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moval, disassembly, repair, assembly of pumps,
converters, gear train, shafts, bushings, case
friction and reaction units, hydraulic and electronic
shift control will be covered. Diagnosis
and repair of clutch, transmission, trans axle,
drive shaft, ring/pinion, axle shaft, differential
case, and four-wheel drive components will be
includ ed. Prerequisites: AUT 130 and 131.
AUT 245 Manual Drive Train/Axles
4 Credits (2.33 Lecture 0 Lab 1.67 Shop)
7.34 Hrs/Wk (2.33 Hrs. Lecture 5.01 Shop)
*15 wks
This course will cover transmission theory and
power fl ow from the engine to the drive axle. Diagnosis
and repair of clutch, transmission, trans
axle, drive shaft, ring/ pinion, axle shaft, differential
case, and four-wheel drive components
will be includ ed. Prerequisite: AUT 240.
AUT 270 Engine Performance II
4 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 1 Shop)
6 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture 3 Hrs. Shop) *15 wks
This course deals with engine performance principles
as related to electronic feedback systems
for fuel control, spark manage ment, emission
controls and transmission related systems.
Strategy based diagnosis will be emphasized
using electronic diag nostic equipment. Prerequisites:
AUT 156 and 157.
AUT 271 Electronic Engine Control
5 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 2 Shop)
9 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture 6 Hrs. Shop) *15 wks
This course will cover all electronic compo nents
found in today’s automobile. It also deals with
engine performance principles as related to
electronic feedback systems for fuel control,
spark management, emis sion controls and related
systems. Strate gy based diagnosis will be
emphasized using electronic diagnostic equipment.
The student will troubleshoot OBDII drivability
faults as they relate to modern emission
controlled engines and related systems. Diagnosis
will lead to tests and repairs within the
trade standards of time and accuracy. Prerequisite:
AUT 159.
AUT 275 Engine Performance III
3 Credits (2 Lecture 0 Lab 1 Shop)
5 Hrs/Wk (2 Hrs. Lecture 3 Hrs. Shop) *15 wks
This course will cover all electronic components
found in today’s automobile. The stu dent
will troubleshoot OBDII drivability faults as they
relate to modern emission controlled engines.
Diagnosis leading to tests and repairs to trade
standards of time and accuracy. Prerequisite:
AUT 270.
AUT 290 Advanced Chassis Systems
1 Credit (1 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
1 Hrs/Wk (1 Hr. Lecture) *15 wks
This course will involve a comprehensive study
of electronic and computerized brake, traction,
suspension, steering, and alignment system of
modern vehicles. A guide to practical experiences
in analyzing problems and replacement
of faulty sen sors and associated components
will pro vide students with theory and procedures
necessary to diagnose faults. Prerequisites:
AUT 155 and 156.
AUT 291 Advanced Chassis Systems Lab
3 Credits (0 Lecture 0 Lab 3 Shop)
9 Hrs/Wk (9 Hrs. Shop) *15 wks
This course will involve a comprehensive study
of electronic and computerized brake, traction,
suspension, steering, and alignment systems of
modern vehicles. The study of computer integrations
with practical experiences in analyzing
problems and replacement of faulty sen sors and
associated components will pro vide students
with practical applications to classroom lectures.
Prerequisites: AUT 155 and 156.
AUT 296 Independent Study
Variable Credit
This provision allows for a performance contract
between student and Department instructor(s)
to reach mutually agreed upon goals. Credit
earned and grade dependent upon quality and
efficiency of performance. (Credit hours are
variable at a formula of 45 hours of student effort
equaling 1 credit hour.) Prerequisite: Department
Chair approval.
Biology (BIO)
BIO 101 Introduction to General Biology
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Clinical)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
An introduction to the chemical and physical
nature of biological processes intended
for students who do not plan to major in
biological science. Cell structure, metabolism,
reproduction, inheritance, and evolution are
examined in lecture and laboratory using a
wide variety of plans and animals as examples
and experimental models. Prerequisite: high
school biology with lab or instructor permission.
BIO 102 Introduction to General Biology
1 Credit (0 Lecture 1 Lab 0 clinical)
2 Hrs/Wk (2 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks
Laboratory experiments designed to sup port the
topics covered in BIO 101. Co-req uisite: BIO 101.
BIO 104 Health and Wellness
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Clinical)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
An introduction to the lifestyle skills that lead to
better health. Course will include an overview of
concepts involving the many aspects of health.
Topics that will be covered include lifestyle
choices and health, physical fitness, nutrition,
weight management, stress management and
emotional health, healthy aging, addictions,
environmental health and complementary and
alternative medicine. Students will participate
in various activities including journaling and behavior
assessments to help develop personalized
lifestyle plans to improve overall health.
BIO 105 Essentials of Human Anatomy and
Physiology
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Clinical)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This one semester course is designed to provide
the student with rudimentary knowledge
of human anatomy and physiology. This is a
non-laboratory course that will cover the chemical
basis of life, basic cell and tissue structure
and all of the organ systems of the human body.
Note: This course does not satisfy the requirements
for programs such as nursing, clini cal lab
science, or radiological technology. Prerequisites:
BIO 101/102 or instructor permission.
BIO 107 108 Introduction to Forensic Science
4 Credits (3 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Clinical)
4 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture 1 Hr. Lab) *15 wks
These two courses, theory and laboratory, run
concurrently and are designed to provide the
student with an introduction to the scientific basis
of forensic science techniques used in solving
crime. Students will be introduced to the theory
of crime scene processing as well as the analysis
and interpretation of physical evidence. Prerequisites:
A grade of C or higher in one of the following
Life Science course: BIO 101-102, or BIO
115-116. Co-requisite: ENG 123 and LCS 100.
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