MATC 2025-26 Catalog

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are taught through practical application. Conversational CNC programming skills are introduced and developed. Prerequisite(s): Complete MACHTL-301, MACHTL-304, MACHTL-310, MACHTL-320, MACHTL-322 and MACHTL-325. TDMKG-372 Credits: 4 Stamping Die Making 2 This course is a continuation of Stamping Die Making 1 with the student mounting their compound die. Students are also required to set up the die and do a trial run in an OBI press. Components for a progressive die are machined while continuing to develop skills in CNC machining, conventional machining, and surface grinding. Prerequisite(s): Complete TDMKG-371. TDMKG-373 Credits: 4 Stamping Die Making 3 Students’ knowledge increases as they complete a progressive die. They learn advanced surface grinding along with wire EDM programming, setup and operation. Die mounting skills are enhanced as they align and mount pierce, blank and cutoff punches. Prerequisite(s): Complete TDMKG-372. TDMKG-381 Credits: 4 Moldmaking 1 Skills and knowledge are enhanced through the machining of various mold components. A variety of conventional and CNC machine tools are utilized with instruction that focuses on tolerance, fitting and final assembly. Setup and operation of the RAM EDM is introduced. Prerequisite(s): Complete TDMKG-373 TDMKG-382 Credits: 4 Moldmaking 2 This course is a continuation of Moldmaking 1 with a focus on CNC VMC programming, setup and operation, as well as mold polishing. Mold components will be produced utilizing conversational CNC mills and surfacing grinding. Mold component relationship and function are stressed. As with other moldmaking courses, the student must trial run the completed mold. Prerequisite(s): Complete TDMKG-381. TDMKG-383 Credits: 4 Moldmaking 3 Students will expand upon the moldmaking knowledge developed in the first two courses as they develop CNC programs and construct a mold that will run in a master unit die. Essential moldmaking practices are further developed as students produce all of the mold components required for their capstone project. Prerequisite(s): Complete TDMKG-382. TRCKDR – Truck Driving (Department 458) TRCKDR-345 Credits: 5 Truck Driving 1 This course covers the general rules and laws pertaining to the CDL and operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) including

SURGT-128

Credits: 4

SURGT-136

Credits: 3

Surgical Tech Fundamentals 2 This course focuses on enhancing surgical technology skills while functioning as a sterile team member. Lab is included. Prerequisite(s): Complete HEALTH-101 with a grade of C or higher, SURGT-126 and SURGT-127. Completion of or currently enrolled in SURGT-129. SURGT-129 Credits: 2 Surgical Pharmacology This course is a basic study of drug classifications, care and handling of drugs and solutions, application of mathematical principles in dosage calculations, terminology related to pharmacology, anesthesia, and drugs used in surgery. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Surgical Technologist program (10-512-1). Complete BIOSCI-197 with a grade or C+ or higher. Completion of or currently enrolled in SURGT-125 and either BIOSCI-179 or BIOSCI-202. SURGT-130 Credits: 2 Surgical Skills Application This course provides a transition from the academic to the clinical setting. Learners integrate the surgical technologist skills as they apply to various surgical procedures. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Surgical Technologist program (10-512-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in SURGT-128. SURGT-131 Credits: 4 Surgical Interventions 1 Provides the foundational knowledge of surgical core and specialty procedure. Examines the pathophysiology, diagnostic interventions, health sciences and surgical techniques for a variety of procedures. Prerequisite(s): Complete SURGT-128 and SURGT-130. Completion of or currently enrolled in SURGT-132. SURGT-132 Credits: 3 Surgical Technology Clinical 1 Students apply basic surgical theories, principles and procedural techniques in the operating room. They begin to function as team members under the guidance of the instructor and authorized clinical personnel. Prerequisite(s): Complete SURGT-128 and SURGT-130. Completion of or currently enrolled in SURGT-131 SURGT-133 Credits: 3 Surgical Technology Clinical 2 Further experience in the clinical setting allows the student to continue to improve technical skills while accepting more responsibilities during surgical procedures. Prerequisite(s): Complete SURGT-132 Completion of or currently enrolled in SURGT-131. SURGT-135 Credits: 3 Surgical Technology Clinical 3 Further experience in a clinical setting allows the student to continue to improve technical skills while accepting more responsibilities during surgical procedures. Prerequisite(s): Complete SURGT-131 and SURGT-133. Completion of or currently enrolled in SURGT-142.

Surgical Technology Clinical 4 During this clinical course the student will function relatively independently. Serves as a transition from a student perspective to an employee by utilizing advanced skills for an entry-level surgical technologist. Prerequisite(s): Complete SURGT-135. Completion of or currently enrolled in SURGT-142. SURGT-142 Credits: 4 Surgical Interventions 2 Expands knowledge of core and specialty surgical procedures by incorporating pathophysiology, diagnostic interventions, health sciences, and surgical techniques. Prerequisite(s): Complete SURGT-131 and SURGT-133. Completion of or currently enrolled in SURGT-135. TDMKG – Tool and Die Making (Department 439) TDMKG-360 Credits: 1 Basic Die Making Technology This course introduces students to the theories necessary to properly construct basic stamping and forming dies. Part terminology and function are integrated into the format via lecture and Advanced Die Making Technology This course is a continuation of the previous course, Basic Die Making Technology. This course explores the theories necessary for proper die construction of more advanced progressive, inverted and compound dies. Prerequisite(s): Complete TDMKG-360. TDMKG-362 Credits: 1 Cavity Die Technology This course introduces the student to the theories involved in proper mold construction in the three major areas of mold building: plastics (thermoset and thermoplastic), diecasting and rubber molds. TDMKG-366 Credits: 1 CNC Programming 2 This course instructs students in the techniques necessary for proper construction and transmission of a computerized numerical control program via a computer-aided graphics system as it is used in the field of tool and die making. Prerequisite(s): Complete MACHTL-304. TDMKG-367 Credits: 1 Basic CAD CAM Students are introduced to the basic components of a CAD/CAM system, drawing creation and editing using CAD, layering and drawing management, CAD and CAM system interface, file transfer, and tool path creation using CAD files on a CAM system. Prerequisite(s): Complete TDMKG-366. TDMKG-371 Credits: 4 Stamp Die Making 1 Skills and knowledge are developed through the production of compound die components. Die clearance, alignment and component function discussion. TDMKG-361 Credits: 1

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