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

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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   

Click here  to see the recommended Program Map for this degree. Courses are listed by quarter to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a quarter, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your map, please call 531-622-2400.

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.

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.

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.

*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. 

       OR

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.

       OR

*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.

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