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AUB 2503L Special Projects ......................................................................... 3 Cr. (9 Lab)
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Offered on demand. This course provides an opportunity for the student to complete individual study that is
supervised by the instructor on special projects in the auto body field.
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Automotive Service Technology
AST 1012 Light Duty Automotive Maintenance .................................................2 CR. (1 Lec., 3 Lab)
Prerequisite: ACT Reading score of 17, COMPASS Reading score of 77, or grade of “C” or higher or concurrently enrolled in either ACAD 0324 Language
Arts or ACAD 0211 Reading Review. Offered in the fall semester. The student will learn about changing engine oil and filter; transmission service;
coolant flush and refill; checking of all fluid levels; inspecting belts, hoses, tires, air filters, and wiper blades; checking battery connections for
corrosion; and using the correct type fluids for the vehicle.
course descriptions
AST 1023 Automotive Electrical Systems. .....................................................3 CR. (2 Lec., 3 Lab)
Prerequisite: ACT Reading score of 17, COMPASS Reading score of 77, or grade of “C” or higher or concurrently enrolled in either ACAD 0324 Language
Arts or ACAD 0211 Reading Review. Offered in the fall semester. This course covers diagnosis and repair of the following: general electrical
systems, batteries, starters, lighting systems, gauges and warning devices, horns and wipers, charging systems, power seats, door locks,
reading of wiring diagrams and other miscellaneous accessories. Lab is designed to allow students sufficient hands-on application to perform
practical work in applying theory learned in lecture classes. Students will be assigned vehicles to repair in a manner designed to provide
adequate practical application in all areas of automotive repair.
AST 1203 Engine Repair. ........................................................................3 CR. (1 Lec., 6 Lab)
Prerequisite: ACT Reading score of 17, COMPASS Reading score of 77, or grade of “C” or higher or concurrently enrolled in either ACAD 0324 Language
Arts or ACAD 0211 Reading Review. Offered in the spring semester. The student will study general engine diagnosis, cylinder head and valve train
repair, engine block repair, lubrication and cooling systems, ignition systems, and fuel and exhaust systems. Lab is designed to allow students
sufficient hands-on application to perform practical work in applying theory learned in lecture classes. Students will be assigned vehicles to
repair to provide adequate practical application in all areas of automotive repair.
AST 1302 Power Trains I. .......................................................................2 CR. (1 Lec., 3 Lab)
Prerequisite: ACT Reading score of 17, COMPASS Reading score of 77, or grade of “C” or higher or concurrently enrolled in either ACAD 0324 Language
Arts or ACAD 0211 Reading Review. Offered in the spring semester. The student will study clutch diagnosis and repair, transmission and transaxle
diagnosis, drive shaft and universal joint repair, ring and pinion gears, differential case assembly, and four-wheel drive component repair. Lab
is designed to allow students sufficient hands-on application to perform practical work in applying theory learned in lecture classes. Students
will be assigned vehicles to repair in a manner designed to provide adequate practical application in all areas of automotive repair.
AST 1604 Brakes ...............................................................................4 CR. (2 Lec., 6 Lab)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in AST 1023 Automotive Electrical Systems. Offered in fall semester of odd years. The student will study hydraulic
system diagnosis and repair including master cylinder, fluid lines and hoses, valves, drum brakes, disk brakes, anti-lock brake systems, and
power assist units. Lab is designed to allow students sufficient hands-on application to perform practical work in applying theory learned
in lecture classes. Students will be assigned vehicles to repair in a manner designed to provide adequate practical application in all areas of
automotive repair.
AST 1702 Power Trains II .......................................................................2 CR. (1 Lec., 3 Lab)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in AST 1302 Power Trains I. Offered in spring semester. The student will study ring and pinion gears, differential
case assembly, and four-wheel drive component repair. Lab is designed to allow students sufficient hands-on application to perform practical
work in applying theory learned in lecture classes. Students will be assigned vehicles to repair in a manner designed to provide adequate
practical application in all areas of automotive repair.
AST 1803 Automotive Electronics .............................................................3 CR. (2 Lec., 3 Lab)
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or higher in AST 1023 Automotive Electrical Systems. Offered in spring semester. The student will learn the theory of
electronic systems in anti-theft, SRS (supplement restraint system), module to module info, advanced module, network diagnosis and network
communication. Lab is designed to allow students sufficient hands-on application to perform practical work in applying theory learned in
a lecture classes. Students will be assigned vehicles to repair in a manner designed to provide adequate practical application in all areas of
automotive repair.