AUT 111 Automotive Electrical Systems -
This course covers basic automotive electrical theory and operation including the battery and starting and charging system. Students learn electrical diagnostic tools and testing using all service publications in their available formats, obtain information needed for diagnosis, use the Symptom-to-System-to-Component-to-Cause (SSCC) diagnostic process, and learn repair procedures. Credits: 4 Corequisites: AUT 102, AUT 131 Semester Offered: F Note: Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory

AUT 113 Automotive Electronics -
This course covers the internal workings of automotive microprocessors, automotive networks, and the interrelationships between sensors. This course covers the types of generated signals produced from various types of electronic inputs and output devices. Through classroom exercises, students examine electronically controlled components using lab scopes, multimeters, and scan tools to identify and describe the functions of various sensors. This course focuses on the understanding and diagnosing of automotive electronic systems. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: AUT 111 Corequisites: AUT 211 Semester Offered: S Note: Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory

AUT 121 Basic Gasoline Engines -
This course covers the basic functions of gasoline engines. Topics include operation, design, diagnostic, and repair strategies. Students disassemble measure, inspect, and reassemble engines to blueprint specifications and perform dynamic tests in a laboratory environment. Students learn how to describe the major components of a gasoline engine and explain how they contribute to an engine’s performance and operation. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: AUT 102 Corequisites: AUT 125 Semester Offered: S Note: Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory

AUT 125 Engine Testing/Performance Analysis -
This course covers basic engine performance, operations, and testing. Topics include the theory and operation of engine systems including ignition, fuel and air management, and emission control using current diagnostic methods and tools. Students diagnose and repair engine performance-related problems and learn how to explain the operations and relationships between engine performance and emissions. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: AUT 102, AUT 111 Corequisites: AUT 121 Semester Offered: S Note: Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory

AUT 131 Brake Systems -
This course focuses on the basics of hydraulic principles, and the types, components, and operation of brake systems. Students learn the specific types of master cylinders, disc brakes, drum brakes, and anti-lock brakes with emphasis on diagnosing brake problems and making adjustments and repairs. The course concentrates on the diagnosis and repair of car and light truck anti-lock brakes and stability systems using equipment specified by manufacturers. Credits: 3 Corequisites: AUT 102, AUT 111 Semester Offered: F Note: Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory

AUT 133 Suspension, Steering & Alignment -
This course examines conventional suspension, air suspension, and programmed/automatic ride control systems. Students learn the theory and operation of basic steering systems, rack and pinion steering systems, and variable and electronic steering systems. Topics include two - four-wheel alignment and use of specialized steering equipment. Students gain an entry-level knowledge of suspension and steering as the foundation for performing comprehensive vehicle suspension and steering performance evaluations and repairs. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: AUT 102 Corequisites: AUT 141 Semester Offered: SU

AUT 141 Climate Control System -
This course explores the air conditioning and heater components through an understanding of basic refrigeration principles and the use of diagnostic tools. Students learn how to diagnose and repair A/C and heating related problems (including controls, switches, compressors, and clutches) and learn to perform leak testing, recharging, and safety procedures. Students acquire the knowledge necessary to obtain a National Institute Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in this field. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: AUT 121 Corequisites: AUT 133 Semester Offered: SU

AUT 211 Electronic Powertrain Control Systems -
This course covers the repair of devices that manage engine operations, emissions, and powertrain systems. Through a combination of lectures and laboratory work students learn to diagnose and repair electronic powertrain control systems. The course also examines the regulations for the second generation of On-Board Diagnostics (OBD II) and the latest developments in powertrain controls. Credits: 5
Prerequisites: AUT 125 Corequisites: AUT 113 Semester Offered: S Note: Four hours lecture, three hours laboratory

AUT 251 Automotive Drive Train -
This course covers manual transmissions, manual transaxles, clutch systems, operation assemblies, and front wheel drive halfshafts. Students learn how to explain driveline functions, including three-, four-, and five-speed manual transmissions and transaxles. They also learn how to diagnose and repair rear differentials, and locate and repair driveline vibrations problems in two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive systems. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: AUT 121 Corequisites: AUT 253 Semester Offered: F Note: Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory

AUT 253 Automatic Transmission & Transaxle -
This course covers the operation principles of automatic transmissions, transaxles, and CVTs, including hydraulic and mechanical operating principles and powerflow, diagnostic procedures, disassembly, repair, and reassembly. Students learn about automatic transmission powerflow, hydraulic circuits in valve bodies, and other components. They diagnose problems by electronic testing and pressure methods. The course also covers electronic transmissions and their relationships to the powertrain control module. Credits: 4 Corequisites: AUT 251 Semester Offered: F Note: Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory

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