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Precision Machine Technology - CNC Technology (PMCAS)

Location(s): South Omaha Campus

Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree

This degree option provides education and training using advanced machine technology, Instruction covers basic technology using hands-on activities which includes CadCam for CNC’s. Electrical discharge Machine (EDM), Robotics and 3D printing.

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

 

Links to Additional Resources

 

Major Requirements - 73.5 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 Technology (PMCAS)

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.

 

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Read and interpret drawings.
  2. Operate all shop equipment.
  3. Read all measuring tools efficiently.
  4. Operate and Program CNC machines.
  5. Use Cad-Cam programming systems.
  6. Design and manufacture mechanical components.