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 Department:    AT

 Course #:    100

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    470604

 EPC:    712

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Introduction to automotive vehicle systems, maintenance, tool usage, and safety practices. Exploration of career opportunities and industry certifications included. Designed for non-degree seeking students.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Define automotive terminology
2. Demonstrate understanding of safe tool usage by correctly identifying safe and unsafe tool usage examples.
3. Explain the fundamental operation of all major automotive systems.
4. Demonstrate working knowledge of online service tools by efficiently navigating systems to locate diagnostic and repair information.
5. Demonstrate understanding of basic vehicle maintenance by correctly performing on-vehicle services.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Module 1: Careers and Certification in the Automotive Service Area
2. Module 2: Basic Automotive Theories, Math, Hand Tools and Shop Equipment
3. Module 3: Shop Safety, Preventive Maintenance, and Basic Services
4. Module 4: Automotive Engines
5. Module 5: Automotive Electrical Basics and Batteries
6. Module 6: Ignition Systems
7. Module 7: Automotive Fuel Systems
8. Module 8: Wheels, Tires, and Suspension Systems
9. Module 9: Brake Systems
10. Module 10: Hybrid Vehicles
11. Module 11: Intake and Exhaust Systems (extra credit)