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2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course descriptions are listed on the following pages, alphabetically and by course prefix. The four letter prefix identifies subject area and the three numbers that follow identify the particular course. The numbers in parenthesis indicate the number of lecture and lab hours per week, assuming a typical 15-week semester.
The description of each course indicates its credit value which determines the tuition charge and the number of credits available toward the requirements for a degree.
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AUTC 101 - Automotive Introduction, Fundamentals, and Safety (3,3) 4 Credits
Prerequisite(s): Placement into MATH 020 Elementary Algebra and ENGL 060 Introduction to College Reading and Composition II . A grade of C or better in AUTC 101 is required to continue in the Automotive program. This course will provide an overview of basic theory and functions of all automotive systems. This course will also introduce students to automotive industry standard practices including shop safety, use of chemicals, documenting repair estimates and work orders, identifying careers in the auto industry, and learning employability skills. Upon completion of this course, the student will be familiar with the tools, service procedures, and safety customary to the automotive field. This course will prepare students for OSHA 10 hour certifications in general industry safety.
In the lab, students will learn a hands-on strategy using different types of lifting equipment, perform basic maintenance of the shop, and learn how to use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and precision measurement tools. Students will be required to wear clothing appropriate for auto shop safety at all classes. Safety glasses will also be required at all classes.
Summer 2024 Course Selections
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AUTC 102 - Automotive Brake Systems (3,3) 4 Credits
Corequisite(s): A grade of C or better in AUTC 101 Automotive Introduction, Fundamentals, and Safety . This course provides an overview of the brake system. Training will cover the brake system fundamentals, principles, and complete brake servicing to the mechanical and hydraulic braking system. Inspection diagnosis, adjustment, and repair of drum, disc, hydraulics, and anti-lock brake systems will be performed.
In the lab, students will learn a hands-on strategy to perform basic maintenance of braking systems and learn how to use a variety of hand tools and diagnostic tools and processes. Students will be required to wear clothing appropriate for auto shop safety at all classes. Safety glasses will also be required at all classes.
Summer 2024 Course Selections
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AUTC 104 - Automotive Electrical Systems I (3,3) 4 Credits
Corequisite(s): A grade of C or better in AUTC 101 Automotive Introduction, Fundamentals, and Safety . Principles of electricity, circuitry and service are included in this course. It will cover batteries, starting and charging systems, lighting and accessory systems as well as laws relating to power and consumption of electricity including Kirchhoff’s Law, Ohm’s Law, and Watt’s Law. Skills in trouble-shooting the automotive electrical system will be developed with the use of modern testing and service equipment.
In the lab, students will learn a hands-on strategy to perform basic maintenance of engines and learn how to use a variety of hand tools and precision measurement tools. Students will be required to wear clothing appropriate for auto shop safety at all classes. Safety glasses will also be required at all classes.
Summer 2024 Course Selections
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AUTC 106 - Clutches & Manual Transmissions (1,3) 2 Credits
Corequisite(s): A grade of C or better in AUTC 101 Automotive Introduction, Fundamentals, and Safety . Fundamental principles and types of clutches and manual transmissions and their component parts are covered. Students will experience the installation and adjustment of clutches, manual transmissions, universal parts and other components such as drive shafts. Diagnosis and service of standard transmissions are included.
In the lab, students will learn a hands-on strategy to perform basic maintenance of manual transmissions, clutches, and drive train and learn how to use a variety of hand tools and precision measurement tools. Students will be required to wear clothing appropriate for auto shop safety at all classes. Safety glasses will also be required at all classes.
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AUTC 201 - Engine Systems & Emission Control I (3,3) 4 Credits
Corequisite(s): A grade of C or better in AUTC 101 Automotive Introduction, Fundamentals, and Safety . This course will include a study of various automotive engine systems with respect to theory and operation of the internal combustible engine, the OTTO cycle, lubricating system, and coolant system. Training is provided in diagnosing, repairing, and theory of the following subsystems: cylinder block, cylinder heads, and intake and exhaust systems with emphasis on emission control systems.
In the lab, students will learn a hands-on strategy to perform basic maintenance of engines and learn how to use a variety of hand tools and precision measurement tools. Students will be required to wear clothing appropriate for auto shop safety at all classes. Safety glasses will also be required at all classes.
Summer 2024 Course Selections
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AUTC 202 - Engine Performance and Diagnosis I (1,3) 2 Credits
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in AUTC 201 Engine Systems & Emission Control I and AUTC 104 Automotive Electrical Systems I . This course will include a study of theories and practice of various automotive engine control systems. The course will build diagnostic skills related to troubleshooting engine computer systems. The use of up-to-date testing equipment, including the scan tool and lab scope are used in checking the electrical, ignition, emissions system, and general engine conditions.
In the lab, students will learn a hands-on strategy to perform basic maintenance of engines and learn how to use a variety of hand tools and precision measurement tools. Students will be required to wear clothing appropriate for auto shop safety at all classes. Safety glasses will also be required at all classes.
Summer 2024 Course Selections
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AUTC 203 - Steering & Suspension Systems I (3,3) 4 Credits
Corequisite(s): A grade of C or better in AUTC 101 Automotive Introduction, Fundamentals, and Safety . This course will cover the theory involved in front and rear suspension, steering geometric angles, weight distribution, wheel balancing and alignment. Practice is provided in diagnosing and servicing these systems of an automobile.
In the lab, students will learn a hands-on strategy to perform basic maintenance of steering and suspension systems and learn how to use a variety of hand tools and precision measurement tools. Students will be required to wear clothing appropriate for auto shop safety at all classes. Safety glasses will also be required at all classes.
Summer 2024 Course Selections
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AUTC 204 - Automotive Electrical Systems II (2,3) 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or higher in AUTC 104 Automotive Electrical Systems I . Advanced theory of electrical circuitry, magnetism, induction, and computer control circuits and functionality are included in this course. The course will cover advanced starting and charging strategies controlled by the engine control module, advanced lighting and accessory systems as well as improving skills in laws relating to power and consumption of electricity. Skills in trouble-shooting the automotive electrical system will be further developed with the use of advanced testing equipment.
In the lab, students will learn a hands-on strategy to perform advanced diagnostic strategies and learn how to use a variety of diagnostic tools and electronic equipment. Students will be required to wear clothing appropriate for auto shop safety at all classes. Safety glasses will also be required at all classes.
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AUTC 205 - Automotive Cooling & Climate Control Systems (3,3) 4 Credits
Corequisite(s): A grade of C or better in AUTC 101 Automotive Introduction, Fundamentals, and Safety . This course includes a study of cooling, heating, defrosting and air conditioning systems. Maintenance, diagnosis and repair of the systems are covered using lecture and lab experiences. Electrical and/or vacuum circuits and controls are emphasized.
In the lab, students will learn a hands-on strategy to perform basic maintenance of engines and learn how to use a variety of diagnostic and appropriate tools. Students will be required to wear clothing appropriate for auto shop safety at all classes. Safety glasses will also be required at all classes.
Summer 2024 Course Selections
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AUTC 206 - Automatic Transmission & Drive Trains (1,3) 2 Credits
Corequisite(s): A grade of C or better in AUTC 101 Automotive Introduction, Fundamentals, and Safety . This course will cover the theoretical understanding of principles, maintenance and adjustments required to today’s automatic transmissions, transaxles, drive shafts, final drives and all-wheel drive units.
In the lab, students will learn a hands-on strategy to perform basic maintenance of engines and learn how to use a variety of hand tools and precision measurement tools. Students will be required to wear clothing appropriate for auto shop safety at all classes. Safety glasses will also be required at all classes.
Summer 2024 Course Selections
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AUTC 208 - Engine Performance and Diagnosis II (2,3) 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or higher in AUTC 202 Engine Performance and Diagnosis I . This course includes a study of theories and practice of various automotive engine control systems. The course will improve previously acquired diagnostic skills related to troubleshooting engine computer data and networking systems. The use of up-to-date testing equipment, including the scan tool and lab scope are used in checking the electrical, ignition, emissions system, and CAN Bus network.
In the lab, students will learn a hands-on strategy to perform basic maintenance of engines and learn how to use a variety of hand tools and diagnostic tools. Students will be required to wear clothing appropriate for auto shop safety at all classes. Safety glasses will also be required at all classes.
Summer 2024 Course Selections
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AUTC 209 - Advanced Brake Systems (2,3) 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in courses AUTC 102 Automotive Brake Systems and AUTC 203 Steering & Suspension Systems I . This course will cover the theory involved in advanced suspension and steering diagnosis and Anti-Lock Brake systems. These two systems work in conjunction with each other for advanced safety systems including traction control and anti-roll stability controls. Practice is provided in diagnosing and servicing these systems of an automobile.
In the lab, students will learn a hands-on strategy to perform advanced diagnostic strategies of steering, suspension, and anti-lock brakes systems and learn how to use a variety of diagnostic tools, hand tools, and precision measurement tools. Students will be required to wear clothing appropriate for auto shop safety at all classes. Safety glasses will also be required at all classes.
Summer 2024 Course Selections
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AUTC 213 - Steering & Suspension Systems II (2,3) 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in AUTC 203 Steering & Suspension Systems I . This course will cover the theory involved in advanced Steering and Suspension Systems including diagnosing alignment, tire wear, and Stability Control System problems. The alignment angles and procedures will prepare students to diagnose tire wear and road tracking issues to complete necessary alignment adjustments to vehicles. Practice is provided in diagnosing and servicing these systems as well as performing the alignment adjustments to correct the tire wear and pull of an automobile.
In the lab, students will perform diagnostic strategies of steering angles and alignments and learn how to use a variety of diagnostic tools, hand tools, and precision measurement tools. Students will be required to wear clothing appropriate for auto shop safety at all classes. Safety glasses will also be required at all classes.
Summer 2024 Course Selections
Fall 2024 Course Selections
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AUTC 221 - Engine Systems & Emission Control II (2,3) 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): A grde of C or better in AUTC 201 Engine Systems & Emission Control I . This course will build on the theory and practice of advanced operation of the internal combustible engine, the OTTO cycle, lubricating systems, and coolant systems. Training is provided in diagnosing, repairing, and theory of the following subsystems: cylinder block, cylinder heads, and intake and exhaust systems with emphasis on emission control systems.
In the lab, students will learn a hands-on strategy to perform basic maintenance of engines and learn how to use a variety of hand tools and precision measurement tools. Students will be required to wear clothing appropriate for auto shop safety at all classes. Safety glasses will also be required at all classes.
Summer 2024 Course Selections
Fall 2024 Course Selections
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AUTO 101 - Automotive Introduction, Fundamentals, and Safety 150 hours (non-credit)
MATH 020 - Elementary Algebra or appropriate score on placement test. This course will provide an overview of basic theory and functions of all automotive systems. This course will also introduce students to automotive industry standard practices including shop safety, use of chemicals, documenting repair estimates and work orders, identifying careers in the auto industry, and learning employability skills. Upon completion of this course, the student will be familiar with the tools, service procedures, and safety customary to the automotive field. This course will prepare students for OSHA 10 hour certifications in general industry safety.
In the lab, students will learn a hands-on strategy using different types of lifting equipment, perform basic maintenance of the shop, and learn how to use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and precision measurement tools. Students will be required to wear clothing appropriate for auto shop safety at all classes. Safety glasses will also be required at all classes.
Summer 2024 Course Selections
Fall 2024 Course Selections
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