Metrology Sciences for Aerospace Manufacturing
2 courses · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
MSAM 110 Fundamentals of Dimensional Metrology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours, 72 contact hours total
This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge of metrology as utilized in the aerospace maintenance and manufacturing processes. The course explores basic measurement concepts, precision measurement its relationship to geometric tolerances, critical dimensions, measurement standards, managing various metrology systems, applying proper technique to produce good measurements, and interpretation of key units of measure and measurement instruments. Use of basic measuring tools and traditional analog measuring systems.
MSAM 115 Metrology Systems and Application
- Units
- 6
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours, 54 lab hours, 144 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of MSAM 110.
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge in the use of advanced metrology non-contact measurement systems, hardware, and co-ordinate measurement system software. Students in this course will learn fundamental theories and best practices, interpret, and respond to measurement outcomes an uncertainty. The focus of this course is to provide an operational understanding of advanced co-ordinate measurement systems (CMM), Portable Co-ordinate Measuring Machines (PMM), and advanced metrology software control systems. Measurement of free form surfaces and the application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) standards and practices will be performed. This course covers precision measurement, its relationship to geometric tolerances, critical dimensions, and calibration. Statistical process control and quality assurance using manual and automated gauges, checking fixtures, non-destructive testing, and coordinate measuring systems. Use of vision, laser, and other non-contact measuring systems.