Fall

This course is a study of ignition systems, computer and input sensors, distributor ignition systems, electronic ignition systems, and on-board diagnostic II systems. Classroom lecture on these areas as well as shop work experience on required tasks as defined by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) will be completed by successful students.

Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

AUT 129 ENGINE PERFORMANCE/FUEL SYSTEMS

Fall

This course is a study of basic fuel systems, intake and exhaust systems, emission control systems, computer-controlled carburetors, and electronic fuel injection. Classroom lecture on these areas as well as shop work experience on required tasks as defined by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) will be completed by successful students.

Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

AUT 132 ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

Spring

This course is a study of safety, basic theories, electrical components, wiring and circuit diagrams, automotive batteries, direct current motors and the starting system, charging systems, lighting circuits, instrumentation, electrical accessories and chassis electronic control systems. Classroom lecture on these areas as well as shop work experience on required tasks as defined by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) will be completed by successful students.

Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

AUT 133 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE

Spring

This course is a study of safety, drive train theory, general theories of operation, hydraulic torque multipliers, planetary gears and shafts, hydraulic systems and apply devices, common automatic transmissions, and electronic automatic transmissions. Classroom lecture on these areas as well as shop work experience on required tasks as defined by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) will be completed by successful students.

Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

AUT 135 BRAKES

Fall

This course is a study of automotive fundamental safety, master cylinders, power-assist units, hydraulic lines and valves, disk brakes, drum brakes, antilock braking system, parking brake, brake electric and electronic components. Classroom lecture on these areas as well as shop work experience on required tasks as defined by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) will be completed by successful students.

Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

AUT 136 SUSPENSION AND STEERING

Spring

This course is a study of automotive suspensions and steering systems basic theory, safety practices, wheel bearings, tires and wheels, shock absorbers and struts, front and rear suspension systems, computer controlled suspension systems, steering columns and steering linkage mechanisms, power steering pumps, steering gears, four wheel steering, frames, camber, caster, SAI, setback, toe, and computer alignment systems. Classroom lecture on these areas as well as shop work experience on required tasks as defined by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) will be completed by successful students.

Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

AUT 137 ENGINE REPAIR

Spring

This course is a study of theory of engine operation, safety, operating systems, diagnosis, sealer gaskets, fasteners, tools and machinery, engine removal and disassembly, manifolds, cylinder heads and reconditioning, valve train, block assembly, engine re-assembly and inst all ation. Classroom lecture on these areas as well as shop work experience on required tasks as defined by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) will be completed by successful students.

Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

AUT 138 MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES

Spring

This course is a study of safety, drive train theory, clutches, manual transmissions/transmission front drive axles, drive shafts, and universal joints, differentials and drive axles, four-wheel drive systems, drive train electrical and electronic systems. Classroom lecture on these areas as well as shop work experience on required tasks as defined by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) will be completed by successful students.

Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

AUT 139 AUTO HEATING AND AC

Spring

This course is a study of auto air conditioning and heating and its history and purpose, its health and safety, its temperature and pressure fundamentals, the refrigeration system, system components, compress and clutches, system servicing, testing, and diagnosis, case and duct systems, retrofit systems, system controls, engine cooling and comfort heating system. Classroom lecture on these areas as well as shop work experience on required tasks as defined by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) will be completed by successful students.

Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

AUT 141 AUTO LAB CO-OP

F all

This lab is designed to provide the student with on-job training for classes AUT 122-Engine Performance/Tune-up and AUT 129-Engine Performance/Fuel Systems. This lab will be done at a full-time repair facility with the student performing tasks for forty hours per week during an 8-week period. This lab will greatly increase the knowledge and experience of the automotive student.

Credit: 4 hours - Forty lab hours per week for eight weeks

Prerequisite(s): Engine Performance/Tune-up-AUT 122, Engine Performance/Fuel Systems-AUT 129

AUT 143 AUTO LAB CO-OP

Fall

This lab is designed to provide the student with on-job training for classes AUT 135-Brakes, AUT 136-Suspension and Steering, and AUT 138-Manual Drive Train and Axles. This lab will be done at a full-time repair facility with the student performing tasks for forty hours per week during an 8-week period. This lab will greatly increase the knowledge and experience of the automotive student.

Credit: 4 hours - Forty lab hours per week for eight weeks

Prerequisite(s): Brakes-AUT 135, Suspension and Steering-AUT 136, and Manual Drive Train and Axles-AUT 138

AUT 145 AUTO LAB CO-OP

Spring

This lab is designed to provide the student with on-job-training for classes AUT 132-Electrical/Electronic Systems, and AUT 137-Engine Repair. This lab will be done at a full time repair facility with the student performing tasks for forty hours a week during an eight week period. This lab will greatly increase the knowledge and experience of the automotive student.

Credit: 4 hours - Forty lab hours per week for eight weeks.

Prerequisite(s): Electrical/Electronic Systems-AUT 132, Engine Repair-AUT 137

AUT 147 AUTO LAB CO-OP

Spring

This lab is designed to provide the student with on-job-training for classes AUT 133-Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, and AUT 139-Auto Heating and AC. This lab will be done at a full time repair facility with the student performing tasks for forty hours a week during an eight week period. This lab will greatly increase the knowledge and experience of the automotive student.

Credit: 4 hours - Forty lab hours per week for eight weeks.

Prerequisite(s): Automatic Transmission/Transaxle-AUT 133, Auto Heating and AC-AUT 139

AUT 197 AUTOMOTIVE INTERNSHIP

Summer

This course is designed to provide employment experience in a position that will utilize the specialized skills of the student enrolled in this program. Each student is required to complete 150 hours at an approved worksite during the semester.

Credit: 2 hours - Ten lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Career Development-INT 111 and Instructor's Approval.

AUT 225 ENGINE PERFORMANCE/COMPUTER CONTROL I

Fall

This course is a study of a review of electric and electronics, computers in cars, common components, general motors, computer command control, general motors' electronic fuel injection, recent changes in general motors' engine controls. Classroom lecture on these areas as well as shop work experience on required tasks as defined by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) will be completed by successful students.

Credit: 4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

AUT 230 ENGINE PERFORMANCE/COMPUTER CONTROL II

Fall

This course is a continued study of computerized engine controls. Covered are Cadillac's digital fuel injection, Ford's microprocessor control unit, Ford's EEC I, EEC II, EEC III, Ford's electronic engine control (EEC IV), recent Ford Motor Company engine control systems, Chrysler's oxygen feedback system, Chrysler's single-point and multi-point fuel injection systems, Chrysler's multiplexing and computer developments, European (Bosch) engine control systems, Asian computer control systems, electronic all y controlled diesel engine systems. Classroom lecture on these areas as well as shop work experience on required tasks as defined by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) will be completed by successful students.

Credit: 4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Engine Performance/Computer Control I-AUT 225