FIRST YEAR | ||
First Semester | Hours | |
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 |
APT-041 | Applied Mathematics I APT-041Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs.
| 3.0 |
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 |
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-080 | Steering and Suspension AUT-080This course is a study of steering systems, front and rear suspension systems. It also covers basic wheel alignment, diagnosis and repair culminating in complete four wheel computerized alignment.
| 4.0 |
Semester Totals |
18.0 |
Total Program Hours | 18.0 |