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

Location(s): South Omaha Campus

Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree

Academic Focus Area: Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences

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.

All program courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to move on to the next course. No tools need to be purchased for this program.

Graduation Requirements
To earn this degree, a student must complete all required courses.
Total credit hours required: 96.0

Recommended Curriculum Plan

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Major Requirements - 73.5 credits

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 3.0 Credits
PRMA 1050 - Machine Print Reading 3.0 Credits
PRMA 1401 - Machine Tool I 9.0 Credits
PRMA 1402 - Machine Tool II 9.0 Credits
PRMA 1403 - Machine Tool III 9.0 Credits
PRMA 2410 - CNC I 9.0 Credits
PRMA 2412 - CNC II 9.0 Credits
PRMA 2500 - Tool and Die Technology 4.0 Credits
PRMA 2505 - EDM Technology 5.0 Credits
PRMA 2510 - Die Design and Construction 9.0 Credits

General Education Course Recommendations for this Program:

Communication: COMS 1000
Quantitative/Numeracy: MATH 1240
Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy: HMRL 1010

Associate in Applied Sciences General Education Requirements - 22.5 credits

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.

Quantitative/Numeracy

1 Course 4.5 - 5.0 credits

Please check your degree program for recommended Math course. Based on the Math course you select, pre-requisites may be required.

Select 1 course from the list of Quantitative/Numeracy Skills General Education Courses .

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences courses under the Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness General Education Courses.

Scientific Inquiry

1 Course 4.5-6.0 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from either the list of Natural Sciences or Social Sciences General Education courses.

*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 1 course from the list of Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy General Education Courses .

Recommended Curriculum Plan

CNC and Tool and Die Technology (PMTAS)

The following plan is designed to be the most direct path to degree completion and is based on a fall quarter start. Students are expected to meet with their student success navigator or advisor to plan a customized course schedule that meets their specific needs. For more information or assistance with registering, please call 531-622-2400.

All program courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to move on to the next course. No tools need to be purchased for this program.

Year 1
Quarter 1
PRMA 1400 - Precision Machine Safety/Principles 3.0 Credits
PRMA 1050 - Machine Print Reading 3.0 Credits
PRMA 1401 - Machine Tool I 9.0 Credits
Quarter 2
PRMA 1402 - Machine Tool II 9.0 Credits
MATH 1240 - Technical Mathematics 4.5 Credits *Recommended Quantitative/Numeracy general education course for this program.
Quarter 3
PRMA 1403 - Machine Tool III 9.0 Credits
COMS 1000 - Fundamentals of Communication 4.5 Credits *Recommended Communication general education course for this program.
Quarter 4
DRAF 2050 - SolidWorks for Manufacturing 4.5 Credits
PRMA 2410 - CNC I 9.0 Credits
Year 2
Quarter 5
PRMA 2412 - CNC II 9.0 Credits
Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness General Education - Select 1 course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences general education course options.
Quarter 6
PRMA 2505 - EDM Technology 5.0 Credits
PRMA 2500 - Tool and Die Technology 4.0 Credits
Scientific Inquiry General Education - Select 1 course from the General Education Natural Sciences or Social Sciences course options.
Quarter 7
PRMA 2510 - Die Design and Construction 9.0 Credits
HMRL 1010 - Human Relations Skills 4.5 Credits *Recommended Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy general education course for this program.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Read and interpret drawings.
Operate all shop equipment.
Read all measuring tools efficiently.
Operate and Program CNC machines.
Use Cad-Cam programming systems.
Operate electrical discharge machines.
Design and construct a basic die.