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AUTOMOTIVE

AUT 100 (2 CR.)

INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE SHOP PRACTICES

Prerequisite or corequisite for all automotive courses. Introduces shop practices for automotive laboratory and shop safety, identification and use of hand tools, general power equipment, and maintenance of automotive shop. Explains basic operation procedures of standard shop equipment. Presents Occupational Safety and Health Act standards pertaining to the automotive field. Lecture 2 hours per week.

AUT 111-112 (4 CR.) (4 CR.)

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES I-II

Prerequisite for AUT 112 is AUT 111. Presents analysis of power, cylinder condition, valves, and bearings in the automotive engine to establish the present condition, repairs, or adjustments. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

AUT 113 (3 CR.)

CYLINDER BLOCK SERVICE

Studies basic cylinder block reconditioning, including boring, resleeving, line-boring, and deck resurfacing. Includes repair techniques for damaged block and cylinder head castings to include cold welding, brazing, welding, and epoxy. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

AUT 120 (3 CR.)

INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE SHOP

Prerequisite or corequisite for all other machinist courses. Introduces automotive machining operations emphasizing shop safety and the safe use of machine shop tools. Surveys basic machining operations and specialized auto machining techniques necessary for reconditioning engine and chassis components. Requires basic set of machinist's hand tools. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

AUT 121-122 (4 CR.) (4 CR.)

AUTOMOTIVE FUEL SYSTEMS I-II

Analyzes major domestic and foreign automotive fuel systems to include carburetors and fuel injection systems. Includes detailed inspection and discussion of fuel tanks, connecting lines, instruments, filters, fuel pumps, superchargers, and turbo charger. Also includes complete diagnosis, troubleshooting, overhaul, and factory adjustment procedures of all major carbureted and fuel injection systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

AUT 141-142 (4 CR.) (4 CR.)

AUTO POWER TRAINS I-II

Presents operation, design, construction, and repair of power train components, standard and automatic transmission. Includes clutches, propeller shaft, universal joints, rear axle assemblies, fluid couplings, torque converters, as well as 2-, 3-, and 4-speed standard, overdrive and automatic transmissions. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

AUT 215 (2 CR.)

EMISSIONS SYSTEMS DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR

Prerequisite is AUT 111 or AUT 241 or program approval. Presents logical diagnostic paths to identify vehicle HC-CO, O2, and NOx failure areas. Teaches a progression of failure detection from most likely to more complex causes. Emphasizes use of infrared analyzer and manufacturer's specified adjustments. Lecture 2 hours per week.

AUT 225 (1 CR.)

AUTOMOTIVE EMISSIONS INSPECTION

Provides training for certified inspectors in the Virginia State Emissions Inspection Program. Emphasizes current legislation and inspection techniques using industry standard emission analyzers. Lecture 1 hour per week.

AUT 226 (2 CR.)

ADVANCED ASM EMISSIONS DIAGNOSTICS

Presents logical diagnostic strategies to identify and correct vehicle HC, CO, and NOx emissions failures. Specifically addresses the technologies and techniques required for successful diagnosis and repair of vehicles failing Acceleration Simulation Mode (ASM) and Two-Speed Idle Mode Tests. Current ASM diagnostic equipment will be introduced, discussed, and usage demonstrated. Lecture 2 hours per week.

AUT 236 (4 CR.)

AUTOMOTIVE CLIMATE CONTROL

Prerequisite is AUT 241. Introduces principles of refrigeration, air conditioning controls, and adjustment and general servicing of automotive air conditioning systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

AUT 241-242 (4 CR.) (4 CR.)

AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY I-II

Introduces electricity and magnetism, symbols and circuitry as applied to the alternators, regulators, starters, lighting systems, instruments, gauges, and accessories. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

AUT 245 (4 CR.)

AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS

Prerequisite is AUT 241. Introduces field of electronics as it applies to the modern automobile. Emphasizes basic circuit operation, diagnosis and repair of digital indicator and warning systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

AUT 266 (4 CR.)

AUTO ALIGNMENT, SUSPENSION, AND STEERING

Introduces use of alignment equipment in diagnosing, adjusting, and repairing front and rear suspensions. Deals with repair and servicing of power and standard steering systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

AUT 267 (4 CR.)

AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION AND BRAKING SYSTEMS

Presents the operation, design, construction, repair, and servicing of braking and suspension systems. Explains use of tools and test equipment, evaluation of test results, estimation and repair cost, front and rear suspension alignment, power and standard steering, and power, standard, and disc brakes. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

AUT 297 (1-6 CR.)

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

(See General Usage Courses section.)

Please contact the appropriate division for the availability of general usage courses as described in the "Description of Courses" section.