32 courses. Harvest read no subject for these courses. That is a gap in our reading of the catalog, not in the college's catalog; each course is shown as we hold it until the reading is fixed.
1010Basic Engine Management Systems10.0
This course introduces students to principles of electricity and testing, batteries, starting and charging systems, light duty diesel starting aids, engine theory to include gas and light duty diesels, engine component inspection and R&R, under hood noise diagnosis, cooling and lubrication systems, environmental management, and service information systems. Didactic Hours: 120 Lab Hours: 120
This course introduces students to electronic powertrain control systems, ignition and fuel injection systems, light duty diesel low/high pressure fuel systems, on-board diagnostics, electronic accessories, exhaust and emission control systems, light duty diesel exhaust and aftertreatments systems, light duty diesel forced air induction systems, alternative fuel systems including electric and hybrid electric vehicles, and soft skills relating to customers in the industry. Didactic Hours: 120 Lab Hours: 120
This course introduces students to all aspects of automatic transmissions and transaxles including diagnosis, service, removal & installation, rebuilding and transmission component identification, operation, and service including torque converters, planetary gears, hydraulics, and clutches. This course also covers manual transmissions and transaxles, manual clutches, AWD and 4WD systems, drivelines, U-joints and axle shafts, and precision measuring components including light duty diesel. Didactic Hours: 120 Lab Hours: 120
This course introduces students to all aspects of automotive chassis systems including wheel bearings, brakes, anti-lock brake systems and traction control systems, steering, suspension, tires, wheel balancing, computerized four-wheel alignment, and differentials. This course also covers heating and air conditioning systems (HVAC), airbags and safety restraining systems, and proper use and application of automotive fasteners. Didactic Hours: 120 Lab Hours: 120
This course introduces students to the concepts of the value of the welding industry and how to get started. Students will learn the common welds, shop practices, personal protective equipment (PPE), and welding safety used in the industry. Students will be taught metal joint design and set-up, then learn the proper techniques to produce fillet and groove welds in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. We will also teach basic metallurgy, fixturing, and inspection methods. Students will learn an introduction to the economic side of welding, including proper weld sizes, cost saving procedures, and other shop applications to maximize production value. Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS), accurate measuring, and welding defects are also introduced from the start. This course introduces students to theoretical and practical knowledge of Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux Cored Arc Welding, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding. Students will learn the principles of wire fed process (GMAW and FCAW) and the proper setup of equipment, shielding gases, and various consumables. Coursework will cover constant voltage power sources associated with GMAW and FCAW, correct polarity, and proper welding techniques. Additionally, students will practice for, and complete, a D1.1 Structural Welding Code 3G and 4G plate test in both the GMAW and FCAW courses. Introduction to the basics of Shielded metal Arc Welding will be taught, showing students the difference between it and Wire Fed processes. Students will also learn the basics of OxyFuel manual cutting and straight-line machine cutting on mild steel materials. Didactic Hours: 120 Lab Hours: 120
This course introduces students to advance methods of out-of-position welding using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Students will have the opportunity to weld in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions on steel plate utilizing both groove and fillet weld joint designs. Students will practice for and have the opportunity to complete a D1.1 Structural Welding Code 3G and 4G plate test utilizing the SMAW weld process, with the opportunity to qualify for unlimited thickness. Advanced oxyfuel cutting techniques are practiced in this course along with students being introduced to plasma cutting applications. Utilizing measuring tools accurately along with understanding fractions and better understanding welding symbols builds upon and reinforces a student’s knowledge and skills. In this course, we will also start into the theoretical and practical knowledge of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Students will learn the principles of GTAW and the proper setup of equipment, shielding gases, and various consumables. Coursework will cover power sources associated with GTAW and correct polarity, and proper welding techniques. Coverage includes the use of environmental atmosphere controls, such as Purge Blocks, Purge Chambers, and Chill Blocks. Advanced heat controls will be covered in the course, requiring students to master amperage inputs to successfully complete the assignment. The course will cover the various consumables, shielding gases, and equipment necessary to set-up a GTAW welder. Didactic Hours: 120 Lab Hours: 120
Weld IV will start off by finishing out the pipe welding process allowing students the opportunity to advance their pipe welding skills into welding in more challenging positions, welding on more difficult, thicker, schedule 80 pipe, and smaller diameter pipe. Students will have the opportunity to learn GTAW in pipe welding applications with the possibility of achieving welding qualifications for the most skilled welders. This course then flows into the introduction of basic knowledge and skills of metal fabrication. Students will be provided with hands-on instruction in the shop equipment, safety, and fabrication concepts to successfully build a class based, capstone project. The capstone project is a definitive demonstration of the student’s ability to use the skills and techniques learned in the prior course(s) to fabricate a project that meets acceptable industry standards. Coursework will include a thorough presentation of reading and understanding shop drawings and the techniques required to fabricate the student’s project. Topics include safety and health concerns; print reading and sketching; measuring devices; lay-outs; metal fabricating processes; operation of metal fabricating machines and related material handling equipment; and the use of jigs and fixtures. Students will learn the variables that impact work operation costs, including welding process selection for maximum productivity, material estimation and weights, proper material usage to minimize cost, other variables that contribute to increasing efficiency, and invoicing. Didactic Hours: 120 Lab Hours: 120 P a g e 82 |
This course introduces students to the principles of hydraulics and refrigeration systems in a heavy-duty diesel application including off-highway equipment. Hydraulic and mechanical systems covered include hydraulic schematics, hydrostats, skid steers. Track drive systems, gearing basics and final drives. Heating ventilation and Transportation refrigeration. Also covered is shop and machine safety and machine/hydraulic preventative maintenance inspections. Didactic Hours: 120 Lab Hours: 120
This course introduces students to diesel engine theory and service including engine fundamentals, construction, and operation. Topics include engine rebuild, service and tune- up on a variety of heavy duty platforms and their associated induction, exhaust systems, lubrication, and fuel cooling systems. Also covered are precision measuring, on-board diagnostics, and engine failure analysis. Didactic Hours: 120 Lab Hours: 120 P a g e 76 |
This course introduces students to reading and understanding electricity (amps/volts/resistance), electrical circuits, electrical test instruments, commercial batteries, and heavy-duty starting and charging systems. Diesel engine management systems including electronic engine controls, multiplexing, sensors, processors, actuators, on-board diagnostics, use of service information, multi-meters, and wire repair. Also covered Automated Machines, Telematics, Autonomous Machine Operation, and environmental considerations. Didactic Hours: 120 Lab Hours: 120
This course introduces students to preventative maintenance inspections (PMI), basic gearing principles, operation, service and repair of heavy-duty steering, suspension systems, and foundational and air brake systems including ABS, vehicle stability, and collision avoidance. Also covered are heavy-duty clutches, flywheels, standard and automated transmissions, and service and operation of single reduction, through-drive and double reduction differentials, axles and driveline alignment, power take-off (PTO) units, wheel bearings and the associated troubleshooting, failure analysis, service, and repair. Didactic Hours: 120 Lab Hours: 120
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of collision repair and appropriate workplace behavior. Topics covered include acceptable industry practices surrounding safety, service, and repair of trim and hardware, moveable glass, bolt-on exterior panels, cosmetic repair, external sheet metal straightening including metal finishing, and the use of plastic fillers and abrasives. Students will also learn proper MIG welding and metal cutting procedures as well as principles of aluminum repair and welding. Also covered are the topics of electrical and electronics systems, air conditioning, and occupational restraint systems as it pertains to the collision repair industry. Didactic Hours: 120 Lab Hours: 120
This course introduces students to structural automotive repair including computerized measuring systems, straightening structural steel, adhesive bonding, welded and adhesively bonded panels, and stationary glass. Students will also learn about frame sectioning, steel unitized technologies and repair, and squeeze-type resistance spot welding. Also covered are steering, suspension, wheel alignment, brakes, ABS and traction control systems as well as new vehicle technology and trends as they pertain to the collision repair industry. Didactic Hours: 120 Lab Hours: 120
This course introduces students to practices surrounding the proper use of paint and refinishing products in an automotive application. Topics covered include hazardous materials considerations and personal safety, proper surface preparation, familiarization with refinishing equipment, and use of waterborne products and systems and the proper application techniques of primers, base coats, and clear coats. Students will also learn about paint code identification, paint problems, detailing, and corrosion protection. Didactic Hours: 120 Lab Hours: 120 P a g e 77 |
This course covers advanced techniques used in the automotive collision and refinishing area such as color tinting, blending and application as well as damage analysis and estimating and use of estimating systems. Also covered is plastic and composite repair, automotive foams, stripe and decal application, and final polishing and detailing techniques. In addition, students will study appropriate customer relations and new technologies and trends as it pertains to the automotive refinishing industry. Didactic Hours: 120 Lab Hours: 120
This course introduces students to workplace behavior, trim and upholstery tools and terminology, headrests and armrests, shop organization and customer relations, supplies of the trade, operation, safety, and maintenance of sewing machines, analysis of seam types, layout with existing patterns and constructing patterns where none exist, sewing various insert designs, seat construction and reconstruction, interior trim identification, and estimating labor and material for repairs. Didactic Hours: 80 Lab Hours: 160.
This course introduces students to vinyl top removal and replacement, carpeting, convertible top removal and replacement, plastic parts repair and coloring, electronic systems and supplemental restraints, custom fabrication techniques, trim panels, headliners, and sun visors. Students will be required to participate in project work that correlates with the scope of the trim and upholstery courses. Didactic Hours: 80 Lab Hours: 160.
This course explores interpersonal communications skills that are critical in an automotive service environment. The course covers time management, organization, and professional communication with the public and introduces concepts surrounding the value of satisfied customers and resolving customer disputes through written, verbal, and non-verbal communication. Didactic Hours: 60 Lab Hours: 20 P a g e 78 |
This course introduces students to basic management concepts behind operating an automotive based business including management styles, leadership, quality, ethics, stewardship, and the overall complex role of management. This course covers management strategies surrounding vision, mission and values as well as strategic planning, goal development, and decision making. Didactic Hours: 60 Lab Hours: 20
This course introduces students to the different roles and personnel involved in an automotive/diesel service business, different types of compensation plans and concepts behind recruiting, and retaining employees. This course also covers employee motivation, progressive discipline, and workplace health and safety concerns including OSHA, personal protective equipment, and hazardous material record keeping. Didactic Hours: 60 Lab Hours: 20
This course provides a general introduction to the automotive service industry, the physical resources necessary to operate a repair business, the repair system, repair orders, and the importance of following proper processes and appropriate documentation. This course introduces a practical approach to selling service as well as legal guidelines for service operations. Didactic Hours: 60 Lab Hours: 20
This course introduces students to aspects of mechanical performance upgrades in an automotive gas engine application. Topics covered include advanced engine performance technology as designed by OE manufacturers and proper service techniques surrounding engine R&R procedures, engine disassembly, inspection, proper engine assembly and break-in, ignition systems, mechanical fuel systems, cooling and oiling systems, cylinder head porting, and flow bench testing. In addition, students will learn about the variety of performance upgrades that can be attained through the automotive performance aftermarket and the proper selection, application, and installation of components. Didactic Hours: 80 Lab Hours: 160
This course introduces students to OEM and aftermarket computer-controlled engine management systems, fuel and timing mapping, engine component upgrades, and exhaust systems. Students will engage in an active learning environment to apply the principles of computer-controlled performance diagnostics and modifications associated with the application of aftermarket performance equipment as well as the proper service of OEM equipment through the use of diagnostic scan tools, performance tuners, and engine & chassis dynamometers. Didactic Hours: 80 Lab Hours: 160
This course introduces students to metal working techniques that apply to specialty automotive chassis fabrication and modification in a motorsports application. Topics covered include, frame design and modifications, mechanical drawing, and precision measuring instruments. Students will train on proper metalwork techniques with the appropriate tooling that includes cutting, shaping, c-notching, MIG welding, TIG welding, grinding, finishing, and layout. Students will be expected to participate in an initial related project setup such as frame boxing, pro-street frame, P a g e 79 |
This course introduces drive axle setup including rear axle selection and modification, front and rear suspension design, selection and set up for street, drag race, road race, and off road. Additional topics include steering setup and chassis tuning. Students will practice advanced MIG and TIG welding techniques and will be required to participate in an approved project that correlates with scope of the Motorsports Chassis Fabrication courses. Didactic Hours: 80 Lab Hours: 160
This course introduces students to automotive body restoration and customization by processes used in sheet metal fabrication and welding, as well as basic undercoats, topcoats, and painting techniques. Topics include vehicle design and terminology, specialized tools of trade, basic panel restoration, composites, gas welding, MIG welding, TIG welding, plasma cutting, and metal shaping and fabrication as it applies to the automotive restoration and custom vehicle industry. Didactic Hours: 80 Lab Hours: 160
This course introduces students to advanced sheet metal shaping using steel and aluminum, custom body modifications, body construction and custom painting. Students will practice advanced TIG welding techniques, as well as advanced sheet metal shaping techniques through the use of hand tools and specialty tooling such as the English wheel, power hammer, planishing hammer, bead roller, and louver press. In addition, students will learn common custom painting techniques through the use of special effects, graphics, pin striping, and airbrushing. Students will be required to participate in an approved project or projects that correlate within the scope of the Street Rod courses. Didactic Hours: 80 Lab Hours: 160
This course introduces students to advanced concepts in the truck service environment with a practical approach to training through the refurbishment of a class 8 commercial truck in an instructor supervised shop environment. Topics covered include electrical systems, front ends, brakes, ABS, wheel ends, cooling systems, air conditioning, air systems and suspensions, and electronic engine control and tune-ups on Caterpillar, Detroit, Cummins, PACCAR, or MACK/Volvo engine platforms. Didactic Hours: 80 Lab Hours: 160
This course advances the concepts taught in Advanced Diesel I through the continuation of the refurbishment of a Class 8 truck and its various systems. Topics include advanced diagnostic techniques and troubleshooting, manufacturer service information and diagnostic software, fuel systems, emissions systems, 5th wheels, drivelines, clutches, cab systems, chassis systems, differentials, preventative maintenance, and final inspection on all systems covered in Advanced Diesel I. Students will complete reassembly of the project truck, perform a pre-delivery inspection, and will be expected to have the truck restored to a condition to be compliant with federal DOT safety specifications. Didactic Hours: 80 Lab Hours: 160 P a g e 80 |
