23 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 151Introduction to Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technology2
This course covers information on hand tools, machines, and equipment common to the vehicle maintenance field, general service procedures, lubricants, reference manuals, pre- delivery inspection of new and used vehicles and preventive maintenance procedures. The course is designed to equip students with the skills to work effectively with these topics while also promoting safe and thorough work habits.
This course covers information on hydraulic brake systems. Mechanical foundation, service brake system principles, major components, parking brake systems, brake system diagnostics, service to drum brake assemblies, hydraulic lines and hoses, brake switches, anti-lock brake principles and service are all a part of this course. High priority tasks recommended by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) are covered. This will prepare students to take the ASE technician certification test. (Co-requisite: AUT-154)
This lab covers service practice procedures on hydraulic brake systems. Activities include, but are not limited to, understanding mechanical foundations, service brake system principles, diagnosing and repairing major components, working with parking brake systems, conducting brake system diagnostics, servicing drum brake assemblies, inspecting hydraulic lines and hoses, working with brake switches, and learning the principles and maintenance of anti-lock brake systems. High priority tasks recommended by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) are practiced and performed to industry standards. This lab will prepare students to take the ASE technician certification test in brake systems. (Co-
This course covers information on steering and suspension systems, theory and principles, independent suspensions, geometric principles, factors affecting wheel alignment, tools and equipment used for steering and suspension, troubleshooting of suspension and steering, wheel bearings service, and manual steering and power steering system operation. This lecture on theory will prepare students to take the ASE technician certification test for steering and suspension systems. (Co-requisite: AUT-156)
This lab covers service practice procedures on steering and suspension systems. Students will utilize the theory learned in AUT-155 to diagnose steering and suspension issues and the effect on wheel alignment. Students will perform competency tasks with the tools and equipment used for steering and suspension adjustment and repair, troubleshooting of suspension and steering, wheel bearings service, and manual steering and power steering systems. High priority tasks recommended by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) are covered. This will prepare students to take the ASE technician certification test for steering & suspension systems. (Co-requisite: AUT-155)
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles and practices of several different types of welding. Students will learn the principles and safety issues related to Gas welding and cutting, MIG welding, Stick welding, Flux Core welding and TIG welding. Students will have the opportunity to practice the techniques used with all types of welding. 150
This course covers information on electricity, basic electrical circuits, tools and equipment, batteries, charging systems, starting systems, lighting systems, horn, wipers and washers, cooling fans, instrument circuits, and body electrical systems. This will prepare students to take the ASE technician certification test for electrical systems. Formerly VMR-159. (Co-
This lab covers competency tasks on basic electrical circuits, practical use of tools and equipment used to diagnose batteries, charging systems, starting systems, lighting systems, horn, wipers and washers, cooling fans, instrument circuits, and body electrical systems. High priority tasks recommended by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) are covered. This will prepare students to take the ASE technician certification test for electrical systems. Formerly VMR-160. (Co-requisite: AUT-159)
This course covers information theory on the operation and approved servicing of emission systems, fuel injection systems, computerized emission control systems, and computerized engine procedures. Computer diagnostics is introduced, including closed-loop theory and closed-loop diagnostics; basic troubleshooting and scan tool operation are also covered. Proper safety procedures related to fuel and emission systems are also covered. This will prepare students to take the ASE technician certification test for engine performance. (Co-
This lab provides practical experience on the operation and approved servicing of emission systems, fuel injection systems, computerized emission control systems, and computerized engine procedures and utilizes live vehicles to reinforce the information presented. Students will perform competency tasks utilizing diagnostic equipment and proper safety procedures related to fuel and emission systems diagnostics and repair. High priority tasks recommended by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) are covered. This will prepare students to take the ASE technician certification test for engine performance. (Co-requisite: AUT-161)
This course covers the theory on the operation and approved servicing of engine cooling systems and lubrication systems. The four- and two-stroke engine configurations are addressed along with various camshaft configurations. Proper safety procedures related to the diagnosis and repair of the internal combustion engine are also covered. This will prepare students to take the ASE technician certification test for engine diagnostics and overhaul. (Co-requisite: AUT-164)
AUT 164Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals Lab2
This lab consists of practical experience on the operation and approved servicing of engine cooling systems and lubrication systems. Proper safety procedures related to the diagnosis and repair of the internal combustion engine are covered. High priority tasks recommended by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) are covered. This will prepare students to take the ASE technician certification test for engine diagnostics and overhaul. (Co-requisite: AUT- 163)
This course is designed to provide necessary training and practical testing to assist students in obtaining certifications for PA Safety Inspector, PA Emissions Inspector, and ASE Entry 151
Information and theory is provided for engine overhaul procedures. Emphasis is placed on the repair of cylinder heads, valve trains, and engine blocks. Proper safety procedures related to engine overhaul are covered. Proper diagnostics will be stressed as well as component inspection, measuring and testing. This will prepare students to take the ASE technician certification test for engine diagnostics and overhaul. (Prerequisites: AUT-163, AUT-164;
This lab contains competency tasks for engine overhaul procedures. Emphasis is placed on properly diagnosing, inspecting and measuring components of cylinder heads, valve trains, and engine blocks. Proper safety procedures related to engine overhaul will also be practiced while performing live work. High priority tasks recommended by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) are covered. This will prepare students to take the ASE technician certification test for engine diagnostics and overhaul. (Prerequisites: AUT-163, AUT-164; Co-
This course will further reinforce theories and principles of automotive electronics through the use of diagnostic equipment for practical troubleshooting scenarios. Students will learn advanced techniques of wiring diagram reading. Students will be able to follow electrical flow through a circuit on a vehicle wiring diagram. Proper safety procedures related to electrical troubleshooting will also be discussed. (Prerequisites: AUT-159, AUT-160; Co-
AUT 264Advanced Automotive Electrical Technology Lab2
This lab will consist of problem scenarios created by the instructor. Students will perform specific tasks using the diagnostic equipment covered in the lecture portion of this course. Shop experiments will be performed to trace and repair electrical issues with the use of wiring diagrams. Students will use their ability to follow electrical flow through a circuit on a vehicle wiring diagram to diagnose and repair wiring defects. Proper safety procedures related to electrical troubleshooting will also be practiced. High priority tasks recommended by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) are completed as competency exercises. This will prepare students to take the ASE technician certification test for electrical and electronics. (Prerequisites: AUT-159, AUT-160; Co-requisite: AUT-263)
This course covers the information and theory necessary to service automatic transmissions. Systematic troubleshooting procedures, adjustments and unit overhaul are discussed in this course. Students will learn how to find information on repairing and troubleshooting the modern electronically controlled automatic transmissions. This will prepare students to take the ASE technician certification test for automatic transmissions. (Co-requisite: AUT-266)
AUT 268Manual Transmissions and Differentials Lab2
This lab includes disassembly and assembly of components of complete power-train systems for front-, rear-, and four-wheel drive vehicles. New learning experiences include inspection, replacement, servicing, and rebuilding procedures and proper diagnostics of manual transmissions, transaxles, and locking hubs. In addition, servicing, troubleshooting and overhaul procedures for 4-wheel drive differentials and drive shafts will be practiced. Proper safety procedures related to manual transmissions and differentials will also be used when performing tasks and live work. High priority competency tasks recommended by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) are performed and assessed. This will prepare students to take the ASE technician certification test for manual transmissions and drive axles. (Co-requisite: AUT-267)
AUT 270Applied Automotive Principles and Applications Lab2
This lab is intended to re-examine and emphasize specific mechanical skills and diagnostic techniques and to apply them to principles and theories learned in previous courses. Students are expected to hone the specific skills by performing competency tasks to industry standards. Doing this will prepare students for entry-level positions upon graduation. High priority tasks recommended by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) are covered. This will prepare students to take the ASE technician certification test. (Co-requisite: AUT-269)
