Course Descriptions - Automotive Technology
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EMISSION SPECIALIST
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AUTO 070
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Fall Winter Spring |
4.0 Credits
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44 hours of lecture |
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Preparation for certification and recertification of state-authorizedemission specialists. Covers the emission check program, diagnosis and repair of the emission control system.
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ADV EMISSION SPECIALIST
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AUTO 071
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Fall Winter Spring |
2.0 Credits
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22 hours of lecture |
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Additional 20 hours of preparation for certification or recertification of state authorized emission specialists. This enhanced training covers vehicle pollution, vehicle emissions five gas analysis, advanced emission control systems, testing procedure, and rules and regulations. To register, contact the Business and Industry Training Center, 992-2615. No tuition. Course fee of $150.00, includes the textbook. Prerequisite: AUTO 070, or ASE LI certificate.
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SAFETY, BASICS AND ELEC
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AUTO 108
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Summer Fall Winter Spring |
8.0 Credits
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66 hours of lecture - 44 hours of lab |
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Study of shop safety: technical introduction to dealerships and vehicles (Toyota 021); study of basic electrical components and systems with emphasis on troubleshooting by application of concepts (Toyota 622).Prerequisite: Eligiblity for DVED 023, READ 100 and ENGL 097 and consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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BRAKES
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AUTO 109
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Summer Fall Winter Spring |
7.0 Credits
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44 hours of lecture - 66 hours of lab |
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Continuing study of shop safety; study of servicing drum, disk, ABS brakes, and traction control: operation, construction, parts, identification, diagnosis and repair procedures (Toyota 552). Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in AUTO 108 or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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AUTOMOTIVE BASICS
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AUTO 110
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Fall |
15.0 Credits
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110 hours of lecture - 110 hours of lab |
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Technical introduction to dealerships and vehicles (Toyota 021). Basic electrical components and systems with emphasis on troubleshooting by application of concepts (Toyota 622). Servicing drum, disc and ABS brake systems and safety (Toyota 552). Prerequisite: Eligibility for DVED 023, READ 100, and ENGL 097 and consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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VEHICLE MAINT
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AUTO 112
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Fall |
10.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture - 110 hours of lab |
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Diagnosis and repair of minor mechanical problems of automobiles. Concurrent enrollment in AUTO 111 required.
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CHASSIS & BRK PROC
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AUTO 114
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Winter |
10.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture - 110 hours of lab |
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Diagnosis, repair, installation, and adjustment of suspension, steering, drive lines, and brake systems. Concurrent enrollment in AUTO 113 required. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in AUTO 112 or consent of Instructional Unit.
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CHASSIS SYSTEMS
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AUTO 120
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Winter |
15.0 Credits
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110 hours of lecture - 110 hours of lab |
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Continuing study of chassis systems: shop safety; (Toyota 552) ABS brakes and traction control: operation, construction, parts identification, diagnosis, and repair procedures; (Toyota 652) automotive electrical components and systems: body electrical problems using a 6-step troubleshooting plan; (Toyota 452) steering and suspension systems: operation, construction, parts identification, diagnosis, alignment and repair procedures (Toyota 452). Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in AUTO 110 or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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ENGINE PERFORMANCE
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AUTO 130
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Spring |
15.0 Credits
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110 hours of lecture - 110 hours of lab |
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Emphasis on engine performance operation, construction, parts, identification, diagnosis, and repair procedures. Basic emission, fuel injection, computer system diagnosis (Toyota 850), and shop safety. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in AUTO 120 or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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CHASSIS SYSTEMS
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AUTO 141
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Summer Fall Winter Spring |
15.0 Credits
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110 hours of lecture - 110 hours of lab |
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Continuing study of chassis systems: shop safety: (Toyota 552) ABS brakes and traction control: operation, construction, parts identification, diagnosis and repair procedures: (Toyota 652) automotive electrical components and systems: body electrical problems using a 6-step troubleshooting plan: (Toyota 452) steering, and suspension systems: operation, construction, parts identification, diagnosis, alignment and repair procedures. Prerequisite: AUTO 108 or 110. [GE]
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ENGINE PERFORMANCE
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AUTO 142
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Summer Fall Winter Spring |
15.0 Credits
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110 hours of lecture - 110 hours of lab |
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Study of engine performance: shop safety: with emphasis on engine performance operation, construction, parts identification, diagnosis, andrepair procedures. (Toyota 850) EFI and TCCS engine control systems: fuel injection system, emission systems and computer system diagnosis.Prerequisite: AUTO 108 or 110. [GE]
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CO-OP WORK EXP
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AUTO 199
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Fall Winter Spring |
5.0 Credits
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0 hours of lecture |
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Supervised work experience in an approved job. Completion of specificlearning objectives and employer evaluation. Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, HDEV 195, 198, or 200 required. Prerequisite: Consensent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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DRIVE TRAINS AND ENGINES
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AUTO 210
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Fall |
15.0 Credits
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110 hours of lecture - 110 hours of lab |
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Mechanical drive train units. Fundamentals of clutches, standard transmissions, differentials, and transaxles. Diagnosis, repair, and rebuilding procedures (Toyota 301), engine operation, construction and parts identification, and shop safety. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in AUTO 130 or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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ADVANCED POWER TRAINS
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AUTO 220
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Winter |
15.0 Credits
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110 hours of lecture - 110 hours of lab |
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Fundamentals of torque converters, automatic transmissions, automatictransaxles and final drives. Operation, components, diagnosis, repair, and rebuilding procedures (Toyota 262). Advanced electrical systems,operation, construction, parts identification, diagnosis, repair procedures of engine, transmission, brake, suspension, cruise control, airconditioning and body control computers, and shop safety. Prerequisite: Grade "C" or better in AUTO 210 or consent of instructional unit. [GE]
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ADVANCED CHASSIS SYSTEMS
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AUTO 230
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Spring |
15.0 Credits
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110 hours of lecture - 110 hours of lab |
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Advanced topics of engine performance (Toyota 852), air conditioning (Toyota 750), ABS brake systems, and advanced suspension systems. Operation, components, rebuilding procedures, construction, parts identification, advanced diagnosis, and repair procedures of engine performance, brake, suspension, air conditioning and body control computers, andshop safety. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in AUTO 220 or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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MAN TRANSMISS AXLE & ENG
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AUTO 240
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Summer Fall Winter Spring |
15.0 Credits
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110 hours of lecture - 110 hours of lab |
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Study of mechanical drive train systems. (Toyota 302) Fundamentals ofclutches, manual transmissions, manual transaxles, transfer cases anddifferentials with emphasis on diagnosis, repair, and rebuilding procedures. Study of engine repair operations, construction, parts identification, diagnosis, with emphasis on rebuilding procedures, and shop safety. Prerequisite: AUTO 108 or 110. [GE]
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AUTO TRANS & ADV ELECT
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AUTO 241
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Summer Fall Winter Spring |
15.0 Credits
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110 hours of lecture - 110 hours of lab |
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Study of automatic transmissions: shop safety: (Toyota 262) automatictransmissions: fundamentals of torque converters, automatic transmissions, automatic transaxles and final drive, operation components, diagnosis, repair, and rebuilding procedures. Study of advanced electricalconcepts (Toyota 852) engine control systems: operation, construction, parts identification, diagnosis, and repair procedures with emphasison DVOM and lab scope use. Prerequisite: AUTO 108 or 110. [GE]
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A/C & ADV CHASSIS SYSTEM
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AUTO 242
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Summer Fall Winter Spring |
15.0 Credits
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110 hours of lecture - 110 hours of lab |
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Continuing study of advanced topics of electrical and engine performance: shop safety: (Toyota 852) with emphasis on evaporative control systems, SRS systems and accessories. Heating and air conditioning systems with emphasis on (Toyota 750) air conditioning and automatic temperature control: operation, components, recharging procedures, construction, and parts identification. Prerequisite: AUTO 108 or 110. [GE]
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SELECTED TOPICS
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AUTO 280
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8.0 Credits
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88 hours of lecture |
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Selected topics in Auto. Topics vary and course theme and content change to reflect new topics. Because the course varies in content, it isrepeatable for credit. Specific topics are listed in the quarterly class schedule. [GE]
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SPECIAL PROJECTS
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AUTO 290
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Fall Winter Spring |
3.0 Credits
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0 hours of lecture |
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For automotive majors only. Opportunity to plan, organize and complete special projects approved by the department. Prerequisite: Consentof Instructional Unit. [GE]
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