Automotive Technology

3 class and 6 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.

Covers construction, working principles, and methods of servicing a gasoline internal combustion engine. Stresses proper use of tools, torque wrenches, micrometers, and equipment. Discusses theory and operation of the makeup of simple and complex machines involving levers, cams, inertia, and momentum.

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2 class and 6 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Covers the methods, technical aspects, theory, checks, and procedures used to recondition internal combustion engines and related components. Introduces the precision measuring tools, torque wrenches, and machining equipment used daily by automotive machinists. Discusses procedures, precision measuring devices and special tools, as well as theories of leverage, pressure/volume, expansion, momentum, inertia, and work related to engines.

Prerequisite: AUM151, AUM157, and AUM184, or consent of instructor.

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2 class and 7 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.

Covers the theory and principles of automotive brake systems. Includes service and repair of disc and drum brakes, manual and power brakes, brake system controls, indicating devices and an introduction to ABS systems.

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2 class and 8 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.

Presents the principles of automotive wheel, steering, and suspension systems. Includes front and rear suspension alignment, theory of suspension operation, and wheel service and balance. Applies accepted repair procedures on automotive suspension.

Prerequisite: AUM151, AUM157, and AUM184, or consent of instructor.

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2 class and 7 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.

Presents the theory, operation, and service of automotive chassis systems, including steering, suspension, and brakes.

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3 class and 6 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.

Introduces the theory and service of automotive power trains including: clutches and clutch linkage, drive shafts and universal joints, front-wheel drive axles, manual transmissions, manual transaxles, rear axles and diff erentials, including open and limited slip. Examines friction, gear reduction, and torque multiplication through use of gear sets, inertia, and momentum, as they apply to power train components.

Prerequisite: AUM152 and AUM158; or consent of instructor.

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3 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Introduces automotive electricity and electronics systems. Includes an overview of automotive circuits.

Prerequisite: AUM152 and AUM158; or consent of instructor.

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2 lab hrs/wk, 1 cr.

Covers various service manuals, service information, labor calculation, and electronic manual systems. Focuses on the use of computerized manual systems commonly used in the automotive repair industry.

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2 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces the fundamentals of automotive machine processes and automotive fasteners, presses, pedestal grinders, arbor presses, and basic layout and tool sharpening. Includes use of appropriate charts and tables including decimal equivalent and drill and tap selection with speed and feed calculations.

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2 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces turning operations as related to automotive machining with emphasis on work and tool-holding methods. Covers related hole-making process, facing, tapping, grooving, and parting.

Prerequisite: AUM187A or consent of instructor.

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2 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Covers basic milling processes, work-holding methods, cutter identifi cation, selection and use, speeds and feeds, adapters, tool holders and application. Includes operation of milling machines as applied to typical automotive machining operations.

Prerequisite: AUM185A or consent of instructor.

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1 class and 4 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces theory and application used in automotive machining procedures. Includes use of precision measuring tools, torque wrenches, valve and seat grinding, valve guide and seat repairs, resurfacing, valve springs, and cylinder head assembly.

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1 class and 4 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces the theory and application used in automotive machining procedures. Emphasizes precision measuring tools, torque wrenches, cylinder block boring and honing, cylinder block resurfacing, mainline checks and repairs, and connecting rod reconditioning.

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1 class and 4 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Covers theory and application in automotive machining procedures. Includes use of precision measuring tools, torque wrenches, camshaft timing checks, clearancing, blueprint measurement, and engine assembly and sealing techniques.

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2 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Covers construction, working principles, and methods of servicing automotive diesel engines.

Prerequisite: AUM152 and AUM158; or consent of instructor.

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1 class and 6 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Focuses on repair and service of automotive internal combustion engines. Stresses speed and accuracy of diagnosis and repair. Builds on prior training.

Prerequisite: AUM267, AUM277, AUM282, and AUM286; or consent of instructor.

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1 class and 6 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Continues the theory and service of automotive drive trains, concentrating on the diagnosis and repair of all components. Includes practical application of diagnosis, service, and repair on clutches, drive shafts, universal joints, front-wheel-drive axles, manual transmissions, manual transaxles, rear axles, diff erentials, and four-wheel-drive transfer cases.

Prerequisite: AUM161, AUM168, and AUM192; or consent of instructor.

F

3 class and 6 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.

Introduces the fundamentals of automatic transmission operation. Explains methods of gear change, power fl ows, and basic hydraulic principles used in automatic transmissions. Emphasizes the service and overhaul of automatic transmissions.

Prerequisite: AUM161, AUM168 and AUM192; or consent of instructor.

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3 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Covers basic principles of carburetion and carburetor circuits. Includes the basics of pressure diff erential, the venturi principle, fuel systems, gasoline, and engine variables pertinent to gasoline. Examines basic one-, two-, and four-barrel carburetor overhaul, service and adjustment, fuel pump testing and inspection, and introduces closed loop systems.

Prerequisite: AUM161, AUM168 and AUM192; or consent of instructor.

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3 class and 4 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.

Focuses on automotive fuel injection systems, computer functions, inputs, commands, system diagnosis, causes of emissions, testing, and instrumentation studies and infrared, four-gas, and fi ve-gas analyzer testing. Covers turbocharging and supercharging.

Prerequisite: AUM262, AUM263, AUM266, and AUM276; or consent of instructor.

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1 class and 6 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Focuses on diagnosis, repair, and service of automatic transmissions and automatic transaxles, including electronic transmissions. Emphasizes speed and accuracy in diagnosis and repair. Builds on prior training.

Prerequisite: AUM267, AUM277, AUM282, and AUM286; or consent of instructor.

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3 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Continues DC electrical systems for the repair and service of automotive vehicles. Focuses on body electrical systems and troubleshooting of individual systems.

Prerequisite: AUM161, AUM168 and AUM192; or consent of instructor.

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3 class and 4 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.

Emphasizes testing, diagnosis, theory of ignition operations, charging, cranking systems, electronic ignitions, oscilloscope testing, meter usage, and vehicle computer systems and testing. Reviews basic electrical principles, laws, and forces.

Prerequisite: AUM262, AUM263, AUM266, and AUM276; or consent of instructor.

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See CWE—Cooperative Work Experience.

3 class and 8 lab hrs/wk, 6 cr.

Covers tune-up and diagnosis procedures of the gasoline internal combustion engine, including use of diagnostic equipment. Emphasizes repair of computer-controlled vehicles.

Prerequisite: AUM267, AUM277, AUM282, and AUM286; or consent of instructor.

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3 class and 5 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.

Covers history and development of automotive computer-controlled systems. Focuses on operation, diagnosis, and repair of individual systems.

Prerequisite: AUM262, AUM263, AUM266, and AUM276; or consent of instructor.

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2 class and 5 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Covers alternative power sources, including hybrid and fuel cell technology. Provides advanced training in the operation and testing of automotive electronic control systems.

Prerequisite: AUM267, AUM277, AUM282, and AUM286; or consent of instructor.

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3 class and 5 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.

Presents the theory and operation of automotive heating and air-conditioning systems. Covers methods for service, repair, and troubleshooting heating and air-conditioning systems.

Prerequisite: AUM262, AUM263, AUM266, and AUM276; or consent of instructor.

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