Austin Community College
Spring 2010 - OPEN COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 11/22/2009 19:25:25
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY & OUTDOOR POWERED EQUIPMENT
8 Week Session January 19 - March 14
AUMT 1410 Automotive Brake Systems
[0/12] 04438 Lec 004 EMH TBA MTWThF 8:00am - 10:00am OH Houston, Roger
04438 - ONLY for students who attend Eastside Memorial High School.
16 Week Session January 19 - May 16
SMER 1404 Marine Equipment Service Principles
[8/7] 03019 Lec 001 RVS 4201 Th 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Rowland, Chester
AUMT 1405 Introduction to Automotive Technology
[11/12] 04440 Lec 007 EMH TBA M 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Carter, Timothy
[12/13] 03905 Lec 003 RVS 4219 F 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Foster, David
[12/13] 03903 Lec 001 RVS 4219 MT 1:45pm - 4:15pm OH Cook, Samuel
[12/13] 03908 Lec 006 RVS 4209 MT 1:45pm - 4:15pm OH Pelham, Robert
[12/13] 03904 Lec 002 RVS 4207 Th 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH McNeil, Kevin
[12/14] 03907 Lec 005 RVS 4219 WTh 1:45pm - 4:15pm OH Chavez, David
AUMT 1407 Automotive Electrical Systems
[12/7] 03916 Lec 006 CYP 2221 M 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Kibbe, William
[10/12] 04441 Lec 011 CYP 2221 T 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Kibbe, William
[12/13] 03914 Lec 004 RVS 4209 S 1:00pm - 6:00pm OH King, Henry
[12/13] 03913 Lec 003 RVS 4209 W 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Foster, David
[0/10] 03922 Lec 008 SMG TBA MW 8:45am - 11:15am OH Hernandez, Antonio
03922 - ONLY for students who attend San Marcos High School.
[0/10] 04433 Lec 009 SMG TBA MW 12:50pm - 3:20pm OH Hernandez, Antonio
04433 - ONLY for students who attend San Marcos High School.
[12/2] 03926 Lec 010 SMG TBA W 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Estrada, Ezequiel
[12/1] 03917 Lec 007 SMG SHOP W 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Estrada, Ezequiel
MTRC 1408 Motorcycle Chassis and Drive Systems
[10/13] 07088 Lec 001 CCM TBA W 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Price, Thomas
AUMT 1410 Automotive Brake Systems
[12/14] 03918 Lec 001 RVS 4219 M 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Chavez, David
[12/14] 08344 Lec 002 RVS 4209 T 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Pelham, Robert
[12/6] 04434 Lec 003 SMG TBA M 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Estrada, Ezequiel
Classes will be held at San Marcos Goodnight Center, 1331 Hwy. 123, Rm. 133
AUMT 1416 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems
[12/14] 03923 Lec 004 RVS 4219 T 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Davis, Stephan
[12/14] 03920 Lec 001 RVS 4219 Th 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Foster, David
AUMT 1419 Automotive Engine Repair
[12/14] 03925 Lec 002 RVS 4207 F 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Carter, Timothy
[12/15] 03924 Lec 001 RVS 4219 S 8:00am - 1:00pm OH King, Henry
SMER 1437 Small Engine Four Stroke Engine/Transmission
[8/8] 05019 Lec 001 RVS 4201 W 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Rowland, Chester
AUMT 1445 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning
[12/13] 03927 Lec 001 RVS 4209 T 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Shoebroek, Michael
[12/10] 04435 Lec 002 SMG TBA M 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Estrada, Ezequiel
Classes for 04435 will be held at San Marcos Goodnight Center, 1331 Hwy. 123, Rm.
133.
MTRC 1466 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
P [10/13] 07090 Prat 001 CCM TBA W 6:00pm - 10:00pm OH Price, Thomas
AUMT 2413 Automotive Drive Train and Axles
[12/13] 03928 Lec 001 DMA SHOP MT 7:00pm - 9:30pm OH Chavez, David
Classes for 03828 will be held at David McDavid Acura, 13553 N. 183, Austin, Texas.
[12/14] 03929 Lec 002 RVS 4209 S 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Davis, Stephan
AUMT 2417 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I
[12/14] 03931 Lec 002 RVS 4209 M 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Lomas, Daniel
[12/13] 03930 Lec 001 SMG SHOP W 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Estrada, Ezequiel
Classes for 03930 will be held at San Marcos Goodnight Center, 1331 Hwy. 123, Rm.
133.
AUMT 2425 Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
[12/14] 03934 Lec 001 RVS 4219 F 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH King, Henry
[12/14] 03935 Lec 002 RVS 4219 W 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Sosa, Alex
AUMT 2428 Automotive Service
[12/13] 03937 Lec 002 RVS 4207 Th 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Shoebroek, Michael
[12/14] 03936 Lec 001 RVS 4219 Th 4:30pm - 9:30pm OH Shoebroek, Michael
AUMT 2434 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II
+ [12/11] 03939 Lec 002 CYP 2221 F 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Kibbe, William
Classes for 03939 will be held at Cypress Creek Campus.
+ [12/15] 03938 Lec 001 RVS 4209 W 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH King, Henry
AUMT 2437 Automotive Electronics
P+ [12/11] 03940 Lec 001 CHS AUTO S 1:00pm - 6:00pm OH Lomas, Daniel
Classes for 03940 will be held at Crockett High School
P+ [12/13] 03941 Lec 002 RVS 4209 W 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Pelham, Robert
SMER 2450 Small Engine Capstone Projects
P [8/8] 07092 Lec 001 RVS 4201 M 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Rowland, Chester
P [8/8] 07093 Lec 002 RVS 4201 T 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Rowland, Chester
P [8/7] 07494 Lec 003 RVS 4201 Th 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Rowland, Chester
P [8/8] 07095 Lec 004 RVS 4201 W 5:00pm - 10:00pm Staff
AUMT 2489 Internship - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
[12/13] 03943 Int 001 RVS 4207 Th 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Shoebroek, Michael
[12/14] 03944 Int 002 RVS 4219 Th 4:30pm - 9:30pm OH Shoebroek, Michael
8 Week Session March 22 - May 16
AUMT 1416 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems
[0/12] 04439 Lec 002 EMH TBA MTWThF 8:00am - 10:00am OH Houston, Roger
04439 - ONLY for students who attend Eastside Memorial High School.
SMER 1404 Marine Equipment Service Principles
Principles of operation of two and four stroke marine engines and associated systems. Emphasis on troubleshooting and analysis of faulty systems and their individual components.
AUMT 1405 Introduction to Automotive Technology
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.
AUMT 1407 Automotive Electrical Systems
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.
SMER 1407 Marine Engine Overhaul
Overhaul procedures for marine engine overhaul. Emphasis on proper shop procedures for disassembly, inspection, servicing and assembly.
MTRC 1408 Motorcycle Chassis and Drive Systems
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 riding problems with extensive training in the proper use of repair manuals for technical data and all special tools to perform needed repairs.
AUMT 1410 Automotive Brake Systems
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.
AUMT 1416 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems
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.
AUMT 1419 Automotive Engine Repair
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.
MTRC 1422 Motorcycle Electrical Systems
Theory of operation and test procedures and equipment used in the diagnosis and repair of different circuits which make up a motorcycle electrical system.
SMER 1424 Small Gasoline Engine
An in-depth study of chain saw engines. Repair and operational safety will be emphasized.
SMER 1437 Small Engine Four Stroke Engine/Transmission
Overhaul procedures for four stroke small engines, transmissions, and transaxles. Emphasis on shop procedures for overhaul disassembly, assembly, component inspection, component measurement, component servicing, transmission troubleshooting, transmission inspection, and transaxle inspection.
AUMT 1445 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning
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.
MTRC 1466 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
AUMT 2413 Automotive Drive Train and Axles
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.
AUMT 2417 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I
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.
AUMT 2425 Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
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.
AUMT 2428 Automotive Service
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.
AUMT 2434 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II
Diagnosis and repair of emission systems, computerized engine performance systems, and advanced ignition and fuel systems; proper use of advanced engine performance diagnostic equipment. Prepares students for ASE certification tests. Prerequisite: AUMT 1407 and AUMT 2417 with a grade of C or better.
AUMT 2437 Automotive Electronics
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. Prerequisite: AUMT 1407 with a grade of C or better.
SMER 2450 Small Engine Capstone Projects
A capstone course that provides students the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the program. The course should be taken after completing specific specialized courses in the program.
AUMT 2457 Automotive Alternative Fuels
Prerequisite: AUMT 1405, AUMT 1407
AUMT 2489 Internship - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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.