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AUTO 1001 Autocare (A, SP, SU)
2 credits
This course is designed for the nonautomotive student who is interested in becoming
familiar with the fundamentals of automotive systems and preventative maintenance.
This course also provides information on choosing a repair shop, tips and techniques
for dealing with minor breakdowns, and the vehicle purchase process.
Lecture: 1.5 hours - Lab: 1.5 hours
Lab fee: $15.00
AUTO 1101 Basic Auto Systems (A, SP, SU)
2 credits
This introductory automotive course covers the basic components and systems of the
automobile. Included in this course are automotive terminology and mechanical, hydraulic,
and electrical theories as they apply to automobiles and light trucks. Students are
strongly encouraged to take AUT0-1106 the same semester. Students may also enroll
in AUTO 1140, AUTO 1150, AUTO 1160, or AUTO 1170 the same semester. See plan of study
for recommended course sequence.
Lecture: 1.5 hours - Lab: 1.5 hours
Prerequisites: DEV 0115 or placement into MATH 1000 or higher AND DEV 0155 or placement
into ENGL 0190 or higher Lab fee: $10.00
AUTO 1106 Auto Shop Orientation & Service (A. SP, SU)
2 credits
This introductory automotive course covers the operation of an automotive shop, the
proper use of hand tools and power tools, and basic maintenance operations on cars
and light trucks. Must have credit for or be concurrently enrolled in AUTO 1101. Students
may also enroll in AUTO 1140, AUTO 1150, AUTO 1160, or AUTO 1170 the same semester.
See plan of study for recommended course sequence.
Lecture: 1 hour - Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: DEV 0115 or placement into MATH 1000 or higher AND DEV 0155 or placement
into ENGL 0190 or higher Lab fee: $30.00
AUTO 1110 Engines: Theory & Operations (SP)
2 credits
This course presents automotive engines and the theory of their operation to students
beginning their study of automotive service and repair. All engine mechanical systems
are explored during teardown and reassembly of an automotive engine. Students are
expected to acquire a variety of skills and explain operation of these components.
Mastery of skills and underlying concepts are evaluated both individually and through
contribution to work group activities.
Lecture: 1.5 hours - Lab: 1.5 hours
Prerequisites: AUTO 1101 and AUTO 1106 Lab fee: $25.00
AUTO 1140 Suspension & Steering: Theory & Operation (A)
2 credits
This course presents automotive suspension and steering systems to students beginning
their study of automotive service and repair. This class examines the theory, operation,
and basic procedures needed to service and repair: wheels, tires, wheel bearings,
suspension components, steering components. They also explore basic alignment theory
and suspension angles. Students are expected to acquire a variety of skills and explain
operation of these components. Mastery of skills and underlying concepts are evaluated
both individually and through contribution to work group activities. Must have credit
for or be concurrently enrolled in AUTO 1101 and 1106. See plan of study for recommended
course sequence.
Lecture: 1.5 hours - Lab: 1.5 hours Lab fee: $40.00
AUTO 1150 Brake Systems: Theory & Operations (A)
2 credits
This course presents automotive brake systems to students beginning their study of
automotive service and repair. Drum brakes, disc brakes, hydraulic principles, master
cylinders, brake lines, power brakes, and the theory behind their operation and servicing
are presented in lecture and lab activities involving teardown and reassembly. Students
are expected to acquire a variety of skills and explain operation of these components.
Mastery of skills and underlying concepts are evaluated both individually and through
contribution to work group activities. Must have credit for or be concurrently enrolled
in AUTO 1101 and AUTO 1106. See plan of study for recommended course sequence.
Lecture: 1.5 hours - Lab: 1.5 hours
Lab fee: $35.00
AUTO 1160 Electrical Systems: Theory & Operations (A)
2 credits
This course presents automotive electrical systems to students beginning their study
of automotive service and repair. Emphasis is placed on basic circuit theory, meter
usage and interpreting wiring diagrams. Basic circuit troubleshooting is also explored
during this course. Students are expected to acquire a variety of skills and explain
operation of these components. Mastery of skills and underlying concepts are evaluated
both individually and through contribution to work group activities. Must have credit
for or be concurrently enrolled in AUTO 1101 and AUTO 1106. See plan of study for
recommended course sequence.
Lecture: 1.5 hours - Lab: 1.5 hours Lab fee: $25.00
AUTO 1170 Heating & Air Conditioning: Theory & Operations (A)
2 credits
This course presents automotive climate control systems to students beginning their
study of automotive service and repair. Theories of operation and service procedures
of refrigeration, air distribution, engine cooling, and heating are presented in lecture
and lab. Students learn proper use of hand tools, recovery, recycling, charging,
testing, and component evaluation equipment. Students are expected to acquire a variety
of skills and explain operation of these systems and components. Mastery of skills
and underlying concepts are evaluated both individually and through contribution to
work group activities. Must have credit for or be concurrently enrolled in AUTO 1101,
AUTO 1106 and AUTO 1160. See plan of study for recommended course sequence.
Lecture: 1.5 hours - 1.5 hours Lab fee: $40.00
AUTO 1180 Engine Performance: Theory & Operations (SP)
2 credits
This course presents automotive engine performance systems to students beginning
their study of automotive service and repair. This course covers the fundamentals
of engine performance. It includes testing and component replacement of the ignition
and fuel systems. Basic engine mechanical testing is also covered. Students are expected
to acquire a variety of skills and explain operation of these components. Mastery
of skills and underlying concepts are evaluated both individually and through contribution
to work group activities.
Lecture: 1.5 hours - Lab: 1.5 hours
Prerequisites: AUTO 1101, AUTO 1106, and AUTO 1160 Lab fee: $25.00
Corequisite: AUTO 1110
AUTO 1210 Powertrain System Service (SP SU)
2 credits
This course presents automotive powertrain system service to students beginning their
study of automotive service and repair. This course will explore the procedures for
the removal and replacement of various components of the powertrain system as commonly
required in the automotive industry. Students are expected to acquire a variety of
skills and explain operation of these components. Mastery of skills and underlying
concepts are evaluated both individually and through contribution to work group activities.
Lecture: 1 hour - Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: AUTO 1101, AUTO 1106 Lab fee: $40.00
AUTO 1240 Suspension & Steering: Diagnosis & Repair (SP)
2 credits
This course builds on the fundamentals covered in AUTO 1140 and examines the essential
procedures and routines needed for diagnosis and repair of modern suspension and steering
systems. It will also cover advanced alignment diagnostic angles and techniques. Students
are expected to acquire a variety of skills and explain operation of these components.
Mastery of skills and underlying concepts are evaluated both individually and through
contribution to work group activities. Must have credit for AUTO 1140. Must have credit
for or be concurrently enrolled in AUTO 1160.
Lecture: 1 hour - Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: AUTO 1140 Lab fee: $45.00
Corequisite: AUTO 1160
AUTO 1250 Brake Systems: Diagnosis & Repair (SP)
2 credits
This course continues the study of automotive brake systems building on information
and skills from the AUTO 1150 course. The topics of system diagnosis, live-car servicing,
power booster service, antilock brake systems, associated electrical systems, and
bench and on-car lathe operation are explored through lecture and lab activities.
Students are expected to acquire a variety of skills and explain operation of these
components. Mastery of skills and underlying concepts are evaluated both individually
and through contribution to work group activities. Must have completed AUTO 1150 and
AUTO 1160
Lecture: 1 hour - Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: AUTO 1150, AUTO 1160 Lab fee: $40.00
AUTO 1260 Electrical System: Theory & Operation II (SP)
2 credits
This course continues the study of automotive electrical systems. The electrical
systems covered include the battery, starting, charging, lighting systems and accessory
circuits. Students are expected to acquire a variety of skills and explain operation
of these components. Mastery of skills and underlying concepts are evaluated both
individually and through contribution to work group activities. Must have completed
AUTO 1160.
Lecture: 1.5 hours - Lab: 1.5 hours
Prerequisites: AUTO 1160 Lab fee: $30.00
AUTO 2101 Auto Business Management (A SP SU)
2 credits
This course is an introduction to automotive management principals and practices.
Topics covered include: a systems approach to management, management styles, financial
measures, management by objective and quality, time management, customer and employee
relations, marketing and the legal environment.
Lecture: 1.5 hours - Lab: 1 hour
Prerequisites: AUTO 1101 Lab fee: $2.00
AUTO 2120 Automatic Transmissions: Theory & Operations (SP)
2 credits
This course presents automatic transmissions / transaxles and theories of operation
to students beginning their study of automotive service and repair. Automotive automatic
transmission/ transaxle hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems are explored
during teardown and reassembly of an automatic transmission/ transaxle. Students are
expected to acquire a variety of skills and explain operation of these components.
Mastery of skills and underlying concepts are evaluated both individually and through
contribution to work group activities. Recommended concurrent enrollment in AUTO 2220.
Must have credit for or be concurrently enrolled in AUTO 1160.
Lecture: 1.5 hours - Lab: 1.5 hours
Prerequisites: AUTO 1101, AUTO 1106, AUTO 1160 Lab fee: $25.00
AUTO 2130 Manual Transmissions: Theory & Operation (A)
2 credits
This course presents automotive driveline systems to students beginning their study
of automotive service and repair. Manual transmissions, transaxles, differentials
and theories of operation and malfunction diagnosis are presented. Lecture and lab
activities cover proper teardown and reassembly procedures. Students are expected
to acquire a variety of skills and explain operation of these components. Mastery
of skills and underlying concepts are evaluated both individually and through contribution
to work group activities. Recommended concurrent enrollment in AUTO 2230
Lecture: 1.5 hours - Lab: 1.5 hours
Prerequisites: AUTO 1101, AUTO 1106 Lab fee: $25.00
AUTO 2190 Hybrid Vehicle: Theory & Operations (SU)
2 credits
This course presents hybrid vehicles and theories of operation to students beginning
their study of automotive service and repair. This is an informative course designed
to provide a general overview of various hybrid vehicle systems. Proper safety precautions
and procedures needed to service the basic systems of hybrid vehicles will be discussed.
Alternate fuels and advanced technology will also be discussed. Must have completed
AUTO 1160
Lecture: 1.5 hours - Lab: 1 hour
Prerequisites: AUTO 1101, AUTO 1106, AUTO 1160. Lab fee: $10.00
AUTO 2193 Independent Study: Automotive Technology (A, SP SU)
1 credit
AUTO 2193 is an individual, student-structured course that examines a selected topic
in the automotive industry through intensive reading and research. The independent
study elective permits a student to pursue his/her interests within the context of
a faculty-guided program.
Lecture: 1 hour
Instructor permission required
Prerequisites: AUTO 1101, AUTO 1106 Lab fee: $2.00
AUTO 2194 SPT: Automotive Tech (On Demand)
1 credit
This is an advanced level course elective that will address current issues in the
automotive industry
Lecture: 1 hour
Prerequisites: AUTO 1101, AUTO 1106 Lab fee: $15.00
AUTO 2201 Service Advising (On Demand)
2 credits
This course covers the primary responsibilities of a service advisor. This includes
writing a proper repair order, scheduling, selling maintenance and customer relations.
Estimating, repair order tracking and time management are also presented. Must have
credit for AUTO 2101.
Lecture: 1.5 hours - Lab: 1 hour
Prerequisite: AUTO 2101 Lab fee: $2.00
AUTO 2220 Automatic Transmission: Diagnosis & Repair (SP)
2 credits
This course continues the study of automotive automatic transmissions/transaxles
building on the information and skills obtained in AUTO 2120. Emphasis is placed on
in-car service, diagnosis, and repair. Students are expected to acquire a variety
of skills and explain operation of these components. Mastery of skills and underlying
concepts are evaluated both individually and through contribution to work group activities.
Must have credit for or be concurrently enrolled in AUTO 2120.
Lecture: 1 hour - Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: AUTO 1101, AUTO 1106, AUTO 1160 Lab fee: $25.00
AUTO 2230 Manual Transmission: Diagnosis & In-Car Repair (A)
2 credits
This course continues the study of automotive driveline systems. The topics of clutch,
transfer case, drive shaft, drive axles, 4WD hubs, and their diagnosis are explored
through lecture, teardown, and reassembly. Students are expected to acquire a variety
of skills and explain operation of these components Mastery of skills and underlying
concepts are evaluated both individually and through contribution to work group activities.
Must have credit for or be concurrently enrolled in AUTO 2130.
Lecture: 1 hour - Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: AUTO 1101, AUTO 1106 Lab fee: $35.00
AUTO 2270 Heating & Air Conditioning: Diagnosis and Repair (A)
2 credits
This course continues the study of automotive climate control systems building on
information and skills obtained in AUTO 1170. System diagnosis, live-car servicing,
electrical troubleshooting, and automatic temperature control systems are explored
through lecture and lab activities. Students are expected to acquire a variety of
skills and explain operation of these components. Mastery of skills and underlying
concepts are evaluated both individually and through contribution to work group activities.
Must have credit for AUTO 1170.
Lecture: 1 hour - Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: AUTO 1170 Lab fee: $45.00
AUTO 2280 Engine Performance: Theory & Operation II (A)
2 credits
This course continues the study of automotive engine performance systems. This course
covers testing of fuel systems and emission control systems and component replacements.
The fundamentals of OBDII are also covered. Students are expected to acquire a variety
of skills and explain operation of these components. Mastery of skills and underlying
concepts are evaluated both individually and through contribution to work group activities.
Must have credit for AUTO 1180.
Lecture: 1.5 hours - Lab: 1.5 hours
Prerequisite: AUTO 1180 Lab: fee $30.00
AUTO 2293 Independent Study: Auto Technology (On Demand)
2 credits
AUTO 2293 is an individual, student-structured course that examines a selected topic
in the automotive industry through intensive reading and research. The independent
study elective permits a student to pursue his/her interests within the context of
a faculty-guided program
Instructor permission required
Independent Studies: 2 hours
Prerequisite: AUTO 1101, AUTO 1106 Lab fee: $2.00
AUTO 2294 Special Topics: Auto Technology (On Demand)
2 credits
This is an advanced level course elective that will address current issues in the
automotive industry.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisites: AUTO 1101, AUTO 1106 Lab fee: $15.00
AUTO 2301 Auto Service Management (SP)
2 credits
This course covers the variety of duties of the service manager. Principals presented
in AUTO 2101 are further developed along with practical implementation strategies.
Facilities and equipment planning and management and financial management and analysis
are covered. Must have credit for AUTO 2101
Lecture: 1.5 hours - Lab: 1 hour
Prerequisite: AUTO 2101 Lab fee: $2.00
AUTO 2310 Engines: Diagnosis & In-Car Repair (On Demand)
2 credits
This course continues the study of automotive engines building on information and
skills obtained in AUTO 1110. This class includes engine mechanical systems diagnosis
and proper component replacement procedures. Students are expected to acquire a variety
of skills and explain operation of these components. Mastery of skills and underlying
concepts are evaluated both individually and through contribution to work group activities.
Must have credit for AUTO 1110.
Lecture: 1 hour - Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: AUTO 1110 Lab fee: $40.00
AUTO 2360 Advanced Electrical System: Diagnosis & Repair (SP SU)
3 credits
This course continues the study of automotive electrical systems building on information
and skills obtained in AUTO 1260. System diagnosis, live-car servicing, supplemental
restraints systems, and various body control computer systems will be included in
this course through lecture and lab activities. Mastery of skills and underlying concepts
are evaluated both individually and through contribution to work group activities.
Must have credit for AUTO 1260 or FORD 1260.
Lecture: 2 hours - Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: AUTO 1260 or FORD 1260 Lab fee: $25.00
AUTO 2380 Advanced Engine Performance: Diagnosis & Repair (SP SU)
3 credits
This course continues the study of automotive engine performance systems building
on information and skills obtained in AUTO 2280. System diagnosis, live-car servicing,
and various manufacturer’s computer control systems will also be explored through
lecture and lab activities. Students are expected to acquire a variety of skills and
explain operation of these components. Mastery of skills and underlying concepts are
evaluated both individually and through contribution to work group activities. Must
have credit for AUTO 2280.
Lecture: 2 hours - Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: AUTO 2280 Lab: fee: $25.00
AUTO 2393 Independent Study: Auto Technology (On Demand)
3 credits
AUTO 2393 is an individual, student-structured course that examines a selected topic
in the automotive industry through intensive reading and research. The independent
study elective permits a student to pursue his/her interests within the context of
a faculty-guided program.
Independent Studies: 3 hours
Instructor permission required
Prerequisites: AUTO 1101, AUTO 1106 Lab fee: $2.00
AUTO 2394 Special Topics: Auto Technology (On Demand)
3 credits
This is an advanced level course elective that will address current issues in the
automotive industry.
Lecture: 3 hours Lab fee: $15.00
AUTO 2401 Auto Parts: Management (On Demand)
2 credits
This course addresses the management duties of a parts department manager. Pricing,
inventory control, merchandising, forecasting and purchasing are discussed.
Lecture: 1.5 hours - Lab: 1 hour
Prerequisite: AUTO 2101 Lab fee: $2.00
AUTO 2460 Electronic Systems: Systems Service (On Demand)
2 credits
This course reflects the most recent technological advances and changes in the electrical
and electronic systems by the automotive industry. Changes in diagnostic and repair
techniques and tools will also be covered. Must have credit for AUTO 2360.
Lecture: 1.5 hours - Lab: 1.5 hours
Prerequisite: AUTO 2360 Lab fee: $10.00
AUTO 2480 Engine Performance: Systems Service (On Demand)
2 credits
This course reflects the most recent technological advances and changes in the engine/powertrain
control systems by the automotive industry. Changes in diagnostic and repair techniques
and tools will also be covered. Must have credit for AUTO 2380.
Lecture: 1.5 hours - Lab: 1.5 hours
Prerequisite: AUTO 2380 Lab fee: $10.00
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W, Winter
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