Automotive (AUT) at Virginia Peninsula Community College
Distance Learning
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Term
- AUT 101 - Introduction to Automotive Systems
- 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 111 - Automotive Engines I
- 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 125 - Anti-Pollution Systems
- Studies various anti-pollution systems used on modern automobiles, installation, inspection, repair and service.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - AUT 126 - Auto Fuel and Ignition Systems
- Studies automobile ignition and fuel systems, their functions in operation of engine. Includes carburetors, fuel pumps, ignition systems, troubleshooting, engine test and adjustment, tune-up.Lecture 2-4 hours. Laboratory 3-9 hours. Total 7-11 hours per week.
5 credits - AUT 141 - Auto Power Trains I
- Presents operation, design, construction and repair of power train components, standard and automatic transmission. Includes clutches, propeller shaft, universal joints, rear axle assemblies, fluid couplings, torque converters as well as 2, 3, and 4 speed standard, overdrive and automatic transmissions. Part I of II.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-6 hours. Total 4-8 hours per week.
3-4 credits - AUT 197 - Cooperative Education
- 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.
1-5 credits - AUT 198 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - AUT 211 - Automotive Systems III
- Presents advanced theory and detailed study of automobile systems. Provides laboratory periods for actual field practice in troubleshooting. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - AUT 230 - Introduction to Alternative Fuels and Hybrid Vehicles
- Introduces current trends in alternative fueled vehicles including current alternative fueled vehicles and the implication and safety precautions necessary for working on hybrid vehicles systems.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - AUT 236 - Automotive Climate Control
- Introduces principles of refrigeration, air conditioning controls, and adjustment and general servicing of automotive air conditioning systems.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - AUT 242 - Automotive Electricity II
- Introduces electricity and magnetism, symbols and circuitry as applied to the alternators, regulators, starters, lighting systems, instruments and gauges and accessories. Part II of II.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - AUT 245 - Automotive Electronics
- Introduces field of electronics as it applies to the modern automobile. Emphasizes basic circuit operation, diagnosis and repair of digital indicator and warning systems.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Total 3-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - AUT 251 - Automatic Transmissions
- Studies several types of automatic transmissions, torque converters, and their principles of operation. Includes adjustment, maintenance, and rebuilding.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-6 hours. Total 4-8 hours per week.
3-4 credits - AUT 266 - Auto Alignment, Suspension and Steering
- Introduces use of alignment equipment in diagnosing, adjusting, and repairing front and rear suspensions. Deals with repair and servicing of power and standard steering systems.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7-8 hours per week.
3-4 credits - AUT 267 - Automotive Suspension and Braking Systems
- Presents the operation, design, construction, repair and servicing of braking and suspension systems. Explains use of tools and test equipment, evaluation of test results, estimation and repair cost, front and rear suspension alignment, power and standard steering, and power, standard and disc brakes.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - AUT 273 - Automotive Driveability and Tune-Up I
- Presents diagnostic and service procedures for automatic electrical and mechanical systems. Teaches use of tools and test equipment, evaluation of test results, estimation of repair cost. Emphasizes performance of required service. Part I of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - AUT 295 - Topics In
- 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 298 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits