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Credit- Degree applicable
Effective Quarter: Fall 2018

I. Catalog Information


DMT 77A
Special Projects in Manufacturing and CNC/Mastercam Certification Level 1
2 Unit(s)
 

(Formerly MCNC 80A.)

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and division dean.

Lab Hrs: 72.00
Out of Class Hrs: 0.00
Total Student Learning Hrs: 72.00

Projects advancing student's knowledge and experience in computer numerical control machining using Mastercam CAD/CAM software, a selected area of Design and Manufacturing Technology. Project type and design will be determined through consultation with the instructor based on Mill Design and Toolpaths. Upon successful completion of the course the student will have the opportunity to earn an Associate Level Certificate from Mastercam.


Student Learning Outcome Statements (SLO)

 

Complete advanced project or projects utilizing skills learned in basic CAD/CAM programming.


II. Course Objectives

A.Complete the objectives/requirements as determined in areas 3,4, and 5 of the Special Projects Contract.

III. Essential Student Materials

 Dependent upon the nature of the project

IV. Essential College Facilities

 Design and Manufacturing CNC technology laboratory.

V. Expanded Description: Content and Form

A.Complete the objectives/requirements as determined in areas 3,4, and 5 of the Special Projects Contract.
1.Demonstrate an understanding of selected areas of study within the realm of design, manufacturing and CNC technologies.
2.Evaluate current manufacturing and CNC literature related to the chosen research topic.
3.Develop skills and experience in CNC and programming laboratory.

VI. Assignments

A.To be determined in consultation with instructor. See sections 3 and 4 of Special Projects Contract.

VII. Methods of Instruction

 Discussion of research project
Oversight of individual student lab project

VIII. Methods of Evaluating Objectives

A.Evaluation and inspection of laboratory project and/or examination results relating to objectives, methods and procedures of Special Projects Contract.

IX. Texts and Supporting References

A.Examples of Primary Texts and References
1.To be determined through consultation with the instructor. See sections 3 and 4 of Special Project Contract.
B.Examples of Supporting Texts and References
1.None