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AUTO 291
ASE A1 VALIDATION
4
Validation of prior automotive education for National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification with successful completion of the A1 Engine Repair test. Students with current National ASE certification A1 are granted four lower division automotive credits and are exempt from AUTO 134 and 135.
AUTO 292
ASE A3 VALIDATION
4
Validation of prior automotive education for National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification with successful completion of the A3 Manual Drive Train and Axles test. Students with current National ASE certification A3 are granted four lower division automotive credits and are exempt from AUTO 145 and 146.
AUTO 293
ASE A6 VALIDATION
4
Validation of prior automotive education for National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification with successful completion of the A6 Electrical/Electronic Specialist test. Students with current National ASE certification A6 are granted four lower division automotive credits and are exempt from AUTO 156 and 157.
AUTO 391
ASE A4 VALIDATION
4
Validation of prior automotive education for National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification with successful completion of the A4 Suspension and Steering test. Students with current National ASE certification A4 are granted four upper division credits and are exempt from AUTO 335 and 336.
AUTO 392
ASE A5 VALIDATION
4
Validation of prior automotive education for National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification with successful completion of the A5 Brakes test. Students with current National ASE certification A5 are granted four upper division credits and are exempt from AUTO 337 and 338.
AUTO 393
ASE A7 VALIDATION
4
Validation of prior automotive education for National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification with successful completion of the A7 Heating and Air Conditioning test. Students with current National ASE certification A7 are granted four upper division credits and are exempt from AUTO 355 and 356.
AUTO 394
ASE A2 VALIDATION
4
Validation of prior automotive education for National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification with successful completion of the A2 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles test. Students with current National ASE certification A2 are granted four upper division credits and are exempt from AUTO 357 and 358.
AUTO 395
ASE A8 VALIDATION
4
Validation of prior automotive education for National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification with successful completion of the A8 Engine Performance test. Based on successful completion of a standardized examination, students with current National ASE certification A8 are granted four upper division automotive credits and are exempt from AUTO 314 and 315.
AUTO 396
ASE T2 VALIDATION
3
Validation of prior automotive education for National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification with successful completion of the T2 Diesel Engines Test. Students with current National ASE certification T2 are granted three upper division automotive credits and are exempt from AUTO 365.
AUTO 397
ASE L1 VALIDATION
3
Validation of prior automotive education for National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification with successful completion of the L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist test. Students with current National ASE certification L1 are granted three upper division automotive credits and are exempt from AUTO 414.
AUTO 114
PERSONAL CAR CARE
3
Study of the automobile with emphasis on general maintenance and service procedures. Specifically designed for the student without an automotive background. Does not apply toward an Automotive Technology major. Two lectures and one laboratory per week.
AUTO 134
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE THEORY
2
Study of the internal combustion engine, including theory of operation, analysis of construction, working principles, and components as applicable to gasoline and diesel engines. Two lectures per week. Prerequisite: Automotive Technology major or permission of instructor.
AUTO 135
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE LABORATORY
1-2; 2
Laboratory study of engine components through disassembly, inspection, measurement, servicing, and reassembly of engines. Corequisite: AUTO 134. (Course fees apply.)
AUTO 145
MANUAL DRIVE TRAINS AND AXLES
2
Study of manual transmissions and the automotive drive train and axle system with emphasis on proper procedures in diagnosis, servicing, and repair. Two lectures per week. This class will help prepare the student for the ASE A3 Test.
AUTO 146
MANUAL DRIVE TRAINS AND AXLES LABORATORY
2
Laboratory study and application of technical information and skills required to diagnose, service, adjust, and perform test procedures on clutch assemblies, manual transmissions, transfer cases, drive lines, universal joints, bearings, and final drive assemblies. Corequisite: AUTO 145. (Course fees apply.)
AUTO 156
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
2
Study of the principles and operation of automotive electrical systems and components, including charging, cranking, ignition, lighting, and accessory systems. This class will help prepare the student for the ASE A6 Test. Two lectures per week. Prerequisite: ELCT 241 or equivalent.
AUTO 157
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS LABORATORY
2
Laboratory study and application of technical information and skills required to diagnose, service, and repair automotive starting, charging, ignition, lighting, and accessory systems. Corequisite: AUTO 156. (Course fees apply.)
AUTO 280
PRACTICUM
1-6; 6
Laboratory work in Auto chosen in counsel with the supervising laboratory instructor. Six credits maximum. One 3-hour laboratory per week per credit.
AUTO 286
ENGINE REBUILDING LABORATORY
2
Experience in engine rebuilding involving machining operations such as cylinder reconditioning, valve train servicing, lubrication, and cooling system servicing. Two laboratories per week. Prerequisites: AUTO 134, 135.
AUTO 314
ENGINE PERFORMANCE
2
Study of logical diagnosis and troubleshooting techniques as applied to engine repair and drivability. Theory and operation of fuel and emission control systems. Emphasizes use of electronic instrumentation as a diagnostic tool. Two lectures per week. This class will help prepare the student for the ASE A8 Test. Prerequisites: AUTO 134, 135, 156, 157. Corequisite: AUTO 315.
AUTO 315
ENGINE PERFORMANCE LABORATORY
2
Laboratory study and application of diagnostic principles in troubleshooting drivability, emissions, and performance problems of automotive engines. Includes experience with a computerized dynamometer and electronic test equipment. Corequisite: AUTO 314. (Course fees apply.)
AUTO 335
SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS
2
Study of automotive suspension and steering system theory, designs, and applications, including the integration of tires and wheels, principles of wheel alignment, and methods of suspension component diagnosis and repair. This class will help prepare the student for the ASE A4 Test. Two lectures per week. Prerequisites: AUTO 145; AUTO 146. Corequisite: AUTO 336. Offered even years.
AUTO 336
SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS LABORATORY
2
Laboratory study and application of suspension and steering systems diagnosis and service procedures, including tire service, repair, and balancing. Experience performing 4-wheel alignments on a variety of vehicles using state-of-the-art computerized alignment equipment. Corequisite: AUTO 335. Offered even years. Course fees apply.
AUTO 337
BRAKE SYSTEMS AND TRACTION CONTROL
2
Study of automotive brake and traction control systems with specific emphasis on system theory of operation. Includes study of ABS (anti-lock braking systems) systems and their integration with other vehicle systems. This class will help prepare the student for the ASE A5 Test. Two lectures per week. Corequisite: AUTO 338. Offered odd years.
AUTO 338
BRAKE SYSTEMS AND TRACTION CONTROL LABORATORY
2
Laboratory study and application of brake and ABS system troubleshooting and repair, brake system service, traction control system troubleshooting and repair. Experience using computerized servicing tools. Corequisite: AUTO 337. Offered odd years. (Course fees apply.)
AUTO 355
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS
2
Study of climate control systems and service procedures as they relate to passenger vehicles and light trucks with emphasis on diagnosis and current control technologies. This class will help prepare the student for the ASE A7 Test. Prerequisites: ELCT 241. Corequisite: AUTO 356. Offered even years.
AUTO 356
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS LABORATORY
2
Laboratory study and application of automotive climate control system service techniques; includes a broad range of diagnostic, repair, and service experiences. Corequisite: AUTO 355. Offered even years. (Course fees apply.)
AUTO 357
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES
2
Study of passenger car and light truck automatic transmission and transaxle theory and service procedures. Emphasis on diagnosis and repair procedures of the latest control systems. This class will help prepare the student for the ASE A2 Test. Corequisite: AUTO 358. Offered odd years.
AUTO 358
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES LABORATORY
2
Laboratory study and application of automatic transmission service procedures, repair procedures, and diagnosis of late-model control system problems using computerized test equipment. Corequisite: AUTO 357. Offered odd years. (Course fees apply.)
AUTO 365
DIESEL ENGINES
3
Study of diesel engine theory; includes types of engines, fuel injection systems, air induction systems, exhaust systems, cooling systems, starting, and controls. Two lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: AUTO 156, 157. AUTO 286 recommended. Offered even years. (Course fees apply.)
AUTO 414
ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE
3
Advanced study of automotive engine management systems theory and application. Specific emphasis on solving complicated driveability and emissions problems with use of sophisticated test equipment and logic. This class will help prepare the student for the ASE L1 Test. Two lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: AUTO 314, 315. Offered odd years. (Course fees apply.)
AUTO 466
BODY ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS
3
Study of vehicle electronic and control systems that are not part of the power train. Includes theory of operation, diagnosis, and service of systems such as anti-theft, navigation , audio, video, remote vehicle controls, integrated lighting, communications, wipers, as well as others. Emphasizes heavy use of computerized test equipment, scanners, and wiring diagrams for diagnosis. Two lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: AUTO 156, AUTO 335, AUTO 337, AUTO 355. Offered odd years. (Course fees apply.)
AUTO 473
ALTERNATIVE FUELS
3
Advanced study of theory and service of alternative vehicle fuel and propulsion systems such as LPG, natural gas, alcohol, electric, and hybrid systems. Two lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: AUTO 314, AUTO 466. Offered odd years. (Course fees apply.)
AUTO 480
ADVANCED PRACTICUM
1-6; 6
Advanced laboratory work in Auto in counsel with the supervising laboratory instructor. Six credits maximum. One 3-hour laboratory per week per credit. Prerequisite: Lower division work in chosen area.
AUTO 494
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
0-4
Individual contract arrangement involving students, faculty, cooperative businesses and organizations to gain experience in a work environment. Allows the student to apply advanced classroom learning. A response paper will be done at the end of the cooperative education experience. Prerequisite: Approval by department.