- AUT 101 - Introduction to Automotive Systems
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Introduces fundamental systems of 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 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- AUT 110 - Automotive Business Practices
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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.
3 credits
- AUT 111 - Automotive Engines I
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Presents analysis of power, cylinder condition, valves and bearings in the automotive engine to establish the present condition, repairs or adjustments. Part I of II.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- AUT 156 - Small Gasoline Engines
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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 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
2-3 credits
- AUT 165 - Auto Diagnosis and Tune-Up
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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.
2 credits
- AUT 166 - Automotive Diagnostics I
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Presents the application of operating theory and diagnostic procedures on general engine mechancial and electrical systems. Emphasizes diagnostic procedures using the latest diagnostic procedures using the latest diagnostic equipment. Part I of II.
Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
5 credits
- AUT 167 - Automotive Diagnostics II
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Presents the application of operating theory and diagnostic procedures on general engine mechancial and electrical systems. Emphasizes diagnostic procedures using the latest diagnostic procedures using the latest diagnostic equipment. Part II of II.
Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
5 credits
- AUT 168 - Automotive Diagnostics III
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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 test A6, A7 and A8. Part I of II.
Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
5 credits
- AUT 169 - Automotive Diagnostics IV
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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 test A6, A7 and A8. Part II of II.
Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
5 credits
- AUT 170 - Automotive Systems Operation
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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.
3 credits
- AUT 178 - Automotive Final Drive and Manual Transmission Systems
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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 axels, U-joints, CV joints, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive systems.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- AUT 190 - Coordinated Internship
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Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.
Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- AUT 193 - Studies In
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Experimental courses to test their viability as permanent offerings.
Lecture 1-5 hours per week.
1-5 credits
- AUT 195 - Topics In
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Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- AUT 217 - Computerized Fuel Systems
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Introduces devices which sense the engine condition and control fuel mixture to produce economical fuel consumption. Teaches theory of operation, testing, adjustment and repair or replacement of these devices.
Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-7 hours per week.
3 credits
- AUT 220 - Automotive Diagnostics V
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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. Part I of II.
Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
5 credits
- AUT 221 - Automotive Diagnostics VI
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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. Part II of II.
Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
5 credits
- AUT 241 - Automotive Electricity I
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Introduces electricity and magnetism, symbols and circuitry as applied to the alternators, regulators, starters, lighting systems, instruments and gauges and accessories. Part I of II.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- AUT 247 - Automotive Diagnostics VII
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Presents the application and operation of diagnostic test equipment to test and inspect powertrain systems. Part I of II.
Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
5 credits
- AUT 248 - Automotive Diagnostics VIII
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Presents the application and operation of diagnostic test equipment to test and inspect powertrain systems. Part II of II.
Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
5 credits
- AUT 268 - Automotive Alignment
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Studies use of alignment equipment in diagnosing, adjusting, and repairing suspension problems.
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits
- AUT 293 - Studies In
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Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instuctor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course's viability as a permanent offering.
Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits
- AUT 297 - Cooperative Education
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Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.
Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-6 credits
