MCC CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER: 16 Credit Hours
TAM 105 Machine Project Laboratory OR OPTICS ELECTIVE	3
TAM 121 Mathematics for Machinists I	3
TAM 131 Machine Shop Print Reading I	3
OPT 110 Introduction to Optical Technology	3
OPT 131 Optical Elements and Ray Optics	4
Total	16
SECOND SEMESTER: 15-16 Credit Hours
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition OR CRC 101 Practical Computer Literacy	3
OPT 135 Measurement and Analysis OR TAM 138 Dimensional Metrology	3-4
OPT 151 Optical Instruments and Testing	4
TAM 139 CNC Vertical Machine Tool Programming I	3
TAM 205 CNC Machine Project Laboratory	2
Total	15-16
TOTAL CREDITS	31-32
OPTICS ELECTIVES:
OPT 135 Measurement and Analysis	4
OPT 201 Photo Science	4
OPT 211 Wave Optics and Applications	4
OPT 213 Optical Processes	4
OPT 215 Electro-Optical Devices and Systems	5
OPT 235 Advanced Optical Manufacturing	3

NOTE: Students currently working in the precision machining industry may substitute a TAM/OPT elective for TAM 105, based on work experience and approval of a faculty advisor.
All students enrolled in the program should take the MCC placement exam for advisement prior to registration. It is recommended that students have a minimum of 2 years of high school math or place MTH 104 or higher on the placement exam prior to enrolling in this program. Please seek advisement from the TAM/OPT Coordinator or faculty prior to registration. Call 585-292-3725 for advisement times.

The online version contains the most current curriculum information as it is amended when updates are approved. View the online catalog at: https://www.monroecc.edu/academics/catalog/