Automotive Technology

AUTO 112 Shop Fundamentals
2-1-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This is a required course for all automotive students to acquaint the student with the automotive laboratory and to train the student in proper shop safety, tool and equipment usage, service order writing, and technician responsibility. Prerequisites: Minimum ACT Writing Skills score of 18 or COMPASS score of 70 or successful completion of ENG 098 or ENG 099; and minimum ACT Reading score of 13 or COMPASS score of 61 or TRS 096 and TRS 105; and minimum ACT Math Test score of 17 or COMPASS PreAlgebra Test score of 44 or MATH 092, MATH 093, or MATH 094. Corequisites: All automotive courses.

AUTO 120 Intro to Automotive Electrical
4-2-4 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course will build a solid foundation of electrical theory and principles needed for diagnosis and repair of basic automotive systems. Materials covered in this course will include Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's law, electron theory, capacitance, resistance, AC/DC currents, magnetism, and wiring diagram usage. Prerequisites: Minimum ACT Writing Skills score of 18 or COMPASS score of 70 or successful completion of ENG 098 or ENG 099; and minimum ACT Reading score of 13 or COMPASS score of 61 or TRS 096 and TRS 105; and minimum ACT Math Test score of 17 or COMPASS PreAlgebra Test score of 44 or MATH 092, MATH 093, or MATH 094. Corequisites: AUTO 112.

AUTO 121 Auto Electrical/Electronics Sy
4-2-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) A comprehensive study of the operational theory of the automotive electrical and electronic systems. The student will learn the proper service and diagnosis of these systems with the use of sophisticated test equipment and hands-on experience. Prerequisites: AUTO 112, AUTO 120 Corequisites: AUTO 112.

AUTO 130 Automotive Brake Systems
4-2-5 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course provides theory of operation and service procedures for conventional, anti-lock brake systems, traction control systems, and other related brake system components. Areas to be covered include: hydraulic systems, disc and drum brakes, power assist units, and brake electrical circuits. Prerequisites: AUTO 112, AUTO 121.

AUTO 135 Steering & Suspension System
4-2-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) The student will have a good understanding of the theory of operation and service of today's advanced steering and suspension systems upon completion of this course. Topics covered include suspension diagnosis and repair (including air ride suspension), steering diagnosis and repair, and two- and four-wheel alignment service. Prerequisites: AUTO 112, AUTO 121. Corequisites: AUTO 112.

AUTO 140 Manual Transmission/Driveline
4-2-5 (Lecture/Standard Lab) Manual transmissions/transaxles, transfer cases, drive axles, ring and pinion gears, universal/constant velocity joints, and clutch theory of operation and service are all covered in this course. The student will be trained in proper diagnosis and repair of these components. Prerequisites: AUTO 112. Corequisites: AUTO 112.

AUTO 141 Automatic Transmission/Transax
4-2-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) Students will become familiar with the theory of operation, service, and diagnosis and repair of automatic transmissions/transaxles found on today's cars and light duty trucks. Diagnostic equipment will be used to troubleshoot various malfunctions. Prerequisites: AUTO 112, AUTO 121. Corequisites: AUTO 112.

AUTO 151 Fuel and Emissions Systems
4-2-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) The student will be provided with a basic understanding of the theory and operation of the fuel metering and emission devices found on past and present automobiles and light trucks and how they relate to engine performance. Practical experience will be gained through diagnosing, testing, and servicing the various systems found on these vehicles. Ignition systems will also be covered. Prerequisites: AUTO 112, AUTO 121. Corequisites: AUTO 112.

AUTO 153 Adv Fuel & Emissions Systems
4-2-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) The student will expand on the knowledge gained in Fuel and Emission Systems AUTO 151 course and apply the theories to the more advanced systems found on current vehicles. Systems covered include computer controlled electronic ignition and fuel systems, distributorless ignition, direct ignition, throttle-body and port fuel injection, on-board diagnostic II systems, and other related component systems. Prerequisites: AUTO 112, AUTO 121, AUTO 151. Corequisites: AUTO 112.

AUTO 161 Engine Overhaul
4-2-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is designed to provide students with the theory of operation and design of the internal combustion engine and related systems. Theory is supported by complete tear down, inspection and measurement of an engine in preparation for engine overhaul. Noises and performance situations are covered as well. The student will gain hands-on exposure by overhauling his/her engine or a shop engine. Prerequisites: AUTO 112. Corequisites: AUTO 112.

AUTO 170 Auto Heat/Air Condition System
4-2-4 (Lecture/Standard Lab) With strong emphasis on environmental awareness, this class covers theory, operation, diagnostics, and repair of car/light truck heating and cooling systems. Topics include: R-12 and R-134a refrigerants, reclaiming and recycling of these refrigerants, and standard and extended life antifreeze characteristics are also covered. Prerequisites: AUTO 112, AUTO 121. Corequisites: AUTO 112.

AUTO 278 Automotive Internship
1-0-0 to 9-0-0 (Variable) The Automotive Internship is a supervised on-the-job learning experience designed to provide students the opportunity to apply automotive competencies in a work environment. Prerequisites: With some exceptions, students must have completed 75% of the coursework in the pursued degree/certificate program and have a grade point of 2.5 in the program and 2.0 overall. Comments: See Internships under Permission Codes on page 68 for more information.

WELD 120 Introduction to Welding
3-1-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is the introductory welding course. Designed for welders and non-welders. It covers the basic safe operation of the oxy-fuel welding, cutting and brazing systems along with training in the basic electric arc welding process, SMAW (arc), GMAW (mig), GTAW (tig) and FCAW. These processes provide the skills necessary to select and operate welding equipment safely.

MATH 106 Technical Mathematics
4-4-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course contains the core mathematics common to several technical programs. Topics include operations with real and signed numbers, basic algebraic operations, linear algebra, right angle and oblique trigonometry, applied trigonometry, applied geometry, vectors, graphical representation of equations including slope and distance. Prerequisites: Minimum ASSET Math Test 1 score of 50 or COMPASS PreAlgebra Test score of 44 or MATH 092 or 093 or 094.