PMA3 Precision Manufacturing and Maintenance, Associate of Applied Science Degree
Offered at the Griffin and Flint River Campuses
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
5 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
60 |
Program Description
The Precision Manufacturing and Maintenance associate degree program is designed to develop versatile skills required for a variety of manufacturing positions, with emphasis on diagnosing and maintaining complex integrated systems. The planned sequence of courses prepares students to install, program, operate, maintain, service, and diagnose electromechanical equipment and produce precision parts used in manufacturing applications.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
An individual’s path to program completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Program Courses
General Education
Area I: Language Arts/Communications
Area II: Social/Behavioral Sciences
| Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
Area III: Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Mathematics
Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts
| General Core Elective Required - Choose one from Area I, II, III or IV | 3 |
Occupational Specific General Core Elective
Occupational Courses
Occupational Electives 6 Hrs (Select from the following list of courses)
Select a maximum of one course from this list
Occupational Specializations
Industrial/Mechanical Specialization
| AMCA 2110 | CNC Fundamentals | 4 |
| AUMF 1210 | Flexible Manufact System II | 5 |
| IDSY 1160 | Mechanical Laws & Principles | 4 |
| MCHT 1020 | Heat Treatment & Surface Grind | 4 |
| MEGT 2100 | Manufacturing Quality Control | 3 |
| Occupational Elective(s) — AMCA, AUMF, ELCR, IDSY, MCHT, MEGT | 3 |
Customized Training Specialization
Mechatronics Specialization
Select one from the following list