Kalamazoo Valley Community College

AUTO 112 Shop Fundamentals
2-1-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This is a required course for all automotive students to acquaint themselves with the automotive laboratory and to train them in proper shop safety, tool and equipment usage, service order writing, and technician responsibility.

AUTO 120 Intro to Automotive Electrical
4-2-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course will build a solid foundation of electrical theory and principles needed for diagnosis and repair of basic automotive systems. Material covered in this course will include Ohm's law, Kirschhoff's law, electron theory, capacitance, resistance, AC/DC currents, magnetism, electrical test equipment and wiring diagram usage. Recommended prerequisite: MATH 106.

AUTO 121 Auto Electrical/Electronic Sys
4-2-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is 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. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of AUTO 120 is REQUIRED.

AUTO 122 Auto Chassis Electron Systems
2-1-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is an in-depth study of the theory, diagnosis, and repair of chassis electrical and electronic systems, including the study of electronic dash circuits, inflatable restraint systems, electronic cruise control and other body electrical systems as well. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of AUTO 121 is REQUIRED. Corequisite: AUTO 151 and AUTO 175 are recommended.

AUTO 130 Automotive Brake Systems
4-2-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course provides theory of operation and service procedures for conventional and other related brake system components. Areas to be covered include: hydraulic systems, disc and drum brakes, power assist units and associated systems. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of AUTO 112 is REQUIRED. Corequisite: AUTO 135 is recommended.

AUTO 143 Automatic Transmission/Axle
4-2-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) Students will become familiar with the theory of operation, service, and diagnosis and repair of automatic transmission/transaxles found on today's cars and light duty trucks. Diagnostic equipment will be used to troubleshoot various malfunctions. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of AUTO 142 is REQUIRED. Corequisite: AUTO 139 is recommended.

AUTO 163 Engine Mechanical Theory
4-2-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course provides an in-depth study of engine design, operation, troubleshooting, and in-vehicle service procedures for modern gasoline engines. Topics covered: Engine coolant systems, fluid leak diagnosis, timing belt service, in vehicle repairs, noises diagnosis and other related service associated with common engine service procedures. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of AUTO 162 is REQUIRED. Corequisite: AUTO 151 and AUTO 175 are recommended.

AUTO 172 Alt Fuels & Adv Tech Vehicles
2-2-0 (Lecture/Discussion) The rapid increase in fuel prices, coupled with concerns for the environment and air quality, have led many Americans to seek information about alternatives to gasoline, diesel fuel, and other petroleum-based products. This introductory course is designed to provide basic information for the general public, the automotive technician, the employer, the fleet operator, and the instructor and will allow you to begin to understand the nature and extent of the problems, as well as some viable solutions that are currently available or in development. Recommended prerequisite: Have an interest in environmental quality and energy independence in transportation with a good understanding of basic automotive technology.

AUTO 200 Alternative Auto Propulsion
3-2-2 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course will be of interest and specifically geared toward existing automotive students as well as technicians already employed in the field. The focus is to provide the student with instruction on alternative automotive propulsion systems that are presently being used for the automobile transportation industry. Course content will include instruction on theory of operation and service of alternative propulsion systems, with emphasis on safety issues and concerns regarding the servicing of these systems. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of AUTO 122 is REQUIRED or permission of the instructor.

WPE 112 Safety and First Aid
2-2-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course is a study of the practical aspects of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Successful completion of the course qualifies a student for certification from the American Heart Association in: (1) Safety and First Aid; and (2) CPR.