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  • MCHN 1401: Sheet Metal I

    3.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Odessa College

    (3-3) 4 hours An introduction to the materials, tools and techniques used in the sheet metal industry. Review of trade math problems involving measurement of lines, area, volume, weight, and geometric fi gures. Introduction of types and uses of hand, layout and cutting tools along with bending and forming machines. Practice of material types and properties along with the principles of layout and metal forming. The student will identify common sheet metal and hand tools and machines; identify and select common fasteners; match materials and their properties; select materials for proper applications; and list layout procedures. The student will calculate area, volume and weight of geometric fi gures; use hand and layout tools; bending and forming machines, fasteners, parallel and radial line development, and triangulation in developing patterns; and cut, bend, form and join sheet metal fi ttings. Lab fee required. (SCANS 1, 2, 3, 8, 10) Prerequisite: None.
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  • MCHN 1405: Metals and Heat Treatment

    2.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Odessa College

    4 hours Designed for students going into the workforce as CNC Operators, manual machinists, tool designers, or heat treat operators. Topics include properties of metals and heat treatment of metals. The student will identify chemical, mechanical, and physical properties of materials; determine the hardness and strength of ferrous and nonferrous metals; use heat treat procedures to change the properties of the metal. This course requires students to understand and interpret the terminology related to the properties and uses of ferrous and nonferrous metals and other alloys, create reports analyzing the specimens, and perform industrial tests to determine alloying elements. Lab fee required. (SCANS 1, 2, 6, 8) Prerequisite: None.
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  • MCHN 1413: Basic Milling Operations

    2.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Odessa College

    4 hours An introduction to the common types of milling machines, basic parts, nomenclature, basic operations and procedures, machine operations, safety; machine mathematics; blueprint reading; and theory. This is a follow-up course to MCHN 1441. Students will describe milling parts and functions; use formulas to calculate speeds and feeds; identify types of milling machines; describe the difference between climb and conventional milling; calculate speeds and feeds for milling machines; set up milling machines; and operate milling machines. Students will use a variety of equipment such as milling machines, lathes and universal grinder. Calculations of material usage and advanced machine fi nishes will be the students' responsibility to maintain during the completion of required projects. Students also will learn to work with customers to satisfy their expectations and promote confi dence in work performance and to apply advanced machine practices to the students' performance. Lab fee required. (SCANS 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10) Prerequisite or corequisite: MCHN 1438 or consent of department chair.
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  • MCHN 1416: Machine Tool Repair

    2.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Odessa College

    4 hours Basic repair of machines tools, disassembly, parts fabrication, and assembly of machine types, including related math, blueprint reading and safety. The student will identify parts and functions of various machine tools; define gearing and torque, read and interpret technical manuals, disassemble and reassemble machine parts, perform toleranced assembly proper place and proper fit, clean all parts before and after assembly, and test machine tool for proper working condition. This is the capstone course for the Machinist Option Level II Certificate. Lab fee required. (SCANS 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9) Prerequisite: MCHN 1413 and MCHN 1441 or consent of department chair.
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  • MCHN 1438: Machining I-Basic Machine Shop I

    2.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Odessa College

    4 hours An introductory course that assists the student in understanding the machinist occupation in industry. The student begins by using basic machine tools such as the lathe, milling machine, drill press, power saw, and bench grinder. Machine terminology, theory, math, part layout, and bench work using common measuring tools included. Emphasis is placed on shop safety, housekeeping, and preventive maintenance. The student will identify machine parts and their functions; select layout tools and techniques; define machine shop terminology; perform basic machine setups; calculate common shop formulas; perform semi-precision and precision layout; execute grinding techniques; demonstrate basic machine operations; apply proper measuring tools; select and acquire materials, interpret simple blueprints and apply appropriate machine shop technology to complete the assigned tasks and describe complex systems to co-workers and supervisors. Students will learn problem-solving techniques and be responsible for producing quality work. Students will maintain and assist in repair of machines and perform daily maintenance, and are responsible for time management and performance. Requires grinding and sharpening single-point cutting tools for lathe and drill press projects. Lab fee required. (SCANS 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisite: None.
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  • MCHN 1441: Basic Machine Shop II

    2.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Odessa College

    (2-6) 4 hours A continuation of Basic Machine Shop I (MCHN 1438). The student will identify machine parts and their functions; select layout tools and techniques; define machine shop terminology; perform basic machine setups; calculate common shop formulas; perform semi-precision layout; execute grinding techniques; demonstrate basic machine operations; and apply proper measuring tools. Students will learn to understand and interpret more complex blueprints, and approach practical problems using precision measuring instruments. Advanced math skills will be stressed for speeds and feeds calculations. Students will select and use a variety of equipment such as power hacksaw, bandsaw and pedestal grinders. This course stresses advanced lathe operation and set up and requires classroom and laboratory performance to demonstrate maximum machine tool performance. Lab fee required. (SCANS 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10) Prerequisite: MCHN 1438 or consent of department chair.
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  • MCHN 2381: Cooperative Education-Machinist/Machine Technologist

    1.00 - 20.00 Credits
    Odessa College

    3 hours Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. As outlined in the learning plan, the student will master the theory, concept and skills involving the tools, materials, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental and legal systems associated with the particular occupation and the business/industry; demonstrate ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the applicable technical language of the occupation and the business or industry. (SCANS 5, 7, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.
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  • MCHN 2433: Advanced Lathe Operations

    2.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Odessa College

    4 hours An advanced study of the lathe operations. The identification and/or use of special cutting tools and support tooling, such as form tools, carbide inserts, taper attachments, follower, and steady rest. Close tolerance machining required. The student will identify and apply special lathe tooling; interpret advanced operation formulas; list machine and work setup procedures; list and explain machine operation procedures; calculate speeds and feeds; calculate machine movement; perform advanced setups utilizing support tooling; and perform advanced machining operations to specifications. Requires more complex projects and higher performance standards. This is the capstone course for the Engine Lathe Operator Option Level I Certificate. Lab fee required. (SCANS 1, 4, 5, 8, 9) Prerequisite: MCHN 1413 or consent of department chair.
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  • MCHN 2437: Advanced Milling Operations

    2.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Odessa College

    4 hours An advanced study of milling machine operations. Identification and/or use of milling cutters and support tooling including end mills, slab mills, face mills, involute cutters, rotary tables, and indexing heads. A review of related math and machine theory. This is a follow-up course to MCHN 2433. The student will identify specialty cutters; interpret advanced operations formulas; calculate speeds and feeds; calculate machine coordinates; perform set up of advanced milling procedures; and perform advanced milling operations. The student will demonstrate proficiency in task interpretation and ability to communicate problem-solving techniques to customers and employers. Competencies stress quality of finished products. This is the capstone course for the Milling Machine Operator Option Level I Certificate. Lab fee required. (SCANS 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9) Prerequisite: MCHN 1413 or consent of department chair.
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  • METL 2301: Internal Corrosion Control

    0.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Odessa College

    3 hours An in-depth study of internal corrosion found in oil and gas wells, pipelines, refi neries, process plants, and other industrial installations including the common forms of nondestructive testing, internal corrosion monitoring techniques, and chemical corrosion treatment methods. The student will demonstrate a knowledge of the principles and forms of internal corrosion; demonstrate the ability to operate, calibrate, and maintain all common internal corrosion testing equipment; perform common gas, liquid, and solid analysis; and analyze corrosion rates by examining liquid, solid, and gas analysis reports. The student will demonstrate knowledge of internal corrosion mitigation methods appropriate to specifi c corrosion problems; demonstrate work habits, which include safety, cleanliness, effi ciency, quality of work, and respect for expensive instrumentation; and calculate corrosion rates and scaling tendencies. The student will apply the principles of corrosion to design, operate, and maintain corrosion control systems within the guidelines of a budget. (SCANS 3, 4, 6, 8, 9) Prerequisite: None.
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