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20 courses with the subject AUT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

AUT 113Automotive Servicing I2.0

This course is a lab used as an alternative to work-based learning. Emphasis is placed on shop operations, troubleshooting, testing, adjusting, repairing, and replacing components using appropriate test equipment and service information. Upon completion, students should be able to perform a variety of automotive repairs using proper service procedures and to operate appropriate equipment.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
AUT 114Safety and Emissions2.0

This course covers the laws, procedures, and specifications needed to perform a North Carolina State Safety and Emissions inspection. Topics include brake, steering and suspension, lighting, horn, windshield wiper, tire, mirrors, exhaust emission controls, tire definitions, vehicle tint, and emission control devices inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to perform complete and thorough North Carolina State Safety and Emissions inspections.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
AUT 114ASafety and Emissions Lab1.0

This course is an optional lab that allows students to enhance their understanding of North Carolina State Emissions Inspection failures. Topics include evaporative, positive crankcase ventilation, exhaust gas recirculation and exhaust emissions systems operation, including catalytic converter failure diagnosis. Upon completion, students should be able to employ diagnostic strategies to repair vehicle emissions failures resulting from North Carolina State Emissions inspection.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
AUT 116Engine Repair3.0

This course covers the theory, construction, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of internal combustion engines and related systems. Topics include fundamental operating principles of engines and diagnosis, inspection, adjustment, and repair of automotive engines using appropriate service information. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic diagnosis, measurement and repair of automotive engines using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
AUT 116AEngine Repair Lab2.0

This course is an optional lab to be used in conjunction with or as an alternative to work-based learning placements in order to meet the ASE Education Foundation standards for hours. Topics include diagnosis, inspection, adjustment, and repair of automotive engines using appropriate service information. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic diagnosis, measurement and repair of automotive engines using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
AUT 141Suspension & Steering Systems3.0

This course covers principles of operation, types, and diagnosis/repair of suspension and steering systems to include steering geometry. Topics include manual and power steering systems and standard and electronically controlled suspension and steering systems. Upon completion, students should be able to service and repair steering and suspension components, check and adjust alignment angles, repair tires, balance wheels, and calibrate/reset related driver assist systems using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
AUT 141ASuspension & Steering Lab1.0

This course is an optional lab to be used in conjunction with or as an alternative to work-based learning placements in order to meet the ASE Education Foundation standards for hours. Topics include manual and power steering systems and standard and electronically controlled suspension and steering systems. Upon completion, students should be able to service and repair steering and suspension components, check and adjust alignment angles, repair tires, balance wheels, and calibrate/reset related driver assist systems using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
AUT 151Brake Systems3.0

This course covers principles of operation and types, diagnosis, service, and repair of brake systems. Topics include drum and disc brakes involving hydraulic, vacuum boost, hydra-boost, electrically powered boost, braking with ADAS, electric braking controls, emerging brake technologies, and anti-lock and parking brake systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, service, and repair various automotive braking systems using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
AUT 151ABrakes Systems Lab1.0

This course is an optional lab to be used in conjunction with or as an alternative to work-based learning placements in order to meet the ASE Education Foundation standards for hours. Topics include drum and disc brakes involving hydraulic, vacuum boost, hydra-boost, electrically powered boost, braking with ADAS, electric braking controls, emerging brake technologies, and anti-lock and parking brake systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, service, and repair various automotive braking systems using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
AUT 163Advanced Automotive Electricity3.0

This course covers electronic theory, wiring diagrams, test equipment, and diagnosis, repair, and replacement of electronics, lighting, gauges, horn, wiper, accessories, and body modules. Topics include networking and module communication, circuit construction, wiring diagrams, circuit testing, and troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly use wiring diagrams, diagnose, test, and repair wiring, lighting, gauges, accessories, modules, and electronic concerns.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
AUT 181Engine Performance 13.0

This course covers the introduction, theory of operation, and basic diagnostic procedures required to restore engine performance to vehicles equipped with complex engine control systems. Topics include an overview of engine operation, ignition components and systems, fuel delivery, injection components and systems and emission control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to describe operation, diagnose and repair basic ignition, fuel and emission related drivability problems using appropriate equipment, procedures, and service information.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
AUT 181AEngine Performance 1 Lab1.0

This course is an optional lab to be used in conjunction with or as an alternative to work-based learning placements in order to meet the ASE Education Foundation standards for hours. Topics include overviews of engine operation, ignition components and systems, fuel delivery, injection components and systems and emission control devices and emerging engine performance technologies. Upon completion, students should be able to describe operation, diagnose, and repair basic ignition, fuel and emission related drivability problems using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
AUT 183Engine Performance 24.0

This course covers study of the electronic engine control systems, the diagnostic process used to locate engine performance concerns, and procedures used to restore normal operation. Topics will include currently used fuels and fuel systems, exhaust gas analysis, emission control components and systems, modern OBD (on-board diagnostics) and inter-related electrical/electronic systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and repair complex engine performance concerns using appropriate test equipment and service information.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
AUT 212Auto Shop Management3.0

This course covers the principles of management essential to decision-making, communication, authority, and leadership. Topics include shop supervision, shop organization, customer relations, cost effectiveness, work ethics, shop software/applications, and generating, writing, and completing repair orders. Upon completion, students should be able to describe basic automotive shop operation from a management standpoint.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
AUT 213Automotive Servicing 22.0

This course is a lab used as an alternative to work-based learning. Emphasis is placed on shop operations, troubleshooting, testing, adjusting, repairing, and replacing components using appropriate test equipment and service information. Upon completion, students should be able to perform a variety of automotive repairs using proper service procedures and to operate appropriate equipment.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
AUT 221Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles3.0

This course covers operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of automatic transmissions/transaxles. Topics include hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical/electronic operation of automatic drive trains and the use of appropriate service tools, equipment, and service information. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operational theory, diagnose and repair automatic drive trains using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
AUT 221AAutomatic Transmissions/Transaxles Lab2.0

This course is an optional lab to be used in conjunction with or as an alternative to work-based learning placements in order to meet the ASE Education Foundation standards for hours. Topics include hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical/electronic operation of automatic drive trains and the use of appropriate service tools, equipment, and service information. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operational theory, diagnose and repair automatic drive trains using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
AUT 231Manual Transmissions/Transaxles/Drive Trains3.0

This course covers the operation, diagnosis, and repair of manual transmissions/transaxles, clutches, driveshafts, axles, and final drives. Topics include theory of torque, power flow, and manual drive train servicing and repair using appropriate service information, tools, and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operational theory, diagnose and repair manual drive trains using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
AUT 231AManual Transmissions/Transaxles/Drive Trains Lab1.0

This course is an optional lab to be used in conjunction with or as an alternative to work-based learning placements in order to meet the ASE Education Foundation standards for hours. Topics include manual drive train diagnosis, service and repair using appropriate service information, tools, and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and repair manual drive trains using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
AUT 281Advanced Engine Performance3.0

This course utilizes service information and specialized test equipment to diagnose and repair power train control systems. Topics include computerized ignition, fuel and emission systems, related diagnostic tools and equipment, data communication networks, and service information. Upon completion, students should be able to perform diagnosis and repair using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu

Source: Central Piedmont Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61