Motorsports Management & Technology (MTS) at Virginia Western Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- MTS 120 - Introduction to Motorsports Technology
- Introduces the student to a survey of the Motorsports Industry. Explores the student to a broad overview of the industry, terminology and technology associated with developing a competition racecar.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - MTS 125 - Motorsports Technology I
- Introduces the student to the various systems of the racecar. Focuses on the inter-related functions and the theoretical concepts of the high performance race engine. Emphasizes hands-on skills with identification and installation of component parts of a race engine.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MTS 120.3 credits - MTS 126 - Motorsports Technology II
- Introduces the student to charging, ignition systems and fuel systems of Stock car racing. Provides hands-on experience with specialized ignition systems, charging systems, fuel cells, fuel delivery, carburetion, and back up systems.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MTS 125.3 credits - MTS 130 - Motorsports Structural Technology I
- Introduces the student to the basic design and fabrication of a racecar. Develops skills for use of the tools, equipment, and materials in the production of a racecar. Emphasizes safety, accuracy, and aesthetics of the racecar and the work environment.3 credits
- MTS 131 - Motorsports Structural Technology II
- Introduces the student to the design and fabrication of a roll cage. Develops skills in the use or tools, equipment, and materials selection to bend, form, and fabricate the primary structural safety component. Emphasizes NASCAR and other sanctioning bodies' specifications.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MTS 130.3 credits - MTS 132 - Motorsports Structural Technology III
- Introduces the student to the design and fabrication of body parts. Develops skills in the use of tools, equipment, and materials selection to bend, form, and fabricate the primary structural safety component. Emphasizes NASCAR and other sanctioning bodies' specifications.3 credits
- MTS 135 - Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Introduces sheet metal terminology, fabrication, and installation for covering structural framework of race cars. Provides project oriented, problem-based experiences with equipment and machinery used in the Motorsports industry.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - MTS 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