Automotive Technology

ONE YEAR CERTIFICATE

The program provides students with knowledge and skills for employment as an automotive technician’s assistant. The curriculum combines laboratory work and diagnostic skills to prepare the student for employment. 

 

Clyde Shafer                          618 634-3256

clydes@shawneecc.edu

Phyllis Sander, Chairperson   618 634-3334

phylliss@shawneecc.edu

 

Courses                                                       Credit Hours

Fall Semester First Eight Weeks

AUT 122 Engine Performance/Tune-Up                    3

AUT 225 Engine Performance/Computer Control I                 4

SEM 111 College Orientation                                   1

Fall Semester Second Eight Weeks

AUT 135 Brakes                                                      3

AUT 230 Engine Performance/Computer Control II               4

Fall Semester Total Hours                                     15

 

Spring Semester First Eight Weeks

AUT 132 Electrical/Electronic Systems                     3

AUT 137 Engine Repair                                           3

AUT 138 Manual Drive Train and Axles                   3

Spring Semester Second Eight Weeks

AUT 133 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle            3

AUT 136 Suspension and Steering                           3

Spring Semester Total Hours                                15

 

Summer Semester

AUT 129 Engine Performance/Fuel Systems             3

AUT 139 Auto Heating & Air Conditioning               3

INT 111 Career Development                                  1

AUT 197 Automotive Internship                               2

Summer Semester Total Hours                               9

 

 

AUT 122 Engine Performance/Tune-Up

Study of ignition systems, computer and input sensors, distributor ignition systems, electronic ignition systems, and on-board diagnostic II systems. 

 

AUT 129 Engine Performance/Fuel Systems

Study of basic fuel systems, intake and exhaust systems, emission control systems, computer-controlled carburetors, and electronic fuel injection.

 

AUT 132 Electrical/Electronic Systems

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.

 

AUT 133 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

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.

 

AUT 135 Brakes

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.

 

AUT 136 Suspension and Steering

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.

 

AUT 137 Engine Repair

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.

 

AUT 138 Manual Drive Train and Axles

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.

 

AUT 139 Auto Heating & Air Conditioning

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.

 

 

 

AUT 225 Engine Performance/Computer Control I

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.

 

 

 

AUT 230 Engine Performance/Computer Control II

Continued study of computerized engine controls.  Covered are a variety of domestic and foreign computerized controls.