SVCC Catalog/Handbook 2017-2018
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AUT 178 Automotive Final Drive and Manual<br />
Transmission Systems<br />
(4 Cr)<br />
Presents the operation, design, construction and repair<br />
of manual transmissions and final drive systems, for<br />
both front and rear drive vehicles, including clutches,<br />
synchronizers, torque multiplication/gear reduction,<br />
along with differentials, transmission/transaxles, drive<br />
axles, U-joints, CV joints, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel<br />
drive systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.<br />
Total 6 hours per week.<br />
AUT 195 Topics In Microcomputers for Automotive<br />
Technicians<br />
(3 Cr)<br />
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest<br />
to or needed by students. May be used also for<br />
special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable<br />
hours.<br />
AUT 217 Computerized Fuel Systems (3 Cr)<br />
Introduces devices which sense the engine condition and<br />
control fuel mixture to introduce economical fuel<br />
consumption. Teaches theory of operation, testing adjustment<br />
and repair or replacement of these devices.<br />
Lecture 1-2 hours, Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-7 hours<br />
per week.<br />
AUT 230 Introduction to Alternative Fuels and<br />
Hybrid Vehicles<br />
(3 Cr)<br />
Introduces current trends in alternative fueled vehicles<br />
including current alternative fueled vehicles and the<br />
implication and safety precautions necessary for working<br />
on hybrid vehicles systems. Lecture 3 hours per<br />
week.<br />
AUT 235 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning<br />
(3 Cr)<br />
Studies separate and combined automotive heaters and<br />
air conditioners, including direct and vacuum-operated<br />
controls, basic principles of refrigeration, adjustment,<br />
general servicing, and charging of air conditioning<br />
systems. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5<br />
hours per week.<br />
AUT 241 Automotive Electricity I<br />
(3 Cr)<br />
Introduces electricity and magnetism, symbols and<br />
circuitry as applied to the alternators, regulators, starters,<br />
lighting systems, instruments and gauges. Lecture 2-<br />
3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.<br />
AUT 242 Automotive Electricity II<br />
(3 Cr)<br />
Introduces electricity and magnetism, symbols and circuitry<br />
as applied to the alternators, regulators, starters,<br />
lighting systems, instruments and gauges and accessories.<br />
Part II of II. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3<br />
hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.<br />
AUT 245 Automotive Electronics<br />
(3-4 Cr)<br />
Introduces field of electronics as it applies to the modern<br />
automobile. Emphasizes basic circuit operation,<br />
diagnosis and repair of digital indicator and warning<br />
systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Total 3-<br />
6 hours per week.<br />
AUT 251 Automatic Transmissions I (3-4 Cr)<br />
Studies several types of automatic transmissions, torque<br />
converters, and their principles of operation. Includes<br />
adjustment, maintenance, and rebuilding. Lecture 2-3<br />
hours. Laboratory 2-6 hours. Total 4-8 hours per week.<br />
AUT 265 Automotive Braking Systems (3 Cr)<br />
Presents operation, design, construction, repair, and<br />
servicing of braking system, including Anti-Lock Brake<br />
Systems (ABS). Explains uses of tools and test equipment,<br />
evaluation of test results, estimation of repair cost<br />
for power, standard and disc brakes. Lecture 2-3 hours.<br />
Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.<br />
AUT 266 Auto Alignment, Suspension and Steering<br />
(3 Cr)<br />
Introduces use of alignment equipment in diagnosing,<br />
adjusting, and repairing front and rear suspensions. Deals<br />
with repair and servicing of power and standard steering<br />
systems. Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7-<br />
8 hours per week.<br />
AUT 267 Automotive Suspension and Braking<br />
Systems<br />
(3 Cr)<br />
Presents the operation, design, construction, repair, and<br />
servicing of braking and suspension systems. Ex- plains<br />
use of tools and test equipment, evaluation of test results,<br />
estimation of repair cost, front and rear suspension<br />
alignment, power and standard steering, and power,<br />
standard and disc brakes. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory<br />
2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.<br />
AUT 268 Automotive Alignment<br />
(2 Cr)<br />
Studies use of alignment equipment in diagnosing, adjusting,<br />
and repairing suspension problems. Lecture 1<br />
hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.<br />
AUT 273 Automotive Driveability and Tune-Up I<br />
(3 Cr)<br />
Presents diagnostic and service procedures for automatic<br />
electrical and mechanical systems. Teaches use of<br />
tools and test equipment, evaluation of test results,
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