Automotive Technology (AUT)

Emphasizes student knowledge of the skills necessary to successfully perform common maintenance and light repair tasks in engine systems, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical, and heating and air conditioning. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Introduces students to the automotive industry. Includes safety, standards, service information, tools, certifications, vehicle inspection/servicing, and soft skills. Focuses on theories in practical, hands-on applications in both the classroom and lab exercises. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Introduces internal combustion engine fundamentals. Covers engine operation, servicing, diagnosis and overhaul. Teaches engine disassembly, making precision measurements and engine reassembly. Emphasizes theories in practical, hands-on applications in classroom and lab exercises. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take AUT-309. Take AUT-310. Take AUT-614.

Introduces automatic transmission hydraulic and electronic shift control fundamentals. Covers automatic transmission operation, inspection, servicing, diagnosis, and overhaul. Students R&R an automatic transmission or transaxle. Students disassemble, inspect, overhaul and reassemble automatic transmissions. Includes powerflow through several planetary gearset designs. Covers late model transmission inspection, service, programing, and electronic fault diagnosis. Reinforces theories in practical, hands-on classroom and lab exercises. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take AUT-311.

Introduces the fundamentals of hybrid electric vehicles. Explores the high- and low-voltage systems, inverters, HEV batteries, safety procedures, hybrid maintenance, and diagnosis. Reinforces theories in practical, hands-on classroom and lab exercises. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take the Automotive Arc Flash safety training. Take AUT-680.

Introduces manual drivetrain fundamentals. Includes manual drivetrain operation and servicing. Focuses on theories in practical, hands-on applications in both the classroom and lab exercises. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take AUT-100 or AUT-888.

Reinforces manual drivetrain fundamentals. Includes manual drivetrain diagnosis and overhaul. Teaches disassembly, making precision measurements and reassembly of a manual transmission, transaxle, and differential and transfer case. Focuses on theories in practical, hands-on applications in both the classroom and lab exercises. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take AUT-308. Take AUT-614.

Introduces engine performance fundamentals. Focuses on identifying components, servicing fuel and ignition systems. Includes introduction to OBD II and NC3 scanner certification. Reinforces theories in practical, hands-on classroom and lab exercises. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take AUT-100 or AUT-888.

Introduces input sensors, ignition, fuel, and emission systems. Focuses on operational theory and testing using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and techniques. Reinforces theories in practical, hands-on classroom and lab exercises. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take AUT-310. Take AUT-614.

Diagnose several ignition, fuel, and emission system faults, including tailpipe emission failures. Focuses on engine performance and emission system diagnostics using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and techniques. Reinforces theories in practical, hands-on classroom and lab exercises. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take AUT-311.

Introduces chassis fundamentals, including tire and wheel service. Focuses on front and rear chassis system principles and components. Teaches how to remove and replace steering and suspension components, and how to perform wheel alignment procedures. Reinforces theories in a practical hands-on application through lab activities. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take AUT-100 or AUT-888.

Diagnose chassis systems faults, including electric power steering (EPS), vehicle dynamics, and handling complaints. Reinforces theories in practical, hands-on classroom and lab exercises. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take AUT-402.

Introduces automotive brake hydraulic system fundamentals. Covers brake system operation and servicing. Instructs how to machine rotors and drums and inspect disc/drum brakes. Reinforces theories in practical, hands-on classroom and lab exercises. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Diagnose braking system electrical problems on advanced braking systems, including antilock, electronic stability control and hybrid braking systems. Reinforces theories in practical, hands-on classroom and lab exercises. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take AUT-502.

Introduces electrical and electronic circuit theory. Covers voltage, amperage, resistance, Ohm's Law and practical application on series, parallel and series-parallel circuits. Emphasizes studying circuits through electrical wiring diagrams and introduces scan tools. Covers diagnosis of electrical circuits with and without multiplex network control. Includes certification as power users of the Snap-On 525D multi-meter. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Introduces electrical and electronic circuit theory. Covers voltage, amperage, resistance, Ohm's Law and practical application on series, parallel and series-parallel circuits. Emphasizes studying circuits through automotive electrical wiring diagrams to diagnose electrical circuits. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Covers automotive diagnosis, repair and service of electrical and electronic components found on current vehicles. Reinforces theories in practical, hands-on lab exercises. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take AUT-614.

Covers automotive electrical systems with an emphasis on network controlled systems, including CAN, LIN and MOST. Builds diagnostic skills through extensive use of scan tools, oscilloscopes and multi-meter for body electrical circuit faults. Reinforces theories in practical, hands-on classroom and lab exercises. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take AUT-658.

Introduces HVAC fundamentals. Focuses on refrigerant identification, recovery/recycling, evacuation, recharging, and leak testing skills. Covers identifying components, operational theory, and servicing HVAC systems. Includes EPA 609 Technician Certification. Reinforces theories in practical, hands-on classroom and lab exercises. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take AUT-100 or AUT-888.

Focuses on diagnosis of HVAC systems, including automatic temperature controls. Remove and install HVAC system components, including evaporator/heater core assemblies. Reinforces theories in practical, hands-on classroom and lab exercises. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take AUT-702. Take AUT-614.

Simulated automotive repair environment. Learning activities include complaint, cause and correction to customer vehicles. Parts and labor calculations also covered. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Continues to explore an automotive repair environment. Learning activities include complaint, cause and correction to customer vehicles. Parts and labor calculations also covered. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take AUT-100 or AUT-888. Take AUT-614.

Pre/corequisite: Take MAT-715.

Allows a qualified honors student to pursue a special concentration of study under the guidance of a faculty member. Requires completion of an honors project contract. May be taken more than once. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B; Comments: Requires approval of supervising professor and dean

Provides readings, papers and basic research or other projects under the individual guidance of a staff member. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B; Comments: Permission of instructor, dean

Builds applied skills through employment, providing practical, on-the-job training at businesses related to instructional programs. Students are required to prepare training plans and other reports. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take AUT-889.