AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AUT)
Intro to Automotive Technology | This course provides the beginning automotive technician the opportunity to increase his or her knowledge of certain mechanical actions and reactions related to the automobile. Proper and safe use of hand and precision tools, and use of common automo... | |
Engine Repair | This course covers repair of engines, including theory, diagnosis, measurement, light machining, and correct reassembly procedures. The lubrication, cooling, and fuel support systems are included.NOTE: The students will be required to provide their... | |
Braking Systems | This course provides instruction in the theory of operation, diagnosis, and servicing of automotive drum and disc brake systems. Students will perform complete brake service including the proper machining of drums and rotors. Diagonally split brakes,... | |
Suspension and Alignment | This course covers theory of operation, diagnosis, maintenance, repair and adjustment procedures pertaining to steering gears, steering linkages, wheels and tires, and suspensions. NOTE: The students will be required to provide their own basic tools. | |
Auto Electrical I | This course offers the beginning automotive technician an opportunity to gain understanding of the theory, operation, and testing of basic electricity, the automotive battery, starting systems, charging systems, and lighting systems. NOTE: Students w... | |
Manual Drive Train and Axles | This introductory course focuses on the repair and overhaul of manual transmissions, transaxles and drive line components. Theories of operation, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair procedures pertaining to manual transmissions, transaxle and drive li... | |
Powertrain Systems | (Formerly AUT 271) This course focuses on an overview of the operation, diagnosis and repair of power train control systems and components. Principles of carburetion, exhaust systems, fuel delivery systems, ignition systems, and emission control syst... | |
General Automotive | This course is designed for the student who is interested in gaining a greater knowledge of the major systems of the automobile. It will cover the basic function of systems and the parts that make up each system, the common modes of failure and comm... | |
Automotive Management | Automotive business organization, service department management, and human relations aspect of management in areas of employer-employee relationships, customer-employee relations, and interdepartmental relations. | |
Automotive Service Consulting | In this course the student will study the principles and procedures involved in operation of an automotive service facility as a service consultant. Communication both in terms of customer relations and internal relations with service facility perso... | |
Auto Electrical II | This course covers the theory of operation, diagnosis, and repair of body wiring, lighting circuits, accessories, gauges, and networks. NOTE: The students will be required to provide their own basic tools. | |
Automatic Trans and Transaxle | This course focuses on the repair and overhaul of automatic transmissions. Theories of operation, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair procedures pertaining to automatic transmissions, automatic transaxles, and torque converters are covered. NOTE: The... | |
Advanced Driveline Systems and Chassis Technology | This course covers advanced topics in design and diagnosis for manual transmission, automatic transmission, coupling devices, four wheel drive (4WD) systems, and all wheel drive (AWD) systems. In addition current trends and future technologies in dri... | |
Powertrain Controls | This course focuses on the diagnosis, testing, and service of computerized powertrain control systems. Topics will include diagnosis and repair of computer and network operation, sensors and inputs, advanced charging, starting and ignition system. Ad... | |
Powertrain Management | This course provides students with the opportunity to review and enhance their theory and service skills in automotive electrical systems, fuel systems, engine mechanical diagnosis, emission control systems, and electronic engine control systems. Stu... | |
Air Conditioning and Heating | This course gives the automotive technician the opportunity to gain an understanding of the theory of automotive air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems and the related service procedures. Students may also gain certification in recycling... | |
Hybrid and Alternate Fuels | This course covers the design, operation, repair and maintenance of hybrid vehicles from all manufacturers. It also touches on emerging technologies such as alternative fuels, fuel cell and pure electric vehicles. It is designed for the experienced t... | |
Automotive Service | This is the capstone course in the automotive program. It gives the student the opportunity to practice operations in a shop environment and situation similar to the repair industry including shop operations and vehicle repair. All areas of the autom... | |
Special Topics in Automotive | This course is designed to provide automotive students with opportunities to explore the diversity of topics, businesses, and products within the automotive industry not specifically addressed by existing courses in the catalog. This course may be ta... |