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AUT

32 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 110Intro to Auto Technology3

This course covers workplace safety, hazardous ma- terial and environmental regulations, use of hand tools, service information resources, basic concepts, systems, and terms of automotive technology. Top- ics include familiarization with vehicle systems along with identification and proper use of various auto- motive hand and power tools. Upon completion, students should be able to describe safety and envi- ronmental procedures, terms associated with auto- mobiles, identify and use basic tools and shop equip- ment.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2013-2014
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
AUT 112Auto Shop Management2

This course covers principles of management essential to decision making, communication, authority, and lead- ership. Topics include shop supervision, customer rela- tions, cost effectiveness, and workplace ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to describe basic automotive shop operation from a management stand- point.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2008-2009
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
AUT 113Automotive Servicing I2

This course is a lab used as an alternative to co-op placement. Emphasis is placed on shop operations,

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com
AUT 114Safety and Emissions

This course covers the laws, procedures, and specifications needed to perform a North Carolina State Safet

Subject
AUT
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com
AUT 114ASafety and Emissions Lab

Lab: 2; Contact: 2; Credits: 1

Subject
AUT
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com
AUT 115Engine Fundamentals3

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, adjust- ment, and repair of automotive engines using appropri- ate service information. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic diagnosis/repair of au- tomotive engines using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2010-2011
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
AUT 116Engine Repair3

This course covers the theory, construction, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of internal combustion engines and related s

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com
AUT 116AEngine Repair Lab1

This course is an optional lab to be used as an alternative to co-op placement in meeting the NATEF standards for

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com
AUT 123Powertrain Diagnostic and Service

This course covers the diagnosis repair and service of the vehicle powertrain and related systems. Topics include funda

Subject
AUT
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com
AUT 141Suspension & Steering Systems

This course covers principles of operation, types, and diagnosis/repair of suspension and steering systems to in

Subject
AUT
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com
AUT 141ASuspension & Steering Lab

This course is an optional lab to be used as an alternative to co-op placement in meeting the NATEF standards

Subject
AUT
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com
AUT 151Brake Systems3

This course covers principles of operation and types, diagnosis, service, and repair of brake syste

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com
AUT 151ABrakes Systems Lab

This course is an optional lab to be used as an alternative to co-op placement in meeting the NATEF standards f

Subject
AUT
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com
AUT 152Brake Systems Lab1

This course provides a laboratory setting to enhance brake system skills. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance the topics presented in AUT 151. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in AUT 151. 32

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2010-2011
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
AUT 151
AUT 161Basic Auto Electricity5

This course covers basic electrical theory, wiring dia- grams, test equipment, and diagnosis, repair, and re- placement of batteries, starters, and alternators. Top- ics include Ohm’s Law, circuit construction, wiring diagrams, circuit testing, and basic troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to prop- erly use wiring diagrams, diagnose, test, and repair basic wiring, battery, starting, charging, and electri- cal concerns.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Type
course
Edition
2024-2025
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
AUT 162Chassis Elect & Electronics3

This course covers electrical/electronic diagnosis/repair, including wiring diagrams, instrumentation, and elec- tronic/computer-controlled devices and accessories. Topics include interpreting wiring diagrams and diag- nosis and repair of chassis electrical and electronic sys- tems. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret wiring diagrams and determine/per- form needed repairs on chassis electrical and electronic systems.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2008-2009
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
AUT 163Advanced Auto Electricity3

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
Type
course
Edition
2013-2014
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
AUT 161
AUT 164Automotive Electronics3

This course covers fundamentals of electrical/elec- tronic circuitry, semi-conductors, and microproces- sors. Topics include Ohm’s law, circuits, AC/DC current, solid state components, digital applications, and the use of digital multimeters. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to apply Ohm’s law to diagnose and repair electrical/electronic circuits us- ing digital multimeters and appropriate service in- formation. Class/Lab/Credit or Class/Lab/Exp./Credit

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2008-2009
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
AUT 171Auto Climate Control4

This course covers the theory of refrigeration and heat- ing, electrical/electronic/pneumatic controls, and di- agnosis/repair of climate control systems. Topics in- clude diagnosis and repair of climate control compo- nents and systems, recovery/recycling of refrigerants, and safety and environmental regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the operation, diagnose, and safely service climate control systems using appropriate tools, equipment, and ser- vice information.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2013-2014
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
AUT 181Engine Performance1

This course covers the introduction, theory of operation, and basic diagnostic procedures required to restore engine performance to vehi

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com
AUT 181AEngine Performance 1 Lab

This course is an optional lab to be used as an alternative to co-op placement in meeting the NATEF standards for total hours. Topic

Subject
AUT
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com
AUT 182Engine Perform-Electrical Lab1

This course provides a laboratory setting to enhance the skills for diagnosing and restoring engine per- formance using electrial/electronics test equipment. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance the topics presented in AUT 181. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in AUT 181.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2010-2011
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
AUT 181
AUT 183Engine Performance2

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Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com
AUT 184Engine Performance-Fuels Lab1

This course provides a laboratory setting to enhance the skills for diagnosing and repairing fuel delivery/ management and emission systems. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance the topics pre- sented in AUT 183. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in AUT 183.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2008-2009
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
AUT 181
AUT 185Emission Controls2

This course covers the design and function of emission control devices. Topics include chemistry of combus- tion as well as design characteristics and emission con- trol devices which limit tailpipe, crankcase, and evapo- rative emissions. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, test, and service emission con- trol systems.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2008-2009
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
AUT 212Auto Shop Management3

This course covers the principals of management es- sential to decision-making, communication, authority, and leadership. Topics include shop supervision, shop organization, customer relations, cost effectiveness and work place ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to describe basic automotive shop operation e from a management standpoint.

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
AUT 213Automotive Servicing2

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

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2013-2014
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
AUT 221Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles3

This course is a lab used as an alternative to co-op placement. Emphasis is placed on shop operations,

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com
AUT 221AAutomatic Transmissions/Transaxles Lab

This course is an optional lab to be used as an alternative to co-op placement in meeting the NATEF st

Subject
AUT
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com
AUT 231Manual Transmissions/Transaxles/Drive, Trains

This course covers the operation, diagnosis, and repair of manual transmissions/transaxles, clutches, drive

Subject
AUT
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com
AUT 231AManual Transmissions/Transaxles/Drive, Trains Lab

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Subject
AUT
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com
AUT 285Intro to Alternative Fuels3

This course is an overview of alternative fuels and alter- native fueled vehicles. Topics include composition and use of alternative fuels, including compressed natural gas, propane, biodiesel, ethanol, electric, hydrogen, synthetic fuels, and vehicles that use alternative fuels. Upon completion, students should be able to identify alternative fuel vehicles, explain how each alternative fuel delivery system works, and make minor repairs. Class/Lab/Credit or Class/Lab/Exp./Credit

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2013-2014
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None

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