Semester Requirements

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Program overview

Students in the computer integrated machining technology major are prepared for employment in precision machining and/or precision optics manufacturing occupations. These include tool and die making, mold making, instrument making, manufacturing of optical elements, and computer numerical control machining (CNC). Graduates are successfully employed in both large manufacturing corporations and small contract manufacturing shops. In addition, graduates can continue their education in manufacturing and engineering technology programs.

On-the-job responsibilities

Graduates will set up and operate lathes, milling machine tools, grinders, polishers, and computer numerical controlled machine tools; shape material into precision parts by conventional and nonconventional processes; follow blueprints; and use advanced measuring techniques to inspect work.

Places of employment

Graduates will find work in a variety of settings, including manufacturing, metal and/or precision optics manufacturing industries, engineering firms, and engineering research firms. Positions for which graduates qualify include entry-level and apprenticeship programs for positions such as a tool and die maker, instrument maker, mold maker, pattern maker, model maker, machinist, computer numerical control operator, or computer numerical control programmer trainee. Graduates who choose precision optics electives are also qualified for an entry-level position as a precision optics manufacturing technician. Graduates also work for companies that produce optical elements for a variety of applications.

Electives

Students have the option to choose a variety of electives. For a technical elective they can choose either Design, Dimensioning, and Tolerancing (0890-216) from the applied mechanical technology major or Physics I (0885-201); for an advanced technical elective: either CNC Toolpaths (0813-257) or Optical Testing (0813-242); and for a machining technical elective, either Automated Machining (0813-258) or Precision Optics Manufacturing II (0813-245).

It is strongly recommended that if a student selects 0813-257 as an advanced technical elective they take the machining elective of  0813-258. If a student chooses 0813-242, the advice is to proceed to 0813-245.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of a sampling experience either through the Summer Vestibule Program or an equivalent career exploration course is a prerequisite, as are the following:

English: Placement into English level C or above. Students successfully completing AOS degrees typically enter with reading scores equivalent to 8.0 on the California Reading Test.

Mathematics: Placement into Foundations of Algebra (0884-180) or a higher-level course. Typically, students entering this major will have completed at least three years of high school mathematics.

Science: Typically, students entering this major will have completed at least two years of high school science.

Curriculum

Computer integrated machining technology, AOS degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013

Please see New NTID General Education Curriculum-Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.

* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.

† Any mathematics course numbered NMTH-180 or higher
‡ Deaf Perspectives on Contemporary Civilization ( NHSS-150) or ASL I (NASL-190)