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Diesel Course Syllabus Information

AUTO 1002 Automotive Technology II

  • Division: Business and Applied Tech
  • Department: Transportation Technology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 3; Lecture: 2; Lab: 3
  • Clock/Hour Requirements: 75
  • Semesters Offered: TBA
  • Semester Approved: Spring 2021
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2026
  • End Semester: Fall 2026
  • Optimum Class Size: 15
  • Maximum Class Size: 20

Course Description

This course covers the principles of suspension and steering, wheels and tires, electrical systems, starting systems, charging systems, lighting and wiring, and ignition systems.

Justification

This introductory automotive class prepares students for more advanced automotive courses. Students are introduced to Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.

The program advisory committee recommends this course as part of the basic automotive curriculum.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will be able to differentiate between series and parallel circuits.
  2. Students will recognize the components of and be able to service the ignition system.
  3. Students will be able to test a charging system.
  4. Students will be able to test a starting system.
  5. Students will be able to mount and balance a tire.

Course Content

• Suspension and steering systems• Wheels and tires• Brake systems• Basic electrical theory • Starting systems• Charging systems• Lighting and wiring systems• Ignition systems and service