Automotive Tech Courses
- AUT 100 Introduction to Auto. Tech.
- AUT 110 Steering and Suspension
- AUT 120 Brake Systems
- AUT 130 Engines
- AUT 140 Automotive Welding
- AUT 150 Automotive Electricity & Elect
- AUT 160 Heating & Air Conditioning
- AUT 180 Computerized Engine Controls
- AUT 188 Cooperative Work Experience I
- AUT 198 Cooperative Work Experience II
- AUT 200 Automotive Drive Trains
- AUT 210 Fuel and Emissions
- AUT 220 Auto. Trans. and Transaxles
- AUT 230 Engine Performance
- AUT 288 Coop Work Experience III
- AUT 298 Coop Work Experience IV
- AUT 299 Cooperative Work Experience V
AUT 100 Introduction to Auto. Tech.
Credits: 3.00Students will gain a basic understanding of both automotive design and service reference manuals. This course will enable the students to perform maintenance and minor repairs to engines, transmissions, rear axles, brakes, tires, cooling and electrical systems, and perform new vehicle preparation. Basic hand tools will be required.
AUT 110 Steering and Suspension
Credits: 3.00This course is intended to develop skills in steering and suspension system diagnosis and service. Includes front and rear suspension components, wheels and tires, and front and rear wheel alignments. Basic hand tools are required.
AUT 120 Brake Systems
Credits: 3.00This course is intended to develop skills in the theory and operation of hydraulic braking systems, drum brakes, disc brakes, and parking brake systems, power assist and ABS diagnosis and service. Basic hand tools are required.
AUT 130 Engines
Credits: 3.00This course is intended to develop skills in measurements, and basic machining techniques, tolerances, cooling systems, lubrication systems, repair and overhaul of gasoline automotive engines. Basis hand tools are required.
AUT 140 Automotive Welding
Credits: 3.00This course includes all facets of welding as they apply to the servicing and repair of cars and light trucks. Some of the methods covered are ARC welding process, oxy-acetylene welding process, metal inert Gas Welding (MIG) process, tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding process, and resistance spot welding. The safe use of a cutting torch and the heating tip is also covered.
AUT 150 Automotive Electricity & Elect
Credits: 4.00This course, upon completion, enables students to perform electrical troubleshooting procedures, operate automotive engine and body electrical diagnostic equipment, and perform diagnostic procedures on vehicles. Prerequisite: ELT 110
AUT 160 Heating & Air Conditioning
Credits: 3.00This course is intended to develop skills in the theory and operation of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. It includes ATC Automatic Temperature Control and refrigerant recovery, diagnosis, and repair procedures. Basic hand tools are required.
AUT 180 Computerized Engine Controls
Credits: 3.00This course focuses on the application of the microprocessor in modern automotive systems. It will include an overview of the electrical and electronic components and circuits used in controlling engine operation and in emission controls. On-board diagnostic systems currently used and future design considerations will be discussed. Each system of the multifunction computer will be covered with enough specific information to provide the student with a thorough and complete understanding of how the complex automotive control system works. Prerequisites: AUT 150, or permission of the Director. A student must successfully complete or place out of ENG 011, ESL 011, MAT 011, REA 017 and REA 018.
AUT 188 Cooperative Work Experience I
Credits: 1.00A supervised, on-the-job training in an approved work site coordinated by the College and the Auto Dealers Association. Usually for pay depending on the employer. The student must successfully complete the Automotive courses immediately preceding the co-op experience in order to qualify for this experience. The purpose of this requirement is that practical experiences will be provided to reinforce the lecture and lab concepts previously taught. The student will be evaluated by the Automotive Technology instructor and personnel at the work site. Prerequisite: Appropriate AUT courses (first semester)
AUT 198 Cooperative Work Experience II
Credits: 1.00A supervised, on-the-job training in an approved work site coordinated by the College and the Auto Dealers Association. Usually for pay, depending on the employer. The student must successfully complete the automotive technology courses immediately preceding the co-op experience in order to qualify for this experience. The purpose of this requirement is that practical experiences will be provided to reinforce the lecture and lab concepts previously taught. The student will be evaluated by the Automotive Technology instructor and personnel at the work site. Prerequisite: AUT 188
AUT 200 Automotive Drive Trains
Credits: 3.00This course is intended to develop skills in theory and operation of manual transmission, clutch, transaxle, drive shaft, universal joint, rear axle, limited slip differential and axle shaft, diagnosis, and repair. Basic hand tools are required.
AUT 210 Fuel and Emissions
Credits: 3.00This course is intended to develop skills in the operation of carburetor, fuel injection (including computer control), fuel pump systems, emission control devices and engine fuels. Basic hand tools are required. Prerequisites: AUT 150 - A student must successfully complete or place out of ENG 011, ESL 009, ESL 011, MAT 011 REA 017 and REA 018
AUT 220 Auto. Trans. and Transaxles
Credits: 3.00This course is intended to develop skills in the theory and operation of automatic transmissions and transaxles; includes lab experience in diagnostics and overhaul. Basic hand tools are required.
AUT 230 Engine Performance
Credits: 3.00This course is intended to develop skills in the advanced diagnosis and repair of engines, ignitions and fuel emission systems using oscilloscope and computer scanner. Advanced computer controlled fuel systems diagnosis and repair are emphasized. Basic hand tools are required. Prerequisites: AUT 210 150 A student must successfully complete or place out of ENG 011, ESL 009, ESL 011, MAT 011 REA 017 and REA 018
AUT 288 Coop Work Experience III
Credits: 1.00A supervised, on-the-job training in an approved work site coordinated by the College and the Auto Dealers Association. Usually for pay depending on the employer. The student must successfully complete the automotive technology courses immediately preceding the co-op experience in order to qualify for this experience. The purpose of this requirement is that practical experiences will be provided to reinforce the lecture and lab concepts previously taught. The student will be evaluated by the Automotive Technology instructor and personnel at the work site. Prerequisite: AUT 198
AUT 298 Coop Work Experience IV
Credits: 1.00Supervised, on-the-job training in an approved work site coordinated by the College and the Auto Dealers Association. Usually for pay depending on the employer. The student must successfully complete the automotive technology courses immediately preceding the co-op experience in order to qualify for this experience. The purpose of this requirement is that practical experiences will be provided to reinforce the lecture and lab concepts previously taught. The student will be evaluated by the Automotive Technology instructor and personnel at the work site. Prerequisite: AUT 288
AUT 299 Cooperative Work Experience V
Credits: 1.00Supervised on-the-job training in an approved work site coordinated by the College and the Auto Dealers association. Usually for pay, depending on the employer. The student must successfully complete the auto- motive technology courses immediately preceding the co-op experience in order to qualify for this experience. The purpose of this requirement is that practical experiences will be provided to reinforce the lecture and lab concepts previously taught. The student will be evaluated by the automotive technology instructor and personnel at the work site. Prerequisite: AUT 298
