| AUT 101
Introduction to Automotive Systems |
3 credits |
Introduces fundamental systems of the automobile:
the engine, fuel, exhaust, electric, ignition, lubrication,
cooling, transmission, steering, brake and suspension systems.
Teaches theory and function of each system. Demonstrates operation.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week. |
AUT 110 Automotive Business Practices |
3 credits |
Introduces modern automotive facility business practices. Emphasizes customer relations, completion of repair orders, and customer interviewing techniques regarding problems with their care. Includes business parts purchasing and labor price calculations. Utilizes automotive industry service information resources. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
AUT 111 Automotive Engines I |
3 credits |
Presents analysis of power, cylinder condition, valves and bearings in the automotive engine to establish the present condition, repairs or adjustments. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week. |
| AUT 156
Small Gasoline Engines |
2 credits |
Studies small gasoline engine operating principles,
construction, design, variety, and their many purposes. Gives
instruction on two-cycle and four-cycle small gas engines, their
construction, design, fuel system, ignition system, and lubricating
systems. Demonstrates disassembly, reconditioning, overhaul
and reassembly in the lab. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 4 hours per week. |
AUT 165 Automotive Diagnosis and Tune-Up |
2 credits |
Presents the techniques for diagnosis of malfunctions in systems of the automobile. Uses dynamometers, oscilloscopes and other specialized diagnostic and testing equipment. Demonstrates tune-up of conventional and rotary engines. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week. |
| AUT
166-167 Automotive Diagnostics I-II |
5
credits each |
Presents the application and operating
theory and diagnostic procedures on general engine mechanical
and electrical systems. Emphasizes diagnostic procedures
using the latest diagnostic equipment. Prerequisite for AUT 167: AUT 166. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory
2 hours. Total 6 hours per week. |
| AUT 168-169
Automotive Diagnostics III-IV |
5 credits
each |
Presents the application and operating theory and diagnostic procedures on engine performance systems, emissions analysis, computer controlled systems, body electronics and climate control systems. Emphasizes diagnostic procedures using the latest diagnostic equipment. Includes preparation for Refrigerant
Certification Test and ASE Tests A6, A7, and A8. Prerequisite: AUT 166. Lecture 4 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week. |
| AUT
170 Automotive Systems Operation |
3
credits |
Introduces general automotive systems and their operations. Includes body and suspension, engine, electrical system, powertrain, emission controls and accessory systems. Emphasizes basic automotive system component parts and their function. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| AUT
178 Automotive Final Drive and Manual Transmission Systems |
4
credits |
Presents the operation, design, construction and repair of manual transmissions and final drive systems, for both front and rear drive vehicles, including clutches, synchronizers, torque multiplication/gear reduction, along with differentials, transmission/transaxles, drive axles, U-joints, CV joints, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory
3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. |
| AUT
220-221 Automotive Diagnostics V-VI |
5
credits each |
Presents the application and operation
of diagnostic test equipment to test and inspect steering, suspension,
and braking systems. Includes preparation for Virginia State
Inspection exam and ASE tests A4 and A5. Prerequisite: AUT 166. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory
2 hours. Total 6 hours per week. |
| AUT
247-248 Automotive Diagnostics VII-VIII |
5 credits
each |
Presents the application and operation
of diagnostic test equipment to test and inspect powertrain
systems. Includes preparation for ASE Tests A1, A2, and A3.
Prerequisite: AUT 166. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week. |
| AUT
268 Automotive Alignment |
2 credits |
Studies the use of alignment equipment in diagnosing, adjusting, and repairing suspension problems. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week. |
