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AU 3.301 SERVICE AND REPAIR PRACTICES( 1-2 credits) Provides a simulated workplace environment to gain experience with the diagnosis and repair of vehicles. Comparing actual repair time to a professional flat-rate time standard will challenge your use of tools and service literature. Improves your performance as a professional automotive technician. All personal, vehicle and environmental safety precautions will be practiced. Prior experience or instruction for repair projects is required. Required: Automotive Technology major or instructor permission
AU 3.303 MOBILE A / C & COMFORT SYSTEMS I( 3 credits) Theoretic principles of mobile heating and air conditioning systems with emphasis on design, function, adjustment, service and testing of components. Prerequisite: AU 3.297 Electrical / Electronic Systems
AU 3.304 MOBILE A / C & COMFORT SYSTEMS II( 3 credits) Students learn theory and service practices in maintenance and repair of automotive comfort systems. Covers inspection, testing, repair and / or replacement of control units and computer control systems. Prerequisites: AU 3.303 Mobile Air Conditioning and Comfort Systems I
AU 3.314 INTRO TO ENGINE PERFORMANCE( 3 credits) A required course for automotive technology students covering electrical, ignition and compression systems theory with an emphasis on the use of diagnostic equipment. Prerequisites: Placement Test scores for RD 090 Strategies for Effective Reading and placement into WR 095 College Writing Fundamentals and placement into MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra
AU 3.315 LAB SCOPE DIAGNOSTICS( 3 credits) Focuses on the use of Snap-on computer automotive diagnostic equipment. You will practice with electronic repair data base programs to interpret scan tool data and recover computer system schematics. Online resources will be explored to understand waveform patterns captured with the lab scope. We begin by interpreting a simple sensor waveform. By the end of the course you will learn to evaluate computer controlled fuel land ignition systems using the digital storage oscilloscope commonly called the Lab Scope. Prerequisite: AU 3.297 Electrical and Electronic Systems
AU 3.322 INTRO TO BRAKING SYSTEMS( 3 credits) This course provides experience with the operational theory and maintenance of passenger vehicle braking systems. Students will learn to measure, inspect, machine and replace disc and drum brake components. Emphasis will be to ensure the safety of the technician, the vehicle, the occupants, and the environment. Each student must supply professional quality tools outlined at www. linnbenton. edu / auto / tool _ list. htm Prerequisite: Placement test score for RD 090 College Success & Reading Strategies and WR 095 College Writing Fundamentals or higher and placement into MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra
BA: BUSINESS
BA 101 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS( 4 credits) Provides a general survey of the functional and interdependent areas of business management, marketing, accounting and finance, and management information systems. Includes: business trends, operation and management of a business, ethical challenges, environmental responsibility, change, global perspectives and the dynamic roles of management and staff. Incorporates aspects of team interaction and continuous process improvement. Provides the opportunity to explore the Internet and information technology relating to business operations. Prerequisite: WR 095 College Writing Fundamentals with a minimum“ C” grade.
BA 206 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT( 3 credits) An overview of the processes involved in managing a business, including business planning, organizing, controlling, staffing and leading. Covers various theories of management with emphasis on managing a business in the local, national or international marketplace. Prerequisite: BA 101 Introduction to Business with a minimum“ C” grade.
BA 211 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING: FINANCIAL( 4 credits) Presents financial accounting concepts and the use of accounting information in decision making. Includes an overview of the accounting cycle. Prerequisite: MTH 095 Intermediate Algebra and BA 101 Introduction to Business.
BA 213 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING: MANAGERIAL( 4 credits) Demonstrates the use of accounting information to meet organization goals. Methods of extracting accounting information for decision making, management of resources, planning, and product and service costing are covered. Prerequisite: BA 211 Principles of Accounting: Financial or equivalent.
BA 215 SURVEY OF ACCOUNTING( 4 credits) Introduces financial accounting techniques, measuring and recording transactions, preparing financial statements, managerial decision making, and planning and control devices, such as budgeting, cost accounting, capital budgeting and break-even analysis. Includes assessment of financial information from managers, lenders, and investors’ perspective to understand evaluation of profitable business alternatives. Prerequisite: MTH 065 Elementary Algebra.
BA 218 PERSONAL FINANCE PLANNING( 3 credits) Introduces the concept of managing your money. Topics covered include how to achieve personal wealth by making sound financial choices for spending, borrowing, saving and investing. Prerequisite: MTH 065 Elementary Algebra Recommended: MTH 095 Intermediate Algebra
BA 221 PRODUCTION & OPERATION MANAGEMENT( 3 credits) Presents ideas in which managers and supervisors can implement strategic, tactical and operational planning in a business environment and its relationship to the success of business. Prerequisites: BA 101 Introduction to Business with a“ C” or better, BA 206 Principles of Management, CIS 125 Introduction to Software Applications.
BA 222 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT( 3 credits) Covers topics dealing with financing a business, analysis of financial statements, working capital management, short- and long-term financial planning, budgeting and control. Prerequisite: BA 2.596 Professional Accounting II with a minimum“ C” grade or BA 211 Principles of Accounting: Financial.
BA 223 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING( 4 credits) Provides a general survey of the nature, significance and scope of marketing. Emphasizes customers( marketing analysis and strategy); business marketing decisions in promotion, distribution and pricing; and control of marketing programs. Prerequisite: BA 101 Introduction to Business with a minimum“ C” grade or instructor’ s approval.
BA 224 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT( 3 credits) Explores the basics of human resource management including selection and hiring, performance appraisal, compensation, staff planning and job analysis. This course also addresses current HR issues such as job search in a difficult economy, discrimination and harassment, workplace violence and on-the-job drug abuse.
Courses marked with the following symbols may be used to fulfill general education requirements for the Associate of General Studies degree: ‣ Humanities / Art • Math / Science • Social Sciences.