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2026-2027 Catalog

Advanced Manufacturing Technology, AAS Degree

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Offered at MCC (Code: MVAMT)

The Advanced Manufacturing Technology program at MCC prepares students for a career in manufacturing positions. These skills are in demand across Iowa and the country. Students will learn the basic elements of welding, fabrication, manual and CNC machining skills, CAD/CAM (computer aided drafting / computer aided machining), and workplace skills.

At completion of this two-year Associate in Applied Science degree, graduates will be prepared for a large number of skilled trade or skilled production careers in the manufacturing industry.

Plan of Study

Term One

CSC 110 - Introduction to Computers 3 credit(s)
WEL 208 - Introduction to Fabrication 2 credit(s)
WEL 228 - Introduction to Welding, Safety & Health of Welders: SENSE1 1 credit(s)
WEL 233 - Print Reading and Welding Symbol Interpretation: SENSE1 3 credit(s)
WEL 244 - Gas Metal Arc Welding Short Circuit Transfer: SENSE1 2 credit(s)
WEL 245 - Gas Metal Arc Welding Spray Transfer: SENSE1 2 credit(s)
WEL 251 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding for Carbon Steel: SENSE1 2 credit(s)
WEL 252 - Gus Tungsten Arc Welding for Aluminum: SENSE1 1 credit(s)
WEL 253 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding for Austenitic Stainless Steel: SENSE1 1 credit(s)
Total Credits / Units: 17

Term Two

WEL 254 - Welding Inspection and Testing Principles: SENSE1 1 credit(s)
WEL 262 - Thermal Cutting Processes I - Manual and Mechanized OxyFuel Cutting: SENSE1 2 credit(s)
WEL 263 - Thermal Cutting Processes II - Plasma and Carbon Steel Arc: SENSE1 2 credit(s)
WEL 274 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding I: SENSE1 3 credit(s)
WEL 275 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding II: SENSE1 3 credit(s)
WEL 280 - Flux Cored Arc Welding (Self-Shielded): SENSE1 2 credit(s)
WEL 281 - Flux Cored Arc Welding (Gas-Shielded): SENSE1 2 credit(s)
General Education - Social/Behavioral Science Credits / Units: 3
Total Credits / Units: 18

Term Three

IND 110 - CPR, First Aid and Safety 1 credit(s)
MAT 765 - Welding Mathematics 3 credit(s)
OR
MAT 790 - Shop Mathematics 3 credit(s)
MFG 101 - Measuring Tools 1.5 credit(s)
MFG 121 - Machine Trade Printreading I 2 credit(s)
MFG 255 - Engine Lathe Operations 5 credit(s)
MFG 262 - Mill Operations Theory 3 credit(s)
MFG 275 - Hand & Bench Machine Tools 1 credit(s)
MFG 280 - Drill Presses 1.5 credit(s)
Total Credits / Units: 18

Term Four

ENG 111 - Technical Writing 3 credit(s)
MAT 791 - Shop Mathematics II 1 credit(s)
MFG 200 - Electric Discharge Machine (EDM) 1 credit(s)
MFG 270 - Grinders Theory 1 credit(s)
MFG 282 - CNC Plasma Table 1 credit(s)
MFG 322 - Introduction to CAD/CAM 3 credit(s)
MFG 353 - CNC Lathe 2.5 credit(s)
MFG 357 - CNC Mill 3.5 credit(s)
Total Credits / Units: 16

Term Five

CHM 103 - Metallurgy 2 credit(s)
Total Credits / Units: 2

*Advising Note One

If the student enrolls in the Welding program portion first, they need to enroll in Terms One and Two, and then they will enroll in the Machine Tool Technology program in Terms Three, Four, and Five.

If the student enrolls in the Machine Tool Technology program portion first, they need to enroll in Terms Three, Four, and Five first and then enroll in the Welding Programs in Terms One and Two.

Total Required Hours: 71