc Welding Process.
MFG 288 Fabrication Capstone (4 Credits)
Provides advanced, individualized development in fabrication. Develop a unique project for the betterment of the community and college.
MFG 289 Material Handling-Fork Lift Safety (1 Credit)
Focuses on identifying and ordering sheet metal materials plus the safe storage and handling of those materials. Includes OSHA safety regulations and fork lift operation and safety.
MFG 290 Certification Test Preparation AWS I (1 Credit)
Testing materials preparation for Level One Weld Certification Testing. Includes materials test sample preparation, set-up, testing, grinding samples and evaluation. P/NP grading.
MFG 291 Certification Test Preparation NIMS I (1 Credit)
Testing materials preparation for Level One NIMS Certification Testing. Includes materials test workpiece preparation, set-up, testing and evaluation activities. P/NP grading.
MFG 298 Independent Study: Manufacturing (1-6 Credits)
Individualized, advanced study to focus on outcomes not addressed in existing courses or of special interest to a student. P/NP grading.
MFG 299 Selected Topics: Manufacturing (1-6 Credits)
Provides a learning experience in manufacturing not currently available.
