Course Descriptions > Automotive (AUT)
| AUT101 - Basic Electricity Credits: 3 |
| In this course students will learn the basic principles of automotive electricty relating to starting and cranking systems. Emphasis will be on diagnosis and repair along with precautions when working with solid state components. |
| AUT102 - Anti-Lock Brake Traction Control Systems Credits: 3 |
| In this course students will learn about the various Anti-lock brake and traction control systems used by import and domestic automobile manufactures. Emphasis will be on diagnosis and repair with proper service information Prerequisite: AUT 101. |
| AUT103 - Automotive Fundamentals Credits: 3 |
| In this course students will learn about opportunities within the automotive field relating to employment. Federal regulations regarding automotive shop safety and hazardous material will be covered along with basic engine operating principles using shop tools, measuring tools and the latest available service and repair information. |
| AUT105 - Brake Systems and Chassis Repair Credits: 3 |
| This course will cover the principles of automotive brake and chassis systems. Students will learn the operation and skills needed to service and repair disc and drum friction assemblies, wheel cylinders and brake caliper hydraulics. Emphasis will be on troubleshooting and repair. |
| AUT106 - Steering and Suspension Systems Credits: 3 |
| This course provides students with a theoretical study of steering and suspension systems, with emphasis on the diagnosis, service and repair of suspension system components, steering linkage systems and basic alignment geometry. |
| AUT108 - Transmission and Drive Systems Basic (RWD) Credits: 3 |
| Theory related instruction to provide students with the principles and basic concepts of planetary gear sets, fluid couplings, hydraulic control and pressure regulations. Presentation will include detailed descriptions of transmission service and diagnosis of valve body overhaul, and complete transmission overhaul and repair. |
| AUT109 - Power Plant Overhaul Theory Credits: 3 |
| Theory related instruction in procedures necessary to completely rebuild an automotive engine with emphasis placed on restoring of tolerances and machining of engine components. |
| AUT110 - Heating and Air Conditioning Theory Credits: 3 |
| Theory related instruction in the function and operation of automotive heating and air conditioning systems with emphasis placed on diagnosis, service and repair of these systems. |
| AUT111 - Auto Trans Advanced (FWD) Credits: 3 |
| Theory related instruction to provide students with the principles and basic concepts of front wheel drive transmissions. Emphasis will be placed on operation, construction diagnosis, overhaul , and on car service and adjustments of the trans axle and converter clutch. Prerequisites: AUT 101, 104. |
| AUT112 - Fuel Injection Systems Credits: 3 |
| Theory related instruction on the function and operation of the following injection systems: Bosch, D.K.L. Jetronic and General Motors Throttle Body Fuel Injection Systems. Emphasis will be on operation, troubleshooting, service and repair of these systems. Prerequisites: AUT 101, 104. |
| AUT114 - Diesel Fundamentals Credits: 3 |
| An introductory course to present the basic operating principles of the diesel engine. Emphasis will be placed on fuel delivery systems and logical troubleshooting and maintenance procedures. |
| AUT115 - Diesel Specialization Credits: 3 |
| A theoretical study of specialized diesel components with emphasis on injection pumps, governors and fuel injector systems, dynamic timing, injector nozzle cleaning, troubleshooting, service and repair. |
| AUT116 - Carburetion and Computer Command Control Systems Credits: 3 |
| A theoretical study of basic carburetion and computer command control systems with emphasis on the operation and service of fuel management sensors, air management systems, circuit study, and a brief review of basic electrical HEI, EST and Hall Effect Ignition Systems and logical troubleshooting and maintenance procedures. |
| AUT117 - Specialized Electronics Training Credits: 3 |
| This introductory course will cover the principles of automotive electronics and automotive electrical systems. It will provide the student with theoretical and practical experiences necessary to fully understand the tools, equipment and measurements necessary for future study in the automotive field. |
| AUT118 - Ford Electronic Fuel Injection Credits: 3 |
| This course will cover basic principles and operation of fuel injection systems used by Ford, such as central fuel injection, port fuel injection, and sequential fuel injection. Emphasis will be on operation, troubleshooting, service, and repair of these systems. |
| AUT119 - Chrysler Electronic Fuel Injection Credits: 3 |
| This course will cover basic principles and operation of Chrysler fuel injection systems to include throttle body and port fuel injection. Emphasis will be on operation, troubleshooting, service, and repair of these systems. |
| AUT120 - Electronic Fuel Injection Driveability Credits: 3 |
| This course will cover driveability type problems related to GM, Ford, Chrysler, and American Motors to include troubleshooting and repair of these systems. Fuel Injection prerequisite a must. |
| AUT122 - Oscilloscope and Scan Tool Diagnosis Credits: 3 |
| This course is designed for the driveability specialist and fuel and emission students to provide a systematic approach to engine driveability and fuel and emissions testing on electronic fuel management systems (EFI/PFI-TBI/CPFI) distributorless ignition systems and power train controls. In addition, hands-on practice of service procedures, component testing, and on-board computer diagnosis using electronic diagnostic equipment, five gas analyzers, scan tools, oscilloscopes, electronic pin boxes and digital multimeters will be covered. |
| AUT124 - Cylinder Head Rebuilding Credits: 3 |
| This course will provide the student with the correct service procedures and specifications for the reconditioning of aluminum and cast iron cylinder heads. |
| AUT128 - Chassis Body Electrical Credits: 3 |
| This course is designed for the advanced automotive student with a strong basic electrical background. In this course students will learn the operation and proper diagnostic procedures for domestic and import restraint systems, door and window controls, instrumentation and windshield wiper systems using strategy based diagnosis. |
| AUT130 - Manual Transmission 4WD Credits: 3 |
| This course covers operation, diagnosis and overhaul of all current all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive transfer cases to include Borg-Warner 4472 (AWD) and the new process 231/241 and the 233/243 electric shift transfer cases. Also included is the automatic 4WD transfer case. |