| FIRST YEAR | ||
| First Semester | Hours | |
| AUT-048 | Intro to Auto Maintenance & Light Repair +AUT-048This course is a study of chemicals, shop safety and operations, tools and equipment, and careers in automotive technology. Techniques and task associated with electrical/electronics, heating and air conditioning, engine repair, brakes, steering and suspension, and engine performance will be discussed and performed.
| 3.0 |
| AUT-051 | Electrical Systems I +AUT-051This course is a study of basic electrical systems of a vehicle. It includes basic Ohm's Law, electrical circuits, automotive meters and oscilloscopes, Automotive wiring and wiring repair, schematics, cranking circuits and charging systems.
| 3.0 |
| AUT-080 | Auto Suspension & Steering +AUT-080This course is a study of vehicle suspension and steering systems, including their effect on handling, efficiency and tire life. As a student, you will successfully execute the alignment process, using a computerized vehicle alignment system.
| 3.0 |
| AUT-053 | Brake Systems +AUT-053This course is a study of the hydraulic principles of drum, disc and ABS brake systems. Basic diagnosis and repair of the hydraulic system, power assist systems, drum and disc braking systems and ABS braking systems.
| 3.0 |
| ENG-050 | Writing for Industry ORENG-050Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instruction manuals, proposals, reports and career documents as well as deliver oral presentations to prepare them for a profession in industry. Students will practice research strategies by using library resources and the internet.
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| ENG-098 | Communications I ORENG-098Students will learn the principles of communications by listening, speaking, and writing. Emphasis is placed on communication skills related to the demands of the student's career area.
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| ENG-120 | Composition I ENG-120Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words.
| 3.0 |
| MAT-130 | College Algebra ORMAT-130Develop concepts of a function and graph, inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions, theory of equations, systems of equations, sequences and series. Graphing calculator required.
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| APT-041 | Applied Mathematics I APT-041Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
18.0 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| COM-111 | Intro to Speech Communication ORCOM-111Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences.
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| COM-200 | Interpersonal Communication COM-200Principles and practices of oral communication emphasizing message formation and delivery, listening, perception, awareness of verbal and non-verbal codes, and managing conflict.
| 3.0 |
| AUT-050 | Automotive Engine Repair +++AUT-050This course is a study of automotive engine design, diagnosis and removal/installation will be discussed, as well as cylinder head and valve train repair, short block repair, lubrication and cooling systems diagnostics. Hands-on engine disassembly, diagnostics and reassembly is included.
| 3.0 |
| AUT-052 | Engine Computer Systems & Sensors +++AUT-052This course is the study of computerized engine control system operation and diagnosis. Focusing on computer networks, sensors, and basic engine performance diagnosis.
| 3.0 |
| AUT-071 | Automotive Lab I +++AUT-071This course is designed to promote on-the-job training skills in automotive technology by applying skills and knowledge gained from the classes already completed for the ASE Education Foundation master task lists from AUT-048, AUT-051, AUT-050, AUT-080, AUT-053, AUT-052.(Repeatable 3 times).
| 4.0 |
Semester Totals |
13.0 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| AUT-054 | Vehicle Heating & AC Systems ++++AUT-054This course is a study of vehicle heating and air conditioning systems as used on current vehicles today. Experience will be provided in diagnosis, repair and service of various components.
| 3.0 |
| AUT-082 | Manual Dr Train and Axles AUT-082This course is the study of the diagnosis and repair of clutches, manual transmissions, transaxles and differentials. CV joints, drive shafts, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive operations will be discussed.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
6.0 | |
| SECOND YEAR | ||
| First Semester | Hours | |
| AUT-059 | Electrical Systems II +AUT-059This course is a study of the diagnosis and repair of advanced electrical systems. This includes lighting systems, driver information and navigation systems, security and anti-theft systems, airbag and pretension systems, body electrical accessories, advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) and audio systems operation and diagnosis.
| 3.0 |
| AUT-081 | Ignition and Fuel Systems +AUT-081This course is the study of vehicle ignition systems and fuel systems. It will include ignition systems and fuel delivery systems, including throttle body, port fuel-injected, gasoline direct-injection and high-pressure common rail diesel systems.
| 3.0 |
| ECO-130 | The American Economy ORECO-130Combines macroeconomics and microeconomics and focuses on basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy and international economic problems.
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| ECO-231 | Principles of Economics I (Macro) ORECO-231Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking and monetary policy.
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| ECO-232 | Principles of Economics II (Micro) ECO-232Focuses on free enterprise and the economic functions of government, advanced supply and demand analysis, pricing in competitive/non-competitive markets and pricing in resource markets.
| 3.0 |
| AUT-072 | Automotive Lab II +AUT-072This course is designed to promote on-the-job training skills in automotive technology by applying skills and knowledge gained from the classes already completed for the ASE Education Foundation master task lists from AUT-054, AUT-082, AUT-081 and AUT-059. (Repeatable 3 times).
| 4.0 |
Semester Totals | 13.0 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| AUT-076 | Auto Transmissions/Transaxles +++AUT-076This course is a study of automatic transmissions/transaxles maintenance, diagnosis and adjustment. On board and off board hydraulic control operations and repair are discussed.
| 3.0 |
| AUT-083 | Vehicle Emission Systems +++AUT-083This course is a study of vehicle emission control systems in both gasoline and light diesel vehicles. This will include air induction systems and exhaust systems.
| 3.0 |
| AUT-073 | Automotive Lab III +++AUT-073This course is designed to promote on-the-job training skills in automotive technology by applying skills and knowledge gained from the classes already completed for the ASE Education Foundation master task lists from AUT-076, AUT-083. (Repeatable 3 times).
| 4.0 |
| --- --- | Any Social Science Elective --- ---
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
13.0 | |
Total Program Hours | 63.0 |