Precision Machining and Manufacturing
Program Overview
The Precision Machining and Manufacturing degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the machine tool technology field. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of machine tool theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Precision Machining and Manufacturing degree and have the qualifications of a machine tool technician.
Students may enter the Precision Machining and Manufacturing degree program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 6 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 66 semester credit hours.
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Precision Machining and Manufacturing degree program must have good eyesight, manual dexterity, hand eye coordination, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, math skills, and the ability to apply technology to the work environment.
Offered at the Following Campus
South Campus (Dublin)
Salary Potential
$34,000.00 – $40,000.00
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $8,586.00
Books & Supplies: $1,220.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Precision Machining and Manufacturing program are prepared to enter professional positions as metal workers and machinists in manufacturing firms, private industry and government projects. There is a vital need for trained individuals to keep industry machinery in good working order and to produce the parts necessary to keep industry moving. Classroom instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a sound background, which appeals to prospective employers.
Admission Requirements
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Submit a completed application and application fee;
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Be at least 16 years of age;
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Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
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Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums: COMPASS/ASSET, SAT, ACT, PSAT, PACT, Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion, HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Articulation Agreements
For information on further advancing your education after completing your Associate of Applied Science Degree, see our Articulation (Transfer) Agreements.
Course Overview
AREA I - Language Arts/CommunicationENGL1101Composition and Rhetoric3 credit hours45 contact hoursPrerequisites: Appropriate Degree Level Writing (English) Placement Test Score and Appropriate Degree Level Reading Placement Test Score or ENGL 0988
Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include writing analysis and practice, revision, and research. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience.186AREA II - Social/Behavioral SciencesPSYC1101Introductory Psychology3 credit hours45 contact hoursPrerequisites: Appropriate Degree Level Writing (English) and Reading Placement Test Scores
Introduces the major fields of contemporary psychology. Emphasis is on fundamental principles of psychology as a science. Topics include research design, the organization and operation of the nervous system, sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, thinking and intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychopathology and interventions, stress and health, and social psychology.
473AREA III - Natural Sciences/Mathematicschoose one of the following:MATH1103Quantitative Skills and Reasoning3 credit hours45 contact hoursPrerequisites: Appropriate Placement Test Score or MATH 0098
This course focuses on quantitative skills and reasoning in the context of experiences that students will be likely to encounter. The course emphasizes processing information in context from a variety of representations, understanding of both the information and the processing, and understanding which conclusions can be reasonably determined. Students will use appropriate technology to enhance mathematical thinking and understanding. Topics covered in this course include: sets and set operations, logic, basic probability, data analysis, linear models, quadratic models, exponential and logarithmic models, geometry, and financial management.3183MATH1111College Algebra3 credit hours45 contact hoursPrerequisites: Appropriate Degree Level Math Placement Test Score or MATH 0098 and MATH 0099.
Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using algebraic concepts. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, and systems of equations; optional topics include sequences, series, and probability or analytic geometry.187AREA IV - Humanities/Fine ArtsChoose one of the following:ENGL2110World Literature3 credit hours45 contact hoursPrerequisites: ENGL 1101 with a "C" or better
This course explores the history of the human experience through literature and writing across the cultures of the world. Surveys of important works across multiple genres of fiction and non-fiction as a reflection of cultural values. Explores themes from the ancient through modern era6832ENGL2130American Literature3 credit hours45 contact hoursPrerequisites: ENGL 1101
Emphasizes American literature as a reflection of culture and ideas. A survey of important works in American literature. Includes a variety of literary genres: short stories, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and novels. Topics include literature and culture, essential themes and ideas, literature and history, and research skills.
471Program-Specific General Education Core RequirementsTo meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in General Core Courses, students must take an additional 3 semester credit hours.ENGL1102Literature and Composition3 credit hours45 contact hoursPrerequisites: ENGL 1101
Emphasizes the student's ability to read literature analytically and meaningfully and to communicate clearly. Students analyze the form and content of literature in historical and philosophical contexts. Topics include reading and analysis of fiction, poetry, and drama; research; and writing about literature.
472HIST2111U.S. History I3 credit hours45 contact hoursPrerequisites: Degree Level Writing (English) and Reading Placement Test Scores or ENGL 0988
Emphasizes the study of U. S. History to 1877 to include the post-Civil War period. The course focuses on the period from the Age of Discovery through the Civil War to include geographical, intellectual, political, economic and cultural development of the American people. It includes the history of Georgia and its constitutional development. Topics include colonization and expansion; the Revolutionary Era; the New Nation; nationalism, sectionalism, and reform; the Era of Expansion; and crisis, Civil War, and reconstruction.623HIST2112U.S. History II3 credit hours45 contact hoursPrerequisites: Appropriate Degree Level Writing and Reading Placement Test Scores or ENGL 0988
Emphasizes the study of the social, cultural, and political history of the United States from 1865 to the beginning of the twenty-first century and will equip the student to better understand the problems and challenges of the contemporary world in relation to events and trends in modern American history. The course also provides an overview of the history of Georgia and the development of its constitution. Topics include the Reconstruction Period; the great West, the new South, and the rise of the debtor; the Gilded Age; the progressive movement; the emergence of the U. S. in world affairs; the Roaring Twenties; the Great Depression; World War I; World War II; the Cold War and the 1950's; the Civil Rights Movement; the 1960's and 1970's; and America since 1980.3716POLS1101American Government3 credit hours45 contact hoursPrerequisites: Appropriate Degree Level Writing (English) and Reading Placement Test Scores
Emphasizes study of government and politics in the United States. The focus of the course will provide an overview of the Constitutional
foundations of the American political processes with a focus on government institutions and political procedures. The course will examine the
constitutional framework, federalism, civil liberties and civil rights, public opinion, the media, interest groups, political parties, and the election
process along with the three branches of government. In addition, this course will examine the processes of Georgia state government.
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Explores the sociological analysis of society, its culture, and structure. Sociology is presented as a science with emphasis placed on its methodology and theoretical foundations. Topics include basic sociological concepts, socialization, social interaction and culture, social groups and institutions, deviance and social control, social stratification, social change, and marriage and family.622OCCUPATIONAL COURSESAMCA2110CNC Fundamentals4 credit hours90 contact hoursPrerequisites: MCHT 1011 and MCHT 1012 OR IDSY 1161
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Co-Requisite: AMCA 2110
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Co-Requisite: AMCA 2110
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Co-Requisite: AMCA 2110
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Introduces the fundamental concepts necessary to develop blueprint reading competencies, interpret drawings, and produce sketches for machine tool applications. Topics include interpretation of blueprints, sketching, sectioning, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and assembly drawings.399MCHT1020Heat Treatment and Surface Grinding4 credit hours90 contact hoursPrerequisites: Program Admission
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651MCHT1119Lathe Operations I4 credit hours90 contact hoursPrerequisites:
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Provides instruction in the setup and use of the milling machine. Topics include: safety, milling machines, milling machine setup, and milling machine operations.403MCHT1219Lathe Operations II4 credit hours90 contact hoursPrerequisites:
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400Option #2:MATH1013Algebraic Concepts3 credit hours45 contact hoursPrerequisites: MATH 0098 or Appropriate algebra placement test score
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494MATH1015Geometry and Trigonometry3 credit hours45 contact hoursPrerequisites: MATH 1013 with a C or better
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495Occupational Related Elective - 3 credit hours:COLL1060Introduction to College and Computers3 credit hours50 contact hoursPrerequisites: Provisional Admission
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