# Conventional Machining Option (A.S. Degree)

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

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36135/34933/35899

Program Code: SAC.MNGCM.AS

Program Control Number: 08722

In addition to the general education requirements, the associate degree in manufacturing technology, conventional machining, is designed to prepare the student for entry or advancement in the conventional machine tool operation specialty.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Set up and operate conventional machines to industrial standards.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses Manufacturing Technology Core Courses 15 units** | | 15 |
| MNFG 158 | Basic Machining Concepts and Operations | 3 |
| or ENGR 158 | Basic Machining Concepts and Operations | 3 |
| MNFG 111 | Basic Mechanical Blueprint Reading | 2 |
| or ENGR 111 | Basic Mechanical Blueprint Reading | 2 |
| MNFG 114 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| or ENGR 114 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| MNFG 153 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| MNFG 171 | CNC Program Writing | 4 |
| **Specific Major Course Requirements:** | | 9.5-12 |
| MNFG 159 | Advanced Turning Concepts and Operations | 3 |
| MNFG 168 | Advanced Milling Concepts and Operations | 3 |
| MNFG 169 | Job Shop Skills | 0.5-3 |
| WELD 101 | Introduction to Welding | 3 |
| **Select six units from the following electives:** | | 6 |
| MNFG 103 | Solidworks Beginning Solid Modeling | 3 |
| MNFG 106 | Solidworks Drawings | 3 |
| MNFG 128 | Basic Metals Technology | 3 |
| MNFG 173 | Mastercam - 2D Geometry, 2D Toolpaths | 3 |
| MNFG 174 | CNC Milling Center Set Up and Operation | 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 184 | Advanced CNC Mill Set Up and Operation | 3 |
| MNFG 186 | Advanced CNC Lathe Programming, Setup and Operation | 3 |
| MNFG 194 | CNC Horizontal Mill Setup and Operation | 3 |
| **Total** | | **30.5-33** |