MATC 2024-25 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

holders are designed and built. Basic elements of supporting, locating and clamping the parts are included, as well as modular component work holders and principles of power clamping. CNC-321 Credits: 1 CNC Machine Technology Instruction is given in state-of-the-art CNC machining technologies. This course is upgraded as these technologies change. CNC-324 Credits: 3 CNC Machine Programming/Prove Out 1 This course is for those who already understand the basic concept of CNC machining center operations. Students will be taught to operate tech-speci fi c CNC machines. Basic concepts of manual CNC programming including linear and circular interpolation, Z axis canned cycles, and cutter diameter compensation are covered. All CNC programs that the student writes will then be proved out on a full-sized industrial CNC machine center. Prerequisite(s): Complete either MACHTL-320 and MACHTL-322, or MACHTL-373. CNC-325 Credits: 3 CNC Machine Programming/Prove Out 2 This course is for those who already understand the basic concepts of CNC machining center operations and CNC programming. The course will cover additional CNC programming techniques such as polar coordinates, metric programming, subroutine programming, zero shift and multiple work zero programs. Also covered are advanced CNC machining center operational procedures. Prerequisite(s): Complete CNC-324. CNC-326 Credits: 3 Machining Center CAD/CAM Programming 1 This course is for those who already understand the basic concepts of CNC machining center operations and CNC programming. The course will cover additional CNC programming techniques including an introduction to CAD/ CAM. Also covered are advanced CNC machine center operational procedures. All of the jobs that the student programs will be run on a CNC machining center. Prerequisite(s): Complete CNC-325. Credits: 3 Machining Center CAD/CAM Programming 2 This course is for those who already understand the basic concepts of CNC machining center operations and CNC programming. The course will cover additional CNC programming techniques including CAD/CAM, which was introduced in the previous course. This course will start with a review of the basic process of creating a CNC program using a CAD/CAM system. Students will then advance through all of the different features of today’s CAD/CAM systems as they relate to CNC programming for machining centers. Prerequisite(s): Complete CNC-326. CNC-327

potentiometric and separation techniques. Topics in this course include pathophysiology and methodologies for carbohydrate, lipids, proteins, renal function and blood gas analysis. Prerequisite(s): Complete CLABT-113. CLABT-120 Credits: 3 Basic Hematology Covers the theory and principles of blood cell production and function and introduces you to basic practices and procedures in the hematology laboratory. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in CLABT-110, CLABT-111, CLABT-113 and CLABT-115. CLABT-121 Credits: 1 Coagulation This course introduces the theory and principles of coagulation and explores mechanisms involved in coagulation disorders. Emphasis is placed upon laboratory techniques used to diagnose disease and minor treatment. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in CLABT-113. CLABT-130 Credits: 2 Advanced Hematology Explores mechanisms involved in the development of hematological disorders. Emphasis is placed upon laboratory techniques used to diagnose disorders and monitor treatment. Prerequisite(s): Complete CLABT-120. CLABT-133 Credits: 4 Clinical Microbiology Presents the clinical importance of infectious diseases with emphasis upon the appropriate collection, handling and identi fi cationof clinically relevant bacteria. Disease states, modes of transmission and methods of prevention and control, including antibiotic susceptibility testing, will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): Complete CLABT-170. CLABT-140 Credits: 2 Advanced Microbiology Provides an overview of acid fast organisms, fungi, parasites and anaerobic bacteria. The organisms, their pathophysiology, epidemiology, the diseases and conditions that they cause, laboratory methods of handling, culturing and identi fi cation will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in CLABT-133. CLABT-143 Credits: 1 Seminar This course provides a review from previous courses that helps the student prepare for national certi fi cation examinations for the clinical laboratory technician level. It also assists students with resume development, job interview practice and job searches. Prerequisite(s): Complete CLABT-170. CLABT-151 Credits: 3 Clinical Experience 1 In this clinical, you will practice the principles and procedures of laboratory medicine as an entry-level medical/clinical laboratory technician in a clinical laboratory setting. You will learn to operate state-of-the-art instruments and report

results on laboratory information systems. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in CLABT-130, CLABT-133 and CLABT-140. CLABT-152 Credits: 4 Clinical Experience 2 Provides continuing practice for the principles and procedures of laboratory medicine as an entry-level clinical laboratory technician in a clinical laboratory setting. You will learn to operate state-of-the-art instruments and report results on laboratory information systems. Prerequisite(s): Complete CLABT-151. CLABT-170 Credits: 2 Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics Introduces the principles and application of molecular diagnostics in the clinical laboratory. Prerequisite(s): Complete CLABT-113. CNC – Computer Numerical Control (Department 444) CNC-122 Credits: 1 Introduction to CNC Setup and Operations Introduction to CNC Setup and Operations prepares the student to write basic programs for CNC turning and CNC vertical milling machines. Application of the Cartesian coordinate system is taught along with programming format. The CNC vertical milling center students will write basic programs using linear and rapid moves, circular interpolation, geometry offsets and a variety of canned cycles. The CNC turning portion of the course will require the student to write programs that include linear and rapid moves, circular interpolation with tool nose radius compensation. Student will learn tooling maintenance and machine maintenance, how to set up a loader program speci fi c to a company’s lathes, how to call up programs, complete prove out and run parts. Students will learn how to identify worn-out inserts and install new ones. CNC-302 Credits: 1 Computer Applications/CNC An introduction to Windows is given, beginning with an overview of a personal computer system’s components. Students utilize Word and CNC editors to create and edit text fi les; explore the directory structure in the context of CNC programs and software; and control fi xed and fl oppy disk drives. An introduction to Mastercam software will be covered. CNC-303 Credits: 1 CNC Machining Processes This course would cover CNC machining center processes and tooling such as face milling, end milling, spot drilling, drilling, reaming, tapping and boring. The CNC Turning Center processes covered are facing, turning, grooving, threading and drilling CNC-320 Credits: 1 Tooling and Fixturing An overview of the basic types and functions of jigs and fi xtures and the way these work

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