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): 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