{
  "college": "san-diego-city-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "MACT",
  "name": "Machine Technology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/15522/15846/15848/15523/15579",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "MACT 140",
      "subject": "MACT",
      "number": "140",
      "title": "Machine Technology",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "48 - 54 hours lecture/48-54 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is an introduction to the Machine Technology field. Emphasis is placed on safety, measurements, common formulas, machining applications, drawings, and career opportunities in the field. This course is designed for students planning to major in the occupational field of machine technology.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/mact/#mact-140",
          "subject": "MACT"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/mact/#mact-140",
          "subject": "MACT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MACT 150",
      "subject": "MACT",
      "number": "150",
      "title": "Intro/Computer Numerical Control (CNC)",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "48 - 54 hours lecture/48-54 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is a study of advanced machining techniques including numerically controlled mills and lathes. Emphasis is placed on introducing the student to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming using \"G\" and \"M\" codes. This course is intended for students majoring in machine technology or for professionals who want to update their skills.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/mact/#mact-150",
          "subject": "MACT"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/mact/#mact-150",
          "subject": "MACT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MACT 160M",
      "subject": "MACT",
      "number": "160M",
      "title": "Introduction to CAD/CAM",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "48 - 54 hours lecture/48-54 hours lab",
      "advisory": "Concurrent enrollment in: MACT 161M",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is an introductory, hands-on study of Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) theory and applications using Mastercam software. Emphasis is placed on generating programs at a basic level for both the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Mill and CNC Lathe. This course is intended for students majoring in machine technology or for professionals who want to update their skills.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/mact/#mact-160m",
          "subject": "MACT"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/mact/#mact-160m",
          "subject": "MACT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MACT 161M",
      "subject": "MACT",
      "number": "161M",
      "title": "Applications of CAD/CAM I",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "96-108 hours lab",
      "advisory": "Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: MACT 160M with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course presents students with intermediate-level Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing CAD/CAM projects dealing with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) program generation for the CNC Mill and CNC Lathe using Mastercam software. Students at this level work under moderate instructor supervision to increase efficiency and quality of work. This course is intended for students majoring in machine technology or for professionals who want to update their skills.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/mact/#mact-161m",
          "subject": "MACT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MACT 162M",
      "subject": "MACT",
      "number": "162M",
      "title": "Applications of CAD/CAM II",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "96-108 hours lab",
      "advisory": "Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: MACT 161M with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course presents students with advanced-level Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) exercises dealing with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) program generation for the CNC Mill and CNC Lathe using Mastercam. Students at this level work with minimal instructor supervision to increase efficiency and quality of work. This course is intended for students majoring in machine technology or for professionals who want to update their skills.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/mact/#mact-162m",
          "subject": "MACT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MACT 170",
      "subject": "MACT",
      "number": "170",
      "title": "Introduction to CNC Controlled Vertical Machining",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "48 - 54 hours lecture/48-54 hours lab",
      "advisory": "Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: MACT 150 with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is an introductory, hands-on study of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Vertical Machining and CNC Lathe theory and techniques. Emphasis is placed on Vertical Machining operations. This course is intended for students majoring in machine technology or for professionals who want to update their skills.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/mact/#mact-170",
          "subject": "MACT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MACT 171",
      "subject": "MACT",
      "number": "171",
      "title": "Application of CNC Controlled Vertical Machining and CNC Controlled Turning Centers I",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "96-108 hours lab",
      "advisory": "Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: MACT 170 with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This laboratory course provides exercises in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Vertical Machining techniques and CNC Turning techniques at an intermediate level. Students at this level work under moderate instructor supervision to increase efficiency and quality of work. This course is intended for students majoring in machine technology or for professionals who want to update their skills.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/mact/#mact-171",
          "subject": "MACT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MACT 172",
      "subject": "MACT",
      "number": "172",
      "title": "Application of CNC Controlled Vertical Machining and CNC Controlled Turning Centers II",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "96-108 hours lab",
      "advisory": "Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: MACT 171 with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This laboratory course provides exercises in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Vertical Machining techniques and CNC Turning techniques at an advanced level. Students at this level work under minimal instructor supervision to increase efficiency and quality of work. This course is intended for students majoring in machine technology or for professionals who want to update their skills.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/mact/#mact-172",
          "subject": "MACT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MACT 180M",
      "subject": "MACT",
      "number": "180M",
      "title": "Advanced CAD/CAM",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "48 - 54 hours lecture/48-54 hours lab",
      "advisory": "Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: MACT 161M with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is an advanced, hands-on study of Computer Aided Design / Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) theory and applications using Mastercam software. Emphasis is placed on generating programs using advanced modeling surface techniques for both the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Mill and CNC Lathe at a beginning level under direct instructor supervision. This course is intended for students majoring in machine technology or for professionals who want to update their skills.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/mact/#mact-180m",
          "subject": "MACT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MACT 181M",
      "subject": "MACT",
      "number": "181M",
      "title": "Application in Advanced CAD/CAM I",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "96-108 hours lab",
      "advisory": "Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: MACT 180M with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is an advanced, hands-on study of Computer Aided Design / Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) theory and applications using Mastercam software. Emphasis is placed on generating programs using advanced modeling techniques for both the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Mill and CNC Lathe at an intermediate level under moderate instructor supervision. This course is intended for students majoring in machine technology or for professionals who want to update their skills.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/mact/#mact-181m",
          "subject": "MACT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MACT 182M",
      "subject": "MACT",
      "number": "182M",
      "title": "Application in Advanced CAD/CAM II",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "96-108 hours lab",
      "advisory": "Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: MACT 181M with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is an advanced, hands-on study of Computer Aided Design / Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) theory and applications using Mastercam software. Emphasis is placed on generating programs using advanced surface modeling techniques for both the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Mill and CNC Lathe at an advanced level under minimal instructor supervision. This course is intended for students majoring in machine technology or for professionals who want to update their skills.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/mact/#mact-182m",
          "subject": "MACT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MACT 190",
      "subject": "MACT",
      "number": "190",
      "title": "Introduction to CNC Controlled Turning",
      "units": "0",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Theory of CNC turning techniques. Emphasis placed on basic operations of CNC Turning. Students in this class are expected to have previous machine shop experience.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MACT 191",
      "subject": "MACT",
      "number": "191",
      "title": "Applications of CNC Controlled Turning I",
      "units": "0",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Exercises in CNC Turning techniques at an intermediate level. Emphasis placed on basic operations of CNC Turning. This class is designed to allow the student the opportunity to gain speed and efficiency in the hands on application of Turning operations at an intermediate level. Students in this class are expected to have previous machine shop experience.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MACT 192",
      "subject": "MACT",
      "number": "192",
      "title": "Applications of CNC Controlled Turning II",
      "units": "0",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Exercises in CNC Turning techniques at an advanced level. Emphasis placed on basic operations of CNC Turning. This class is designed to allow the student the opportunity to gain speed and efficiency in the hands on application of Turning operations at an advanced level. Students in this class are expected to have previous machine shop experience.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MACT 290",
      "subject": "MACT",
      "number": "290",
      "title": "Independent Study",
      "units": "1-3",
      "hours": "48 - 162 hours other",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "For advanced students in machine technology who wish to pursue problems and projects relating to their particular subject area. The student meets with the instructor at specific intervals and is expected to do primary research, analyze problems and submit reports.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on Enrollment: Obtain Permission Number from Instructor",
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}