Catalog 2010 - Naugatuck Valley Community College - Connecticut ...

CertifiCateS, CreDit ProgramS
5. Identify and use appropriate tools, testing and measurement equipment
to accomplish certain tasks related to the occupation.
6. Use current reference and training materials from accepted industry
publications and standards to accomplish certain tasks related to the
occupation.
7. Apply knowledge of general engine diagnosis and repair: including
but not limited to the engine's: cylinder heads, valve train, block,
lubrication, and cooling system.
8. Apply knowledge of general electrical/electronic systems, including
but not limited to: starting, charging, lighting, wiring, accessories,
diagnosis and repair.
9. Apply knowledge of general engine performance, including but not
limited to: computer controls, ignition, fuel, exhaust, and emission
systems, and their maintenance, diagnosis, adjustments, and repair.
automotive: general automotive Service
engineering technologies Division
The General Automotive Service program is designed to accommodate
individuals desiring an understanding of engine operation and repair,
along with knowledge of automotive electrical, brake, steering and
suspension systems.
Purpose:
• To provide an understanding of automobile engine operation and
repair.
• To provide an understanding of automotive electrical theory and its
application.
• To provide in-depth theory of brake. steering and suspension systems.
• To provide an understanding of the relationship between scientific
principles and their application in the automobile.
Target Population:
• Individuals seeking entry-level employment opportunities in the
automotive service field.
• Individuals seeking to upgrade their technical skills.
• Individuals preparing for career advancement opportunities in the
automotive service field.
Course No. title Credits
ATP*h100 Integrated Automotive Systems 3
ATP*h110 Automotive Electrical Systems 3
ATP*h120 Engine Repair 3
ATP*h130 Brakes 3
ATP*h150 Steering and Suspension 3
ATP*h290 Cooperative Work Experience I 3
total Credit Hours 18
To ensure appropriate placement, placement test results and course prerequisites
should be reviewed with the Program Coordinator and/or advisor.
Program outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will
be able to:
1. Perform mathematics related to the occupation, including but not
limited to: algebraic expressions, arithmetic, decimals and graphs.
2. Use scientific methods and critical thinking to solve problems in science
related to the occupation, including but not limited to: electricity,
chemical reactions, heat, motion, and hydraulics.
3. Demonstrate workplace skills related to the occupation, including but
not limited to: preparing a resume, seeking employment, maintaining
a safe and healthy workplace environment, demonstrating workplace
ethics and teamwork.
4. Apply knowledge of theory and safety to accomplish certain tasks
related to the occupation.
5. Identify and use appropriate tools, testing and measurement equipment
to accomplish certain tasks related to the occupation.
6. Use current reference and training materials from accepted industry
publications and standards to accomplish certain tasks related to the
occupation.
7. Apply knowledge of general engine diagnosis and repair, including
but not limited to the engine's: cylinder heads, valve train, block,
lubrication, and cooling system.
8. Apply knowledge of suspension and steering systems (including wheel
and tire), diagnosis, service, adjustments, alignment and repair.
9. Apply knowledge of general disc and/or drum brake system, hydraulics,
power assist, and ABS (antilock brakes), maintenance, adjustment,
diagnosis, and repair.
10. Apply knowledge of general electrical/electronic systems, including
but not limited to, starting, charging, lighting, wiring, accessories,
diagnosis and repair.
CaDD modeling (advanced)
engineering technologies Division
The need to attract more students into engineering is a national concern.
The Advanced CADD Modeling Certificate is the third of the CADD
certificates and continues to prepare a student, upgrading their skills, for
employment and career advancement opportunities. NVCC's Engineering
Technologies programs prepare graduates to be engineering technicians
who are able to respond to the changing demands of Connecticut's "high
tech" industries.
Course No. title Credits
MFG*h201 Computer-Aided Mfg II 3
CAD*h220 Parametric Design 3
CAD*h275 CAD Animation 3D Studio Max 4
CAD*h294 Senior Project 4
Elective Directed Elective 3
total Credit Hours 17
Program outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates
will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of engineering graphics and
conventional drafting practices such as geometric constructions,
orthographic, projection, isometric, section, detail, auxiliary views,
and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
2. Develop an engineering concept through the detail design process
and produce professionally finished engineering drawings.
3. Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the use state-of-the-art
CADD software and be able to adapt to new CADD systems as they
are developed.
4. Do basic and advanced manual CNC programming.
5. Write computer generated CNC programming.
6. Be aware of new developments in CADD and related areas.
7. Organize activities and perform work in an efficient, accurate manner.
8. Utilize advanced design methods, such as parametric feature based
modeling, animation, simulation, and web-based design.
123
Certificates,
Credit Programs