Automotive

AUTO 1505
Automotive Low Voltage Electrical
This course is designed to give the student an in-depth working knowledge of basic automotive or diesel low voltage electrical systems.
Prerequisite: None

AUTO 1580
Basic Auto Maintenance
This course is designed for non-degree students. The class offers students instruction in the basics of automotive maintenance, automotive systems operation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and repair, along with the terminology, proper use of tools, and procedures required to perform these tasks.
Prerequisite: None

AUTO 1690
Manual Power Train Fundamentals
This course is designed to introduce the student to fundamentals, theory, and applications as well as diagnosis and repair procedures for all manual shift transmission and drive train components.
Prerequisite: None

AUTO 1700
Engine Fundamentals
This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals, components and operation of an internal combustion engine. Both gasoline and diesel engines will be explored, and comparisons and differences between the operation of the two will be studied. High speed and low speed compression ignition and spark ignition engines will be discussed and demonstrated.
Prerequisite: None

AUTO 1730 (51-107)
Automatic Transmission
This course is designed to introduce students to automatic transmission function and design, as well as diagnosis and service, and prepare them with skills necessary for entry into the automotive field. Emphasis will be placed on diagnostic and service procedures which are the most critical to the automotive technician in today’s industry. The student is given an opportunity to work on different types of automatic transmissions and transaxles, and diagnose common problems related to electronic transmission control, and hydro-mechanical function.
Prerequisite: AUTO 1770

AUTO 1740
Brake Systems
This course will introduce students to automotive braking systems from conventional to anti-lock and traction control. Emphasis will be placed on operational theory, trouble diagnosis and safe repair. Systems covered will be primarily those used by American automobile manufacturers.
Prerequisite: None

AUTO 1760 (51-103)
Heating & Air Conditioning
This course is designed to introduce the student to the principles of refrigeration and automotive air conditioning and heating systems, troubleshooting, repair and installation of automotive air conditioners.
Prerequisite: AUTO 1770

AUTO 1765 (51-103)
Automotive Electrical Systems I
This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of AC-DC charging systems and cranking motors including operation, testing, servicing and troubleshooting.
Prerequisite: None

AUTO 1766 (51-103)
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS II

This course is a continuation of AUTO 1765 Automotive Electrical Systems. Students will use
the principles learned in the first course to practice diagnosing various, real-world circuit faults
on real vehicles using digital multi-meters, battery load testers, and other pieces of electrical test
equipment. The student will also be introduced to more complex circuits not covered in AUTO
1765, such as lighting circuits and body electrical accessories.
Prerequisite: AUTO 1765

AUTO 1770 (51-203)
Automotive Electronics
This course is designed to study the theory, service and repair of control electronic systems
used in today’s automobiles. The course will cover the principles of the electronic components
and operation of systems used in the automobile industry. The students will be introduced to
scan tools and digital oscilloscopes and their use on electronic control systems.
Prerequisites: AUTO 1766

AUTO 2510
Engine Performance I
This course will introduce students to a variety of different type of engine diagnosis, electrical testing using lab scopes, scan tools, multi-meter, and charging system testers. Mechanical performance systems will be studied, as well as diagnoses for intake and exhaust. Computer input, output and communication will be covered with lecture and lab-hands-on experience. On-Board Diagnostics I and On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD) with freeze frame, monitoring, adaptive fuel control are also introduced and covered in depth according to students’ ability/desire. A good foundation of electronics is needed for the best success in this course.
Prerequisite: AUTO 1770

AUTO 2520
ENGINE PERFORMANCE II
This course is a continuation of Engine Performance I, and is designed for the student who has a foundation of such knowledge to build on. Areas of study are systems related to engine performance, fuel diagnosis and service, electronic fuel injection, ignition (DI and EI), and emission.
Prerequisite: AUTO 2510

AUTO 2535
Advanced Engine Topics:
This variable credit course offers a variety of subjects in advanced automotive performance and engine controls, and will vary from semester to semester. Topics may include Oscilloscopes, On-Board Diagnostics I & On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD), Diagnostic processes, Scantool computer code retrieval, Scantool data, Digital meters, Exhaust gas analysis, Compressed natural gas (CNG) systems, Hydrogen vehicles, Fuel cells, Specific diesel fuel systems (Duramax, Cummins common rail, Volkswagon TDI).
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

AUTO 2540
Advanced Brakes, Suspension & Steering Systems
This course will cover advanced brakes (ABS), regenerative braking, and vehicle suspension systems. In the brakes section, information covered will reinforce material studied in AUTO 1740 Braking Systems. Emphasis will be placed on anti-lock braking systems and related traction control systems, as well as topics such as hybrid regenerative braking. In the suspension section the students will be introduced to the wide variety of suspension systems available on modern automobiles. Emphasis will be placed on suspension designs, geometry, problem diagnosis and repair.
Prerequisites: AUTO 1740 and AUTO 1770 or Instructor Permission

AUTO 2545
AUTOMOTIVE ALIGNMENT & STEERING SYSTEMS
This course will introduce students to basic alignment theory and practice. Emphasis will be placed on the various alignment angles and their effects on tire wear and vehicle stability. Several types of alignment techniques will be discussed with primary focus being on the use of computer alignment equipment to achieve consistent, accurate results. The course will also cover theory, diagnosis, and repair of modern steering systems such as power rack and pinion steering and re-circulating ball steering.
Prerequisite: AUTO 2540

AUTO 2590
ENGINE PERFOR MANCE II
This course is a continuation of Engine Performance II, and is designed for the student who has a foundation of such knowledge to build on. Areas of study are systems related to engine performance, emission control systems, OBDII, digital oscilloscopes and scan tools and the proper use thereof. Alternative power train management systems will also be covered, such as light-duty diesel, gas-electric hybrids, and compressed natural gas systems.
Prerequisite: AUTO 2520