Automotive Technology courses may meet at sites other than the main campus. Students must make their own transportation arrangements. Students may need special clothing or equipment in addition to texts. Details are provided by the instructor.
AUT 121 Introduction to Automotive Function FA 3 s.h.
A basic course dealing with the construction, principles of operation, and identification of chassis units and support components. Consideration is given to tool identification, shop safety, methods of operation, special tools, automotive terminology, publication, and basic welding (arc and oxyacetylene). Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3.
AUT 122 Theory of Internal Combustion Engine FA 3 s.h.
Investigates the basic principles of internal combustion engines, cycles, engine types, construction, and services. Compression condition, noise identification, and internal engine condition analysis is studied through lab experience with high-tech diagnostic equipment. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3.
AUT 123 Internal Combustion Engine Support Systems SP 3 s.h.
Study of the lubrication, cooling, fuel, and emission systems of the internal combustion engine. Experience is gained in the laboratory with test equipment and the infrared unit. Prerequisites: AUT 121, AUT 122, SCI 161, or permission of Instructor. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3.
AUT 124 Automotive Electrical Systems FA 3 s.h.
Application of the principles of electricity to the design, operation, service and repair of automotive electrical starting, lighting, charging and ignition systems. Prerequisites: AUT 121, AUT 122, completion of/concurrent registration in SCI 162, or permission of Instructor. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3.
AUT 225 Automotive Chassis Systems SP 3 s.h.
A more advanced study of steering and suspension designs, including rear suspension, front-end geometry, tire design features and service, and standard and power disc and drum brake systems including basic air conditioning. Prerequisites: AUT 121, SCI 162, or permission of instructor. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3.
AUT 226 Power-Trains — Design Features & Analysis SP 3 s.h.
Investigation of the automotive power train. Topics considered include clutches, standard transmission design, automatic transmission designs, drive lines, conventional and limited slip differentials, and axle and wheel bearing requirements. Laboratory experience with special transmission tools, measuring devices, and special pressing equipment is included. Prerequisites: AUT 121, SCI 162, completion of/concurrent registration in AUT 225, or permission of Instructor. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3.
AUT 227 Electronic Engine & Chassis Analysis SP 3 s.h.
This course deals with diagnostics and running problems of the modern automobile. Computerized engine and chassis systems are examined using modern test equipment and hand held scanners. Prerequisites: AUT 123, AUT 124, AUT 225, AUT 226, SCI 162, or permission of instructor. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3.
AUT 228 Consumer Relations & Services FA 3 s.h.
The focus of this course will be dealing with the concepts of wholesale and retail operation as they relate to automotive service management, customer relations, factory representation-dealer relations, and vehicle inspection and service. The experience will include field observation of service manager operations and factory warranty function and how they relate to the dealership service technician. Hours of class per week: 3.
