# CNC Programmer Mastercam (A.S. Degree)

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Manufacturing Technology

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36135/34933/35896

Program Code: SAC.MNGPA.AS

Program Control Number: 10664

In addition to the general education requirements, the associate degree curriculum in manufacturing technology-computer numerical control programmer (Mastercam) is designed to prepare the student for entry or advancement in the CNC programming specialty of the machine tool field.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Prepare CNC Programs to industrial standards

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses Manufacturing Technology Core Courses 15 units** | | 15 |
| MNFG 111 | Basic Mechanical Blueprint Reading | 2 |
| MNFG 114 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| MNFG 153 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| MNFG 158 | Basic Machining Concepts and Operations | 3 |
| MNFG 171 | CNC Program Writing | 4 |
| **Specific Major Course Requirements:** | | 21.5-25 |
| MNFG 096 | Manufacturing Technology Lab | 0.5-3 |
| MNFG 173 | Mastercam - 2D Geometry, 2D Toolpaths | 3 |
| MNFG 174 | CNC Milling Center Set Up and Operation | 3 |
| MNFG 175 | Mastercam - 3D Geometry, 3D Surfaces | 3 |
| MNFG 176 | CNC Turning Center Set Up and Operation | 3 |
| MNFG 177 | Mastercam - 3D Toolpath and CAM Applications | 3 |
| MNFG 178 | Mastercam Lathe | 3 |
| MNFG 195 | Mastercam 5 Axis Mill Toolpath and Application | 3 |
| **Select three units from the following electives:** | | 3 |
| MNFG 103 | Solidworks Beginning Solid Modeling | 3 |
| MNFG 104 | Solidworks Intermediate Solid Modeling | 3 |
| MNFG 105 | Solidworks Advanced Solid Modeling | 3 |
| MNFG 106 | Solidworks Drawings | 3 |
| MNFG 128 | Basic Metals Technology | 3 |
| MNFG 159 | Advanced Turning Concepts and Operations | 3 |
| MNFG 168 | Advanced Milling Concepts and Operations | 3 |
| MNFG 184 | Advanced CNC Mill Set Up and Operation | 3 |
| MNFG 186 | Advanced CNC Lathe Programming, Setup and Operation | 3 |
| MNFG 130A | CATIA I | 3 |
| MNFG 130B | CATIA II | 3 |
| **Total** | | **39.5-43** |