Program: Manufacturing Technology, A.A.S. - Prairie State College

Apr 04, 2025

2016-2017 Catalog

This program prepares personnel for a wide range of manufacturing related occupations. These include machine operator, machinist, CNC operator, CNC programmer, and robotics programmer. Coursework includes basic machine shop operations and processes, CNC machine operation and programming, CAD/CAM fundamentals, robotics and automated manufacturing applications. This program prepares technicians to operate, program, design and install manufacturing, assembly and materials handling equipment. Students who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in this program should consult an enrollment advisor regarding transfer information.

I. General Education Core (20)

Area A: Communication (6 credits)

ENG 101 Composition I 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
COMM 101 Principles of Communication 3 hrs transfer credit

Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 credits)

Select one course from the list for Area B

Area C: Mathematics (4 credits)

TECH 109 Technical Mathematics I 4 hrs credit

Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (4 credits)

PHYSI 120 College Physics I 4 hrs transfer credit

Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)

Select one course from the list for Area E

II. Area of Concentration/Program Requirements (39)

CADMD 141 Technical Drafting I 3 hrs credit
CADMD 243 Introduction to AutoCAD 3 hrs transfer credit
MT 101 Machining Basics – Measurement, Materials, and Safety 3 hrs credit
MT 102 Machining Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout 3 hrs credit
MT 105 Metal Working Processes III 3 hrs credit
MT 210 CNC Milling Level I 3 hrs credit
MT 211 CNC Turning Level I 3 hrs credit
MT 212 Introduction to Robotics 3 hrs credit
MT 214 CAD/CAM Systems 3 hrs credit
MT 215 Manufacturing Systems 4 hrs credit
MATH 151 College Algebra 4 hrs transfer credit
PHYSI 130 College Physics II 4 hrs transfer credit

III. Electives (2-3)

Select from

CADMD 244 Intermediate AutoCAD 3 hrs credit
HYDR 101 Fundamentals of Hydraulics 2 hrs credit
WELD 115 Basic Arc Welding/Oxyfuel Welding 3 hrs credit

Manufacturing Technology, A.A.S.