MCH 101 INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE TOOL (2-8-6)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Introduces the fundamental concepts and procedures necessary for the safe and efficient use of basic machine tools. Topics include: use of hand and bench tools; use of power tools; analysis of measurements; saw and blade selection; feed and speeds determination; use of coolants; saw and blade maintenance; sawing operations; and drilling setup and operation.

MCH 102 BLUEPRINT READING FOR MACHINE TOOL (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Introduces the fundamental concepts necessary to interpret drawings and produce sketches for machine tool applications. Topics include: interpretation of blueprints and sketching.

MCH 109 LATHE OPERATIONS I (2-8-6)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Provides opportunities to develop skill in the use of bench grinders and lathes. Topics include: lathes: bench grinders; bench grinder operations; lathe calculations; lathe setup; and lathe operations.

MCH 115 MILL OPERATIONS I (4-6-7)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Provides instruction in the setup and use of the milling machine. Topics include: milling machines; milling machine calculations; milling machine setup; and milling machine operations.

MCH 118 COMPUTER/CNC LITERACY (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Provides an introduction to the terminology and application of microcomputers and terminology associated with computer numerical controlled (CNC) equipment. Topics include: introduction to microcomputer concepts; basic microcomputer operations; functions and subroutines; machine tool applications; Cartesian coordinates; absolute and incremental programming; capabilities and limitations of CNC.