Precision Machine Technology, A.A.S.

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JJC Program Code: TE550

ICCB Program Code: TECH 0056
CIP Code: 15.0613
SOC Code: 17-3026

The Associate in Applied Science degree in precision machine technology (machine tool metalworking head start program) is a two-year curriculum designed for individuals seeking a solid background of manufacturing core experience and the opportunity to study a wide range of skills and related disciplines necessary for positions in the current and future manufacturing industries. TE550 includes both theoretical and hands-on laboratory experiences designed to complement a four-year machinist or tool and die makers’ apprenticeship program. Areas of study include precision machining practices, maintenance machining, CNC/CAM/EDM, stamping dies, plastic injection mold making, and CAD. Graduates will be qualified to fill thousands of unfilled, high-paying, secure positions in the current high-tech manufacturing job market. It is possible for students to obtain desirable positions before graduation. TE550 also contains the option of transferring to a four-year manufacturing degree program. TE550 is designed to accommodate both full- or part-time students. TE550 offers both day and evening classes in all areas of study.

General Education Requirements: 17 Semester Hours

ENG 130 - Technical Writing and Communication or
ENG 101 - Rhetoric I
ENG 230 - Advanced Technical Writing and Communication Students may substitute ENG 102 or ENG 230 for either of the above courses.
MATH 119 - Mathematics for Technical Students or Higher level MATH course
Select 3 credit hours from Group II: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Select 3 credit hours from Groups I-V: General Education Students are encouraged to select a Humanities or Fine Arts course as part of their General Education coursework.

Major Core Requirements: 52 Semester Hours

Total Required Hours: 69 Semester Hours

Includes Online Courses

This program includes the option for distance education courses (online and/or hybrid).

Completion Guide

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

CADD 250 - CREO Parametric 3D Solid Modeling
Or
CADD 270 - Solidworks - Parametric 3D Solid Modeling
MFG 103 - Precision Machine Tool Technology III
MFG 109 - Metric Measurement
MFG 112 - Advanced Numerical Control
ENG 102 - Rhetoric II
Or
ENG 230 - Advanced Technical Writing and Communication
Select one course from any WLDG prefix.

Fourth Semester

MFG 104 - Manufacturing Processes *MFG 112 can be taken concurrently with this course with departmental approval.
MFG 113 - CNC Machine Set-Up and Operation
MFG 120 - Physical Metallurgy
MFG 200 - Advanced Blueprint Reading/Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Take one course from Groups I-V: General Education

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

To be awarded an Associate degree at Joliet Junior College, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admissions requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the given degree. If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 60

credit hours of which 15 credit hours applicable to the degree are earned at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement does not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the College and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

To be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, Certificate of Completion, or Occupational Certificate at JJC, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admission requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the chosen certificate. Complete a minimum of 1-8 credit hours (Occupational Certificate), 4-29 credit hours (Certificate of Completion) or 30-50 credit hours (Certificate of Achievement). If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 25% of the total required credit hours applicable to the certificate at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement do not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in the area of concentration.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the college and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

Contact Information

Department Chairperson	Program Coordinator	Program Advisor
Name: Joe Limon	Name: Dave Szumowski	Name: Cameron Martin
E-mail: jlimon@jjc.edu	E-mail: dszumows@jjc.edu	E-mail: cmartin@jjc.edu
Phone: 815-280-2294	Phone: 815-280-2204	Phone: 815-280-2516