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DEGREES,CERTIFICATES,COURSESDEGREES, CERTIFICATES, COURSESCOURSE DESCRIPTIONSAUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGYAUTO 101BASIC AUTOMOBILE SERVICE AND SYSTEMSPrerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher2 lectures, 2 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs creditThis course introduces automotive systems and service. Itincludes safety systems, drive lines, engines, transmissions,transaxles, heating and cooling systems, fuel systems, steeringand brake systems, ignition systems, construction and operatingsystems.AUTO 102AUTOMOTIVE ENGINESPrerequisite: AUTO 1012 lectures, 4 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs creditThis course focuses on automotive engine repair, disassembly,adjustments, assembly and operation. Service units includeblock, cylinder heads, valve assembly, lubrication system andcooling system.AUTO 107AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY/ELECTRONICS IPrerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher2 lectures, 4 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs creditSpecialized training is provided in the basic automotive electricalsystem, including the electrical circuits, storage batteries,cranking systems, charging systems, ignition systems, electricalsystem-circuit-component tests and the testing equipment thatpertains to the automotive diagnostic-service field.AUTO 108SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMSPrerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher2 lectures, 4 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs creditComponent repair operations, adjustments and performancetesting of front and rear suspension systems. Service unitsinclude control arm pivot shaft bushings, ball joints, springs,shocks, MacPherson struts, bearings, wheels, tires, steering linkagesand gears.AUTO 111AUTO BODY WELDINGPrerequisite: APPW 1011 lectures, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs creditSpecial tools and equipment are used in various lab applicationsto develop technician competency in welding and fasteningtechniques.AUTO 112SHEET METAL REPAIRS - BODY ADJUSTMENTSPrerequisite: AUTO 111 (or concurrent registration)2 lectures, 4 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs creditMetal and fiberglass panel repairs, reshaping, sectioning, clippingand replacement operations are performed on the hood, deck,door, frame and door jamb.Various alignments are also performed.2006-2008 CATALOGAUTO 202AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMSPrerequisite: AUTO 1012 lectures, 4 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs creditComponent repair operations, adjustments and performancetesting of drum and disk brake systems. Service units includewheel cylinders, master cylinders, power boosters, parkingbrakes, control devices, shoe drums, rotors and fluid transferlines. Students will also be introduced to the computer systemsthat control the brake system.AUTO 205MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLESPrerequisite: AUTO 1012 lectures, 4 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs creditOperation and maintenance service of clutches standard transmissions,overdrives, drive lines, differentials and major manualtransaxles.AUTO 206AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE PERFORMANCEPrerequisite: AUTO 102, 1072 lectures, 4 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs creditThis course covers diagnosing and repairing complex engineand computer problems and driveability problems of the modernautomobile.AUTO 207AUTOMOTIVE HEATING/AIR CONDITIONINGPrerequisite: AUTO 101, 1072 lectures, 4 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs creditThis course focuses on component repair operations andadjustments. Performance testing on heating, defrosting and airconditioning systems is included. Retro fitting and alternativerefrigerants will also be studied.AUTO 208AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS/TRANSAXLESPrerequisite: AUTO 101, 2052 lectures, 4 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs creditComponent repair operations, adjustments and performancetesting on automatic transmissions, transmission controls, autotransaxle transmissions, overdrives, and drive lines.AUTO 210AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY/ELECTRONICS IIPrerequisite: AUTO 101 and 1072 lectures, 4 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs creditElectrical circuit identification, isolation, testing repair and componentoperation. Service units include batteries, starting system,ignition system, charging system, light circuits, gauges andelectrical accessories, and diagnosis on chassis electronics andall electrical components of the vehicle.AUTO 211AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE PERFORMANCE IIPrerequisite: AUTO 101, 107, 206, 2102 lectures, 4 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs creditThe student technician will cover the operational aspects ofautomotive computer output/input control systems, identifyingperformance diagnosis procedures and repair service andOBD I, OBD II, readiness codes and IM-240.110