Austin Community College
Summer 2011 - CANCELLED COURSES
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Updated: 11/30/2011 12:37:18
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY & OUTDOOR POWERED EQUIPMENT
9 Week Session May 23 - July 24
MTRC 1402 Motorcycle Tune Up
Classes will be held at 1003 Grandridge Trail, Cedar Park, TX.
[0/10] 30541 Lec 002 CCM TBA MW 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Price, Thomas
AUMT 1405 Introduction to Automotive Technology
[0/12] 29655 Lec 005 SMG 115 MT 8:00am - 1:10pm OH Hernandez, Antonio
AUMT 1407 Automotive Electrical Systems
[0/12] 28971 Lec 001 CYP 2221 MT 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Kibbe, William
[0/12] 30378 Lec 007 CYP 2221 WTh 8:00am - 12:40pm Staff
AUMT 1410 Automotive Brake Systems
[0/12] 29678 Lec 001 SMG TBA MT 12:50pm - 6:00pm OH Sosa, Alex
AUMT 1445 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning
[0/12] 29658 Lec 005 SMG 115 MT 4:40pm - 10:10pm OH Pineda, Robert
AUMT 2457 Automotive Alternative Fuels
+ [0/12] 27658 Lec 001 RRC 5116. WTh 1:00pm - 3:30pm OH Pelham, Robert
Lab 001 RRC 5121. WTh 3:40pm - 6:00pm
9 Week Session May 31 - July 30
AUMT 2437 Automotive Electronics
P+ [0/12] 30825 Lec 002 RRC 1208. TTh 5:00pm - 7:15pm OH Walker, Lloyd
Lab 002 RRC 5116. TTh 7:25pm - 10:00pm
SMER 1401 Marine Engine Tune Up
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 are extensive test procedures for performance tuning.
MTRC 1402 Motorcycle Tune Up
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.
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.
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.
SMER 1431 Small Engine Tune Up
Tune up procedures for two and four stroke small engines including analysis, valve train, ignition fuel, starter, cutter, and safety compliance systems. Emphasis on the use of appropriate equipment and procedures.
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 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.