Course Descriptions
Auto Service Fundamentals 10602107 Safety and the use of basic hand / power tools in accordance with industry standards. Introduced to the automotive service industry and learn to use both comprehensive and manufacturer ' s service information to perform basic underhood and under-car services.( Prerequisite: Accepted into the Automotive Technology and / or Automotive Service Technician program) Course Typically Offered: Fall
College 101 10890101 Students gain skills that lead to success in college, employment, and life. Students should take this course in their first semester.( Pre-requisite: None.) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Transportation Welding 1 10412170 Focuses on welding and cutting safety; develops skills in welding and cutting of metals used in the transportation trades. Methods of welding include gas metal arc welding( MIG) in the horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Methods of cutting include oxy-fuel and plasma arc cutting of metals. Students will learn to set up and maintain welding equipment and weld and cut a variety of types and thicknesses of materials commonly used in the transportation trades. Course Typically Offered: Fall
Brake Systems 10602104 This automotive course focuses on developing the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair vehicle braking systems including an introduction to ABS. Focus will be on replacing and machining disc and drum brakes, learning brake hydraulic principals, different types of brake fluids, parking brake operation, and flaring replacement brake lines.( Pre-requisite: 10-602-107 Auto Service Fundamentals) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Vocational Math A 31804304 This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge and skills to apply the concepts of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, measurement, proportions, and percent to their career. No prerequisites needed. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Intro to Electrical Systems 10412153 Focus on the theory of electricity. This will include studying Ohms, Kirchoff ' s, and Newton ' s Laws and how they apply to the circuits on various electrical systems on a vehicle. Students will apply these theories to troubleshoot simple circuits.( Enrolled in Diesel program, Prerequisite: 10-412-101 Diesel Service Fundamentals; Enrolled in the Automotive or Collision program, there is no prerequisite for this course) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Auto Electrical & Elect Syst 1 10602102 Students will diagnose more complex circuits utilizing an electrical meter and test light. Students will build circuits and test existing circuits on a vehicle, including parallel circuits and relays. Testing will include volts, amps, Ohmsmeasured and calculated, and voltage drop.( Pre-requisites: 10-412-153 Intro to Electrical Systems, 10-602-107 Automotive Service Fundamentals) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Steering & Suspension Systems 10602124 This course focuses on developing the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair steering and suspension components such as ball joints, control arms, shocks, struts, inner and outer tie rod ends. Additionally, steering and suspension safety, tire types and ratings, wheel balance, and wheel alignment procedures.( Pre-requisite: 10-602-107 Auto Service Fundamentals) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Engine Repair 1 10602103 This course will provide the opportunity for students to understand basic engine design and the 4 stroke cycle. The course will also provide an opportunity to develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair vehicle cooking systems and lubrication systems( Pre-requisite: 10-602-107 Auto Service Fundamentals) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Auto Electrical & Elect Sys 2 10602105 Students will diagnose preliminary vehicle electrical systems that include the battery, starter, and alternator. Testing will include volts, Ohms-measured and calculated, amps, voltage drop, and parasitic draw.( Pre-requisite: 10-602-102 Auto Electrical & Electronic Systems 1) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Advanced Chassis Systems 10602195 This course will provide the opportunity to develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair the electrical side of the antilock brake system, vehicle stability enhancement system, and electronic steering and suspension system( Pre-requisites: 10-602-102 Auto Electrical and Electronic Systems 1, 10-602-124 Steering and Suspension Systems, 10-602-104 Brake Systems) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Engine Performance 1 10602106 Develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair powertrain control and ignition systems. Emphasis on diagnostic procedures and the problem-solving techniques associated with automotive engine performance and drivability.( Prerequisite: 10-602-102 Auto Electrical & Electronic Systems 1; 10-602-103 Engine Repair 1) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Engine Performance 2 10602108 Develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair fuel systems. Emphasis on diagnostic procedures, problem-solving techniques associated with automotive engine performance and drivability.( Pre-requisite: 10-602-106 Engine Performance 1) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Engine Performance 3 10602113 Develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair emissions control systems. Emphasis on diagnostic procedures, problem-solving techniques associated with automotive engine performance and drivability.( Pre-requisite: 10- 602-108 Engine Performance 2) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Auto Cert Prep 1 10602116 This course provides an opportunity for students to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required to successfully complete the Automotive Technician certification test in the areas of Brakes, Steering and Suspension, and Engine Performance.( Prerequisites: 10-602-195 Advanced Chassis, 10-602-106 Engine Performance 1, 10-602-108 Engine Performance 2, 10-602-113, Engine Performance 3) Course Typically Offered: Spring
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