18 courses with the subject MAC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MAC 122CNC Turning (2 Credit Hours)2
Subject
MAC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces the programming, setup, and operation of CNC turning centers. Topics include programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC turning centers. The primary focus will be on the Fanuc series 0 control and supporting G-codes.
MAC 122CNC Turning (2 Credit Hours)2
Subject
MAC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces the programming, setup, and operation of CNC turning centers. Topics include programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC turning centers. The primary focus will be on the Fanuc series 0 control and supporting G-codes.
MAC 124CNC Milling (2 Credit Hours)2
Subject
MAC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces the manual programming, setup, and operation of CNC machining centers. Topics include programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC machining centers.
MAC 124CNC Milling (2 Credit Hours)2
Subject
MAC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces the manual programming, setup, and operation of CNC machining centers. Topics include programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC machining centers.
MAC 141Machine Applications I (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
MAC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides an introduction to a variety of material-working processes that are common to the machining industry. Topics include safety, process-specific machining equipment, measurement devices, set-up and layout instruments, and common shop practices. Upon completion, students should be able to safely demonstrate basic machining operations, accurately measure components, and effectively use layout instruments.
MAC 141Machine Applications I (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
MAC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides an introduction to a variety of material-working processes that are common to the machining industry. Topics include safety, process-specific machining equipment, measurement devices, set-up and layout instruments, and common shop practices. Upon completion, students should be able to safely demonstrate basic machining operations, accurately measure components, and effectively use layout instruments.
MAC 142Machine Applications II (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
MAC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides instruction in the wide variety of processes associated with machining. Topics include safety, equipment set-up, holding fixtures, tooling, cutting speeds and depths, metal properties, and proper finishes. Upon completion, students should be able to safely demonstrate advanced machining operations, accurately measure components, and produce accurate components with a proper finish.
MAC 142Machine Applications II (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
MAC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides instruction in the wide variety of processes associated with machining. Topics include safety, equipment set-up, holding fixtures, tooling, cutting speeds and depths, metal properties, and proper finishes. Upon completion, students should be able to safely demonstrate advanced machining operations, accurately measure components, and produce accurate components with a proper finish.
MAC 180CNC Turn: Prog Set & Oper (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
MAC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces two-dimensional coordinate planes in a simple program used for the production of a part on a computer numerical controlled (CNC) lathe. Topics include blueprints, basic G and M codes, editor software, linear and circular interpolation, CNC lathes, process plan, Machinery Handbook, programming techniques and tool path. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper industry techniques for developing a simple program for creating a part on a CNC lathe.
MAC 180CNC Turn: Prog Set & Oper (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
MAC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces two-dimensional coordinate planes in a simple program used for the production of a part on a computer numerical controlled (CNC) lathe. Topics include blueprints, basic G and M codes, editor software, linear and circular interpolation, CNC lathes, process plan, Machinery Handbook, programming techniques and tool path. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper industry techniques for developing a simple program for creating a part on a CNC lathe.
MAC 181CNC Mill: Prog Set & Oper (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
MAC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces the development of a simple program for the production of a part on a computer numerical controlled (CNC) milling machine. Topics include blueprints, basic G and M codes, editor software, linear and circular interpolation, CNC lathes, process plan, Machinery Handbook, programming techniques and tool path. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper industry techniques for developing a simple program for creating a part on a CNC milling machine.
MAC 181CNC Mill: Prog Set & Oper (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
MAC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces the development of a simple program for the production of a part on a computer numerical controlled (CNC) milling machine. Topics include blueprints, basic G and M codes, editor software, linear and circular interpolation, CNC lathes, process plan, Machinery Handbook, programming techniques and tool path. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper industry techniques for developing a simple program for creating a part on a CNC milling machine.
MAC 231CAMCNC Turning (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
MAC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces Computer Numerical Control graphics programming and concepts for turning center applications. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of menus to develop a shape file in a graphics CAM system and to develop tool path geometry and part geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a job plan using CAM software, include machine selection tool selection, operational sequence, speed, feed and cutting depth.
MAC 231CAMCNC Turning (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
MAC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces Computer Numerical Control graphics programming and concepts for turning center applications. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of menus to develop a shape file in a graphics CAM system and to develop tool path geometry and part geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a job plan using CAM software, include machine selection tool selection, operational sequence, speed, feed and cutting depth.
MAC 232CAMCNC Milling (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
MAC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces Computer Numerical Control graphics programming and concepts for machining center applications. Emphasis is placed on developing a shape file in a graphics CAM system and transferring coded information from CAM graphics to the CNC milling center. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a complete job plan using CAM software to create a multi-axis CNC program.
MAC 232CAMCNC Milling (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
MAC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces Computer Numerical Control graphics programming and concepts for machining center applications. Emphasis is placed on developing a shape file in a graphics CAM system and transferring coded information from CAM graphics to the CNC milling center. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a complete job plan using CAM software to create a multi-axis CNC program.
MAC 233Appl in CNC Machining (6 Credit Hours)6
Subject
MAC
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This capstone course provides students the opportunity to apply skills learned throughout the curriculum. Emphasis is placed on production of parts and assemblies using modern CNC machine tools. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture complex parts using a variety of CNC machine tools.
MAC 233Appl in CNC Machining (6 Credit Hours)6
Subject
MAC
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This capstone course provides students the opportunity to apply skills learned throughout the curriculum. Emphasis is placed on production of parts and assemblies using modern CNC machine tools. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture complex parts using a variety of CNC machine tools.
