COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

AUT 114 - Automotive Fundamentals
This course is designed to provide the student an overview of the automotive repair field. Students are introduced to basic automotive maintenance and repair procedures as well as tools, measuring devices and diagnostic equipment.

AUT 116 - Electrical Systems
Introduces the student to the various automotive electrical and electronic components, operations, and service procedures. Lab includes building and analyzing electrical circuits, applying Ohms Law, and using electrical test equipment properly.

AUT 118 - Suspension Systems
This course introduces the student to automotive suspension systems, components, and service procedures. Labs include suspension and steering service, wheel alignment, and tire and wheel service.

AUT 119 - Brake Systems
Introduces the student to automotive brake systems, components, and service procedures. Labs include hydraulic service, drum and rotor service, disc brake service, drum brake service, and power brake service.

AUT 122 - Air Conditioning
Introduces the student to automotive heating and air-conditioning systems components, operations, and service procedures. Labs include component replacement, system purging, evacuating, charging and testing.

AUT 123 - Co-Op Work Experience
These courses are designed to reinforce classroom instruction with work experience at a sponsoring location. The student works as a student technician during the co-op. At the shop, the student puts newly acquired diagnostic and repair knowledge and skills into practice while working on customers' vehicles and performing daily shop duties.

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