Maintenance Technology

MNT 105 Machining Processes I (1-5) 3 hrs.
Covers fundamentals of machine shop theory and safe practice. Provides familiarization with tools, equipment and practices of tool, die and precision metal working industries. Includes theory and operation of lathes, mills and surface grinders. Students are provided classroom and laboratory learning experiences while making a working tool. (Formerly MFG 105)

MNT 110 Basic Welding (1-4) 3 hrs.
Covers fundamentals of oxyacetylene welding theory and practices and beginning electric welding. Includes arc welding and gas welding, brazing and cutting in the horizontal position.

MNT 111 Prints and Schematics (1-2) 2 hrs.
Develops understanding and skills necessary to read and interpret building blueprints including engineering site drawings. Emphasizes plan, elevation and section projection techniques. Provides experience using commercial product sketches, schematics and electrical ladder diagrams.

MNT 115 Basic Carpentry (1-2) 2 hrs.
Covers basic knowledge of wood materials, products for construction, framing and safety. Techniques for using measuring, layout and hand tools are covered. Principles of stationary and portable power tools including pneumatic nailers will be demonstrated.

MNT 120 Machining Processes II (1-4) 3 hrs.
Covers advanced machine shop theory with emphasis on safe practices and applications. Includes lathes, grinders (I.D., O.D. and surface), milling machines and tool grinders. Studies production machining, feed and speed applications and quality control techniques applied to precision machining. Students are introduced to gauge blocks, height gauges, magnetic sine plate, and modem indexable tooling. (Formerly MFG 120) Prerequisite: MNT 105 and MTH 060 with grades of C or better or consent of coordinator.

MNT 125 Basic Plumbing (1-2) 2 hrs.
Covers working knowledge and basic plumbing skills for installations and maintenance. Provides experience in pipe material selection, assembly and tools commonly used by plumbers in their daily work.

MNT 210 Advanced Welding (1-4) 3 hrs.
Covers advanced welding theory and practice in arc welding. Provides experience in MIG and TIG (Heliarc) techniques. An introduction to strength of weld testing will be included. Prerequisite: MNT 110 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.

MNT 215 Commercial Carpentry (1-2) 2 hrs.
Covers advanced framing with floor and roof trusses, structural steel beams and columns, BCI-joists and GlueLam girders. Metal stud framing techniques for commercial codes are developed for both field cut and shop fabrication of building walls and roofs. Prerequisite: MNT 115 with a grade of C or better.

MNT 225 Commercial Plumbing (1-2) 2 hrs.
Covers methods for removing, installing, supporting safely, reconnecting and testing drain, vent and waste systems. Provides techniques for controlling supply. Includes valve, faucet and fixture removal, repair and replacement in commercial properties. Prerequisite: MNT 125 with a grade of C or better.

MNT 235 Maintenance Troubleshooting Skills (2-2) 3 hrs.
Covers methods of system analysis using schematics, circuit diagrams and installation drawings. Develops troubleshooting diagnostics for control, electrical and mechanical systems based on problem reduction through fault tree analysis. Prerequisite: MNT 111 with a grade of C or better.

MNT 245 Force and Motion Basics (1-2) 2 hrs.
Covers aspects of technical physics as they relate to the maintenance field including acceleration, motion, translation, friction and force systems. Prerequisite: MNT 235 with a grade of C or better.

MNT 255 Belts/Bearings and Mechanical Drives (1-2) 2 hrs.
Covers a practical knowledge of machine elements and power transmission with emphasis on belts, bearings and mechanical drive systems. Provides knowledge in system maintenance, lubrication and power efficiencies. Prerequisite: MNT 235 with a grade of C or better.