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Automotive Service Technology
AST 101. Engine Repair. 3 hours. Foreign and domestic power plants, accessory units and reconditioning procedures. Emphasis is on operating principles of four-cycle engines and their repair. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AST 122 Auto Mechanics General Laboratory I.
AST 102. Brakes. 3 hours. Foreign and domestic brake systems. Includes hydraulic theory, disc and drum systems, parking brakes, power assist units, and anti-lock braking systems. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AST 122 Auto Mechanics General Laboratory I.
AST 122. Auto Mechanics General Laboratory I. 5 hours. (15 hour laboratory). Power plants, accessory units and reconditioning procedures. Practical work on electrical, fuel, cooling, and lubrication systems; brake reconditioning on modern passenger cars. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AST 101 Engine Repair and AST 102 Brakes.
AST 150. Engine Performance I. 3 hours. Engine performance principles including ignition systems, Carburetion, and automotive performance testing and servicing equipment. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AST 152 Auto Mechanics General Laboratory II.
AST 151. Electrical Systems I. 3 hours. Automotive electrical principles including basic electrical theory, storage batteries, starting motors, alternators, and automotive electrical testing and servicing equipment. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AST 152 Auto Mechanics General Laboratory II.
AST 152. Auto Mechanics General Laboratory II. 5 hours. (15 hour laboratory). Electrical system, ignition, and carburetor diagnosis. Practical work on battery, starter, charging, ignition, and carburetor systems. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AST 150 Engine Performance I and AST 151 Electrical Systems I.
AST 160. Automatic Transmissions. 3 hours. Theory, operation, and service of automatic transmissions. Emphasis on diagnosis, installation, and servicing of component parts. Laboratory practice on automatic transmission and accessory systems.
AST 163. Manual Drive Train and Transaxle. 3 hours. Theory, operation and service of foreign and domestic automotive drive trains, including Clutches, Manual Transmissions, Overdrives, and various types of manual Transaxles. Prerequisite: Completion of first year curriculum.
AST 164. Current Topics in Automatic Transmissions. 1 hour. Directed reading and special investigations in current automatic transmission drive systems. Concurrent enrollment in AST 160 Automatic Transmissions.
AST 251. Electrical Systems II. 3 hours. Operation, diagnosis, and repair of automotive chassis electrical systems. Usage of test equipment, wiring diagrams, and diagnostic charts. Prerequisite: AST 151 Electrical Systems I. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AST 252 Auto Mechanics General Laboratory III.
AST 252. Auto Mechanics General Laboratory III. 5 hours. (15 hour laboratory). Electrical system, ignition, and fuel injection diagnosis. Practical work on electrical circuit tracing and computerized engine control systems. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AST 251 Electrical Systems II and AST 260 Engine Performance II.
AST 255. Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning. 3 hours. Basic theory, component parts and servicing of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AST 257 Auto Mechanics General Laboratory IV.
AST 256. Suspension and Steering. 3 hours. Theory, operation, repair and service of automotive chassis and steering systems, including alignment angles, front suspension, struts, rear suspension, Unibody structure, and wheel assemblies. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AST 257 Auto Mechanics General Laboratory IV.
AST 257. Auto Mechanics General Laboratory IV. 5 hours. (13 hour laboratory). Heating, air conditioning, suspension and steering diagnosis. Practical work on air conditioning repair, suspension service and four-wheel alignment. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AST 255 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning and AST 256 Suspension and Steering.
AST 260. Engine Performance II. 3 hours. Theory, diagnosis, service and repair of automotive emission and electronic fuel injection systems. Prerequisite: AST 150 Engine Performance I. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AST 252 Auto Mechanics General Laboratory III.
AST 264. Current Topics in Automotive Service Technology (___). 1-3 hours. Directed readings and/or individualized study related to automotive service technology. May be repeated if content is different. May be taken as Pass-Fail. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
AST 299. Automotive Service Coop Internship. 6 hours. Planned work experience in an automotive dealership or service center working with seasoned technicians; expected to work in all faucets of automotive repair, but with emphasis in suspension, steering and alignment as well as heating and air conditioning systems. Student and dealership representative submits reports and evaluations to internship coordinator. Offered on a Pass/Fail basis only. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 30 credit hours of Automotive Service course work.
Automotive Technology (Four-Year)
AT 100. Orientation to Automotive Technology. 1 hour. Orientation issues for automotive technology majors. Emphasis is placed on program overview, industry overview, student organizations, basic service tools, laboratory environmental and safety issues.
AT 111. Automotive Fundamentals. 3 hours. A study of the birth, evolution and design of the modern automobile. Emphasis on operation principles of four-cycle engines. Fundamental concepts of physics, chemistry, and electricity are studied. Consideration is also given to experimental automotive designs.
AT 112. Engine Analysis. 3 hours. Course provides practical and experimental laboratory experience in automotive engine technology in addition to related technical information. Engine theory of operation and service is studied in detail. Engine overhaul techniques and procedures are discussed and practiced.
AT 210. Brake Systems. 3 hours. Theory and diagnosis of brake systems. Includes the following: basic brake systems, hydraulic theory, disc and drum brakes, parking brakes, and power assist units. Includes the theory and system diagnostics on anti-lock brake systems, ABS operation and traction control. Examples of ABS systems are: Bendix, Delphi, and Bosch.
AT 211. Steering, Alignment and Suspension. 3 hours. Study the theory, operation, and repair of chassis and steering systems. Including: alignment angles, front and rear suspension, struts, Unibody structure, and tire and wheel balancing techniques. Advanced systems are also taught including electronic suspension, ride control, and stability control.
AT 212. Suspension Systems. 3 hours. (1 hour lecture. 4 hours laboratory). A combination of theory and practice centered around the automobile chassis. Brakes, front end and suspension systems, drive line, and differentials.
AT 215. Automotive Electrical/Electronic Equipment. 3 hours. Design and operation of modern automotive electrical/electronic components and equipment. Storage battery, starting motor, alternator, ignition system, and automotive electrical/electronic testing and servicing equipment. Co-requisite: AT 216 Automotive Electrical/Electronic Equipment Laboratory.
AT 216. Automotive Electrical/Electronic Equipment Laboratory. 3 hours. Application of electrical/electronic theories to automotive components and servicing equipment. Co-requisite: AT 215 Automotive Electrical/Electronic Equipment.
AT 300. Automotive Internship (____). 3-6 hours. A planned work experience in an automotive industry or business. The student will be employed by an automotive industry or business, and both parties will submit reports and evaluations of experiences to the department coordinator. May be repeated for up to six credit hours. Offered on a Pass/Fail basis only.
AT 301. Fundamentals of Collision Technology. 3 hours. An introduction to the collision repair industry as well as an overview of body shop operations and the insurance industry relating to the automobile is given. Unibody and body-over-frame vehicles, types of steel, aluminum, and fiberglass are covered. Crush zones and collision energy management issues are covered.
AT 310. Automotive Industry Tour (____). 1 hour. In depth tours of selected automotive or diesel and heavy equipment industries. Some travel expenses and time out-of-class is associated with travel to tours out-of-state. May be repeated for a maximum of four hours credit since subject matter is different and tours vary.
AT 313. Automotive Body and Finish. 3 hours. Automotive body and finishing technology that deals with the Design, Composition and Repairability of vehicles. Evolutionary development of frame and Unibody vehicle structures, composition and application of finishes, body functions and appearance related problems, and related passenger safety concerns.
AT 314. Manual Transmission and 4WD Mechanisms. 3 hours. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Theory of operation of automotive manual drive trains. Trouble diagnosis and service procedures. Covers all automotive drive train components and systems except automatic transmissions and automatic Transaxles. May be taken for honors.
AT 399. Automotive Professional Development. 2 hours. Preparation of students for employment in internships and full-time positions. Emphasis is placed on academic planning, certification opportunities and procedures, resume content, job search skills, job interview, business etiquette, time management and goal setting.
AT 400. Automotive Internship (____). 3-6 hours. A planned work experience in an automotive industry or business. The student will be employed by an automotive industry or business, and both parties will submit reports and evaluations of experiences to the department coordinator. May be repeated for up to six credit hours. Offered on a Pass/Fail basis only.
AT 403. Current Topics in Automotive Technology (____). 1-3 hours. Current technical and managerial topics related to automotive business and industry are presented. Guest lecturers and presenters from industry may be utilized. May be repeated if subject matter is different for a maximum of nine credit hours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
AT 410. Emerging Developments in Automotive Technology. 1 hour. Emerging developments in automotive business and industry are presented. Guest lecturers and presenters from industry may be utilized. May be repeated since subject matter is different for a maximum of six credit hours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
AT 414. Automatic Transmissions. 3 hours (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Theory of operation and design of automatic transmissions/Transaxles and their electronic control circuits. Trouble diagnosis and service procedures. Special testing techniques. Prerequisites: AT 215 Automotive Electrical/ Electronic Equipment, AT 216 Automotive Electrical/Electronic Laboratory, and junior standing or permission of instructor.
AT 416. Fluid Power. 3 hours. A study of the laws and theory of operation of fluid power systems; includes the study of pumps, rotary and linear actuators, valves, conductors, fittings, accumulators, reservoirs, coolers, schematics, symbols, safety, open and closed terminology, filtration, contamination control, and fluids.
AT 418. Failure Analysis. 3 hours. Study the theory for determining the root cause of a component failure as it relates to: component design, metallurgy and component operation. In-depth study will include: defining the problem, principles of fractures, principles of wear, indicators, and visual examination.
AT 462. Structural and Non-Structural Analysis. 3 hours. Analysis and repair of the following areas are covered: movable glass, stationary glass, plastic adhesive/welding repair, bolted-on part replacement, welded and adhesively bonded panel replacement, cosmetic straightening steel, measuring, Unibody structure repair, and frame sectioning. Prerequisite: AT 301 Fundamentals of Collision Technology or AT 313 Automotive Body and Finish.
AT 464. Damage Analysis and Estimating. 3 hours. This course includes the discussion of: vehicle identification systems, estimating systems and terminology. Frontal impact analysis, mechanical system analysis, restraints, side and rear impact analysis, trim and hardware are covered in relation to estimating. Electronic estimating software is introduced and demonstrated. Prerequisites: AT 301 Fundamentals of Collision Technology or AT 313 Automotive Body and Finish and AT 462 Structural and Non-Structural Analysis.
AT 510. Automotive Climate Systems. 3 hours. Operating principles, diagnosis, and service techniques of passenger comfort systems.
AT 511. Service Techniques Laboratory. 3 or 5 hours. Practical garage experience in all phases of automotive servicing with related technical content devoted to diagnosis, trouble shooting, and shop management.
AT 519. Fuels, Combustion and Lubricants. 3 hours. Conventional and unconventional energy sources, production and distribution. Automotive, domestic, and industrial fuels and lubricants. Environmental issues are addressed. May be taken for honors.
AT 564. Automotive Insurance, Appraisal, and Adjustment. 3 hours. An overview of the insurance industry, with emphasis on the automobile, is given. Determination of vehicle value, vehicle status (repairable versus total loss), policy coverage, parts source (aftermarket, OEM, or used), and electronic estimating from the insurance perspective are covered. Prerequisites: AT 301 Fundamentals of Collision Technology or AT 313 Automotive Body and Finish, AT 462 Structural and Non-Structural Analysis and AT 464 Damage Analysis and Estimating.
AT 611. Diesel Engine Fundamentals. 3 hours. Orientation to compression ignition engines: their history, principles of operating, design features, operational cycles, fuels, lubricants and advantages and disadvantages when compared to other prime movers. Prerequisite: 9 hours of automotive credit.
AT 615. Engine Performance Laboratory. 3 hours. Advanced automotive engine performance evaluation with emphasis on the proper testing of computer controlled fuel delivery, ignition spark control, and air management systems. Prerequisites: AT 215 Automotive Electric/Electronic Equipment and AT 216 Automotive Electrical/Electronic Equipment Laboratory.
AT 621. Advanced Diesel Electronics and Diesel Engine Laboratory. 3 hours. Diesel electronic controls, fuel systems, diesel engine service, maintenance, diagnostic procedures, and principles of operation. Prerequisite: AT 215 Automotive Electrical/Electronic Equipment, AT 216 Automotive Electrical/Electronic Equipment Laboratory, and AT 611 Diesel Engine Fundamentals.
AT 630. On Highway Systems. 3 hours. Operation and service of systems found on large trucks, which includes: air brake systems, anti-lock braking systems, transmissions, clutches, PTOs, Axles, Suspension Systems, Retarders and trailer systems.
AT 640. Off Highway Systems. 3 hours. Principles of operation and identification of systems found in agricultural and construction equipment. Systems include tires, undercarriages, track steering systems, power-shift transmissions, PTOs hitches, Ag tractors, harvesting equipment, seeding equipment, hay and forage equipment, tillage equipment, dozers, wheel loaders, excavators, scrapers, haul trucks and other systems found in off road applications. Prerequisite: AT 416 Fluid Power.
AT 654. Advanced Hydraulic Systems and Off Highway Systems Laboratory. 3 hours. Principles of operation and troubleshooting principles are taught for advanced hydraulic systems that include hydrostatic transmissions, load sensing hydraulic systems, and hydraulic steering systems. Overhauling techniques and system testing procedures are practiced on off-highway power train and hydraulic systems. Prerequisite: AT 416 Fluid Power, and AT 640 Off Highway Systems.
AT 662. Automotive Finishing and Refinishing. 3 hours. This course includes the discussion of the following: corrosion protection, hazardous materials, personnel safety, refinish safety, refinishing equipment, VOC regulations, surface preparation and masking, color theory, application, tinting and blending.
AT 679. Future Power Technology for Automobiles. 2 hours. Advanced automotive technologies are taught, which are relevant for the day: topics can include gasoline and diesel electronic hybrid propulsion, repair, safety and high voltage systems, battery systems, alternative fuels, and fuel cells. Prerequisites: AT 112 Engine Analysis, AT 215 Automotive Electrical/Electronic Equipment and AT 216 Automotive Electrical/Electronic Equipment Laboratory, or permission of instructor.
AT 690. Automotive Merchandising. 3 hours. Distribution and sale of automotive vehicles and related parts and accessories. Policies pertaining to whole transactions, parts inventory and turnover, service sales, dealership personnel, and warranty.
AT 691. Service Management Seminar. 3 hours. Detailed analysis of service department management practices, the district service representative relationship to the service department operation. Actual field experiences are involved.
AT 699. Automotive Senior Seminar. 1 hour. A capstone automotive course simulating situations students encounter in employment and assessment of personal, professional, and technological competencies. Portfolios and ASE examinations are components of assessment. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
AT 795. Special Topics in Automotive Technology (___). 1-3 hours. Selected topics in automotive technology. Regularly scheduled classroom and laboratory study pertaining to a distinct body of technical knowledge. May be repeated if subject matter is different. May be taken on a pass-fail basis. |
