AMTC 100Essentials of Mechanics5 CR REELS, W
Develops beginning mechanical skills and knowledge essential to successful completion
of the automotive and/or diesel technology program. Includes shop safety, fasteners,
measurements, cutting tools, lifting, tool usage, shop orientation, manuals (including
computer retrieval systems), bearings and seals, and special emphasis on preventive/predictive
maintenance. Lab hours are required for this course. This is an introductory course
for beginning students of Automotive or Diesel Technology. Course can be waived if
student has completed principles of technology and auto program in high school.
AMTC 104Automotive Electrical Systems15 CR REELF
Introduces the theory of electricity fundamentals including solid state technology.
Discusses electrical safety. Includes solving and proving Ohm's Law in series, parallel,
and series-parallel circuits. Includes automotive wiring and circuits, including how
to read and understand wiring diagrams to diagnose an electrical malfunction. Covers
circuit tracing and wiring repair techniques. Presents diagnosis and repair of low
voltage systems (12V), including batteries, starting systems, charging systems, instrumentation
and warning devices, lighting systems, power accessories, and computer operation and
circuit analysis. Discusses high voltage energy and electronic ignition systems. Lab
hours are required for this course.
AMTC 124Automotive Engines15 CR REELSp
Provides introductory content for the student with little or no experience with gasoline
engines. Covers theory of operation, performance factors, and routine diagnosis and
maintenance of spark ignition engines. Includes removing, inspecting, cleaning, measuring,
machining, re-assembling, re-installing, and testing gasoline engines. Includes rebuilding
a gasoline engine. Lab hours are required for this course.
AMTC 206Fuels and Emissions15 CR REELW
Introduces the theory of operation, design, diagnosis and repair of automotive fuel
systems. Includes injection, storage, and delivery systems. Covers materials necessary
to pass ASE (A8) certification. Lab hours are required for this course.
Prerequisite: AMTC 104 or Instructor Permission
AMTC 207Computer Engine Controls15 CR REELSp
Introduces advanced theory, operation, diagnosis and repair of automotive fuel systems.
Discusses injection, storage, and delivery systems. Covers materials necessary to
pass ASE (A8 and L1) certification. Lab hours are required for this course.
Prerequisite: AMTC 104 or Instructor Permission
AMTC 214Automotive Drivetrains15 CR REELF
Introduces hydraulic principle of pressure and force multiplication, operation, diagnosis
and repair of automotive automatic transmissions and transaxles. Presents the theory
of operation, diagnosis and repair of clutches, manual transmission/transaxles, drivelines,
drive axles and transfer cases. Covers all of the mechanical components used to transfer
power from the engine to the drive wheels - both 2 and 4 wheel drive. Lab hours are
required for this course.
Prerequisite: AMTC 104 or Instructor Permission
AMTC 288Cooperative Work Experience1 CR - 15 CR
Provides work-based learning experience in a specific program of study. Individualized
student outcomes are developed, focusing on behaviors that contribute to workplace
success.
Prerequisites: Instructor or Cooperative Education Coordinator permission Concurrent
requirements: COLL 289 or BUS 294 must be taken prior to or concurrent with this
course.
AMTC 299Independent Study1 CR - 10 CR
Offers individualized learning opportunities for knowledge or skill development. Content
and expectations are established between the student and instructor, and documented
in an Independent Study contract.
Prerequisites: By instructor permission only.