Feedback
Machine Trades

Machine Trades


Course Listings


MASP 107Machining for Related Occupations2 CR - 6 CR REELS, F, W, Sp

This course will expose students to three basic types of machine tools as well as general shop safety, layout, cutting tool geometry, and precision measuring. The three areas of focus will be hole operations such as drilling, reaming, and tapping, engine lathe operations such as turning, facing, and boring, and the basic operation of the vertical milling machine.

Prerequisite: None


MASP 111Machine Shop I2 CR - 10 CR REELS, F, W, Sp

Designed to introduce the beginning student to the safe operation of basic hand tools, saws, bench grinders, drill press and the engine lathe. The student will use these tools to complete basic projects designed to use the equipment in a wide variety of operations to develop basic skills.

Prerequisite: None


MASP 112Machine Shop II2 CR - 10 CR REELS, F, W, Sp

Continues building skills learned in MASP 111, while expanding the scope to include more advanced procedures on equipment used in the previous class. This class also introduces new equipment such as a shaper and surface grinder, along with tools and procedures required for their safe operation.

Prerequisite: 10 credits of MASP 107 and/or MASP 111


MASP 113Machine Shop III2 CR - 10 CR REELS, F, W, Sp

Teaches students the use of milling machines and carbide cutting tools. This course will cover various techniques of holding parts and the proper use of different styles of machinery. The student will also learn to apply basic and advanced procedures to accomplish the required tasks.

Prerequisite: 10 credits of MASP 112


MASP 204CNC Machining Center Fundamentals3 CR REELS, F, W, Sp

This course introduces students to the history, theory, and workings of computer numerically controlled Machining Centers. The course provides a basic understanding of the required skills to program, set-up, and operate computerized machine tools.

Prerequisite: None


MASP 205CNC Turning Center Fundamentals3 CR REELS, F, W, Sp

This course introduces students to the history, theory, and workings of computer numerically controlled Turning Centers. The course provides a basic understanding of the required skills to program, set-up, and operate computerized machine tools.

Prerequisite: None


MASP 221CNC Milling2 CR - 10 CR REELF, W, Sp

Introduces students through hands-on experience to the basic operations of CNC machines. Working with computer controlled mills, basic machine functions are used to produce parts of various shapes that could not be easily made on conventional equipment.

Prerequisite: MASP 204


MASP 222CNC Turning2 CR - 10 CR REELF, W, Sp

Introduces students through hands-on experience to the basic operations of CNC machines. Working with computer controlled turning centers, basic machine functions are used to produce parts of various shapes that could not be easily made on conventional equipment.

Prerequisite: MASP 205


MASP 223Advanced CNC Processes2 CR - 10 CR REELF, W, Sp

This course exposes the student to advanced machining practices on the CNC Machining Center and CNC Turning Center including introduction of 4th axis set-ups and programmable tailstock operations. It will also include nontraditional set-ups.

Prerequisite: MASP 221 or MASP 222


MASP 288Cooperative Work Experience1 CR - 15 CRF, W, Sp

Provides work-based learning experience in a specific program of study. Individualized student outcomes are developed, focusing on behaviors that contribute to workplace success.

Prerequisites: Instructor or Cooperative Education Coordinator permission Concurrent requirements: COLL 289 or BUS 294 must be taken prior to or concurrent with this course.


MASP 299Independent Study1 CR - 10 CRF, W, Sp

Offers individualized learning opportunities for knowledge or skill development. Content and expectations are established between the student and instructor, and documented in an Independent Study contract.

Prerequisites: By instructor permission only.


MASP 71Machine Shop Support I1 CR REEL

Introduces machine shop practices. This theory course addresses topics such as the appropriate uses and safe operation of basic hand tools, saws, bench grinders, drill press and the engine lathe.

Prerequisite: None Concurrent requirement: MASP 111


MASP 72Machine Shop Support II1 CR REEL

Introduces machine shop practices. This theory course addresses topics such as basic metallurgy and the appropriate uses and safe operation of milling machines and grinding machines.

Prerequisite: None Concurrent requirement: MASP 111


Copyright 2023 Lower Columbia College | All Rights Reserved.