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 Motorcycle Technology (MOT)


MOT-128   Motorcycle Engine 2&4 Stroke, 2 cr.
Construction and design of motorcycle engines, both two- and four-stroke.  Correct service procedures, troubleshooting, failure analysis and advanced theory are included. Prerequisite:  first semester of program. 
(Formerly MM-128C)

MOT-129   Motorcycle Eng 2&4 Stroke Lab, 2 cr.
Engine disassembly, reassembly, operation of various motorcycle and ATV engines.  Includes adjustment and testing of engines.  Prerequisite:  First semester of program. Co-requisite: MOT-128. 
(Formerly MM-129C)

MOT-139   Motorcycle Fuel Systems, 3 cr.
Motorcycle fuel systems including carburetion, fuel injection and oil injection.  Troubleshooting, testing, adjustments and disassembly/reassembly are covered.  Proper service procedures are discussed, demonstrated and practiced.  Lecture and laboratory.  Prerequisite:  first two semesters of program. 
(Formerly MM-139C)

MOT-143   Drive Systems/Chassis/Suspension, 3 cr.
Theory and operation of Motorcycle Drive Systems, chassis, and suspension.  Disassembly, inspection, reassembly, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair.  Lecture and lab.
(Formerly MM-143C)

MOT-146   Ignition/Electrical Systems, 3 cr.
Study of the construction, principles of operation and design of motorcycle ignition and electrical systems.
(Formerly MM-146C)

MOT-200   Motorcycle/ATV Tune Up/Maintenance, 2 cr.
This course includes tune up procedures for both 2 and 4 stroke Motorcycle and ATV's.

MOT-202   ATV Systems, 3 cr.
Introduction to ATV's and all of their systems.

MOT-210   Adv Driveability & Troubleshooting, 3 cr.
This course will better prepare the student for the real life driveability and troubleshooting problems that they will encounter in the field.

MOT-220   Advanced Electrical Diagnosis/Troubleshooting, 3 cr.
Advanced electrical diagnosis and troubleshooting as it pertains to the Motorcycle and Small Engine Industry.

MOT-230   Advanced Fuel Systems, 3 cr. 
Advanced fuel system diagnosis, troubleshooting, and tuning.

MOT-240   Dyno Analysis, 2 cr. 
This course includes Dyno usage, data analysis, and tuning.

MOT-250   Outdoor Power Equipment, 3 cr.
An introduction to Outdoor Power Equipment.

MOT-255   Performance Engine Tuning, 2 cr.
Performance Engine Tuning as it applies to the Motorcycle and ATV. 

MOT-260   Shop Management, 3 cr.
Shop Management as it applies to the Motorcycle and Small Engine Industry.

MOT-270   Introduction to Diesel, 2 cr.
A study of the basic diesel engine used in small horsepower applications.  Diesel fuel systems, turbo charging, diesel engine maintenance, and troubleshooting.

MOT-275   Introduction to Hydraulics, 2 cr.
A study of the many hydraulic systems and components used on modern equipment.  Emphasis is placed on hydraulic theory and system analysis.

MOT-910   Cooperative Work Experience, 4 cr.
Student is involved in a supervised cooperative work experience in a dealership. 
(Formerly MM-127C)

MOT-932   Internship, 2 cr.
On-the-job experience at a motorcycle repair facility as a technician, part and service person, or salesperson.  The student is evaluated by the job supervisor and the instructor.  Prerequisite:  completion of the first year of the program.
(Formerly MM-226C)                                                                               

   

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