Precision Machine Technology - CNC and Tool and Die Technology (PMTAS)

Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree
Program Location: South Omaha Campus

This degree option provides education and training in machine tool operation and related subjects. For a career in tool and die-related fields. Students will construct a basic die using Solid works, Mastercam, CNC operation, Electrical discharge machine (EDM), students will also troubleshoot the die to create a quality piece part.

Recommended Program Map

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Graduation Requirements
Major Requirements: 73.5
General Education: 22.5
Total credit hours required: 96.0

The following General Education courses are recommended for CNC & Tool & Die Technology (PMTAS): Communication: COMS 1000 , Quantitative/Numeracy Skills: MATH 1240 ; Professional and Life Skills: HMRL 1010 .

Major Requirements for Precision Machine Technology

This degree option provides education and training in machine tool operation and related subjects. This degree also prepares students for a career in tool and die-related fields. Students study die theory of blanking and notching dies. The student designs and constructs a basic die.

DRAF 2050 - SolidWorks for Manufacturing 4.5 Credits
PRMA 1400 - Precision Machine Safety/Principles 3 Credits
PRMA 1050 - Machine Print Reading 3 Credits
PRMA 1401 - Machine Tool I 9 Credits
PRMA 1402 - Machine Tool II 9 Credits
PRMA 1403 - Machine Tool III 9 Credits
PRMA 2410 - CNC I 9 Credits
PRMA 2412 - CNC II 9 Credits
PRMA 2500 - Tool and Die Technology 4 Credits
PRMA 2505 - EDM Technology 5 Credits
PRMA 2510 - Die Design and Construction 9 Credits

Associate in Applied Sciences General Education Requirements (22.5 credit hours)

The following are General Education requirements for an Associate in Applied Sciences degree (AAS). Students may not use the same course to satisfy more than one degree requirement.

Communication

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 Level I course from the list of Communication General Education courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Communication course options

Quantitative/Numeracy

1 Course 4.5 - 5.0 credit hrs.

Please check your degree program for recommended Math course.

Select 1 college level math course from the list of General Education math courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Math course options

*Based on the Math course you select, pre-requisites may be required.

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences General Education course options in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Humanities course options

Gen Ed Social Science course options

Scientific Inquiry

1 Course 4.5-6.0 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from list of Natural or Social Science General Education courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Natural Science course options

Gen Ed Social Science course options

*Students choosing a Social Sciences course to satisfy the Scientific Inquiry requirement should take a Humanities course to satisfy the Critical Thinking/Creativity and Social/Cultural Awareness competency.

Professionalism/Life Skills & Information Literacy

1 Course 4.5

Select one of the following courses.

EXPL 1000 - Exploratory Studies
INFO 1001 - Information Systems and Literacy
HMRL 1010 - Human Relations Skills