Course DescriptionsANTY103 Introduction to Latin American StudiesCredits: 3 Offered Occasionally in Fall SemesterPrerequisites: noneA contemplation <strong>of</strong> Latin America from a variety <strong>of</strong> perspectivesand disciplines – as anthropologists, geographers, historians,political scientists, and artists, to name a few – in order to betterunderstand its histories, cultures, landscapes, and communities.ARTH160 Global Visual CultureCredits: 3Prerequisites: noneAn introduction to the visual arts exploring various approachesto understanding art, art philosophy and aesthetics, art historyand terminology, visual media, techniques and production,museums and art, cultural, economic and psychological factorsunderlying the production <strong>of</strong> visual arts presented by lecturesand visuals. Global Visual Culture fulfills the general studiesrequirement for Fine Art/Humanities and is a transfer coursetargeted for non-majors.ARTZ105 Visual Language - DrawingCredits: 3Prerequisites: noneThis course explores the principles <strong>of</strong> design, as well asapplication <strong>of</strong> those principles through a wide variety <strong>of</strong> handsonprojects.ARTZ106 Visual Language - 2-D FoundationsCredits: 3Prerequisites: noneThis introductory drawing course covers basic principles <strong>of</strong>drawing and design in art. Major areas <strong>of</strong> study are space,form, volume, tone, texture, and line, using various drawingmaterials and techniques.ARTZ221 Painting ICredits: 3Prerequisite: ARTZ106 or consent <strong>of</strong> the instructorPractice and principles <strong>of</strong> painting in traditional media,including watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting. The courseemphasis is on acquiring and refining technical skills,composition, and application <strong>of</strong> color theory. Research inhistorical and contemporary strategies.ASTR110 Introduction to AstronomyCredits: 3 Offered Spring SemesterCo-requisites: ASTR111Prerequisites: noneAn introduction to astronomy for the non-science major. Topicsinclude the tools <strong>of</strong> astronomy, the solar system, stars and stellarevolution, the Milky Way, extragalactic astronomy, cosmology,and life in the universe.ASTR111 Introduction to Astronomy LabCredits: 1 Offered Spring SemesterCo-requisites: ASTR110Prerequisites: noneThis is the laboratory portion <strong>of</strong> Introduction to Astronomy.AUTO105 Manual Drive Trains and AxlesCredits: 7Prerequisites: noneThis course covers the theory <strong>of</strong> operation and service proceduresrelated to dry friction clutches, manual transmissions/transaxles,front drive axles, rear drive axles, drivelines, transfer cases,and locking hubs. <strong>Student</strong>s will disassemble, inspect, andreassemble selected power train components.AUTO109 Electrical/Electronic Systems ICredits: 8Prerequisites: noneThis course is designed to give Automotive <strong>Technology</strong> studentsthe basic electrical/electronic foundation needed for otheradvanced courses requiring electrical and electronic knowledge.The course progresses from electrical/electronic theory, circuitsand circuit failure, meters, and components through to startingand charging systems. The lab component <strong>of</strong> this courseis designed to provide the hands-on activities common toautomotive applications, electrical, and electronic applications.Emphasis will be placed on developing a knowledge andskill base needed to diagnose and repair general automotiveelectrical system malfunctions.AUTO110 Engine RepairCredits: 6Prerequisites: noneThis course covers the theory <strong>of</strong> operation, diagnosis, and serviceprocedures associated with automotive engine repair. <strong>Student</strong>swill learn automotive engine theory and will disassemble,assemble, and run electronically-controlled, Overhead Cam,Training engines and their related components.AUTO113 Electrical/Electronic Systems IICredits: 4Prerequisites: AUTO109This course covers theory <strong>of</strong> operation, diagnosis, and serviceprocedures related to selected electrical and electronicallycontrolled systems. Systems/subjects include vehiclecommunication networks, supplemental inflatable restraintsystems, anti-theft systems, cruise control, remote keyless entry,and power accessories.AUTO130 Heating and Air ConditioningCredits: 5Co-requisites: AUTO113Prerequisites: AUTO109This course is designed to provide Automotive <strong>Technology</strong>students with the knowledge and skills required to understand,service and repair mobile air conditioning systems as used inthe automotive industry. The course content includes Heat andRefrigeration Principles, Component Function and InterrelationConcerns, and EPA Requirements. The lab component isdesigned to provide the hands-on activities common toAutomotive, Mobile Air Conditioning applications.86 <strong>2011</strong> - <strong>2012</strong> Academic Catalog UM-<strong>Helena</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>
Course DescriptionsAUTO216 Engine Performance ICredits: 8Prerequisites: AUTO109, AUTO110, AUTO113This course covers theory <strong>of</strong> operation, diagnosis, andservice procedures as they relate to engine performance.Subjects studied will include the effects <strong>of</strong> engine design onperformance; federal emissions legislation; fuel composition andcharacteristics; ignition systems; electronic fuel injection; andemission control systems. <strong>Student</strong>s will learn to use industryacceptedtest procedures and test equipment to determine thecause <strong>of</strong> degraded engine performance, driveability complaints,and/or excessive exhaust emissions.AUTO221 Brakes and ChassisCredits: 6Prerequisites: AUTO105, AUTO109, AUTO110This course focuses on the function, diagnosis, and servicepractices <strong>of</strong> current automotive braking, steering, andsuspension systems. <strong>Student</strong>s will learn about disc and drumbrake hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems, to includeABS systems. <strong>Student</strong>s will also study current steering andsuspension systems, to include 4-wheel alignment, suspensionsystem, and tire service.AUTO225 Automatic Transmissions/TransaxlesCredits: 7Prerequisites: AUTO105, AUTO109, AUTO113, and AUTO216This course covers the theory <strong>of</strong> operation, diagnosis, andservice procedures related to hydraulically controlled andcomputerized automatic transmissions and transaxles.<strong>Student</strong>s will disassemble, rebuild, and reassemble selectedtransmissions/transaxles.AUTO231 Engine Performance IICredits: 5Prerequisites: AUTO109, AUTO110, AUTO216This course covers principles <strong>of</strong> operation, safety practices,service, and diagnostic procedures related to computerizedengine management systems. Alternative fuel and hybridelectric vehicles will be explored with special emphasis givento the development <strong>of</strong> proper diagnostic skills and the use <strong>of</strong>state <strong>of</strong> the art electronic test equipment.AUTO260 Applied Lab Experience and Light RepairCredits: 4Co-requisites: AUTO225, AUTO231Prerequisite: AUTO105, AUTO110, AUTO113, AUTO130,AUTO216, AUTO221This is a “capstone” experience course for Automotive<strong>Technology</strong> students in their second year, intended toapply their knowledge base acquired in previous courses toadditional, repetitive lab experiences, thereby developing theircritical thinking and physical service skills. It is importantto note that this is not a “hobby shop” or “rebuild” courseand will focus on “quick turn-around” light repair andproblem solving. Emphasis will be placed on vehicle servicepractices, preventative maintenance, component diagnosis andreplacement, electrical/electronic systems diagnosis and repair,heating and A/C service, and “under car” service and repair.AVIA100 Introduction to Aviation Maintenance/Mathematics/Basic PhysicsCredits: 2Prerequisites: noneThis course introduces students to many facets <strong>of</strong> aviationmaintenance and its future. The course will also covermathematical concepts such as powers and roots, ratio andproportion, and practical applications <strong>of</strong> plane geometry andalgebra, and basic physics, to include mechanical advantage,conversion between forms <strong>of</strong> energy, vibrations, the gas laws,heat, and pressure.AVIA105 Basic ElectricityCredits: 2Prerequisites: noneThis course covers the elements <strong>of</strong> basic electricity and laysthe foundation for understanding electrical circuitry concepts,the principles <strong>of</strong> electrical power generation and distribution,and aircraft electrical systems functions. This course will alsodescribe current flow and analyze circuit operation in boththeory and practical applications.AVIA110 Aircraft Drawings/Weight and BalanceCredits: 2Prerequisites: noneThis course introduces aircraft drawings, which enhance theability to communicate ideas, to understand and to explain anoperation, and to record what has been done to an aircraft usingsymbols and different types <strong>of</strong> drawings such as views andprojections used in aircraft maintenance. The course will alsointroduce weight and balance for safety and efficiency <strong>of</strong> flight,for maintaining the weight <strong>of</strong> an aircraft and its center <strong>of</strong> gravitywithin its specified limits. The course will cover the theory <strong>of</strong>aircraft weight and balance, weight and balance information,and the procedures for weighing an aircraft, and how to findthe aircraft center <strong>of</strong> gravity and perform adverse-load center<strong>of</strong> gravity checks.AVIA115 Materials and Processes/Fluid Lines and Fittings/Cleaning and Corrosion ControlCredits: 3Prerequisites: noneThis course provides students the opportunity to inspectaircraft components for wear, identify aircraft hardware andmaterials, learn the basic theory <strong>of</strong> heat-treatment processes,nondestructive inspection procedures, and perform dyepenetrantand magnetic particle inspections. The course willalso cover fluid lines and fittings, which must be <strong>of</strong> the correctsize and material. The student is introduced to the selection <strong>of</strong>materials for both rigid and flexible fluid lines and to the properinstallation <strong>of</strong> various types <strong>of</strong> aircraft fittings on these lines. Thestudent is also taught the proper installation and inspection <strong>of</strong>high-pressure fluid lines in an aircraft. This course also coversthe importance <strong>of</strong> recognizing and properly treating an aircraftstructure that shows evidence <strong>of</strong> corrosion. This introduces thestudent to the selection <strong>of</strong> cleaning materials, with emphasison their relationship to the type <strong>of</strong> material being cleaned. Itstresses the identification <strong>of</strong> the various types <strong>of</strong> corrosion, theevaluation <strong>of</strong> corrosion damage, the proper way <strong>of</strong> removingthe corrosion deposits, and treatment <strong>of</strong> the corroded areas.UM-<strong>Helena</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> <strong>2011</strong> - <strong>2012</strong> Academic Catalog 87
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