Machine Technologist

There is a great demand in Southwest Virginia and other locations for persons trained in advanced machine concepts and techniques. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Machine Technology is designed for persons who seek full-time employment in the metal working industry immediately upon graduation. Graduates of this program also may elect to continue their education in a technology program at a four-year institution which offers related industrial programs.

Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Technology in Machine Technology
Four and two-thirds semester (two-year) program

First Year

First Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
DRF 111 1 3 2
DRF 162 1 3 2
ENG 111 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Virginia Tech
ENGL 1105
Radford University
CORE 101
Old Dominion University
ENGL 110C
Virginias Private Colleges & Universities
Bluefield College
ENG 1013/1023, GEN ED
Liberty University
ENGL 101
Emory & Henry College
ENG 100
IND 114 2 0 2
MAC 101 5 9 8
SDV 100 1 0 1
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
UNIV 100 elective
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 13 15 18  

Second Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
MAC 102 5 9 8
MAC 121 1 2 2
MAC 151 1 3 2
MAC 209 3 0 3
MTH 111 3 0 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 13 14 18  

Second Year

Third Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
Elective 1 Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 3
MAC 122 2 3 3
MAC 150 2 3 3
MAC 206 4 6 6
MAC 298 Seminar and Project 3 0 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 14 12 18  

Fourth Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
Elective 2 Social/Behavioral Science 3 0 3
MAC 123 2 3 3
MAC 241 2 3 3
MAC 295 Topics in Machining 2 3 3
WEL 120 2-3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 9 9 14  

1

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives:  ART 101, CST 151, HUM 201, HUM 260, MUS 121, PHI 100, PHI 220,REL 200, REL 230 

2

Social/Behavioral Science Electives:  ECO 201 ECO 202 , GEO 200, GEO 210, HIS 101, HIS 102, HIS 121,  HIS 122