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This course continues to examine communication
systems used by deaf community.
Students will develop expressive skills in
American Sign Language. Emphasis will be
placed on semantics and American Sign
Language idioms. Students will explore deaf
culture in more detail.
AST - ASTRONOMY
AST 101 Astronomy I (Core)
4 Credits
Co-requisite: AST 101 LAB
This course studies the history of astronomy,
the tools of the astronomer and the contents
of the solar system: planets, moons, asteroids,
meteoroids and comets. This course also
includes laboratory experience.
AST 102 Astronomy II (Core)
4 Credits
Co-requisite: AST 102 LAB
This course studies the structure and life cycle
of the sun, stars, galaxies and the universe as
a whole, including cosmology and relativity.
This course also includes laboratory experience.
AUM - AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGY
(In cooperation with and held at
Warren Tech)
AUM 101 Basic Mechanics/Safety
1 Credit
This course introduces you to the Automotive
Technology program held at the Warren Tech
Auto Shop. It covers orientation, grading systems
and shop safety. It is a required course if
you are new to the Automotive Technology
program, and is a prerequisite for any of the
other courses within the program.
AUM 102 Brakes I
2 Credits
Prerequisite: AUM 101
This course covers basic terminology, theory
of operation and service of drum and disc
brakes, including lathe operation. Knowledge
and skill improvements are measured by
manipulative and written assessments.
AUM 103 Brakes II
3 Credits
Prerequisite: AUM 102
This course covers complete trouble-shooting
and service of automotive braking systems,
including drum and disc brakes, complete
overhaul and ABS systems. Knowledge and
skill improvements are measured by manipulative
and written assessments.
AUM 104 Suspension I
2 Credits
Prerequisite: AUM 101
This course covers the theory and operation
of the various automotive suspension systems.
Identification, terminology and simple repairs
are studied. Skills are evidenced by practical
application and unit tests. Knowledge and
skill improvements are measured by manipulative
and written assessments.
AUM 105 Suspension II
3 Credits
Prerequisite: AUM 104
This course offers training on how to diagnose
suspension problems, make repairs and
use special tools related to suspension work.
Knowledge and skill improvements are measured
by manipulative and written assessments.
AUM 106 Alignment I
3 Credits
Prerequisite: AUM 101
This course introduces you to the principles
of wheel alignment, tire and wheel service,
and wheel balancing. Required adjustments,
theory and necessary repairs are included.
Knowledge and skill improvements are measured
by manipulative and written assessments.
AUM 107 Alignment II
1 Credit
Prerequisite: AUM 106
This course enables you to use 4-wheel alignment
equipment, make necessary repairs and
adjustments to a vehicle and restore it to factory
alignment specifications. Knowledge and
skill improvements are measured by manipulative
and written assessments.
AUM 108 Heating and A/C II
7 Credits
Prerequisites: AUM 101 and 128
This course studies the theory of operation
and defines related terms. It identifies various
components and matches them to their function
and identifies special tools and equipment.
Students will be able to recover refrigerant
and repair, evacuate, recharge and leak
check an automotive air conditioning system.
Completion of the federally required certification
test is covered as well. Knowledge and
skill improvements are measured by manipulative
and written assessments.
AUM 109 Manual Drive Train I
3 Credits
Prerequisite:AUM 101
This course covers the theory and operation
of drive shafts, CV joints, clutches and manual
transmission servicing. Students will diagnose,
remove, repair drive shafts and FWD
drive axles. Terminology of associated parts,
clutch servicing (on car) and basic services
(on car) are also studied. Knowledge and skill
improvements are measured by manipulative
and written assessments.
AUM 110 Manual Drive Train II
6 Credits
Prerequisite: AUM 109
This course studies the theory and operation
of manual transmissions, transfer cases and
differentials. Emphasis on diagnosis, removal
and repair of clutches, transmissions, differentials
and transfer cases are emphasized.
Special tools, tool usage and lifting equipment
are also covered. Knowledge and skill
improvements are measured by manipulative
and written assessments.
AUM 114 Automatic Transmission I
3 Credits
Prerequisite: AUM 101
This course covers the theory of operation,
terminology, diagnosis and testing of automatic
transmissions. On-car repairs, pressure
testing and servicing are covered, as well.
Knowledge and skill improvements are measured
by manipulative and written assessments.
AUM 115 Automatic Transmission II
4 Credits
Prerequisite: AUM 114
This course is intended to train students in the
techniques used in the rebuilding of automatic
transmissions. Use of service manuals is
stressed in returning transmissions to serviceable
condition. Knowledge and skill improvements
are measured by manipulative and
written assessments.
AUM 118 Tune-Up I
3 Credits
Prerequisite: AUM 101
This course identifies the components, their
operation and terminology related to automotive
engine tune-up. Theory of 4-stroke
engines, principles of magnetism, spark timing,
and related tools and test equipment are
covered. You will use test equipment to make
adjustments and return engine settings to
manufacturer specifications. Knowledge and
skill improvements are measured by manipulative
and written assessments.
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