This course covers proper shop safety procedures, basic hand tool operation and identification, pneumatic and hydraulic tool operation and identification, vehicle hoist operation and safety, material safety data sheets (MSDS), precision measurement tools use, threaded fasteners, and basic vehicle maintenance. Perform vehicle inspections and light vehicle maintenance.

This course covers the theory of operation and service procedures related to dry friction clutches, manual transmissions/transaxles, front drive axles, rear drive axles, drivelines, transfer cases, and locking hubs. Students will disassemble, inspect and re-assemble selected power train components.

This course focuses on the function, diagnosis, and service practices of current automotive braking systems. Students will learn about disc and drum brake hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems, to include ABS systems.

This course is designed to give Automotive Technology students the basic electrical/electronic foundation needed to build on in other advanced courses requiring electrical and electronic knowledge. The course progresses from electrical/electronic theory, circuits and circuit failure, meters, and components through to starting and charging systems. The lab component of this course is designed to provide the hands-on activities common to automotive electrical/electronic applications. Emphasis will be placed on developing a knowledge and skill base needed to diagnose and repair general automotive electrical system malfunctions.

This course covers the theory of operation, diagnosis and service procedures associated with automotive engine repair. Students will learn automotive engine theory and will disassemble, assemble, and run electronically-controlled, overhead cam training engines and their related components.

This course is designed to provide Automotive Technology students with the knowledge and skills required to understand, service, and repair mobile air conditioning systems as used in the automotive industry. The course content includes heat and refrigeration principles, component function and interrelation concerns and EPA Requirements. The lab component is designed to provide the hands-on activities common to automotive, mobile air conditioning applications.

This course focuses on the function, diagnosis, and service practices of current automotive steering and suspension systems. Students will learn and study current steering and suspension systems, to include 4 wheel alignments, suspension systems, and tire service.

This course covers theory of operation, diagnosis, and service procedures related to selected electrical and electronically controlled systems. Systems/subjects covered include: vehicle communication networks, supplemental inflatable restraint systems, anti-theft systems, cruise control, remote keyless entry, and power accessories.

This course covers theory of operation, diagnosis, and service procedures as they relate to engine performance. Subjects studied will include the effects of engine design on performance, federal emissions legislation, fuel composition and characteristics, electronic fuel injection, and computerized engine control. Students will learn to use industry-accepted test procedures and test equipment to determine the cause of degraded engine performance, drivability complaints, and/or excessive exhaust emissions.

This course covers principles of operation, safety practices, service, and diagnostic procedures related to computerized engine management systems. Ignition and emission control system diagnosis and repair will be explored with special emphasis given to the development of proper diagnostic skills and the use of state of the art electronic test equipment.

This course covers the theory of operation, diagnosis, and service procedures related to hydraulically controlled and computerized automatic transmissions and transaxles. Students will disassemble, rebuild, and reassemble selected transmissions/transaxles.

The Introduction to Hybrid-Electric Vehicle Technology AST 274 course will provide students with instruction in theory and operation, service practices, and diagnostic procedures related to hybrid electric vehicles. Subjects covered will include high voltage safety, high voltage battery design and test procedures, electric machine/motor operation, power inverters, DC to DC converters, and hybrid vehicle heating and air conditioning.