Page 136 of Arizone Western College 2004-2005 Catalog by Arizona Western College

129 procedures include heads, cylin der block, and other parts of the engine. Theory of operation and procedures of engine overhaul will be discussed. AUT 102 Automotive Engines Applications 3 cr, 1 lec, 4 lab Training in engine reconditioning and overhaul procedures, includes cylinder reconditioning, block reconditioning, and reconditioning all internal parts of the engine will be done in the lab by develop ing trade-like skills in preparation to being a productive worker in industry. PRE or COREQ: AUT 101 AUT 120 Automotive Suspension 2 cr, 2 lec This course covers the concept of suspension to include the chassis components and steering systems used on the automobile. The areas of tires, shock absorbers, front end geometry, and tire balance will be discussed. AUT 121 Automotive Suspension Applications 2 cr, 1 lec, 2 lab This course includes chassis service, overhaul and reconditioning proce dures for wheel alignment, wheel balancing, and tire service. This course is designed for hands-on shop skills using automotive tools and equipment, performing repair and maintenance techniques on the automotive chassis. PRE or COREQ: AUT 120 AUT 125 Automotive Brakes 2 cr, 2 lec This course will provide the stu dent with knowledge of designs, materials, and parts within braking systems. The theory and operation of modern automobile brake sys tems along with anti-lock brakes will be included. AUT 126 Automotive Brakes Applications 2 cr, 1 lec, 2 lab This course consists of the overhaul and reconditioning procedures for drum and disc brake systems found on domestic and import vehicles. The operation and service of the anti-lock brake systems will be per formed in the lab. PRE or COREQ: AUT 125 AUT 133 Automotive Power Trains 3 cr, 3 lec This course includes the manual transmission, transaxle transmis sion theory, the fundamental hydraulic and mechanical prin ciples that are typical of most automatic transmissions, automo tive clutch construction, universal joints, drive lines, axles, four-wheel drive applications, and automotive differentials. AUT 134 Automotive Power Trains Applications 3 cr, 1 lec, 4 lab This course includes the overhaul of the power train which includes service and repair of differentials, clutches, standard transmissions and automatic transmissions. This lab in power trains puts emphasis on correct repair operations for the development of student skills. PRE or COREQ: AUT 133 AUT 135 Automatic Transmissions 3 cr, 2 lec, 2 lab This course includes the funda mental hydraulic and mechanical principles that are typical of most automotive automatic transmissions followed by hands-on laboratory demonstration and experience in diagnosis, overhaul, and repair techniques. Provides students with entry-level employment skills in automatic transmission repair. AUT 200 Automotive Electrical Systems 2 cr, 2 lec This course covers the language of electricity, the storage battery, cranking motor fundamentals, the ory of regulator operations, and the ignition system. Also included are the air conditioning charging and transistorized ignition systems. All automotive accessories will be stud ied as well as computer systems. AUT 201 Automotive Electrical Systems Applications 2 cr, 1 lec, 2 lab Training in the lab will provide hands-on experience in automo tive electrical components and the diagnosis and replacement of these electrical components. Emphasis is placed on laboratory and practical applications and includes repair of these electrical systems. PRE or COREQ: AUT 200 AUT 202 Automotive Fuel, Lubricating and Cooling Systems 3 cr, 2 lec, 2 lab Fundamentals of fuel systems, carburetors, automotive engine fuels, engine lubricating systems, and engine cooling systems are studied with respect to construc tion and working principles. Fuel injection and LPG fuel systems are also studied. Laboratory work cov ers practical applications for the development of skills in these areas.

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