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ATM-103
Automotive Technology III
IAI: None
Automotive Technology III provides additional training in gasoline engine theory, plus diagnosis and repair. The emphasis will be on cylinder head diagnosis and repair, valve train diagnosis and repair, and engine block assembly diagnosis and repair. The students will be provided with late model engines for disassembly and reassembly.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
ATM-105
Introduction to Brake and Chassis System
IAI: None
Intro to Brake and Chassis Systems course offers the student an introduction to automotive brake and steering/suspension systems. Theory and operation of these systems is covered. Students will complete basic service procedures on brake and steering/suspension systems to prepare them for initial employment in the automotive service industry and further training in the Automotive Service Technology program. Safety in the use of automotive tols, equipment, and chemicals is also covered.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment with ATM 106 and ATM 140.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
ATM-106
Intro to Auto Electrical Systm/Power Trn
IAI: None
The Introduction to Automotive Electrical Systems and Powertrains course offers the student an introduction to automotive electrical and engine/transmission systems. Theory and operation of these systems are covered. Students will complete basic service procedures on electrical and engine/transmission systems to prepare them for initial employment in the automotive service industry and further training in the Automotive Service Technology program. Safety in the use of automotive tools, equipment, and chemicals is also covered. Corequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment with ATM 105 and ATM 140. Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
ATM-107
Automotive Electronic Fundamentals
IAI: None
The Automotive Electronic Fundamentals is a continuation of ATM 106 (Introduction to Automotive Electrical Systems and Powertrains). This class will emphasize electrical and electronic theory and analysis and introduce students to solid-state electronic components and systems. Students will determine circuit types and analyze both mathematically and with a digital multimeter.
Prerequisite: ATM 105, ATM 106, or consent of the instructor.
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
ATM-114
Brakes
IAI: None
The Brakes course continues the student's studies automotive brake systems. This course covers in depth diagnosis, service, and repair procedures of base barek systems and anti-lock brake systems. Live work will be performed on customer vehicles in a real-world shop environment.
Prerequisite: ATM 105, ATM 106, or consent of the instructor.
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
ATM-140
Engine Diagnosis and Repair
IAI: None
The Engine Diagnosis and Repair course provides basic information on gasoline engine theory, construction, systems, and diagnosis. This information will be applied to mechanical testing and repair procedures for the entire engine. The college provides late model engines for disassembly and reassembly. Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment with ATM 105 and ATM 106, or consent of instructor. Credit: 6 semester hours Lecture: 4 Lab: 4
ATM-203
Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
IAI: None
The Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems course is a lecture-laboratory course designed to train the student in theory, construction, installation, diagnosis, and proper servicing of all types of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Emphasis is on safety procedures, practical application and refrigerant recycling to protect the environment.
Prerequisite: ATM 104 and ATM 107, or consent of instructor.
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
ATM-221
Steering and Suspension
IAI: None
The Steering and Suspension course continues the student's studies of automotive steering and suspension systems. This course covers in-depth diagnosis, service, and repair procedures of steering and suspension, and electronic suspension and steering. Live work will be performed on customer vehicles in a real-world shop environment.
Prerequisite: ATM 105 and ATM 106, or consent of instructor.
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
ATM-222
Manual Transmission/Transaxles
IAI: None
Manual Transmissions/Transaxles provides training and hands-on experience in diagnosis, service and repair of manual transmissions, transaxles, clutches, drive shafts, CV joints and half shafts, and 4-wheel drive systems.
Prerequisite: ATM 104 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 4
ATM-223
Auto Electrical Circuits
IAI: None
The Automotive Electrical Circuits course is designed in diagnosis and repair of automotive electrical circuits and diagnosis of automotive electronic circuitry. Emphasis will be on accessory circuits and components.
Prerequisite: ATM 105, ATM 106, and ATM 107, or consent of instructor.
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
ATM-228
Engine Performance I
IAI: None
Engine Performance I is a course designed to provide instruction and experience in the theory of operation, diagnosis, and service of solid state, computer-controlled, and distributorless ignition systems. This course is designed to provide instruction and experience in the theory of operation, diagnosis, and service of automotive fuel systems and their related sub-systems. This course covers related emission systems and usage of ignition scopes, digital analyzers, scan tools, and other hand held equipment.
Prerequisite: ATM 106, 107 and 140; or consent of instructor Credits: 5 semester credits
Lecture: 3 Lab: 5
ATM-229
Engine Performance II
IAI: None
Engine Performance II is the second course in Engine Performance and a continuation of Engine Performance I. This course is designed to analyze, diagnose, and test second-generation ignition, fuel, On-board Diagnostics I (OBD I), and On-board Diagnostic II (OBDII) computer systems. Emphasis is placed on scan tool analysis and recording along with current graphing of fuel, ignition and sub-systems. Analysis will be performed by the usage of aftermarket and manufacturers' scan tools and digital storage scopes interfaced with induction current probes. PREREQUISITE: ATM 106, ATM 140, and ATM 107, ATM 228, or consent of instructor.
Credit: 5 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 5
ATM-236
Advanced Computers/Control Sys
IAI: None
Advanced Computers & Control Systems is a lecture-laboratory course designed to increase the student's level of knowledge of automotive computer-controlled systems. Topics include in-depth analysis and testing of OBDII, ABS, theft deterrent systems, body electrical systems and data commmunications networks. Analysis is performed using digital meters, oscilloscopes, PC interfacing software, and other hand held equipment. Prerequistes: ATM-107 and ATM-223; Completed or concurrent enrollment in ATM-228 and ATM-229; or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
ATM-242
Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles
IAI: None
The Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles course covers the theory of Simpson gear trains, removal, disassembly, rebuilding and installation of automatic transmissions and transaxles. Includes in-car diagnosis and service, hydraulics and electronics.
Prerequisite: ATM 105 and ATM 106, or consent of instructor.
Credit: 5 Lecturea: 3 Lab: 5
ATM-290
Special Topics
IAI: None
The Special Topics course is designed to satisfy topics of special interest in a particular area of automotive. Topics will vary from semester to semester. You may repeat this course up to a maximum of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisite: Automotive maintenance experience or completion of automotive courses in the process area of study.
Credit: 1-6 semester hours
Lecture: 1-6 Lab: 0
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