MATC 2026-27 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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. SURGT-136 Credits:3 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, TDMKG-360 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. discussion. TDMKG-361 Credits:1

produced utilizing conversational CNC mills and surfacing grinding. Mold component relationship and function are stressed. As with other mold making courses, the student must trial run the completed mold. Prerequisite(s): Complete TDMKG-381. TDMKG-383 Credits:4 Mold Making 3 Students will expand upon the mold making knowledge developed in the fi rst two courses as they develop CNC programs and construct a mold that will run in a master unit die. Essential mold making 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 transporting hazardous materials (HazMat). Vehicle systems, maintenance and servicing issues are also explained. In this course, students learn how to properly inspect a CMV and how to operate one safely. Basic operations, speci fi c to tractor semitrailer, will be discussed and performed including fundamentals of the defensive driving techniques. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Truck Driving program (30-458-1) in accordance with the program admission process. TRCKDR-346 Credits:5 Truck Driving 2 This course further prepares students to obtain a commercial driver’s license and safely perform professional driver’s duties as required in the transportation industry. Course focuses on improving driving skills and expending defensive driving abilities in various situations and different environments. Additionally, this course covers several non-driving related topics. During this course, students must demonstrate pro fi ciency as described by FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule and must successfully obtain a commercial driver’s license to complete this course. Prerequisite(s): Complete TRCKDR-345 course within the last six months.

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 fi eldof 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, fi le transfer, and tool path creation using CAD fi les 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 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 Mold Making 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, fi tting and fi nal assembly. Setup and operation of the RAM EDM is introduced. Prerequisite(s): Complete TDMKG-373. TDMKG-382 Credits:4 Mold Making 2 This course is a continuation of TDMKG-381 Mold Making 1 with a focus on CNC VMC programming, setup and operation, as well as mold polishing. Mold components will be

TV – Telecasting (Department 701) TV-101

Credits:4

TV/Video Studio Production Techniques This course is a survey of the principles of studio and fi eld television operations, including camera techniques, lighting, sound, control rooms, settings, scenery, properties, fl oor directing and scripting as applied to operations within the television industry. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DCC-150 and TV-181.

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