Page 151 of Cochise College 2005-2006 Catalog by Cochise College Arizona

150 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AMT 284* COMPOSITE MATERIALS (4) Prerequisite(s): Completion of AMT 260 or permission of instructor. The use of composite materials has gained wide acceptance within many construction regimes, including aviation and aerospace, automotive, boating, medical and railroad industries, to name just a few. This course will provide the student with theoretical and practical application knowledge through lecture and lab project experience in the latest fiber and fiber placement technology, including wet lay-up techniques and pre-impregnated materials, and composite materials terminology. Knowledge and skills learned can be used in any situation requiring composite materials knowledge, not only the aviation situation on which the course work is based. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours laboratory. AMT 290* AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT UPGRADE (6) Prerequisite(s): None. This course is designed for those individuals who meet the experience requirement for the Airframe and Powerplant Certificate as stipulated in the Federal Aviation Regulation Part 65, and who qualify to take the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) written examination for airframe and/or powerplant. Course not open to AMT students. 6 hours lecture. AMT 294 FIELD EXPERIENCE IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY (1-6) Prerequisite(s): A declared major in aviation maintenance technology and completion of Phase 3. Permission and approval of a cooperative education program coordinator. A supervised cooperative education work experience involving the combined efforts of educators and employers to accomplish career objectives in aviation maintenance technology and related fields. Variable credit (1-6) is available by special arrangement. May be taken four times for a maximum of 16 credit hours, with no more than six credits in a given semester. AMT 295* PRACTICUM AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY UPGRADING (6) Prerequisite(s): None. Three categories of students will be eligible to take this course: students who have completed AVN 290; students who have passed the written FAA airframe and/or powerplant mechanics examination; and students who hold a current FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant License. An upgrade or refresher course in aviation maintenance technology with emphasis on the development of practical skills required in the 43 subject areas of the aviation maintenance occupation as outlined in the FAAs Advisory Circular 65-2D. This course is not open to A P students, as it does not meet degree requirements. 4 hours lecture; 6 hours laboratory. Automotive Technology AUT 100 KNOW YOUR AUTOMOBILE (3) Prerequisite(s): None. This course will cover the principles of basic automotive repair and maintenance. The essential concepts from buying an automobile to preventive maintenance will be covered. 3 hours lecture. AUT 101 INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (3) Prerequisite(s): None This course provides an in-depth study of basic automotive vehicle systems. It includes basic operational knowledge concerning the care and maintenance of engine, fuel, ignition, suspension, brakes, electrical and drive-train systems. 2 hours lecture; 2 hours lab * Indicates laboratory or studio fees Indicates course may be offered online

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