Catalog 2010-2011 - South Texas College

AUTOMOTIVETECHNOLOGYAUMT 1266PRACTICUM ICRT HRS:02 LEC HRS:00OFF CAMPUS LAB HRS:20This course provides practical, general workplace trainingsupported by an individualized learning plan developedby the employer, college, and the student.Prerequisite: Permission from the department.AUMT 1267PRACTICUM IICRT HRS:02 LEC HRS:00OFF CAMPUS LAB HRS:20This course provides practical, general workplace trainingsupported by an individualized learning plan developedby the employer, college, and the student.Prerequisite: Permission from the department.AUMT 1305INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGYCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:01This course is an introduction to the automobile industryincluding automotive history, safety practices, shopequipment and tools, vehicle subsystems, servicepublications, fasteners, professional responsibilities, andautomobile maintenance.Prerequisite: None.AUMT 1345AUTOMOTIVE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONINGCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:04This course covers the theory of automotive air conditioningand heating systems. Emphasis is placed on the basicrefrigeration cycle and diagnosis and repair of systemmalfunctions. EPA guidelines for refrigerant handling andnew refrigerant replacements are also covered.Prerequisite: DEMR 1401 or AUMT 1407.AUMT 1407AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSCRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:06This course is an overview of automotive electricalsystems including topics in operational theory, testing,diagnosis, and repair of batteries, charging and startingsystems, and electrical accessories. Also to includeelectrical principles, semiconductor and integratedcircuits, digital fundamentals, microcomputer systems,and electrical test equipment as applied to automotivetechnology. Emphasis is placed on electrical schematicdiagrams and service manuals.Prerequisite: None.AUMT 1410AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMSCRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:08This course covers the operation and repair of drum/disc type brake systems. Emphasis is placed on safeuse of modern equipment. Topics include brake theory,diagnosis, and repair of power, manual, anti-lock brakesystems, and parking brakes.Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AUMT 1407.AUMT 1416AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION AND STEERINGSYSTEMSCRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:08This course covers the theory and operation ofautomotive suspension and steering systems includingtire and wheel problem diagnosis, component repair, andalignment procedures.Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AUMT 1407.AUMT 1419AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REPAIRCRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:06This course explores the fundamentals of engineoperation, diagnosis and repair including lubricationsystems and cooling systems. Emphasis is placedon overhaul of selected engines, identification andinspection, measurements, and disassembly, repair,and re-assembly of the engine.Prerequisite: AUMT 1407.AUMT 2266PRACTICUM IIICRT HRS:02 LEC HRS:00OFF CAMPUS LAB HRS:20This course provides practical, general workplace trainingsupported by an individualized learning plan developedby the employer, college, and the student.Prerequisite: Permission from the department.AUMT 2267CAPSTONE: PRACTICUM IVCRT HRS:02 LEC HRS:00OFF CAMPUS LAB HRS:20This course provides practical, general workplace trainingsupported by an individualized learning plan developedby the employer, college and the student.Prerequisite: Permission from the department.AUMT 2301AUTOMOTIVE MANAGEMENTCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:00This course offers instruction in human relations, customerrelations, and customer satisfaction. Emphasis is placedon management techniques and building relationshipsbetween the service department and the customer.Prerequisite: SPCH 1311 and PSYC 2301. AUMT 2301 mayonly be taken in final semester of program.AUMT 2313AUTOMOTIVE DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLESCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:04This course is a study of automotive clutches, clutchoperation devices, standard transmission, transaxles,and differentials with emphasis on the diagnosis andrepair of transmissions and drive lines.Prerequisite: AUMT 1419.AUMT 2366PRACTICUM I-FORD YAATCCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:00OFF CAMPUS LAB HRS:21This course provides practical, general workplace trainingsupported by an individualized learning plan developedby the employer, college and the student.Prerequisite: Permission from the department.AUMT 2367PRACTICUM II-FORD YAATCCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:00OFF CAMPUS LAB HRS:21This course provides practical, general workplace trainingsupported by an individualized learning plan developedby the employer, college, and the student.Prerequisite: Permission from the department.AUMT 2417AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE PERFORMANCEANALYSIS ICRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:06This course includes theory, operation, diagnosis, andrepair of basic engine dynamics, ignition systems, andfuel delivery systems. Use of basic engine performancediagnostic equipment is emphasized.Prerequisite: AUMT 1407; concurrent enrollment in AUMT 1419.236 Course Descriptions