AUTO 110 Manual Drive Train and Axles
4 cr.  (2 lec/4 lab wk)
Includes a study of the basic theory and principles of gearing, service, repair, and reconditioning of automotive power train components.  Components covered include clutches, transmissions, differentials, rear ends, axles, transaxles, and transfer cases.

AUTO 140 Automotive Brake Systems
4 cr.  (2 lec/4 lab/wk)
Provides a study in the design, operation, diagnosis, and service of today's sophisticated braking and related systems.  Subject matter includes brake systems fundamentals, safety, master cylinders, power assist units, hydraulic lines, and valve, disk and drum brakes, antilock systems, parking brakes, and brake electrical and electronic components.

AUTO 141 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems
4 cr.  (2 lec/4 lab/wk)
Provides a study in the design, operation, diagnosis, and service of today's suspension, steering, and related systems.  Alignments are performed on a computerized four-wheel alignment system.  This class is designed to provide the student with the training necessary to perform chassis-related service on automobiles and light trucks.

AUTO 172 Engine Rebuild
5 cr.  (2 lec/6 lab/wk)  Prerequisite: TRID 170.
Gives an overview of the design, operation, diagnosis, and service procedures of modern automotive engines.  Students participate in the disassembly and re-assembly of engine units.  Service and technical engine date are presented to prepare the students for practical experience in engine servicing.

AUTO 182 Diagnosis and Tune-Up
6 cr.  (3 lec/6 lab/wk)  Prerequisites:  TRID 170 and TRID 180.
Covering theory and lab, this course investigates fuel systems, emission control systems, ignition systems, engine mechanical tests, and General Motors Computer Command Control.  Proper testing with modern diagnostic equipment will also be discussed.  The course lab exercises will examine diagnosis, testing, and repair of fuel systems, emission control systems, ignition systems, engine mechanical tests, and General Motors Computer Command Control.  This course provides training on the proper uses of modern diagnostic equipment.

AUTO 220 Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems
4 cr.  (2 lec/4 lab/wk)  Prerequisite:  TRID 180.
Studies electrical/electronic systems and applications found in today’s automotive industry.  This course is designed to give the student a strong background in the theory of operation, diagnosis, and repair of electrical and electronic systems.  Upon completion of this course, the student will have acquired the knowledge and developed the skills necessary to effectively diagnose and repair the vehicles and equipment presently used in the industry.

AUTO 222 Automotive Engine Performance
6 cr.  (3 lec/6 lab/wk)  Prerequisites:  TRID 170, TRID 180, AUTO 182 and AUTO 220.
Covers computerized fuel injection and carburetor systems.  Theory of operation and testing for General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, and Bosch computerized systems will be discussed.  This course deals with the diagnosis and repair of computerized engine control systems.  The student will obtain the necessary hands-on training required to use the specialized test equipment to diagnose and repair domestic and foreign systems.

AUTO 255 Applied Automotive Service Operations
4 cr.  (2 lec/4 lab/wk)  Prerequisites:  TRID 150, TRID 152, TRID 170, TRID 180, AUTO 110, AUTO 140, AUTO 141, AUTO 182, AUTO 220.
Provides in-depth, practical analysis and repair of components related to engine, chassis, power trains systems, and standard power trains systems.  This course simulates service department operations as found in industry.

AUTO 257 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
6 cr.  (3 lec/6 lab/wk)  Prerequisites:  AUTO 110, TRID 180.
Covers automatic transmissions including lecture, demonstration, and student participation in disassembly and re-assembly of selected transmissions for the purpose of understanding the functions, construction, operation, servicing, and trouble-shooting procedures of modern automatic transmissions and transaxles.

AUTO 292 Seminar
V 1-3 cr.
Provides students an opportunity to investigate intensively topics pertinent to the field of automotive technology.

AUTO 293 Workshop
V 1-3 cr.
Provides an opportunity for experimental study in an area of automotive technology.

AUTO 296 Cooperative Education/Internship
V 1-9 cr.  (45 hours/credit)
Provides university credit for a sophomore work experience in the area of Automotive Technology, supervised by faculty.  Learning agreement must be completed prior to registration (restricted).

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