Austin Community College
Spring 2011 - CLOSED COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 11/30/2011 11:00:35
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY & OUTDOOR POWERED EQUIPMENT
16 Week Session January 18 - May 15
SMER 1404 Marine Equipment Service Principles
[8/8] 21902 Lec 001 RVS 4201 Th 4:40pm - 10:00pm OH Rowland, Chester
AUMT 1405 Introduction to Automotive Technology
[12/12] 21865 Lec 006 RVS 4209 M 4:40pm - 10:00pm OH Lomas, Daniel
AUMT 1407 Automotive Electrical Systems
[12/12] 21871 Lec 005 RVS 4219 W 4:40pm - 10:00pm OH McNeil, Kevin
SMER 1407 Marine Engine Overhaul
[8/8] 22008 Lec 001 RVS 4201 T 4:40pm - 10:00pm OH Rowland, Chester
MTRC 1408 Motorcycle Chassis and Drive Systems
[10/10] 25125 Lec 001 CCM TBA W 4:40pm - 10:00pm OH Price, Thomas
AUMT 1416 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems
[12/12] 27405 Lec 007 RRC 5116. Th 4:40pm - 10:00pm OH Connolly, Ryan
[12/12] 21879 Lec 004 RVS 4209 W 4:40pm - 10:00pm OH Hughes, Stephen
AUMT 1419 Automotive Engine Repair
[12/12] 21880 Lec 001 RRC 5116. T 4:40pm - 10:00pm OH Carter, Timothy
[12/12] 21881 Lec 002 RRC 5116. Th 7:50am - 1:10pm OH Chavez, David
MTRC 1422 Motorcycle Electrical Systems
[8/8] 25126 Lec 001 CCM TBA M 4:40pm - 10:00pm OH Price, Thomas
AUMT 2417 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I
[12/12] 27315 Lec 005 SMG 101 T 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Bone, Joshua
AUMT 2434 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II
+ [12/12] 21895 Lec 002 RVS 4219 Th 4:40pm - 10:00pm OH King, Henry
AUMT 2489 Internship - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
[12/12] 21901 Int 001 RVS 4219 Th 9:50am - 3:10pm OH Shoebroek, Michael
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.