Manufacturing Technology/Machining
Associate in Science Manufacturing Technology · Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The A.S. in Manufacturing Technology is a comprehensive program of instruction designed to develop knowledge of scientific principles, mathematical concepts, and technical skills. The program will provide students with laboratory experiences found in machining, welding, and related technologies. These experiences will enable the student to enter industry with problem-solving skills in design, production planning, materials handling, quality control, inspection, and programming with computer-aided controls. The student, upon the successful completion of the program, will have entry-level job skills.
Students who complete this program should be able to:
- Demonstrate skill in the use of manual machine tools.
- Demonstrate skilled use of Advanced Manufacturing tools.
- Have knowledge of proper working habits and safety practices in an industrial environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of interpreting shop drawings and prints.
Required courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DRAFT-20 | Blueprint and Specifications Reading | 3 |
| DRAFT-30 | Technical Drawing with CAD | 3 |
| MFGT-20 | Principles of Machine Shop | 3 |
| MFGT-21 | Intermediate Machine Shop | 4 |
| MFGT-34 | Computer Numerical Control | 4 |
| MFGT-35 | Computer Aided Manufacturing | 3 |
| MFGT-60 | Problems in Manufacturing Technology | 3 |
| MFGT-62 | Advanced Machine Shop | 3 |
| Complete a minimum of 7 additional units from the following: | ||
| AUTO-53.22 | Hydraulics (Fluid Power) | 3 |
| WELD-10 | Introduction To Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) | 4 |
| WELD-20 | Introduction To Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) | 4 |
| WELD-83 | GMAW/GTAW Production Welding | 4 |
| WELD-85 | Structural Design and Fabrication | 4 |
| Total units required for degree major | 33-34 | |
Students earning an AA/AS degree must complete a minimum of 21 units of General Education requirements and the health graduation requirement, in addition to the program units listed here. Students must complete a total of 60 degree applicable units to earn an AA or AS. Please see your counselor for additional information.