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Automotive Technology

AUT 1100 Consumer Automotive

Language of automotive systems and functions. Students will perform a series of activities related to vehicle maintenance such as oil change, chassis lubrication, safety inspections, ignition tune-up, cooling system testing, brake inspections and evaluation of a used vehicle. Basic hands tools are required. One classroom, three lab hours per week.
2 Credit Hours

AUT 1102 Introduction to Automotive Service

Work assignment practices that are necessary for beginning automotive service technicians. Hand tool usage, correcting wind noise and water leaks, oil changes, tire rotations and balancing, new vehicle prep, used car inspection. Eye protection and hand tools are required. One classroom, three lab hours per week.
0.5 - 2 Credit Hours

AUT 1108 Automotive Engine Systems

Engine operation, nomenclature, measurements and tolerances, including service and overhaul procedures. Cooling, lubrication and valve train systems are discussed. Basic engine machining practices are covered. Basic hand tools are required for the course.
4 Credit Hours

AUT 1111 Automotive Service Consulting & Advising

Introduction to service department as it pertains to a service consultant or service advisor at automotive repair facility. Skill development for intake of vehicle, preparing repair order, communicating with customer and selling of labor and parts.
2 Credit Hours

AUT 1114 Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems I

Comprehension of Ohm’s law, basic electrical circuits, digital meter usage, batteries, starting and charging system operation. Diagnosis of wire harness repair procedures and service. One classroom, six lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours

AUT 1115 Automotive Engine Performance I

Operation and service of fuel injection systems. Testing and evaluation of emission controls, on-board diagnostic systems and engine condition. Basic hand tools required. Two classroom, six lab hours per week.
4 Credit Hours

AUT 1116 Automotive Steering & Suspension Systems

Steering system diagnosis and service including front and rear suspension components, wheel and tire and front and rear wheel alignment. Basic hand tools are required. One classroom, six lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours

AUT 1142 Automotive Manual Transmission & Driveline

Theory and operation of clutch, manual transmission and transaxle, rear axle, limited slip differential, drive shaft, universal joint, four- wheel drive/all-wheel drive, diagnosis and repair. Basic hand tools required. One classroom, six lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours

AUT 1146 Automotive Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Systems

Theory and operation of automotive heating and air-conditioning systems. Includes lab activity in diagnosis, service and repair procedures. Basic hand tools required. One classroom, six lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours

AUT 1165 Automotive Brake Systems

Theory and operation of hydraulic braking systems, drum brake, disc brake and power assist diagnosis and service. One classroom, six lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours

AUT 1170 Automotive Internship I

Students work in the field at an approved automotive service business. The credit that is earned for the internship is applied toward degree requirements. Students prepare and submit reports online and are evaluated by the course instructor as well as their on-site supervisor. Twenty internship hours per week.
2 Credit Hours

AUT 1171 Automotive Internship II

Students work in the field at an approved automotive service business. The credit that is earned for the internship is applied toward degree requirements. Students prepare and submit reports online and are evaluated by the course instructor as well as their on-site supervisor. Students will practice service procedures on steering and suspension, electrical systems and engines following their second semester. Twenty co-op hours per week.
2 Credit Hours

AUT 1172 Automotive Internship III

Students work in the field at an approved automotive service business. The credit that is earned for the internship is applied toward degree requirements. Students prepare and submit reports online and are evaluated by the course instructor as well as their on-site supervisor. Students will practice service procedures on engine performance, manual transmissions and axles following their third semester. Twenty co-op hours per week.
2 Credit Hours

AUT 1173 Automotive Internship IV

Students work in the field at an approved automotive service business. The credit that is earned for the internship is applied toward degree requirements. Students prepare and submit reports online and are evaluated by the course instructor as well as their on-site supervisor. Students will practice service procedures on automatic transmissions and air-conditioning systems following their fourth semester. Twenty co-op hours per week.
2 Credit Hours

AUT 2214 Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems II

Advanced electrical/electronic system diagnosis and troubleshooting of starting and charging systems, lighting systems, dashboard instrumentation, body control and accessory circuits. SRS system operation, testing and diagnosis. AC and DC motor theory, operation and diagnosis. Schematic utilization. Diagnose serial data bus communication and module systems. Two classroom, six lab hours per week.
4 Credit Hours

AUT 2215 Automotive Engine Performance II

Advanced diagnosis and repair of computer controlled fuel delivery, fuel injection, ignition, emission systems and proper use of advanced engine performance diagnostic equipment. Basic handtools required.
4 Credit Hours

AUT 2221 High Performance Engine Blocks & Heads

High-performance engine building plan development. Disassembly, cleaning and inspection of components. Reconditioning/modification of components. Preparation of components prior to final/trial assembly. Three classroom, nine lab hours per week.
6 Credit Hours

AUT 2222 High Performance Engine Assembly & Dyno Testing

High-performance engine block and cylinder head final assembly. Finished engine assembly is dynamometer tested for performance output. Three classroom, nine lab hours per week.
6 Credit Hours

AUT 2224 High Performance Fuel Induction Systems

Performance rebuilding and tuning of Holley carburetors. Introduction to the operation and performance application of electronic fuel injection. Introduction to superchargers, turbochargers and nitrous oxide. Engine performance evaluation and tuning utilizing engine and chassis dynamometers. Basic hand tools required. One and one-half classroom, four and one-half lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours

AUT 2230 Hybrid Electric Vehicle Systems

Hybrid vehicle safety, theory and operation of automotive hybrid high voltage systems, batteries, charging systems, drivetrain components and emission systems. One classroom, three lab hours per week.
2 Credit Hours

AUT 2231 Automotive Electric Vehicle Systems

Electric vehicle safety, theory and operation, service and diagnosis of automotive high voltage systems, batteries, charging systems, drivetrain components, and thermal management systems. One classroom, three lab hours per week.
2 Credit Hours

AUT 2240 Automotive Diesel Systems

This course provides content on light duty diesel applications in automobiles. Students will receive instruction on theory and operation, maintenance, service, repair, and diagnostic skills of diesel engines, fuel systems, exhaust systems, induction, and emission systems. One classroom, three lab hours per week.
2 Credit Hours

AUT 2241 Automatic Transmission Systems

Theory and operation of automotive transmissions and transaxle systems. Lab experience in the overhaul and service of automatic transmissions and transaxles including mechanical, hydraulic and electronic systems diagnostics and testing.
4 Credit Hours

AUT 2250 Automotive Service Operations

Actual experience in the laboratory with diagnosis, repair, use of manuals, customer relations, safety, communications, supervision and delegation of work. Automotive service facility and operation consideration. Basic hand tools required. Four classroom, twelve lab hours per week.
8 Credit Hours

AUT 2297 Special Topics

Varied content offering of special interest to the discipline but not covered within existing courses; may be scheduled in a classroom/seminar setting or in non-traditional format.
0.5 - 9 Credit Hours

AUT 2376 Strategies for Efficient Diagnosis

This course presents General Motors diagnostic strategy for proper, efficient diagnosis of vehicle concerns including an in-depth review with the instructor of Strategy Based Diagnosis and Diagnostic System Checks. Special attention will be focused on known vehicle concerns that are resulting in high warranty costs and high "No Trouble Found" results for returned parts, by introducing new tools, discussing GM warranty policies and reviewing additional training opportunities.
0.5 Credit Hours

AUT 2500 Tesla Student Automotive Technician START

This course is intended to educate service technicians on the technology used in Tesla motors. Topics will include: safety when working in or around high voltage, maintenance, regenerative braking, inverter power transfer, battery technologies, battery management systems, high voltage bus and charging, pack connector and penthouse controls, and autonomous technology. Electric vehicle applications and their integrated systems from Tesla motors will be used to discuss the physics of battery storage, material composition, and high-voltage generation systems. The Tesla START program provides students with the skills necessary for a successful career with Tesla.
15 Credit Hours

AUT 6102 Non-Credit Introduction to Automotive Service

Work assignment practices that are necessary for beginning automotive service technicians. Hand tool usage, correcting wind noise and water leaks, oil changes, tire rotations and balancing, new vehicle prep, used car inspection. Eye protection and hand tools are required.
0 Credit Hours

AUT 6114 Non-Credit Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems I

Comprehension of Ohm’s law, basic electrical circuits, digital meter usage, batteries, starting and charging system operation. Diagnosis of wire harness repair procedures and service. One classroom, six lab hours per week.
0 Credit Hours

AUT 6116 Non-Credit Automotive Steering & Suspension Systems

Steering system diagnosis and service including front and rear suspension components, wheel and tire and front and rear wheel alignment. Basic hand tools are required. One classroom, six lab hours per week.
0 Credit Hours

AUT 6146 Non-Credit Automotive Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Theory and operation of automotive heating and air-conditioning systems. Includes lab activity in diagnosis, service and repair procedures. Basic hand tools required. One classroom, six lab hours per week.
0 Credit Hours

AUT 6165 Non-Credit Automotive Brake Systems

Theory and operation of hydraulic braking systems, drum brake, disc brake and power assist diagnosis and service. One classroom, six lab hours per week.
0 Credit Hours