Automotive Automotive For students with an interest in the basics of automotive technology in order
AUTO 1100 Fundamentals Fundamentals leads to understand the function and operation of both components and systems
students through the while promoting pride in the trade and the role of the certified automobile
design, construction, technician. Covers design, construction, and operation of all major
and operation of all automotive systems. Combined lab and lecture. No tools are required.
major automotive
systems. It is intended SP
for those who need a
solid foundation in the
basics of automotive
technology. The
information in this
course will be easy to
understand and
applicable to most
vehicles. Each
automotive system will
be explained starting
with the basic function
and progressing through
operation of the
individual components
making up the system.
Automotive
fundamentals will
promote pride in the
trade and awareness of
the importance of the
certified automobile
technician. No tools are
required. 3 lecture and
1 lab hour per week.
AUTO 1120 Suspension & This course is designed For students pursuing a certificate or degree in Automotive Mechanics, and
Steering for Auto Technicians open to other interested students. Covers diagnosis, adjustment and repair of
and other students various suspension and steering units to prepare students for Automotive
interested in automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification test and for entry-level positions.
suspension and steering Combined lab and lecture. Minimal tools required.
repairs. Studies
operation, diagnosis, FA
adjustment and repair
of various suspension
and steering units and is
instructed to
Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE)
standards. Course
curriculum includes: lab
and lecture, guest
speakers, audio/visual
tapes, and hands on
performance on
vehicles. Completers
should be able to pass
ASE Certificate Test
and should be able to
work on Suspension &
Steering systems for an
entry level job. Lab is
required. Minimal tools
required. 4 lecture and
4 lab hours per week.
AUTO 1130 Brakes This course is designed For students pursuing a certificate or degree in Automotive Mechanics, and
for students interested open to other interested students. Covers diagnosis and repair of brakes and
in obtaining knowledge ABS systems to prepare students for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
in brakes. It includes certification test and for entry-level positions. Combined lab and lecture.
diagnosis and repair of Minimal tools required.
brakes per ASE rules
and regulations. Course SP
content includes lecture
and lab, audio/visual
tapes, working on
brakes and ABS
systems. Minimal tools
required. 4 lecture and
4 lab hours per week.
AUTO 1320 Engine Repair This course is designed For students pursuing a certificate or degree in Automotive Mechanics, and
for students interested open to other interested students. Covers principles of construction and
in obtaining knowledge operation of modern automotive engines and practical repair applications to
for engine repair. The prepare students for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification test
course includes and for entry-level positions. Combined lab and lecture. Minimal tools
principles of required.
construction and
operation of the modern FA
automotive engine and
practical applications of
repairing are instructed
to ASE Standards.
Course content
includes: lab and
lecture. A completer of
this course should be
able to pass ASE
Certificate. Lab is
required. Minimal tools
required. 4 lecture and
4 lab hours per week.
AUTO 1430 Manual Trans & This course is designed For students pursuing a certificate or degree in Automotive Mechanics, and
Drive Trains for students interested open to other interested students. Covers diagnosis and repair of manual
Manual in obtaining knowledge transmissions and drive trains to prepare students for Automotive Service
Transmissions & in manual transmission Excellence (ASE) certification test and for entry-level positions. Combined
Drive Trains and drive trains. It lab and lecture. Minimal tools required.
includes diagnosis and
repair of manual SP
transmission and drive
trains as per ASE rules
and regulations. Course
content includes lecture
and lab, audio/visual
tapes, working on
universal joints, CV
joints, differentials,
manual transmissions
and drive trains. A
completer of this course
should be able to pass
an ASE Certificate Test
and should have entry
level job skills in this
area. Lab is required.
Minimal tools required.
4 lecture and 4 lab
hours per week.
AUTO 1440 Automatic This course is designed For students pursuing a certificate or degree in Automotive Mechanics, and
Transmissions for students interested open to other interested students. Covers diagnosis and repair of automatic
in obtaining knowledge transmissions and drive trains to prepare students for Automotive Service
in automatic Excellence (ASE) certification test and for entry-level positions. Combined
transmissions. It lab and lecture. Minimal tools required.
includes diagnosis and
repair of automatic FA
transmissions and drive
trains as per ASE rules
and regulations. Course
content includes lecture
and lab, audio/visual
tapes, automatic
transmissions, and drive
trains. A completer of
this course should be
able to pass ASE
Certificate Test and
should have entry level
job skills. Lab is
required. 4 lecture and
4 lab hours per week.
AUTO 1500 Basic Automotive This course is for Open to all students interested in obtaining knowledge on car maintenance. See title change
Maintenance anyone interested in Designed to give students knowledge and basic skills in automotive
obtaining knowledge on maintenance and also provides information about purchasing, liability, and NOT REPEATABLE FOR
car maintenance. It is legal rights of the automobile owner. Successful completers will have the CREDIT
designed to give the knowledge and skills necessary to aid them in proper car maintenance.
student knowledge and Combined lab and lecture.
basic skills in
automotive FA, SP
maintenance. The
course will provide
information about
purchasing, liability,
and legal rights of the
automobile owner. It
will be taught through
lecture, and
audio/visual tapes. A
completer of this course
should have the
knowledge and skills
necessary to aid them in
proper car maintenance.
1 lecture and 2 lab
hours per week.
AUTO 2100 Automotive For students seeking For students pursuing a certificate or degree in Automotive Mechanics, and
Electrical Systems basic electrical theory open to other interested students. Covers basic electrical theory and
and diagnostic skills in diagnostic skills in various automotive electrical circuits and systems to
automotive systems. prepare students for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification test
Course content will and for entry-level positions. Combined lab and lecture. Minimal tools
involve lecture, lab, required.
videos, group project,
and on-car training of FA, SP
various electrical
circuits. A completer
should be able to pass
ASE Certificate Test,
electrical portion, and
perform limited
electrical
testing/diagnosis and
repairs. Lab is required.
4 lecture and 4 lab
hours per week.
AUTO 2220 Engine This course is designed For students pursuing a certificate or degree in Automotive Mechanics, and
Performance I for students interested open to other interested students. Covers identification and location of
in the electrical and electrical and vacuum components using schematics and shop manuals,
vacuum components of including diagnosis and proper repair of ignitions and computer controls on
automobiles. The modern automobiles to prepare students for Automotive Service Excellence
course will allow (ASE) certification test and for entry-level positions. Combined lab and
students to identify and lecture. Minimal tools required.
find electrical and
vacuum components by FA
using schematics and
shop manuals. This
course also includes
study of the diagnosis
and proper procedures
to repair ignitions and
computer controls on
modern automobiles.
Course content will be
taught by lecture and
lab, audio/visual aid,
and hands on
experience. A
completer of this course
should be able to
properly assess readings
of Electrical and
Vacuum Diagram
Component Locators
and apply these to
repair of ignition and
computer controls. Lab
is required. Minimal
tools required. 4 lecture
and 4 lab hours per
week.
AUTO 2330 This course involves For students pursuing a certificate or degree in Automotive Mechanics, and
Electronics testing and diagnostic open to other interested students. Covers diagnostic skills in automotive
Electronics, Heating & Air skills in automotive computer and emission systems and testing and diagnosis of computerized
Heating, & Air Cond computer and emission electronic controls in heating and air conditioning units to prepare students
Conditioning systems. Course also for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification test and for entry-
includes the study of level positions. Combined lab and lecture. Minimal tools required.
heating and air
conditioning units SP
which involves testing
and diagnosis of
computerized electronic
controls instructed to
ASE standards. The
course will allow
students to be familiar
with all makes of
modern computer
systems for domestic
and foreign vehicles.
Course content will be
taught by lecture and
lab, audio/visual aid,
and hands on
experience. Lab is
required. Minimal tools
required. 4 lecture and
4 lab hours per week.
AUTO 2530 For students seeking For students pursuing a certificate or degree in Automotive Mechanics, and Check Title
Adv Engine Perf: knowledge of diagnosis open to other interested students. Covers diagnosis and proper procedures to
Adv Engine Alt Fuels and repair of ignition repair standard and alternate fuel systems modern on automobiles to prepare
Performance: and fuel systems students for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification test and for
Alternative Fuels instructed to ASE entry-level positions. Combined lab and lecture. Minimal tools required.
standards. Course
studies diagnosis and SP
proper procedures to
repair standard fuel
systems and alternate
fuel systems modern on
automobiles.
Curriculum includes
ASE policies and
procedures, lab and
lecture material, and
working on ignition and
fuel systems. A
completer of this course
should be able to pass
ASE Certificate Test
and have minimum
diagnosis and repair
skills. This course will
give the student the
knowledge to take the
ASE test. Lab is
required. 4 lecture and
4 lab hours per week.