2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

Cooling System ServiceAST 2025 2 CreditsThis course covers the operation and serviceof the cooling system. Cooling system serviceand coolant recovery/recycling procedureswill be performed. Students must be able toperform physical tasks to complete courserequirements.Prerequisite: AST 2015.Emission ControlAST 2035 3 CreditsThis course covers the need for vehicleemission control. A complete description ofthe function and operation of most commonemission control devices will be addressed.Testing of emission control devices will beperformed. Students must be able to performphysical tasks to complete course requirements.Prerequisite: AST 2025.Computerized Engine ControlAST 2045 4 CreditsThis course covers the fundamentals of themicrocomputer system used to control theautomotive engine. Concepts covered include:central processing, memory/storage devices,input/output devices, adaptive strategy, andon-board diagnostics. Computer scanners willbe used to test and analyze the engine controlcomputer system. Students must be able toperform physical tasks to complete courserequirements.Prerequisite: AST 2035.Electronic Fuel InjectionAST 2055 2 CreditsThis course covers the operation and serviceof electronic fuel injection systems. Systemtesting and necessary repairs will beperformed. Students must be able to performphysical tasks to complete course requirements.Prerequisite: AST 2045.Engine Performance MaintenanceAST 2065 4 CreditsThis course covers ignition system theory,testing and repair procedures, four-gasanalysis and engine performance maintenance.Engine performance maintenance using avariety of diagnostic test equipment willbe performed. Students must be able toperform physical tasks to complete courserequirements.Prerequisite: AST 2055.Supplemental Computer SystemsAST 2075 2 CreditsIn this course, students will studysupplemental computer systems used tocontrol inflatable restraint systems. Repairand diagnostic procedures will be performedon live vehicles. Students must be able toperform physical tasks to complete courserequirements.Prerequisite: AST 2065.Air ConditioningAST 2085 3 CreditsThis course covers the fundamentals andservice of the automotive air conditioningsystem. Topics include system operation,recovery/recycling of 134A, system charging,leak detection, performance testing, andretrofitting. Air conditioning service usingtypical service equipment will be performed.Students must be able to perform physicaltasks to complete course requirements.Prerequisite: AST 2075.New Automotive TechnologyAST 2095 3 CreditsThis course introduces students to newtechnology in the automotive industry. Coursecontent will range from shop managementtrends to new federally mandated systemsthat are and will be required on vehicles.Course content will change as vehicletechnologies emerge. Students must be ableto perform physical tasks to complete courserequirements.Prerequisite: AST 1005, AST 1085, AST 1095,AST 1015, AST 1045.Carburetor RebuildAST 2115 2 CreditsThis course will cover the purpose and theoryof operation of each of the seven carburetors’circuits for two- and four-barrel carburetors.Rebuild procedures and adjustments willbe demonstrated with students performingcomplete rebuilds on vehicles. Computercontrolled carburetors will also be explainedand demonstrated. Students cannot be allergicto carburetor cleaner. Students must be ableto perform physical tasks to complete courserequirements.7 Course DescriptionsBiologyBiology ConceptsBIOL 1020 4 CreditsMnTC: Goal 03This is a lab science course dealing withthe basic concepts of general biologyincluding cell biology, energy capture andutilization, heredity, origin and descent of life,classification of organisms, and environmentalrelationships of living things. Laboratoryexperiences are provided to acquaint studentswith basic lab methods and techniques.Prerequisite: Assessment score placement inRDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0090 witha grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation:High school chemistry or CHEM 1020 orequivalent.Biology of WomenBIOL 1021 3 CreditsMnTC: Goal 03This course investigates the history ofwomen’s treatment by the medical andscientific community, male and femalereproductive anatomy and physiology, thebasis of scientific inquiry and investigation,sexual and reproductive biology of womenand men including contraception, pregnancy,childbirth, and infertility. The biology ofcancers, sexually transmitted diseases andinfections, and systemic chronic diseasesthroughout the lifespan is also included.Course is open to both women and men.Prerequisite: RDNG 0090 with a grade of“C” or higher, or assessment score placementin RDNG 1000. Restriction: Closed tostudents who have earned credit in BIOL 2050.Recommendation: High school biology orBIOL 1020 or its equivalent.Introduction to Forensic BiologyBIOL 1023 4 CreditsMnTC: Goal 03This course deals with many of the basicconcepts of general and human biology usingforensic biology to demonstrate the concepts.These will include a survey of the organsystems and applications of forensic scienceto the human body systems, including thebiology of DNA. Offered F, S.Prerequisite: Assessment score placement inRDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0090 with651.779.3300 111