Machine Shop
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MSP 101
Fundamentals of Machine Shop
2 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
Principles of machining and metal cutting using modern machine tools, hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
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MSP 102
Materials of Industry
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
Study of metals, polymers, ceramics, composites and other industrial materials, how they are produced, refined, utilized, and the processes that affect them.
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MSP 104
Machine Shop
4 credits
Offered every fall semester
Use of hand tools and five basic machine tools: drill, lathe, milling machine, shaper, and surface grinder. Using precision measuring instruments and layout equipment. Machining projects to print dimensions.
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MSP 108
Introduction to Oxyacetylene Welding and Metal Fabrication
3 credits
Offered upon request
A basic welding and metal fabrication course which stresses theory and application in welding methods including oxyacetylene welding, brazing, cutting, and soldering. Instruction is also given on sheet metal layout and construction.

MSP 110
Welding
2 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
Principles of arc and oxyacetylene welding, flame cutting, and brazing. Emphasis on mastering basic welding techniques.
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MSP 115
Blacksmithing and Fabricating
2 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
This is a course in forging, welding, brazing, hot metal forming, heat-treating and layout, and design of metal parts and projects. Students will learn how to perform the tasks required for metal fabricating for the production of completed metal projects.
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MSP 123
Precision Measuring Tools
3 credits
Offered upon request
This course brings the student to an entry-level competency in measuring tools and includes an introduction to quality control with accuracy, precision, and reliability as main principles.

MSP 201
Machine Tool Methods
3 credits
Offered spring semester in even-numbered years
A study of industrial machine tool methods. Includes writing job sheets, estimating machine time, tool and cutter grinding, cutting gears and racks, heat treating, fabricating jigs and fixtures, use of all machines in the shop, and final inspection.
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MSP 210
Technical Welding
2 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
Prerequisite: MSP 110 or concurrent enrollment in MSP 110 required
Advanced welding techniques are practiced. Student learns proficiency in vertical and overhead welding positions. Machine flame cutting equipment, MIG, and TIG welders are used. Emphasis is placed on preparing students for the welding certification plate test.
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MSP 250
CNC Programming
4 credits
Offered spring semester in even-numbered years
Methods of programming various computerized numerical controlled machine tools. Continuous path contour planning. Use of CAM software packages. Operating, editing programs and communicating with CNC machines. Using CNC machine tools to produce parts programmed from blueprint specifications.
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MSP 260
Pattern Making and Foundry
2 credits
Offered every spring semester
Technology of nonferrous sand casting for part production and creation of artistic pieces. Common industrial pattern-making techniques are studied.
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MSP 270
Advanced Machine Shop
5 credits
Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years
This course promotes advanced skill development in the machine shop along with technical theory of machine tool operations. Computer numerical control machining and some of the more complex machine tool processes are practiced.
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MSP 297
Workshop
1 to 6 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Designed to meet a variety of needs for students in Machine Shop.

MSP 298
Workshop
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Designed to meet a variety of needs for students in Machine Shop.

MSP 299
Independent Study
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Research, design and execution of original projects under faculty supervision.

Machine Shop Course Descriptions

Machine Shop
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