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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.
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| AT 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: 2.
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AT 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.
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| AT 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: AT 121, 122, SC 161, or permission of instructor. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3.
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| AT 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, generating and ignition systems. Prerequisites: AT 121, 122, completion of/concurrent registration in SC 162, or permission of instructor. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3.
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| AT 225 Automotive Chassis Systems |
FA 3 s.h. |
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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: AT 121, SC 162, or permission of instructor. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3.
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| AT 226 Power Trains - Design Features & Analysis |
SP 3 s.h. |
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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: AT 121, SC 162, completion of/concurrent registration in AT 225, or permission of instructor. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3.
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| AT 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: AT 123, 124, 225, 226, SC 162, or permission of instructor. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3.
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| AT 228 Consumer Relations & Services |
SP 3 s.h. |
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The focus of this course will be dealing with the concepts of wholesale and retail operation as they relate to automotive service manager-customer relations, factory representation-dealer relations, and inspection and service for customer comforts. The experience will include field observation of service manager operation and factory warranty function and how it relates to the dealership service technician. Hours of class per week: 3 |
