SVCC College Catalog

MAC 101-102 MACHINE SHOP I-II (7-8 cr.) (7-8 cr.)   Introduces the machinist to identification, care, and use of precision tools and instruments. Emphasizes the operation of the drill press, lathe, power saw, grinder, and milling machine. Covers the sharpening of lathe cutting tools, safety, and good housekeeping. Provides for operation and setup on the various types of precision grinders, milling machines, and drill presses.  Lecture 4-5 hours. Laboratory 9 hours.  Total 13-14 hours per week.

MAC 111-112 MACHINE TRADE THEORY AND COMPUTATION I-II (3 cr.)  (3 cr.)   Covers shop  theory and mathematics dealing with fractional and precision measuring tools.  Includes layout, bandsaws, drill presses, the twist drill, thread cutting, taper turning, vertical and horizontal milling machines, lathe tool bit geometry, and other lathe operations.   Lecture 3 hours per week.

MAC 116  MACHINIST HANDBOOK (2 cr.)   Uses the machinist handbook as a ready reference book of tabular data, formulas, designs and processes relating to machine technology.  Lecture 2 hours per week.

MAC 121-122 COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL I-II (2-3 cr.) (2-3 cr.)   Focuses on numerical control techniques in metal forming and machine processes.  Includes theory and practice in lathe and milling machine computer numerical control program writing, setup and operation.  Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 2-3 hours.  Total 3-5 hours per week.

MAC 146 METALS/HEAT TREATMENT (2 cr.)   Provides approach to metals and their structure. Gives working knowledge of methods of treating ferrous and non-ferrous metals.  Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

MAC 161-162 MACHINE SHOP PRACTICES I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.)   Introduces safety procedures, bench work, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, drill presses, cut-off saws, engine lathes, manual surface grinders, and milling machines. Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 2-3 hours.  Total 4-5 hours per week.

MAC 163-164 MACHINE SHOP PRACTICES III-IV (3 cr.) (3 cr.)   Offers practice in the operation of the drill press, engine lathe, vertical milling machine, horizontal milling machine, and the surface grinder. Introduces practical heat treatment of directly hardenable steels commonly used in machine shops.  Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 5 hours per week.

MAC 181-182 MACHINE BLUEPRINT READING I-II (3 cr)(3 cr.)   Introduces reading and interpreting blueprints and working drawings.  Applies visualization of objects, sketching, and machine terminology.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

MAC 209 STANDARDS, MEASUREMENTS, AND CALCULATIONS (2-3 cr.)   Presents typical mathematical and mechanical problems requiring the use of reference standards such as the Machinery's Handbook for solution.  Presents use of the Coordinate Measuring Machine for solution.  Lecture 2-3 hours per week.

MAC 221-222 ADVANCED MACHINE TOOL OPERATIONS II-III  (7 cr.) (7 cr.)   Focuses on advanced lathe and mill work with concentration on fits, finishes, inspection, quality control, and basic heat treating.  Includes design and construction of specific projects to determine the student’s operational knowledge of all equipment.  Lecture 4 hours.  Laboratory 9 hours.  Total 13 hours per week.

MAC 231 232  ADVANCED PRECISION MACHINING I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.)-   Teaches machining principles and calculations necessary for the precision required by the machinist.  Emphasizes advanced lathe and millwork with concentration of fits, finishes, inspection, and quality control.  Includes design and construction of specific projects to determine the student's operational knowledge of all equipment. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

MAC 241-242 ADVANCED MACHINERY PROCEDURES I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.)   Focuses on machining principles and calculations necessary for the precision required by the machinist.  Emphasizes advanced lathe and millwork with concentration on fits, finishes, inspections, and quality control.  Teaches design and construction of specific projects to determine the student's operational knowledge of all equipment.  Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 5 hours per week.

MAC 245 ADVANCED NUMERICAL CONTROL (2 cr.)   Applies the computer numerical control to machine tools, program writing setup and operation of milling machine and lathe.  Lecture 1 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 4 hours per week.