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AUTO 103 Power Trains/Brakes (3 credits)
A lecture, demonstration, and performance type course covering brakes, driveshaft, differentials, clutches standard transmissions and trans-axles. Included in the course is the study of operation, construction differences, and repair procedures and use of special tools. This is a half semester course. (F, S)
AUTO 133 Power Trains I (1)
An applied automotive course intended for the student who is interested in pursuing a career in automotive technology or related fields. This course is a lecture, demonstration, and performance course that covers the basic mechanical principles and fundamentals of operation, disassembly, and adjustment procedures of the following components: manual transmissions, transaxles, clutches, driveshafts, u-joints, half shafts and CV joints. (F, S)
AUTO 134 Power Trains II (1)
An applied automotive course intended for the student who is interested in pursuing a career in automotive technology or related fields. This course is a lecture, demonstration, and performance course that covers the basic mechanical principles and fundamentals of operation, disassembly, and adjustment procedures of the following components: differentials, transfer cases, and automatic transmissions. (F, S)
AUTO 143 Steering, Suspension and Wheel Alignment (3)
A lecture, demonstration, and performance type course covering steering gears, power steering pumps, steering linkage, suspension systems, two and four wheel alignment, and wheel balance. Included in the course is the study of the operation, construction differences, diagnosing, and repair procedures of the steering, suspension and wheel alignment systems. This is a half semester course. (F, S)
AUTO 155 Brakes I (1)
An applied automotive course intended for the student who is interested in pursuing a career in automotive technology or related fields. This course is a lecture, demonstration, and performance course that covers the principles of operation, disassembly, and adjustment procedures of the following components: brake system hydraulics, boost systems, drum and disc brake systems. This course is offered as a dual credit option for high school students that have completed an equivalent brakes course in a certified program. (F, S)
AUTO 161 Automotive Electronic Systems (2)
This is a lecture, demonstration, and performance type of course which covers the principles of electricity and applies it to electrical circuits, batteries, starters, and alternators. It will include Ohm’s Law, schematic reading, test instruments, starter testing and repair, alternator testing and repair, and the application of solid state devices used in computer controlled circuits. The student will have a hands-on approach to learning electrical fundamentals as well as repairing and troubleshooting electrical problems. (F, S)
AUTO 163 Automotive Charging and Starting (3)
This is a lecture, demonstration, and performance type of course which covers the principles of electricity and applies it to electrical circuits, batteries, starters, and alternators. It will include Ohm’s Law, schematic reading, test instruments, starter testing and repair, alternator testing and repair and learning electrical fundamentals as well as troubleshooting starter and alternator electrical problems. (F, S)
AUTO 165 Automotive Electrical and Electronics (5)
This is a lecture, demonstration, and performance type of course which covers the principles of electricity as it applies to electrical circuits, schematics, batteries, starters, and alternators. This includes the study of Ohm’s Law, Multi-meter functions and faults found in electrical circuits along with many hands on practices. (F, S)
AUTO 188 Driveability Procedures I (5)
A lecture, demonstration and performance type course covering fuel systems, operation of the ignition system, emission control systems, basic engine condition diagnosis and scan tool diagnostic procedures to include hands on training in all of these areas.
Prerequisites: AUTO 165. (F, S)
AUTO 206 Chassis Repair/Body Electrical Theory (3)
A lecture and discussion class covering the operation, diagnosing, servicing of the chassis mechanical and electrical system. The systems covered will be anti-lock braking, four-wheel alignment, supplemental restraints, 4WD and AWD, automatic climate control, anti-theft systems, cruise control and other chassis related systems. The course will begin with a review of fundamentals of the systems mentioned and lead to how the system operates on the vehicle. This is a half semester course. Prerequisites: AUTO 103, AUTO 143, AUTO 165 and TECH 109. (F, S)
AUTO 207 Chassis Repair/Body Electrical Lab (4)
A production lab class where the student works on customer owned vehicles. The students are in charge of writing repair orders, diagnosing vehicle problems, repair of the vehicle and figuring labor time of the individual labor charges for the services they performed. Lab work will be performed on the following units: brakes alignment suspension and steering, electrical accessories, instrumentation, air conditioning standard transmissions/transaxles, clutches, differentials, and many other areas which pertain to the chassis. This is a half semester course. Prerequisites: AUTO 103, AUTO 143, AUTO 165 and TECH 109. (F, S)
AUTO 209 Advanced Chassis Repair and Body Electrical (4-8)
A production lab class where the student works on customer owned vehicles. The students are in charge of writing repair orders, diagnosing vehicle problems, repair of the vehicle and figuring labor time of the individual labor charges for the services they performed. Lab work will be performed on the following units: brakes, alignment, suspension and steering, electrical accessories, instrumentation, air conditioning, standard transmissions/transaxles, clutches, differentials, and many other areas which pertain to the chassis. Prerequisites: AUTO 103, AUTO 165, AUTO 143, TECH 109, AUTO 206 and AUTO 207. (F, S)
AUTO 216 Engine Repair Theory (3)
The theory of engine rebuilding. Topics covered are: proper removal, installation, cleaning, valve grinding, cylinder head servicing, engine bearings, hydraulic lifters, camshaft servicing, cooling, oiling systems and engine noises. This is a half semester course. Prerequisites: TECH 121, AUTO 165, and AUTO 188. (F, S)
AUTO 217 Engine Repair Lab (4)
This course involves production work on automobiles that are brought into the shop for engine work. Students perform all types of engine work using the latest rebuilding equipment. They also determine engine noises and repairs to follow. This is a half-semester course. Prerequisites: TECH 121, AUTO 165 and AUTO 188. (F, S)
AUTO 219 Advanced Engine Rebuilding (4-8)
An advanced course in engine rebuilding including cylinder boring, complete cylinder head service, camshaft degreeing and other related areas. This is a half-semester course. Must be arranged with Automotive Department chairman. (F, S)
AUTO 226 Automatic Transmission/Transaxles Theory (3)
A lecture, discussion class covering the operational principles of automatic transmissions and automatic transaxles. A study of fluid couplings, torque converters, planetary gears systems, hydraulic and electronic controls, oil circuits, valve body assemblies, linkage and band adjustments, pressure checks, and hydraulic, electronic, and mechanical diagnostic procedures for transmission failures. This is a half semester course. (F, S)
AUTO 227 Automatic Transmission/Transaxles Lab (4)
A lab course where automatic transmissions/transaxles are disassembled, inspected, assembled and adjusted according to manufactures/industry procedures and specifications, then checked on an automatic transmission dynamometer Students will apply their knowledge by diagnosing, servicing, removing and installing transmissions/transaxles. This is a half semester course. (F, S)
AUTO 229 Advanced Automatic Transmissions/Automatic Transaxles (4-8)
An advanced course in automatic transmission/transaxles service, including overhaul procedures, and hydraulic and electrical diagnosis procedures. Computer controlled shifting and clutches will be diagnosed using volt/ohmmeters and scan tools. Diagnosis and repair will be performed on current model vehicles with transmission/transaxles being tested on a trans-tester. This is a half-semester course. Must be arranged with Automotive Department chairman. (F, S)
AUTO 286 Driveability Procedures Theory (3)
This course covers the operation and testing of the following: emission controls, ignition systems, and fuel systems on domestic and foreign passenger vehicles. The student will be instructed in using diagnostic equipment to test various vehicles. This is a half semester course. Prerequisites: AUTO 165 and AUTO 188. (F, S)
AUTO 287 Driveability Procedures Lab (4)
This is a lab course where the student will diagnose and perform repairs to customer vehicles with drivability problems. Students will use scan tools, digital millimeters, battery testers, lab scopes and other test equipment to diagnose problems found in electrical systems. The student will repair vehicles according to manufacturer’s procedures and specifications. This is a half semester course. (F, S)
AUTO 289 Electronic and Computer Systems (4-8)
An advanced automotive electronics course emphasizing the diagnosis and repair of the computerized systems currently found in the automotive industry. The course offers extensive training in the various electronic ignitions, fuel injection, emission, electronic instrumentation and other electronic control devices now being used by most automobile manufacturers. Students will be working on a wide variety of current model automobiles. This is a half-semester course. Must be arranged with Automotive Department chairman.
AUTO X92 Experimental Course (1-9)
A course designed to meet special departmental needs during new course development. It is used for one year after which time the course is assigned a different number.
AUTO 297 Cooperative Education (1-5)
Cooperative education offers students the opportunity to integrate career, social and personal development into the educational process. The cooperative education program allows students to integrate classroom study with a paid work experience related to their fields of study. It is recommended that a student has successfully completed one year of academic study.
AUTO 299 Special Topics (1-8)
A course designed to meet special departmental needs.
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