Austin Community College

FY 2001 Course Descriptions

Automotive Technology & Outdoor Powered Equipment


AUMT 1405 INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (4-3-3). An introduction to the automotive industry including automotive history, safety practices, shop equipment and tools, vehicle subsystems, service publications, fasteners, professional responsibilities, and automotive maintenance. Emphasis is on automobile construction, major components, basic systems and their repair and maintenance. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3Skills: P (AUT 1014)

AUMT 1407 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (4-3-3). An overview of automotive electrical systems including topics in operational theory, testing, magnetism, diagnosis, and repair of batteries, charging and starting systems, and electrical accessories. Emphasis on electrical schematic diagrams, chassis wiring and switches, and service manuals. Prepares students for ASE certification tests. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3Skills: P (AUT 1024)

AUMT 1410 AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS (4-3-3). Operation and repair of drum/disc type brake systems. Emphasis on safe use of modern equipment. Topics include brake theory, concepts related to design, diagnosis and repair of power assist systems, manual, anti-lock brake systems, scan tool diagnostics, and parking brakes. Prepares students for ASE certification tests. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3Skills: P (AUT 2044)

AUMT 1416 SUSPENSION AND STEERING (4-3-3). Theory and operation of automotive suspension and steering systems including tire and wheel problem diagnosis, component repair, and alignment procedures. Prepares students for ASE certification tests. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3Skills: P (AUT 2124)

AUMT 1419 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REPAIR (4-3-3). Fundamentals of engine operation, diagnosis and repair including lubrication systems and cooling systems. Emphasis on overhaul of selected engines, identification and inspection, measurements, and disassembly, repair, and reassembly of the engine. Prepares students for ASE certification tests. This class is recommended to be taken concurrently with AUMT 2428. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3Skills: P (AUT 1034)

AUMT 1445 AUTOMOTIVE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (4-3-3). Theory of and maintenance of manual and automatic automotive air conditioning and heating systems. Emphasis on the basic refrigeration cycle and diagnosis and repair of system malfunctions. Covers EPA guidelines for refrigerant handling and new refrigerant replacements. Prepares students for ASE certification tests. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3Skills: P (AUT 2014)

AUMT 2413 MANUAL DRIVETRAIN AND AXLES (4-3-3). A study of automotive clutches, clutch operation devices, standard transmissions, transaxles, and differentials with emphasis on the diagnosis and repair of transmissions and drive lines. Prepares students for ASE certification tests. This class is recommended to be taken concurrently with AUMT 2428. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3Skills: P (AUT 2054)

AUMT 2417 ENGINE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS I (4-3-3). Theory, operation, diagnosis, and repair of basic engine dynamics, both early and electronic ignition systems, fuel delivery systems, including carburetion and throttle body injection repair, and emission control systems. Use, care, and maintenance of basic engine performance diagnostic equipment. Prepares students for ASE certification tests. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3Skills: P (AUT 1044)

AUMT 2425 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES (4-3-3). A study of the operation, hydraulic principles, and related circuits of modern automatic transmissions and automatic transaxles. Diagnosis, disassembly, and assembly procedures with emphasis on the use of special tools and proper repair techniques. Prepares students for ASE certification tests. This class is recommended to be taken concurrently with AUMT 2428. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3Skills: P (AUT 1054)

AUMT 2428 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE (4-3-3). Mastery of automotive vehicle service and component systems repair. Emphasis on mastering current automotive competencies covered in related theory courses in specialized areas previously obtained by the student. The course will enhance the student's competency of NATEF task listings and give additional preparation for ASE testing and employment. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3Skills: P (AUT 2073)

AUMT 2434 ENGINE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS II (4-3-3). Diagnosis and repair of emission systems, computerized engine performance systems, and advanced ignition and fuel systems; and proper use of advanced engine performance diagnostic equipment. Prepares students for ASE certification tests. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3Skills: P Prerequisites: Department approval. (AUT 2034)

AUMT 2437 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS (4-3-3). Topics address electrical principles, semiconductor and integrated circuits, digital fundamentals, microcomputer systems, computerized engine controls, and electrical test equipment as applied to automotive technology. Prepares students for ASE certification tests. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3Skills: P Prerequisites: Department approval or consent of instructor. (AUT 2024)

AUMT 2489 INTERNSHIP AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN (4-1-15). An experience external to the college for the advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workforce employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3Skills: P (AUT 2134)

MTRC 1402 MOTORCYCLE TUNE UP (4-3-3). Introduction to tune up procedures for both two and four stroke motorcycles including analysis, valve train, ignition, fuel system, and chassis service. Emphasis on the appropriate procedures and equipment. Also included in the course are coolants, lubricants and various types of fuel octanes and proper carburetor jetting for climate and altitude. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3 (AUT 1314)

MTRC 1405 MOTORCYCLE SERVICE PRINCIPLES (4-3-3). Principles of operation of two and four stroke motorcycle engines and their associated systems. Emphasis on troubleshooting and analysis of faulty systems and their individual components using proper repair manuals and special tools. Also included are fuels, lubricants, oil and filter changes, and various types of engine cooling. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3 (AUT 1324)

MTRC 1408 MOTORCYCLE CHASSIS AND DRIVE SYSTEMS (4-3-3). Theory of operation, servicing procedures, and problem diagnosis of motorcycle chassis, final drive systems, wheels, brakes, frames, and suspensions with emphasis on troubleshooting for handling and ridding problems with extensive training in the proper use of repair manuals for technical data and all special tools to perform needed repairs. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3 (AUT 2334)

MTRC 1466 PRACTICUM - MOTORCYCLE MECHANICS & REPAIR (CAPSTONE) (4-0-28). Practical general training and experience in the work place. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the work place training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Insurance: $3

SMER 1401 OUTBOARD TUNE UP (4-3-3). An introductory course in tune up procedures for both two and four stroke outboard motors including analysis, valve train, ignition, fuel, cooling, and drive systems service. Emphasis on appropriate equipment and procedures using proper repair manuals. Also included is extensive test procedures for performance tuning. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3 (AUT 1214)

SMER 1404 OUTBOARD SERVICE PRINCIPLES (4-3-3). Principles of operation of two and four stroke outboard motors and their associated systems. Emphasis on troubleshooting and analysis of fault cooling, lubrication, and recirculation systems and their individual components. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3 (AUT 1224)

SMER 1407 OUTBOARD POWER HEAT OVER HAUL (4-3-3). An introductory course in overhaul procedures for two stroke outboard power head over haul including emphasis on proper shop procedures; use of proper repair manuals for clearance and tolerances using precision measuring equipment for disassembly, inspection, servicing, and assembly of two stroke outboard power heads. Emphasis on trouble shooting for reasons the power head failed. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3 (AUT 2214)

SMER 1410 OUTBOARD LOWER UNITS (4-3-3). Operation, service, troubleshooting, and overhaul of all systems of an outboard motor located below the power head. Emphasis on the use of proper tools and procedures when servicing the mid section, lower unit, trim, and tilt systems. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3 (AUT 2224)

SMER 1413 OUTBOARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (4-3-3). Theory of operation and test procedures and equipment used in the diagnosis and repair of the various circuits which make up an outboard motor's electrical system. The systems are charging, ignition, starting, primer and auxiliary wiring. All color codes of various makes and models as well as test and wire routing schematics. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3 (AUT 1234)

SMER 1419 MOTORCYCLE FOUR STROKE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION (4-3-3). Overhaul procedures for four stroke motorcycle engines and transmissions. Emphasis on approved shop procedures for disassembly, assembly, component inspection, measurement, servicing, and transmission troubleshooting in transmission inspection with the use of precision measuring equipment and proper repair manual needed for matching color coded bearings to races used on Japanese applications. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3 (AUT 2314)

SMER 1422 MOTORCYCLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (4-3-3). Theory of operation and test procedures and equipment used in the diagnosis and repair of the various circuits which make up motorcycle electrical systems such as starting, charging, ignition, safety switches, lighting, and warning systems. Emphasis on color codes and repair and routing schematics. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3 (AUT 1334)

SMER 1425 SMALL ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (4-3-3). Theory of operation and test procedures and equipment used in the diagnosis and repair of the various circuits which make up a small engine electrical system. Ignition, charging, starting and all safety switches as well as color codes and wiring schematics are covered in this section. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3 (AUT 1134)

SMER 1428 SMALL ENGINE SERVICE PRINCIPLES (4-3-3). Principles of operation of two and four stroke small engines and their associated systems. Emphasis on troubleshooting and the analysis of faulty systems and their components. Also covered are cutter decks, bar and chains, belt and clutch belt drive applications. This class covers oil and fuel applications and service and maintenance on commonly used lawn equipment. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3 (AUT 2154)

SMER 1431 SMALL ENGINE TUNE UP (4-3-3). Tune up procedures for two and four stroke small engines including analysis, valve train, ignition fuel, starter, curtter, and safety compliance systems. Emphasis on the use of appropriate equipment and procedures. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3 (AUT 1124)

SMER 1434 SMALL ENGINE TWO STROKE OVER HAUL (4-3-3). Overhaul procedures for two stroke small engines as used in lawn and garden applications. Emphasis on proper shop procedures for disassembly, inspection, servicing, and assembly of two stroke small engines and their applicable drive systems. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3 (AUT 1114)

SMER 1437 SMALL ENGINE FOUR STROKE OVERHAUL (4-3-3). Overhaul procedures for four stroke small engines, transmissions, and transaxles. Emphasis on shop procedures for disassembly, assembly, component inspection, component measurement, component servicing, transmission troubleshooting, transmission inspection, and transaxle inspection. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3 ( )

SMER 1466 PRACTICUM (CAPSTONE) (4-0-28). Practical general training experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Insurance: $3 ( )


Course Descriptions as of October 02, 2000 2:28pm
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