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 Automotive Technology (AUT)


AUT-105   Intro to Automotive Technology, 4 cr.
Basic theory and correct procedures for servicing vehicles provide the student with the skills and knowledge required for routine vehicle maintenance. 
(Formerly AM-115C)

AUT-115   Automotive Shop Safety, 1 cr.
This course is designed to prepare the student to work in the auto shop in a safe manner.  The content will introduce the student to safety equipment, safety rules, and common accidents in the automotive service area. 
(Formerly AM-101C)

AUT-116   Automotive Shop Safety, 2 cr.
Prepares the student to work in the auto shop in a safe manner.  The student will be introduced to safety equipment, safety rules and avoidance of service area.
(Formerly AM-113C)

AUT-180   Engine Repair Theory, 3 cr.
Provides the student with fundamental concepts of operation, diagnosis, and repair procedures of the modern automotive internal combustion engine. 
(Formerly AM-153C)

AUT-182   Automotive Engine Theory, 4 cr.
Basic engine theory; parts identification, wear measurements, wear locations, valve refacing, valve guide service, valve seat reconditioning and engine diagnosis using various tests.  Includes the reconditioning of cylinders, crankshaft and camshaft. 
(Formerly AM-226C)

AUT-183   Automotive Engine Lab, 5 cr.
Disassembly and assembly procedures.  Diagnosis of engine malfunctions, minor repair and complete overhaul, excluding rebuilding procedures such as boring cylinders and grinding crankshafts. 
(Formerly AM-225C)

AUT-184  Brakes Lab, 3 cr.
The hands-on learning activities related to the operation, diagnosis, and repair procedures of the modern automotive braking system.  Areas included will be: mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical subdivision.

AUT-186   Engine Repair Lab, 3 cr.
Hands on activities providing the student with fundamental concepts of operation, diagnosis, and repair procedures of the modern automotive internal combustion engine. 
(Formerly AM-156C)

AUT-212   Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles Theory, 4 cr.
Principles of operation of torque converters, planetary gears, multiple disc clutches, one-way clutches, servos, accumulators and hydraulics. 
(Formerly AM-215C)

AUT-213   Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles Lab, 3 cr.
Automatic Transmissions is a study of the basic knowledge and skills a student should possess when working on the modern automatic transmission or transaxle.
(Formerly AM-218C)

AUT-260   Manual Transmission Theory, 3 cr. 
Manual Transmission is a study of the theory of operation, diagnostic principles, and repair procedures used in accordance with the modern automotive manual transmission transaxle, and  drive train systems. 
(Formerly AM-219C)

AUT-313   Auto Manual Dr Train/Axle Lab, 3 cr.
Hands-on class shows operation and proper repair procedures of current manual transmissions/transaxles, differentials and drive axles used in late model vehicles. 
(Formerly  AM-217C)

AUT-410   Steering and Suspension Theory, 2 cr.
A course to provide the student with the theory of automotive and light truck steering and suspension systems.  Design, operation, diagnosis, repair, and adjustment of these systems is covered. 
(Formerly AM-221C)                                                                                       

AUT-412   Automotive Suspension/Steering Theory, 3 cr.
Theory of automotive and light truck steering and suspension systems; covers design, operation, diagnosis, repair and adjustment. 
(Formerly AM-220C)

AUT-413   Auto Suspension/Steering Lab, 3 cr.
Covers operation and service of power and manual steering gears, rack and pinion systems, and suspension systems; practices method of four wheel alignment checks and front-end alignment. 
(Formerly AM-222C - Suspension Lab)

AUT-510   Brakes Theory, 2 cr.
The theory of operation, diagnosis, and repair procedures related to the modern automotive braking system.  Areas of instruction will include:  mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical subsystems. 
(Formerly AM-142C)

AUT-511   Brakes Lab, 3 cr.
The hands-on learning activities related to the operation, diagnosis, and repair procedures of the modern automotive braking system.  Areas included will be: mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical subdivision.  
(Formerly AM-143C)

AUT-512   Auto Brake Systems Theory, 5 cr.
Basic principles of brakes, the hydraulic system, disc and drum brakes, parking brakes and power assist units.  Emphasis on operation, diagnosis and repair of various braking systems. 
(Formerly AM-135C)

AUT-513   Auto Brake Systems Lab, 4 cr.
A lab experience which will allow the student to acquire competencies in brake diagnosis and repair procedures. 
(Formerly AM-135C)

AUT-622   Auto Electrical Systems Lab, 3 cr.
Hands-on class in the operation, construction and repair of alternators, starters and electrical components as they apply to the safety and driver convenience.  
(Formerly AM-120C)

AUT-623   Automotive Electrical Systems Theory, 4 cr.
Electrical theory, diagnosis and repair procedures as they pertain to the automotive charging, starting and power accessory systems. 
(Formerly AM-117C)

AUT-624   Automotive Elect Systems Lab, 5 cr.
A lab experience that will provide the student with the opportunity to perform diagnosis, repair, and adjustment of automotive chassis electrical systems.  Skills acquired in previous labs may be reviewed. 
(Formerly AM-130C)

AUT-630   Automotive Electrical Systems, 5 cr.
Basic electricity as it pertains to the automotive chassis electrical systems.  The operation, construction, and repair of charging and starting systems will be covered.  Electrical components as they apply to the safety and driver convenience systems of the auto will be studied and service repair procedures investigated. 
(Formerly AM-116C)

AUT-703   Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning, 3 cr. 
The theory of operation, diagnosis and repair of automotive air conditioning and heating systems.  Lab experience will provide the student with the opportunity to acquire the competencies required for successful automotive air conditioning and heater maintenance. 
(Formerly AM-115C)

AUT-704   Au0 Heating & Air Conditioning, 4 cr.
This is a study in the theory and hands-on learning activities related to operation, diagnostics and repair procedures of the modern HVAC systems used in the automotive industry.
(Formerly AM-128C)

AUT-827   Auto Ignition Systems, 4 cr. 
Operation, diagnosis and repair procedures used to service the modern automotive ignition system. 
(Formerly AM-125C)

AUT-834   Auto Fuel Systems, 4 cr.
Diagnostic and repair procedures used to service the automotive fuel system from the fuel tank to the fuel injector.
(Formerly AM-124C)

AUT-842   Auto Computerized Eng Controls, 4 cr.
Theory of operation, diagnosis and repair procedures for electronic engine control systems used by the automotive industry. 
(Formerly AM-126C)

AUT-851   Auto Eng Performance Diagnosis, 3 cr.
Performance Diagnosis is designed to be an applied critical thinking class.  By showing them techniques to gather diagnostic information through customer interviews and technical routines they have the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to formulate rapid and accurate diagnoses of automatic drivability problems. 
(Formerly AM-129C)

AUT-852   Auto Eng Performance Diagnosis, 4 cr.
Diagnosis, repair and adjustment of electronic engine controls, including ignition, emission and fuel systems. 
(Formerly AM-127C)

AUT-890   Automotive Technology OJT, 4 cr. 
Automotive Technology OJT is designed to provide the student with the real work learning activities necessary to acquaint them with the function of the modern automotive technician and the skills demanded of them. 
(Formerly AM-194C)

   

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