Automotive Technology

Covers safety instruction in the shop and on the automobile. Emphasis on the proper use and care of test equipment, precision measuring and machining equipment, gaskets, adhesives, tubing, wiring, jacks, presses, and cleaning equipment and techniques. (1-2)

Introduces the basic theory of automotive braking systems including operation, diagnosis, basic repair of disc and drum friction assemblies, and basic hydraulic braking systems. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST program accreditation requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-2)

Covers diagnostics, test procedures, and repair to automotive foundation braking system. This course also introduces the components, types of Antilock Braking Systems (ABS), and traction control systems of current vehicles. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST program accreditation requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-2)

Introduces vehicle electricity, basic electrical theory, circuit designs, and wiring methods. This course focuses on multimeter usage and wiring diagrams. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-2)

Covers the operation of electrical systems including vehicles safety concerns of vehicle lighting systems, Supplemental Inflatable Restraints (SIR), windshield wipers, driver warning systems, and vehicle accessories. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST program requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (0.5-1)

Covers the operation and theory of a vehicle battery, testing, service, and repair of starting and charging systems including voltage testing, draw testing. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST program requirements. Prerequisites: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C' grade or better. (1-2)

Covers the operation and theory of the modern automotive braking systems including the operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of the anti-lock braking systems and power assist units. This course also covers the machining operations of today's automobile brake systems. This course meets AST/MAST requirements. Prerequisite: ASE1001 (1-2)

Focuses on the appropriate reading strategies to understand technical, vocational and academic texts, manuals, professional journals, and pleasure materials, to complete a task in the workplace, and to comprehend a new process. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score. (2-0)

Provides a review of general mathematics, introductory algebra, systems of measurements, and methods of solving problems related to skilled trades and general industrial repair. It is designed for students in the repair industry. Topics may include algebra, geometry, graphs, measurement, and conversion between various systems of measurement. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT0250 or MAT0300 with a "C" grade or better or appropriate placement scores. (2-0)

Covers how to perform basic engine diagnosis to determine condition of engine including engine support systems. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-2)

Focuses on diagnosis and service of suspension and steering systems and components. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-2)

Covers design, diagnosis, inspection, service of suspension, and steering systems used on light trucks and automobiles including power steering and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) service. This course meets AST/MAST requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-2)

Focuses on the service of cylinder head, valve-train components, and cooling system components including engine removal, re-installation, and re-mounting systems. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-2)

Covers engine sealing requirements and repair procedures including engine fasteners, bolt torque, repair of fasteners, cooling system, and basic engine maintenance. This course meets AST/MAST requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-2)

Focuses on the disassembly, diagnosis, and reassembly of the automotive engine including the diagnostic and repair procedures for the engine block and cylinder head assemblies. This course meets MAST requirements. (1-5)

Covers operation of steering and power steering systems including different alignment types and procedures. (1-3.5)

Focuses on the written and oral communication needs of students in vocational and technical fields. Enables the student to practice written, oral, reading, reasoning, and interpersonal communication skills in order to become successful (or to remain successful) in the workplace. (3-0)

Focuses on physics of mechanics, heat, properties of matter, electricity, magnetism, and light as applied in career & technical occupations. (1-2)

Covers the operating principles and repair procedures relating to axle-shafts, propeller shafts, and universal joints. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001  with a "C" grade or better. (1-2)

Focuses on the diagnosis and repair of automotive manual transmissions, transaxles, clutches, and related components. This course meets AST/MAST requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-2)

Focuses on the diagnosis and repair of automotive differentials, four wheel drive units, and all-wheel drive units. This course meets MAST requirements. (1-3.5)

Focuses on practical methods of maintaining, servicing, and performing minor adjustments on an automatic transmission and transaxle. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (0.5-1)

Covers diagnosis, principles of hydraulics, principles of electronic components, power flow, theory of operation including removal, installation, and replacement of transmission/transaxle and components. This course meets AST/MAST requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-3.5)

Covers the diagnosis, repair, and rebuild of automatic transmissions and transaxles including the hydraulic, electronic, and mechanical components. This course meets MAST requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C' grade or better. (1-2)

Explores the essential requirements for starting and operating a business. This course covers basic concepts of business law, marketing, finance and operations. It guides the development of an effective business plan and prepares students to launch and sustain their own businesses. (3-0)

Focuses on the diagnosis and repair of automotive fuel emission control systems, filter systems, and spark plugs. This course also includes maintenance to Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) systems. Prerequisites: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-2)

Covers basic operation of heating and air conditioning components. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST requirements. (0.5-1)

Focuses on diagnostic techniques and the use of diagnostic scan tools, oscilloscopes, lab scopes, multi-meters, and gas analyzers. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-2)

Provides a comprehensive study of the theory, operation, diagnosis, and repair of vehicle accessories. This course meets AST/MAST requirements. (1-3.5)

Focuses on the inspection and testing of typical computerized engine control and ignition systems. This course meets AST/MAST requirements. (1-3.5)

Focuses on the diagnosis and repair of electronic fuel injection systems and modern exhaust systems. This course meets AST/MAST requirements. (1-3.5)

Covers the diagnosis and service of vehicle heating and air conditioning systems and their components. This course meets AST/MAST requirements. (1-3.5)

Introduces interpersonal relations most directly linked to attainment of organizational and individual goals in the business world. Other factors include motivation, career development, and conflict resolution. It explores the importance of effective communication in organizations. Addresses organizational issues such as employee motivation and customer complaints as related to product or service defects. (3-0)

Focuses on the machining processes used to repair or build the automotive engine, using up-to-date machines and equipment to recondition connecting rods, engine blocks, cylinder heads, valves, flywheels, crankshafts, pistons, and also including brake drum and rotor service. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-2)