Automotive Technology
Offered Fall and Spring Semesters
This course is a basic study of the proper handling of hazardous materials found in automotive service centers. Topics include types of hazardous materials, handling of the materials, and their proper disposal.
Offered Fall and Spring Semesters
Prerequisite: AUT 159
This course is a review of engine fundamentals and overhaul procedures followed by performance in all areas of engine block preparation, cylinder head preparation, cleaning, specifications, measurements with micrometers, assembly and operation of unit.
Offered Spring and Summer Semesters
This course includes an advanced application of engine fundamentals, including engine removal, internal diagnostic and repair procedures, engine assembly and installation procedures.
Offered Fall Semester
This course is an introduction to basic welding as it applies to automotive technology. This course will cover safety procedures, cutting torch operation, basic gas welding and basic mig welding.
Offered Spring and Summer Semesters
This course covers hydro-boost power brakes and vacuum power brakes as well as master cylinders and caliper rebuilding. Topics covered also include fundamentals of hydraulics, brake components and ABS, the relation to tractions control and vehicle stability.
Offered Fall and Summer Semesters
Prerequisite: AUT 159
This course is an advanced study of manual transmissions and transaxles, including proper overhaul procedures for axles and manual transmissions and transaxles.
Offered Spring and Summer Semesters
Prerequisite: AUT 159
This course is a study of suspension and steering systems, including non-adjustable and adjustable wheel alignment angles and application of balancing and alignment equipment.
Offered Fall and Spring Semesters
This course is a study of electricity as used in automotive applications. This course includes DC and AC principles and their various uses in the automobile. The relationship between Ohm’s Law and actual automotive circuits is demonstrated.
Offered Fall and Spring Semesters
This course covers the basic operation of electronic devices and sensors, including basic circuits, applications, and diagnosis.
Offered Fall and Summer Semesters
This course is a study of ignition system operation and how it relates to fuel systems for proper engine operation. This course also covers fuel injection, direct-injection gasoline and distributorless ignition.
Offered Fall and Spring Semesters
This course is a basic study of power flow and hydraulics, including torque converter operation.
Offered Fall and Spring Semesters
This course is a study of the proper selection, care and use of tools and equipment, including proper use of service and reference manuals and guides.
Offered Spring and Summer Semester
Prerequisite: AUT 132
This course includes the study of solid-state devices, microprocessors and complete diagnostics using the latest available equipment. This course will also cover starters, alternators, LAN (Local Area Network) and CAN (Control Area Network) systems.
Offered Summer and Fall Semesters
This course is a study of devices and systems considered accessories by the automotive industry. Study includes windshield wiper systems, power door locks, windows and seats, radios and clocks.
Offered Fall and Summer Semesters
Prerequisite: AUT 132
This course is a study of the principles of refrigeration, operation and testing procedures to determine the cause of malfunction, servicing, or repairing by approved methods. Emphasis is on special tools, equipment and safety procedures.
Offered Spring and Summer Semester
Prerequisite: AUT 149
This course includes the study of fuel injection systems, other fuel system components and how computers control fuel delivery.
Offered Spring Semester
This course is an advanced study of automatic transmission and transaxle electronics, including torque converter clutch and clutch controls.
Offered Spring and Summer Semesters
This course covers special subject matter, new technology, new testing equipment, and diagnostic routines.
Offered Fall and Spring Semesters
Prerequisite: AUT 231
This course is the study of vehicles powered with gasoline engines in combination with other non-gasoline power systems. Hybrid, Fuel Cell, compressed gases and diesel/bio-diesel and Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) technology will be covered in this course. Additional topics include hybrids, light duty diesels and 100% electric vehicles.