FIRST YEAR | ||
First Semester | Hours | |
ENG-050 | Writing for Industry ENG-050Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instructions manuals, proposals, reports, 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.
| 3.0 |
TEC-048 | Applied Shop Computations TEC-048Focuses on basic arithmetic and calculations necessary for solving shop oriented problems involving geometric figures, formulas and algebra. Students draw graphs. A scientific calculator is required, so there is little or no memorization.
| 3.0 |
AUT-048 | Intro to Automotive Technology +AUT-048This course is a study of chemicals, shop safety and operations, tools and equipment, and careers in automotive technology. Techniques associated with electrical/electronics, heating and air conditioning, engine repair, brakes, steering and suspension, and engine performance will be discussed.
| 2.0 |
AUT-050 | Engine Repair +AUT-050This course is a study of engine design, diagnosis, removal, cylinder head and valve train repair. Short block repair, lubricating systems, cooling systems will be discussed and hands on reassembly of the engine is included.
| 5.0 |
AUT-051 | Electrical Systems I +AUT-051This course is a study of the principles of electricity and electrical circuit design and diagnosing. Covers battery diagnosis and service. Starting Systems diagnosis and repair will be discussed.
| 4.0 |
Semester Totals |
17.0 | |
Second Semester | ||
AUT-052 | Engine Performance I +++AUT-052This course is a study of computerized engine control system operation and diagnosis. Focusing on computer networks, sensors and ignition systems beginning with and building on basic ignition systems and culminating with computerized unit ignition systems.
| 5.0 |
SPE-111 | Intro to Speech Communication SPE-111Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences.
| 3.0 |
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| 2.0 |
HED-178 | Responding to Emergencies HED-178The purpose of the American Red Cross Responding to Emergency course is to provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life.
| 2.0 |
AUT-053 | Brake Systems +++AUT-053This course is a study of the hydraulic principles of drum, disc, and ABS brake systems. Diagnosis and repair of power assisted, drum, disc, and antilock brake systems will be discussed.
| 4.0 |
Semester Totals |
16.0 |
Total Program Hours | 33.0 |
Suggested Electives | ||
SFS-101 | Strategies for Success SFS-101Designed to improve student performance in college and beyond. Topics include: college resources; identification of college and career goals; implementation of study, note-taking, and test-taking strategies; and development of life management skills including time management, stress management, and relationship skills.
| 2.0 |