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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Automotive Technology incorporates high technology applications requiring
specialized knowledge and skills of various automobile components.
Related occupations requiring automotive training include automotive
parts persons, service order writers and service managers. Graduates of
the Automotive Technology program can do further study in airframe and
power plant mechanics in the aviation industry or automotive engineering
in the automotive manufacturing industry.
A. General Education Requirements
| COURSE# |
COURSE
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CREDITS
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Any Science/Technology course |
3
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Any Soc. Sci./Humanities course |
3
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| PY125 |
Interpersonal Relations |
3
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| EN110 |
Freshman English |
3
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| EN194 |
Technical Report Writing |
3
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| MA105 |
College Mathematics |
4
|
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Total General Education Requirements
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19
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B. Technical Requirements
| COURSE# |
COURSE
|
CREDITS
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| ME150A |
Automotive Service 1 |
3
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| ME150B |
Automotive Service 2 |
3
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| ME161A |
Introduction to Auto Body Repair |
3
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| ME176 |
Heating & Air-Conditioning Systems |
3
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| ME177A |
Engine Tune-up |
3
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| ME177B |
Engine Fuel & Emission Systems |
4
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Total Core Requirements
|
18
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C. Related General Ed. & Technical Requirements
| COURSE# |
COURSE
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CREDITS
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| WE105 |
Fund of Oxyacetylene Welding & Cutting |
3
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Total Related Technical and General Education Requirements
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3
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D. Areas of Concentration
Twenty-one credit hours must be completed in one of the following two
areas:
1. Automobile Required Courses
| COURSE# |
COURSE
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CREDITS
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| ME165 |
Automobile Brakes |
3
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| ME166 |
Auto Steering & Suspension |
3
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| ME175 |
Automobile Electrical Systems |
3
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Complete at least twelve credits from the following courses:
| COURSE# |
COURSE
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CREDITS
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| ME161B |
Intro to Auto Body Painting |
3
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| ME167 |
Automobile Drive Trains |
3
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| ME168A |
Automatic Transmission I |
3
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| ME168B |
Automatic Transmission II |
3
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| ME178A |
Gasoline Engine Repair I |
3
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| ME178B |
Gasoline Engine Repair II |
3
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| ME298 |
Co-Op/Work-Learn |
3
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Total Automobile Concentration Requirements
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21
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2. Truck Required Courses
| COURSE# |
COURSE
|
CREDITS
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| ME191 |
Truck Brakes |
3
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| ME192 |
Truck Suspension & Steering |
3
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| ME194 |
Truck Electrical Systems |
3
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Complete at least twelve credits from the following courses:
| COURSE# |
COURSE
|
CREDITS
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| ME161B |
Intro. to Auto Body Painting |
3
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| ME193 |
Truck Drive Trains |
3
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| ME195A |
Truck Gasoline Engine Repair I |
3
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| ME195B |
Truck Gasoline Engine Repair II |
3
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| ME196A |
Diesel Engine Repair I |
3
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| ME196B |
Diesel Engine Repair II |
3
|
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Total Truck Concentration Requirements
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21
|
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Total Area of Concentration
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21
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Total Credits Required
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61
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CERTIFCATE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
A. General Education Requirements
| COURSE# |
COURSE
|
CREDITS
|
| EN100R |
Fundamentals of English (Reading) or Test-Out - |
3
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| MA100 |
Fundamentals of Mathematics or Test-Out - |
3
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Total General Education Requirements
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0
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B. Technical Requirements
| COURSE# |
COURSE
|
CREDITS
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| ME150A |
Automotive Service 1 |
3
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| ME150B |
Automotive Service 2 |
3
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| ME177A |
Engine Tune-up |
3
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| ME177B |
Engine Fuel & Emission Systems |
3
|
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Total Technical Requirements
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12
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C. Related General Education & Technical Requirements
| COURSE# |
COURSE
|
CREDITS
|
| WE105 |
Fund of Oxyacetylene Welding & Cutting |
3
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Total Related Technical and General Education Requirements
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3
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D. Areas of Concentration
Fifteen credit hours must be completed in one of the two following
areas:
1. Automobile Required Courses
| COURSE# |
COURSE
|
CREDITS
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| ME165 |
Automobile Brakes |
3
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| ME166 |
Auto Steering & Suspension |
3
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| ME175 |
Automobile Electrical Systems |
3
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Complete at least six credits from the following courses:
| COURSE# |
COURSE
|
CREDITS
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| ME167 |
Automobile Drive Trains |
3
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| ME168A |
Automatic Transmission I |
3
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| ME168B |
Automatic Transmission II |
3
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| ME178A |
Gasoline Engine Repair I |
3
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| ME178B |
Gasoline Engine Repair II |
3
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| ME198 |
Co-Op/Work-Learn |
3
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| ME161A |
Auto Body Repair I |
3
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| ME176 |
Heating & Air Conditioning |
3
|
|
Total Automobile Concentration Requirements
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15
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2. Truck Required Courses
| COURSE# |
COURSE
|
CREDITS
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| ME191 |
Truck Brakes |
3
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| ME192 |
Truck Suspension & Steering |
3
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| ME194 |
Truck Electrical Systems |
3
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Complete at least six credits from the following courses:
| COURSE# |
COURSE
|
CREDITS
|
| ME193 |
Truck Drive Trains |
3
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| ME195A |
Truck Gasoline Engine Repair I |
3
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| ME195B |
Truck Gasoline Engine Repair II |
3
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| ME196A |
Diesel Engine Repair I |
3
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| ME196B |
Diesel Engine Repair II |
3
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| ME161A |
Introduction to Auto Body Repair |
3
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| ME176 |
Heating & Air Conditioning |
3
|
|
Total Truck Concentration Requirements
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15
|
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Total Area of Concentration
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15
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Total Credits Required
|
30
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Course Descriptions
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| EN100R |
FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH-READING (3)
This course is designed to meet the needs of those students scoring
below 10.3 reading level on the placement test who need developmental work
in reading, vocabulary and comprehension skills prior to entry into EN110.
Prerequisite: Reading test score between 6.0 and 10.3. |
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| EN110 |
FRESHMAN ENGLISH (3)
A course involves extensive writing of sentences, paragraphs, and essays
and an in-depth study of nonfiction prose at the college level of comprehension.
Prerequisite: Completion of EN100 Fundamentals of English Reading and Writing
or passing score on English Placement Test. |
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| PY125 |
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS (3)
This course provides students with the opportunities to develop interpersonal
skills that are necessary for professional and personal growth, and for
managing conflicts with coworkers and supervisors. Employers have found
that successful employees need people skills, such as the ability to cooperate
with others, to communicate effectively, and to manage conflicts with coworkers
and supervisors as well as technical skills. Interpersonal Relations develops
the people skills necessary to increase productivity and advance in one's
career. |
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| MA100 |
FUNDAMENTALS OF MATHEMATICS (3)
Students enrolled in MA100 work on an individualized, self-paced basis.
Instructors provide class, small groups, and individualized instruction.
Students will review the basic mathematical operations to development prerequisite
skills for post secondary math courses. This course will be scheduled in
the Academic Learning Lab where computer assisted instruction will include
programs in math vocabulary, problem solving, and drill and practice exercises
in basic operations. Prerequisite: Placement test. |
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| MA105 |
COLLEGE MATHEMATICS (4)
This course is designed to provide students with basic mathematical
skills needed in the trade and technical fields. Topics from multiple-operations
with whole numbers to solving simple algebraic equations including data
graphs will be covered. This course articulates with UOG's MA085 level
I. Prerequisite: Placement test or satisfactory completion of MA100. |
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| ME150A |
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 1 (3)
This is the first part of a two part basic course which covers about
one-half of the tasks performed by a service station attendant including,
but not limited to: checking and adjusting fluid and pressure levels; checking
for excessive wear in hydraulic and mechanical systems; replacing and adjusting
minor components. |
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| ME150B |
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 2 (3)
This is the second half of a two part basic course; it continues with
further work with minor testing, adjusting, and repairing of components
in the hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and other systems of the automobile.
Successful completion of the two part course provides the student with
the skills to perform as a service station attendant. |
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| ME161A |
INTRODUCTION TO AUTOBODY REPAIR (3)
This is an introductory course covering the basic concepts and practices
in repairing damage to automobile bodies. Hand tools, power tools, materials,
welding and their applications are stressed. Emphasis is on small dent
repair and rust patching. |
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| ME161B |
INTRODUCTION TO AUTOBODY PAINTING (3)
This is an introductory course covering the basic concepts and practices
in partial and complete refinishing of autobody paint surfaces. Application
and trouble shooting are stressed. Emphasis is placed on preparing the
automobile for proper refinishing. |
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| ME165 |
AUTOMOBILE BRAKE SYSTEMS (3)
This is an advanced course which covers automotive brake systems including
drum/disc, hydraulic, combination valves, parking and power assist systems.
Prerequisite: ME150A, ME150B. |
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| ME166 |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS (3)
This is a course designed to prepare the student to pass the national
certifying examination (ASE). Classroom and lab instruction will provide
the student with the necessary skills to properly diagnose, adjust, repair,
and replace all components in the automobile steering and suspension systems.
Subjects covered are manual and power steering units, steering linkage,
rack and pinion units, front and rear suspensions, McPherson Struts, and
alignments. |
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| ME167 |
AUTOMOBILE DRIVE TRAINS (3)
A course designed to prepare the student to pass the national certifying
examination (ASE). Content includes the diagnosis, adjustment, repair and
replacement of the clutch, manual transmission, drive shaft, and front
and rear line axles. |
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| ME168A |
AUTOMOBILE TRANSMISSIONS I (3)
The first of a two part course covering all on-car diagnosing, adjusting,
replacing, and repairing of both domestic and foreign automatic transmissions.
Successful completion of part I and II should lead to passing of the national
certifying examination (ASE). |
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| ME168B |
AUTOMOBILE TRANSMISSION II (3)
The second part of a two part course which is devoted to off-car repairs
and includes complete rebuilding of a Ford, GM and Chrysler transmission.
Satisfactory completion of parts I and II should allow the student to pass
the national certifying examination (ASE). Prerequisite: ME168A. |
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| ME175 |
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (3)
A course designed to prepare the student to pass the national certifying
examination (ASE). Consists of about 1/3 classroom work and 2/3 hands-on
work involving live and dead vehicles. Content covers diagnosis, adjustment,
repair and replacement of components of all electrical systems except ignition
and includes the charging, starting, lighting, horn, wipers, and accessories
circuits. |
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| ME176 |
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS (3)
The course is designed to prepare the student to pass the national certifying
examination (ASE) and covers the diagnosis, adjustment, repair and replacement
of all components of the system including the compressor, clutch, evaporator,
receiver/drier, condenser, heater, defoggers, and radiators. |
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| ME177A |
ENGINE TUNE-UP (NO FUEL OR EMISSIONS) (3)
This is the one part of a two part course that is designed to prepare
the student to pass the tune-up section of the national certifying examination
(ASE) on engine performance. Engine Tune Up can be taken before or after
the second part or concurrently. Course content involved the diagnosis,
adjustment, repair and replacement of components in the ignition, charging,
starting, and cooling systems as well as the valve train. |
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| ME177B |
ENGINE & FUEL EMISSIONS SYSTEMS (3)
This is one part of a two-part course designed to prepare the student
to pass the fuel and emissions section of the national certifying examination
(ASE) on engine performance. The course can be taken before, after, or
concurrently with tune-up. Content covers diagnosis, adjustment, repair
and replacement of components in the fuel and emission systems including
carburetors, fuel pumps, tanks, PVC, EGR, AIR and exhaust. |
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| ME178A |
GASOLINE ENGINE REPAIR I (3)
The first of a two part course designed to prepare the student to pass
the external engine sections of the national certifying examination (ASE)
on truck gasoline engine repair or gasoline engine repair. Content includes
diagnosis, adjustment, repair and replacement of external components of
the engine including lubrication, cooling, ignition, fuel, exhaust, battery
and starting systems. |
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| ME178B |
GASOLINE ENGINE REPAIR II (3)
The second part of a two part course designed to prepare the student
to pass the internal engine section of the national certifying examination
(ASE) on gasoline engine repair or truck gasoline engine repair. Course
content includes diagnosis, adjustment, repair and replacement of all internal
engine components including cylinder gear, valve train, and engine block.
The truck section also contains diagnosis and repair of Emission Control
Systems. |
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| ME191 |
TRUCK BRAKES (3)
A course designed to prepare the student to pass the national certifying
examination (ASE) on truck brakes. Content includes the diagnosis, adjustment,
repair and replacement of components in pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical
systems. |
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| ME192 |
TRUCK SUSPENSION AND STEERING (3)
Emphasis is on the preparation of the student to pass the national certifying
examination (ASE) on truck suspension and steering through classroom and
shop experiences. Course content includes the diagnosis, adjustment, repair,
and replacement of components in the suspension and steering system such
as steering columns and gears, power steering linkage, wheel alignment,
wheels and tires. |
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| ME193 |
TRUCK DRIVE TRAINS (3)
This course is designed to prepare the student to pass the national
certifying examination (ASE) in truck drive trains. Course content includes
theory as well as hands-on work relating to the diagnosis, adjustment,
repair and replacement of the components of the drive train such as clutch,
transmission, driver shaft, and drive axle. |
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| ME194 |
TRUCK ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (3)
A course designed to prepare the student to pass the national certifying
examination (ASE). Consists of about 1/3 classroom work and 2/3 hands-on
work involving live and dead vehicles. Content covers diagnosis, adjustment,
repair and replacement of components of all electrical systems except ignition
and includes the charging, starting, lighting, horn, wipers, and accessories
circuits. |
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| ME195A |
TRUCK GASOLINE ENGINE REPAIR I (3)
The first of two part course designed to prepare the student to pass
the external engine section of the national certifying examination (ASE)
on truck gasoline engine repair or gasoline engine repair. Content includes
diagnosis, adjustment, repair and replacement of external components of
the engine including lubrication, cooling, ignition, fuel, exhaust, battery
and starting systems. |
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| ME195B |
TRUCK GASOLINE ENGINE REPAIR II (3)
The second part of a two part course designed to prepare the student
to pass the internal engine section of the national certifying examination
(ASE) on gasoline engine repair or truck gasoline engine repair. Course
content includes diagnosis, adjustment, repair and replacement of all internal
engine components including cylinder head, valve train, and engine block.
The truck section also contains diagnosis and repair of Emission Control
Systems. |
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| ME196A |
DIESEL ENGINE REPAIR I (3)
The first of a two part course covering the diagnosis, adjustment, repair
and replacement of components in the external systems of the diesel engine
including colling, exhaust, induction, lubrication, fuel and electrical.
Successful completion should prepare the student to pass this section of
the national certifying examination (ASE) on truck diesel engines. |
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| ME196B |
DIESEL ENGINE REPAIR II (3)
The second part of a two part course which covers the diagnosis, adjustment,
repair and replacement of components of the engine interior including the
head, valve train, and block. This part is designed to prepare the student
to pass this section of the national certifying examination (ASE) on truck
diesel engine repair. |
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| WE105 |
FUNDAMENTALS OF OXYACETYLENE WELDING AND CUTTING (3)
This course is designed for those students who have little or no oxyacetylene
welding training. Units of study involved safety, equipment operation and
the manipulative skills required to complete flat, vertical, horizontal
an overhead brazing and welds. In addition, the cutting and shaping of
structural and plate steel is taught. |
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