AUT 122                       ENGINE PERFORMANCE/TUNE-UP

                                                            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):  Reading level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.

 

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):  Reading level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.

 

AUT 130                       AUTOBODY I

                                                            Fall

This course introduces safety, tools, and the basic fundamentals of auto body repair.  Topics include:  shop safety, damage analysis, tools and equipment, repair techniques, material selection, material usage and other related topics.

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

Prerequisite(s):  None

 

AUT 131                       AUTOBODY II

                                                            Spring

This course introduces safety, tools, and the fundamentals of auto body repair.  Topics include:  shop safety, panel repair and replacement, corrosion protection, paint preparation and proper painting procedures, final detailing, welding and cutting procedures, fiberglass, plastic and composite materials, recognizing various types of mechanical damage, as well as standard and specialty equipment and tools.  Special emphasis placed on safety and environmental issues.

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):  Reading level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.

 

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):  Reading level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.

 

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):  Reading level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.

 

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):  Reading level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.

 

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 installation.  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):  Reading level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.

 

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):  Reading level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.

 

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):  Reading level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.

 

AUT 141                       AUTO LAB CO-OP

                                                            Fall

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 and reading level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.

 

 

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 and reading level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.

 

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 and reading level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.

 

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 and reading level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.

 

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):  Reading level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.

 

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, electronically 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 and reading level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.