17 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 100Introduction to Automotive Service Operation and Shop Practices
This introductory course is designed to provide the student with knowledge and skill in automotive service operations and shop practices. The student will interact with various automotive service organizations, dealerships, and independent service and repair contractors. Proper handling, parts departments, job classifications, training for a career in the automotive service and repair industry, and other automotive business related topics will be addressed. This course presents instruction in automotive terminology, use of service manuals, diagnostic equipment, use of shop tools, hand tools, and power tools in relation to shop practices and safety. Accident prevention practices, first aid tools and equipment, and personal environmental safety practices and procedures will be stressed throughout the course. In addition, an overview of the automotive engines system, its major components, delivery units, preventive maintenance, and basic mathematics will be covered.
This course is designed to prepare the student to work in the field of electricity and electronics as it relates to the modern day automobile. The course covers concepts in basic electricity, electrical terms, electrical circuits, and electronic systems protection. The student will be introduced to various types of batteries such as deep cycle batteries and hybrid batteries, their design, maintenance, size, selection, factors affecting the battery's life, safety procedures, testing, charging, and jump-starting. Emphasis will be placed on the ignition system, its design, components, control circuits, testing, disassembly and assembly. The course is also designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of present and future developments in sophisticated automotive electronics. In addition, indicator systems, pollution control systems and other modern automotive accessory systems will be addressed.
This course is designed to provide the student with the fundamental theory, construction, inspection, measurement, performance, and identification of the automobile's engine. Integrating theory and practical application in the lab is stressed throughout the course. The course covers topics such as preparing the engine for removal, lifting, disassembly, assembly, and inspection, as well as identifying, diagnosing, and evaluating engine parts. The student will gain skill in analyzing defects and the proper process to administer specific maintenance requirements. In addition, the student will be exposed to concepts in cylinder block reconditioning, crankshaft inspection and measurements, piston rings inspection, renewal, and installation.
This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of hydraulic brake systems and their components. The course will emphasize how to analyze and repair domestic and foreign brake systems to include shoe, disc, hydraulic, vacuum and air brake systems. Instruction will include principles of hydraulic brake systems, its components, hydraulic system safety switches and valves, master cylinder operation, as well as inspection, machining, fitting, and adjustments of brake systems. Measurements required for brakes, rotors, brake lining, and brake-bleeding procedures will be addressed. Mathematical calculation requirements and the use of digital readout units will be covered. In addition, diagnostic testing of disc brake components and functions, two and four wheel equipped disc brakes, general caliper inspection and service, rotor inspection and service, various antilock brake systems, ABS components and systems, automatic traction control and stability will be thoroughly presented.
This course is designed as an introduction to tire descriptions, wheels, tire repairs, measurements, wheel run out, tires and wheels service, and wheel bearings. The course provides the student with methods of analyzing defects and the necessary preventive or corrective maintenance requirements. Tire wear patterns and remedies will be thoroughly covered. Emphasis will be placed on McPherson Strut Systems, independent suspension systems, general front suspension inspection, and repairs. Topics such as electronically controlled suspension, manual steering systems, power steering systems, electrically controlled power steering systems, and steering system diagnosis will be covered. Visual inspection, four-wheel steering systems, alignment geometry, pre-alignment inspection, wheel alignment equipment, and alignment machines will also be presented.
This course introduces the student to gasoline and diesel fuels with emphasis on fuel performance, delivery systems, pumps, and fuel lines in major domestic and foreign automotive fuel systems. The course includes carburetor design, basic carburetor circuits, and various types of carburetors. It also covers fuel injection systems, fuel lines, and fuel pumps, detailed inspection processes, and fuel tanks. The course also includes a complete diagnostic troubleshooting process, and an overall factory adjustment procedure of all major carburetor and fuel injection systems.
This course is designed to provide the student with theory, design, construction, inspection, and service of the automotive engine. The purpose of the course is to review engine operation and performance, the creation of vacuum during engine operation, comparison of engine vacuum to low voltages use with vehicle engine management computer. Concepts such as computer programming, diagnosing, and troubleshooting internal circuit boards will be presented. The purpose and operation of critical sensors in fuel economy, emission control and electronic spark timing will also be presented. Catalytic converters, their purpose in controlling exhaust gas emission and the use of two or more O2 sensors will also be covered. Case studies of the vehicle engine, spark and fuel malfunctions, the use of scan tools, AC and DC test instruments, and dynamometer operation to simulate on-road conditions will be explored. Moreover, the use of OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) to determine malfunctions within the overall engine fuel and electronic management parameters will also be reviewed. Hands on skills to determine malfunctions in the operation of the modern vehicle in real life scenarios will be practiced.
This course is designed to expose the student to the design, service, and diagnosis of automotive computer power train controls in automotive transmissions. Shifting, transfer case shifting, four- wheel drive and all-wheel drive shifting as well as shift feel diagnostics, and linkage adjustments will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on diagnostic and troubleshooting malfunctions and diagnostic and troubleshooting electronically controlled transmission/transaxles. Hands-on experience will be gained by utilizing electronic meters to retrieve malfunction trouble codes from the vehicle's computer. Factory/aftermarket scanner tools will be utilized to determine or retrieve malfunctions trouble codes within the transmission/transaxle units.
This course is designed to provide the student with theory and skill in the design, operation, diagnostic, repair, and service procedures of the automotive heating and air conditioning combinations, individual controls, and refrigerants used in air conditioning systems. Manual and automatic operations of systems, basic and advanced control systems, and computer controlled air conditioning systems will be discussed. In addition, temperature controls systems, refrigerant control systems, proper maintenance procedures, and recommendations will also be addressed. Topics such as electrical, electronic diagnosis, troubleshooting, retrofitting R-12 systems to R-134A, and utilizing proper antifreeze protection will also be covered.
This course is designed to provide the student with a foundation in theory and skill in the field of ignition systems. Basic, primary and secondary circuits, ignition timing, spark timing systems, and the components and operation of the ignition system will be discussed. Visual inspection of components, wiring, and no-start diagnosis and general ignition system testing as well as the scope and effects of incorrect ignition timing will be included. Theory and practical application in the laboratory will be stressed.
This course is designed to provide the student with theory and skill in the design, repair, service, and testing procedures of emission systems, and as well as drivability problems. Electronic service precautions, computer outputs, primary sensors, monitoring capabilities, OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) systems and terms will be covered thoroughly. The use of various types of computers in diagnostic systems, such as retrieving trouble codes, diagnosing computer voltage supply, and ground wires will be presented. The student will also be prepared to test input sensors, actuator sensors, and variable resistor type sensors, generate sensors, and test various computer circuits in the modern day automobile. The legislative history of emission controls, pollutants, evaporative emission control systems, PVC emission control system, exhaust emission control system, EGR (Exhaust, Gas, and Recirculation) systems, catalytic converter systems, troubleshooting and diagnosing emission systems, and engine management by computer systems will be thoroughly covered.
AUT 153Automotive Manual Transmission/Transaxle and Chassis
This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge and skill in manual transmission/transaxle and clutch units, used to move vehicles from a stop to full speed. It includes internal unit designs; power flows, gearing theory, internal nomenclature overdrive, and gear ratio explanation. Disassembly, assembly, and removal of the transmission/transaxle, as well as inspection of the internal components will be covered. Service and replacement of CV joints and front wheel drive will also be included. Conventional and limited slip differentials provide the student with knowledge and skill in the operation and function of the clutch.
College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 60 hour internship will earn 1 college credit for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. NOTE To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services.
College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 120 hour internship will earn 2 college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. NOTE To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services.
College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 180 hour internship will earn 3 college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. NOTE To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services.
AUT 200Automotive Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
This course is designed to provide the student with theory and skill in the design, construction, inspection, repair, and diagnostic testing of the automatic transmission/transaxle. The student will be prepared to perform diagnostic procedures during the evaluation of the component's operation to determine if minor or major repairs are required to bring the automatic transmission/transaxle units back to manufacturer's specifications. In addition, processes to disassemble, measure, inspect, and re-assemble automatic transmission/transaxle units correctly will be stressed. Electronic controls, hydraulic systems, locking and unlocking hubs, and operational modes will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on servicing four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive systems; transmission clutches, automatic transmission /transaxles maintenance, oil, and filter change procedures will also be covered. Hands-on procedures will be stressed throughout the course.
This course is designed to expose the student to the chassis and many security systems used on today's modern vehicles. This course will prepare the student to diagnose, wire, troubleshoot, remove, and install components in a safe and efficient manner. In addition, topics such as air bag restraint systems; front, side, and roof units restraint systems; conventional seat belts and roofline slider belts will be addressed. Moreover, radio and speaker installations, automatic vehicle leveling systems, and proper wiring for anti-theft device installation systems will also be covered.
