Precision Machining Course Catalog
Use this course outline to follow your training from machining fundamentals to advanced CNC manufacturing. See how each semester builds the skills needed for a career in precision machining.
Attending college is more than just collecting credits — there's a carefully designed path that builds your knowledge, skills, and expertise step by step. On this page, you'll find a complete, semester-by-semester breakdown of all the courses required to graduate.
On-Campus (2026-2027)
Associate of Applied (A.A.S.) Degree
18 Months (4 Semesters)Credits Required for Graduation: 72
First Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM 106 | Blueprint Reading (PM) | 15 | 1 |
| PM 107 | Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operations I | 56 | 2 |
| PM 110 | Precision Measuring | 28 | 1 |
| PM 117 | Applied Machining Math | 56 | 2 |
| PM 131 | Mill And Lathe Operations I | 56 | 2 |
| PM 133 | Mill And Lathe Operations II | 112 | 4 |
| PM 134 | Machine Tool Fundamentals | 28 | 1 |
| PM 167 | Introduction To Computer Numerical Control (Cnc) | 15 | 1 |
| CSC 102 | Windows Applications for Technicians | 45 | 3 |
| Selected Mathematics Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 456 | 20 | |
First Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM 152 | Advanced Mill And Lathe Theory | 15 | 1 |
| PM 154 | Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operations II | 140 | 5 |
| PM 160 | Advanced Mill And Lathe Operations I | 28 | 1 |
| PM 162 | Advanced Mill And Lathe Operations II | 154 | 5.5 |
| PM 168 | Precision Grinding | 56 | 2 |
| Selected Behavioral Science Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 438 | 17.5 | |
Second Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM 201 | Advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) I | 98 | 3.5 |
| PM 203 | Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) | 56 | 2 |
| PM 205 | Intro To Computer-Aided Design (Cad) | 28 | 1 |
| PM 210 | Jig And Fixture Making | 84 | 3 |
| PM 214 | Tool And Die Making | 112 | 4 |
| PM 236 | Measurement Inspection Techniques | 28 | 1 |
| Selected Social Science Course (choose one) ECON 105 - Leadership in the Global Workplace ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics* ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics * SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology * | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 451 | 17.5 | |
Second Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM 212 | Advanced CAD And CAM | 28 | 1 |
| PM 216 | Basic Mold Making | 112 | 4 |
| PM 219 | Advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) II | 140 | 5 |
| PM 220 | Robot Integration | 28 | 1 |
| PM 277 | Precision Machine Class Project | 84 | 3 |
| Selected Communications Course (choose one) CMST 101 - Foundations of Communication* (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) COMM 101 - Communications and Career Strategies ENGL 101 - Composition * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 437 | 17 | |
Students will select a course in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.
Students who select to take transferable communications course CMST 101 or ENGL 101, must also register for CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies for .5 credit. This curriculum is required for all Lake Area Tech graduates and is included in the COMM 101 course but is separate from the university system.
Hybrid E-Degree (2026-2027)
Associate of Applied (A.A.S.) Degree
18 Months (4 Semesters)Credits Required for Graduation: 72
First Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM 106 | Blueprint Reading (PM) | 15 | 1 |
| PM 107 | Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operations I | 56 | 2 |
| PM 110 | Precision Measuring | 28 | 1 |
| PM 117 | Applied Machining Math | 56 | 2 |
| PM 131 | Mill And Lathe Operations I | 56 | 2 |
| PM 133 | Mill And Lathe Operations II | 112 | 4 |
| PM 134 | Machine Tool Fundamentals | 28 | 1 |
| PM 167 | Introduction To Computer Numerical Control (Cnc) | 15 | 1 |
| CSC 102 | Windows Applications for Technicians | 45 | 3 |
| Selected Mathematics Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 456 | 20 | |
First Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM 152 | Advanced Mill And Lathe Theory | 15 | 1 |
| PM 154 | Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operations II | 140 | 5 |
| PM 160 | Advanced Mill And Lathe Operations I | 28 | 1 |
| PM 162 | Advanced Mill And Lathe Operations II | 154 | 5.5 |
| PM 168 | Precision Grinding | 56 | 2 |
| Selected Behavioral Science Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 438 | 17.5 | |
Second Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM 201 | Advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) I | 98 | 3.5 |
| PM 203 | Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) | 56 | 2 |
| PM 205 | Intro To Computer-Aided Design (Cad) | 28 | 1 |
| PM 210 | Jig And Fixture Making | 84 | 3 |
| PM 214 | Tool And Die Making | 112 | 4 |
| PM 236 | Measurement Inspection Techniques | 28 | 1 |
| Selected Social Science Course (choose one) ECON 105 - Leadership in the Global Workplace ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics* ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics * SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology * | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 451 | 17.5 | |
Second Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM 212 | Advanced CAD And CAM | 28 | 1 |
| PM 216 | Basic Mold Making | 112 | 4 |
| PM 219 | Advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) II | 140 | 5 |
| PM 220 | Robot Integration | 28 | 1 |
| PM 277 | Precision Machine Class Project | 84 | 3 |
| Selected Communications Course (choose one) CMST 101 - Foundations of Communication* (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) COMM 101 - Communications and Career Strategies ENGL 101 - Composition * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 437 | 17 | |
Students will select a course in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.
Students who select to take transferable communications course CMST 101 or ENGL 101, must also register for CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies for .5 credit. This curriculum is required for all Lake Area Tech graduates and is included in the COMM 101 course but is separate from the university system.
Part-time Hybrid E-Degree (2026-2027)
Associate of Applied (A.A.S.) Degree
31 Months (6 Semesters, 2 Summer Sessions)Credits Required for Graduation: 72
First Fall Semester (August – December)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM 106 | Blueprint Reading (PM) | 15 | 1 |
| PM 110 | Precision Measuring | 28 | 1 |
| PM 117 | Applied Machining Math | 56 | 2 |
| PM 131 | Mill And Lathe Operations I | 56 | 2 |
| PM 133 | Mill And Lathe Operations II | 112 | 4 |
| PM 134 | Machine Tool Fundamentals | 28 | 1 |
| Total | 295 | 11 |
First Spring Semester (January – May)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM 107 | Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operations I | 56 | 2 |
| PM 152 | Advanced Mill And Lathe Theory | 15 | 1 |
| PM 160 | Advanced Mill And Lathe Operations I | 28 | 1 |
| PM 162 | Advanced Mill And Lathe Operations II | 154 | 5.5 |
| PM 167 | Introduction To Computer Numerical Control (Cnc) | 15 | 1 |
| Selected Mathematics Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 313 | 13.5 | |
First Summer Semester (May – July)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSC 102 | Windows Applications for Technicians | 45 | 3 |
| Selected Behavioral Science Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 90 | 6 | |
Second Fall Semester (August – December)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM 154 | Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operations II | 140 | 5 |
| PM 168 | Precision Grinding | 56 | 2 |
| Total | 196 | 7 |
Second Spring Semester (January – May)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM 201 | Advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) I | 98 | 3.5 |
| PM 203 | Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) | 56 | 2 |
| PM 205 | Intro To Computer-Aided Design (Cad) | 28 | 1 |
| PM 210 | Jig And Fixture Making | 84 | 3 |
| Total | 266 | 9.5 |
Second Summer Semester (May – July)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Communications Course (choose one) CMST 101 - Foundations of Communication* (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) COMM 101 - Communications and Career Strategies ENGL 101 - Composition * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) | 45 | 3 | |
| Selected Social Science Course (choose one) ECON 105 - Leadership in the Global Workplace ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics* ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics * SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology * | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 90 | 6 | |
Third Fall Semester (August – December)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM 212 | Advanced CAD And CAM | 28 | 1 |
| PM 214 | Tool And Die Making | 112 | 4 |
| PM 219 | Advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) II | 140 | 5 |
| PM 236 | Measurement Inspection Techniques | 28 | 1 |
| Total | 308 | 11 |
Third Spring Semester (January – May)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM 216 | Basic Mold Making | 112 | 4 |
| PM 220 | Robot Integration | 28 | 1 |
| PM 277 | Precision Machine Class Project | 84 | 3 |
| Total | 224 | 8 |
Note: Labs will be on campus and scheduled in order to best accommodate all enrolled students.
Students will select a course in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.
Students who select to take transferable communications course CMST 101 or ENGL 101, must also register for CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies for .5 credit. This curriculum is required for all Lake Area Tech graduates and is included in the COMM 101 course but is separate from the university system.