Advanced Manufacturing Technology, AAS

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The DMACC Advanced Manufacturing Technology AAS program prepares applicants for a wide variety of manufacturing tasks in industry. Successful applicants will learn the basic elements of welding, fabrication, computer numerical controlled machine operation, computer-aided drafting and design, machining and workplace skills. Graduates will be positioned for employment by a wide variety of manufacturers throughout the state and nation.

At the completion of this two-year Associate in Applied Science degree program, graduates will be prepared for a large number of skilled careers in the manufacturing industry. Opportunities exist in many different types of manufacturing.

For more information about the Advanced Manufacturing Technology program, please visit our website at cam.dmacc.edu.

Location: Ankeny

Selected courses in this program are offered at other campuses.

Students start Fall semester.

(If you wish to start the program in the Spring or Summer, please contact the program chair at 515-964-6452 to discuss proper sequencing of courses.)

Program Entry Requirements

Complete an application for admission.
Satisfy the assessment requirement.
Attend any required information/registration session.

Graduation Requirements

To earn an Advanced Manufacturing Technology AAS degree, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Semester 1

SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
MFG 276 - Hand & Bench Machine Tools Credits: 1
MFG 250 - Engine Lathe Theory Credits: 1
MFG 251 - Engine Lathe Operations Lab Credits: 2
MAT 772 - Applied Math Credits: 3
MFG 121 - Machine Trade Printreading I Credits: 2
WEL 228 - Welding Safety/Health: SENSE1 Credits: 1
WEL 233 - Print Read/Sym Inter: SENSE1 Credits: 3
WEL 262 - OFC-I Manual & Mech: SENSE1 Credits: 2
WEL 263 - PAC/CAC: SENSE1 Credits: 2

Semester 2

MFG 260 - Mill Operations Theory Credits: 1
MFG 261 - Milling Operations Lab Credits: 2
MFG 105 - Machine Shop Measuring Credits: 3
MAT 773 - Applied Math II Credits: 3
WEL 244 - GMAW Sh Cir Transfer: SENSE1 Credits: 2
WEL 245 - GMAW Spray Transfer: SENSE1 Credits: 2
WEL 280 - FCAW Self-Shielded: SENSE1 Credits: 2

Semester 3

MFG 350 - CNC Lathe Operations Credits: 1
MFG 351 - CNC Lathe Operations Lab Credits: 2
MFG 330 - CNC Mill Operations Theory Credits: 1
MFG 331 - CNC Mill Operations Lab Credits: 2
WEL 281 - FCAW Gas Shielded: SENSE1 Credits: 2
WEL 274 - SMAW 1: SENSE1 Credits: 3

Semester 4

Required Course(s)

WEL 275 - SMAW II: SENSE1 Credits: 3
WEL 254 - Inspection/Test Princ: SENSE1 Credits: 1
WEL 253 - GTAW Stainless Steel: SENSE1 Credits: 1
WEL 251 - GTAW Carbon Steel: SENSE1 Credits: 2
WEL 252 - GTAW Aluminum: SENSE1 Credits: 1
MGT 145 - Human Relations in Business Credits: 3
CAD 182 - SolidWorks CAD I Credits: 3
Select one course from Option 1 Credits: 3-6

Option 1 - Select 1 course

CAD 139 - Intro to CAD/CAM Credits: 3
CAD 119 - Intro Computer-Aided Drafting Credits: 3
EGT 400 - PLTW Intro to Engr Design Credits: 3
EGT 450 - PLTW-Computer Integrated Manuf Credits: 3
CAD 125 - Intermediate CADD-Mechanical Credits: 3
CAD 126 - Intermed CADD-Architectural Credits: 3
CAD 148 - Intro to Finite Element Analys Credits: 3
CAD 152 - CAD Graphics II Credits: 6
CAD 153 - CAD Applications I Credits: 3
CAD 154 - CAD Applications II Credits: 3
CAD 155 - Networking Systems Involving CAD Credits: 3
CAD 162 - Intro to Multimedia Credits: 3
CAD 184 - SolidWorks for Die Design Credits: 3
CAD 196 - Engineering Disciplines & Prac Credits: 3
CAD 215 - Mechanical Systems Credits: 3
CAD 220 - MicroStation CAD Credits: 3
CAD 240 - Applied Materials & Processes Credits: 3
CAD 242 - Manufacturing Interfaces Credits: 3
CAD 246 - Parametric CAD I Credits: 3
CAD 248 - Parametric CAD II Credits: 3
CAD 252 - Design Project I Credits: 4
CAD 254 - Design Project II Credits: 5

Semester 5

WEL 241 - Fabrication I Credits: 4
WEL 242 - Fabrication II Credits: 4
WEL 255 - Welding Inspection Credits: 4
MFG 132 - Machine Trade Printreading II Credits: 3
Any AAS Degree Communications General Requirement course Credits: 3

Required Courses

Total Credits Required to Complete this AAS Degree - 79

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$147.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semester 4	Semester 5
Books (approximate)	210	150	100		500
Tools	370		100		200

Approximate total for program: $13,243*

*Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Use a wide variety of machine tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Do production welding using jigs and fixtures.
• Work from drawings, blueprints and other materials.
• Work in a team-oriented environment.
• Fabricate projects using welded and machined parts.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Apply technical skills in specific machine setups and operations.
• Use precision measurement devices, input and interpretation of quality measurement data.
• Read and interpret blueprints, including computer-generated drawings.
• Use problem-solving skills.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• High demand for skilled manufacturing technicians.
• Great variety of types of work and work environments in industry.
• Average starting salary $36,000 (2009-2010 Placement Report).

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