BASIC Manufacturing
Earners of this microcredential will demonstrate a basic understanding of manual machining and G-code programming. Participants will have hands-on experience in operating lathe and milling machines as well as writing G-code programs. They will learn how to edit G-code programs and execute the programs on simulators and CNC machines. This microcredential will prepare the participants for a career in manual and CNC machining.
Admissions requirements for application (current degree-seeking students):
- Matriculation into a Farmingdale State College degree program
- Completion of the Microcredential Application on Etrieve
For Non-matriculated students:
- Completion of the non-matriculated student application
- High school diploma or GED
- Must meet the Mechanical Engineering Technical Standards requirement in the College Catalog
- Completion of the Microcredential Application on Etrieve (Instructions will be emailed after completing the non-matriculated student application)
Requirements to earn the microcredential:
- To achieve the Basic Manufacturing microcredential, students will complete 3 required courses: MET 105L: Technical Drawing and CAD Lab, MET 117: Manufacturing Process, and MET 127: Advanced Manufacturing Process. The microcredential requires a minimum grade of B in each of the courses.
- Students must also complete an external certificate, the Haas Basic Mill Operator Certification, to receive the microcredential.
Stackable to:
Manufacturing Engineering Technology B.S.
Mechanical Engineering Technology B.S.
Time to complete:
2 semesters
Cost to attend:
Standard tuition rates apply. Visit for tuition and student consumer information.
Students meeting eligibility requirements may be eligible for Part-Time TAP for Non-Degree Credentials up to 11 credits per semester at SUNY. Visit Non-degree Part-Time Tuition Assistance Program for more information.
Contact Information
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Lupton Hall, 169
934-420-2046
met@farmingdale.edu
MET 105 MET 105L Technical Drawing and CAD Lab
This is a laboratory course designed to provide students with hands-on experience in technical drawing and computer aided design (CAD). Students will apply traditional drafting techniques, such as ortho-graphic projection, dimensioning, and tolerancing, though 2D CAD software. Note: Student who have received credits for MET104 cannot receive credit for this course.
MET 117 Manufacturing Process
The main purpose of this course is to introduce the mechanical engineering technology student to the principles and operation of mechanical equipment such as lathes, drill press, milling machines and measuring requirements and measuring instruments. Several manufacturing processes such as welding, powder metallurgy, sheet metal forming, extrusion, etc. are also covered. Individual laboratory projects will be assigned to each student to reinforce the topics covered in the theory. NOTE: Students completing this course may not receive credit for AET 218T. Corequisite(s): MET 117L
MET 127 Advanced Manufacturing Processes
This course is a continuation of MET 117. Topics emphasize the theory and operation of manual and numerically controlled milling machines and machining centers. Additional topics covered are the gear shaper, indexing head, point-to-point drilling and milling, and three axis measurement. Laboratory projects will be assigned to reinforce the topics covered in theory. Prerequisite(s): MET 117 and MET 105L Corequisite(s): MET 127L