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systems and components. Upon completion students will be able to install and service heat pumps in AUM 181. SPECIAL TOPICS. 1 hr. (0-2-1)
a wide variety of applications. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.
ASC 192. HVACR APPRENTICESHIP/INTERNSHIP. 3 hrs. (0-6-3) These courses are designed to allow the student to specialize in a particular area of study with minimum
PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. instruction in automotive mechanics application and with evaluation at the instructor’s discretion.
This course is designed to provide basic hands-on experiences in the work place. The student is Emphasis is placed on a topic/project that the student is interested in and may include any related area
provided with a training plan developed by the employer and instructor working together to guide in automotive mechanics. Upon completion, students should be able to work with minimum instruction
the learning experience. Upon course completion, students should be able to work independently and execute the necessary techniques to finish a live work project of their choice.
and apply related skills and knowledge. This course involves a minimum of 15 work hours per week. AUM 220. ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES. 3 hrs. (1-4-3)
ASC 203. COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION. 3 hrs. (1-4-3) PREREQUISITE: AUM 124 or permission of instructor.
This course focuses on commercial refrigeration systems. Emphasis is placed on evaporators, This course provides in depth instruction concerning internal engine diagnosis, overhaul and repair,
condensers, compressors, expansion devices, special refrigeration components and application of including but not necessarily limited to the replacement of timing chains, belts, and gears, as well as the Descriptions Course
refrigeration systems. Upon completion students should be able to service and repair commercial replacement or reconditioning of valve train components as well as replacement of pistons, connecting
refrigeration systems. rods, piston rings, bearings, lubrication system components, gaskets, and oil seats.
ASC 210. TROUBLESHOOTING HVAC/R SYSTEMS. 3 hrs. (1-4-3) AUM 224. MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND TRANSAXLE. 3 hrs. (1-4-3)
This course provides instruction in the use of various meters and gauges used in the HVAC/R industry. This course covers basic instruction in manual transmissions and transaxles. Emphasis is placed on
Emphasis is placed on general service procedures, system diagnosis, and corrective measure, methods the understanding and application of basic internal and external operation relating to proper operation
of leak detection, and system evacuation, charging and performance checks. Upon completion, students and drivability.
should be able to perform basic troubleshooting of HVAC/R. AUM 230. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND TRANSAXLE. 3 hrs. (1-4-3)
This course provides basic instruction in automatic transmissions and transaxles. Emphasis is placed on
the comprehension of principles and power flow of automatic transmissions and repairing or replacing
internal and external components.
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY (AUM) AUM 239. ENGINE PERFORMANCE. 3 hrs. (1-4-3)
AUM 101. FUNDAMENTALS OF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY. 3 hrs. (1-4-3) This course provides basic instruction in engine performance with emphasis on fuel and ignition
This course provides basic instruction in Fundamentals of Automotive Technology. systems relating to engine operation.
AUM 112. ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS 3 hrs. (1-4-3) AUM 244. ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND DIAGNOSTICS. 3 hrs. (1-5-3)
This course introduces the principles and laws of electricity. Emphasis is placed on wiring diagrams, PREREQUISITE: AUM 239 or permission of instructor.
test equipment, and identifying series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. Upon completion students This course provides advanced instruction in engine performance. Emphasis is placed on engine
should be able to calculate, build, and measure circuits. management and computer controls of ignition, fuel, and emissions systems relating to engine per-
AUM 121. BRAKING SYSTEMS. 3 hrs. (1-4-3) formance and drivability.
This course provides instruction in automotive technology or auto mechanics. Emphasis is placed on AUM 246. AUTOMOTIVE EMISSIONS. 3 hrs. (1-4-3)
the practical application of brakes. PREREQUISITE: AUM 239 or permission of instructor.
AUM 122. STEERING & SUSPENSION. 3 hrs. (1-4-3) This is an introductory course in automotive emission systems. Emphasis is placed on troubleshooting
This course provides instruction in automotive technology or auto mechanics. Emphasis is placed on and repair of systems, subsystems, and components.
the practical application of steering and suspension. AUM 291. CO-OP. 3 hrs. (0-6-3)
AUM 124. AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES. 3 hrs. (1-4-3) PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.
This course provides instruction on the operation, design, and superficial repair of automotive engines. These courses constitute a series wherein the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly
Emphasis is placed on understanding the four stroke cycle, intake and exhaust manifolds and related related to automotive mechanics. In these courses, the employer evaluates the student’s productivity
parts, engine mechanical timing components, engine cooling and lubrication system principles and and the student submits a descriptive report of his work experiences. Upon completion, the student
repairs, and basic fuel and ignition operation. will demonstrate skills learned in an employment setting.
AUM 130. DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES. 3 hrs. (1-4-3)
This course provides basic instruction in automotive drive trains and axles. Emphasis is placed on the BIOLOGY (BIO)
understanding and application of basic internal and external operation relating to proper operation
and drivability. *BIO 101. INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY I. 4 hrs.
AUM 133. MOTOR VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING. 3 hrs. (1-4-3) PREREQUISITE: Exemption from placement testing or appropriate placement scores in writing,
This course provides basic instruction in theory, operation, and repair of automotive heating and air reading and mathematics.
conditioning systems. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and repair of vehicle air conditioning Introduction to Biology I is the first of a two-course sequence designed for non-science majors. It covers
and heating systems, including but not limited to air management, electrical and vacuum controls, historical studies illustrating the scientific method, cellular structures, bioenergetics, cell reproduction,
refrigerant recovery, and component replacement. Mendelian and molecular genetics, and a survey of human organ systems. Laboratory is required.
AUM 162. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS. 3 hrs. (1-4-3) *BIO 102. INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY II. 4 hrs.
This is an intermediate course in automotive electrical and electronic systems. Emphasis is placed PREREQUISITE: BIO 101
on trouble-shooting and repair of battery, starting, charging, and lighting systems, subsystems, and Introduction to Biology II is the second of a two-course sequence designed for non-science majors. It
components. This is a CORE course. covers evolutionary principles and relationships, environmental and ecological topics, classification,
and a survey of biodiversity. Laboratory is required.

