Advanced Manufacturing and Fabrication
updated: 7.27.26
Associate of Applied Science: Advanced Manufacturing and Fabrication
AAS Degree: 92 credits. Advising Guide
Career Description
Students completing the Advanced Manufacturing and Fabrication program can follow a variety of career pathways with their training, including, but not limited to: metal fabricators and assemblers; cutting, punching and press machine operators; lathe and turning machine operators; welders, cutters, solderers and brazers; grinding and polishing workers; computer-controlled tool operators and programmers.
Course of Study
Students completing the 39 credit Advanced Manufacturing Technology certificate at CGCC now have the opportunity to complete a full two year AAS degree in Advanced Manufacturing and Fabrication with the addition of this second year of classes. The degree adds new skills and processes focusing on higher-technology applications in the manufacturing spectrum. All credits in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology certificate count toward the AAS requirements.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:
- Produce welds to AWS standard in fillet and grooves using GMAW, SMAW and GTAW processes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic CNC operations and G Code.
- Generate product designs and blueprints using CAD software.
- Manufacture multi-part assembly products from problem solving process to design and reality, including at quantity production run.
- Apply basic metallurgical concepts and basic materials science as they pertain to metals to create better production results in manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of necessary mathematical concepts as they apply to manufacturing.
- Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to create more efficient systems of manufacturing.
Prerequisites
- MTH 65 Beginning Algebra (4 credits) or MTH 98 Quantitative Math (4 credits) or equivalent placement
- WR 115 Introduction to Expository Writing (4 credits) or equivalent placement
Course Map
Sequence shown is a recommended plan for full-time enrollment. Scheduling requirements may prevent all courses from being offered every term. Students must meet with an academic advisor to map their specific degree plan.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MFG 150 Basic Manufacturing Processes | 3 credits |
| MFG 155 Blueprint Reading | 3 credits |
| MFG 195 Welding Technology I | 3 credits |
| MTH 105Z Math in Society (or higher) 1 | 4 credits |
| SAF 188 Industrial Safety and OSHA 10 | 1 credit |
| Total | 14 credits |
1 Fulfills General Education Elective for Math, Science or Computer Science
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MFG 151 Fabrication Processes 1 | 3 credits |
| MFG 156 Integrated Manufacturing 1 | 3 credits |
| MFG 279 Aluminum GTAW/TIG Welding | 3 credits |
| MFG 281 Aluminum GTAW/TIG Fabrication Processes 1 | 3 credits |
| MFG 285 Stainless Steel GTAW/TIG Welding | 3 credits |
| Total | 15 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MFG 152 Fabrication Processes 2 | 3 credits |
| MFG 157 Integrated Manufacturing 2 | 3 credits |
| MFG 282 Aluminum GTAW/TIG Fabrication Processes 2 | 3 credits |
| MFG 286 Stainless Steel GTAW/TIG Fabrication 1 | 3 credits |
| MFG 287 Stainless Steel GTAW/TIG Fabrication 2 | 3 credits |
| Total | 15 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MFG 210 Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Tolerancing | 3 credits |
| MFG 220 Production Manufacturing 1 | 3 credits |
| MFG 230 Metrology 1 | 3 credits |
| WR 121Z Composition I | 4 credits |
| WR 121Q Corequisite for Composition I | 1 credit |
| General Education Electives - Arts & Letters 2 | 3 credits |
| Total | 17 credits |
2 General Education Elective Recommendations (recommendations only, not required)
Arts & Letters:
ART 252 Ceramics I (3 cr.)
COMM 140 Introduction to Intercultural Communication (4 cr.)
COMM 215 Small Group Communication: Process and Theory (4 cr.)
COMM 237 Gender and Communication (4 cr.)
Social Sciences:
PSY 101 Psychology and Human Relations (4 cr.)
SOC 204Z Introduction to Sociology (4 cr.)
Math, Science or Computer Science
BI 141 Habitats: Life of the Forest (4 cr.)
ESR 171 Environmental Science: Biological Perspectives (4 cr.)
ESR 172 Environmental Science: Chemical Perspectives (4 cr.)
ESR 173 Environmental Science: Geological Perspectives (4 cr.)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MFG 211 CAD Design for CNC Manufacturing 1 | 3 credits |
| MFG 221 Production Manufacturing 2 | 3 credits |
| MFG 231 Metrology 2 | 3 credits |
| CG 209 Job Finding Skills | 1 credits |
| General Education Electives - Social Sciences 2 | 4 credits |
| Total | 14 credits |
2 General Education Elective Recommendations (recommendations only, not required)
Arts & Letters:
ART 252 Ceramics I (3 cr.)
COMM 140 Introduction to Intercultural Communication (4 cr.)
COMM 215 Small Group Communication: Process and Theory (4 cr.)
COMM 237 Gender and Communication (4 cr.)
Social Sciences:
PSY 101 Psychology and Human Relations (4 cr.)
SOC 204Z Introduction to Sociology (4 cr.)
Math, Science or Computer Science
BI 141 Habitats: Life of the Forest (4 cr.)
ESR 171 Environmental Science: Biological Perspectives (4 cr.)
ESR 172 Environmental Science: Chemical Perspectives (4 cr.)
ESR 173 Environmental Science: Geological Perspectives (4 cr.)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MFG 212 CAD Design for CNC Manufacturing 2 | 3 credits |
| MFG 222 Production Manufacturing 3 | 3 credits |
| MFG 232 Metrology 3 | 3 credits |
| MFG 290 Student Production Manufacturing Lab | 4 credits |
| General Education Electives 2 | 4 credits |
| Total | 17 credits |
2 General Education Elective Recommendations (recommendations only, not required)
Arts & Letters:
ART 252 Ceramics I (3 cr.)
COMM 140 Introduction to Intercultural Communication (4 cr.)
COMM 215 Small Group Communication: Process and Theory (4 cr.)
COMM 237 Gender and Communication (4 cr.)
Social Sciences:
PSY 101 Psychology and Human Relations (4 cr.)
SOC 204Z Introduction to Sociology (4 cr.)
Math, Science or Computer Science
BI 141 Habitats: Life of the Forest (4 cr.)
ESR 171 Environmental Science: Biological Perspectives (4 cr.)
ESR 172 Environmental Science: Chemical Perspectives (4 cr.)
ESR 173 Environmental Science: Geological Perspectives (4 cr.)
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing (MFG) | 70 |
| Mathematics (MTH) | 4 |
| Writing (WR) | 5 |
| College Guidance (CG) | 1 |
| Safety (SAF) | 1 |
| General Education Electives | 11 |