Automotive Technology Course Information
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AMT 109 Intro to Automotive Technology This course is an introduction to automotive technology as it relates to safety, tools, and history. Topics covered include safety and pollution training, proper tool usage, lift safety, chemical safety, decoding VIN numbers, brief history of the automobile, and using service information. |
2 SCH |
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AMT 111 Electrical 1 This is an introductory course to automotive electrical systems diagnostics and service. Topics covered are the principles of basic electrical circuits, battery and starting circuits, and an introduction to basic automotive electronics. Diagnosis, testing and unit repair for each circuit are also taught. |
3 SCH |
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AMT 116 Electrical 2 This advanced course builds on the material learned in AMT111 Electrical Systems I. Subjects include charging and lighting, along with testing, diagnosis and unit repair for each circuit. |
2 SCH |
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AMT 121 Engine Performance 1 This is an introductory course to three areas of engine performance: Ignition, Fuel, and Emission Control systems. An introduction to computer control and electronics as related to ignition, fuel and emission control systems is also covered. |
3 SCH |
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AMT 125 Engine Performance 2 This course builds on the material learned in AMT121 Engine Performance I. The areas of automotive electronics including microprocessors, sensors and actuators as related to ignition, fuel and emission control systems are studied. The operation and diagnosis/testing of these systems are also covered. |
4 SCH |
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AMT 149 Suspension & Steering 1 Areas taught are automotive/light truck steering and suspension systems theory, design, maintenance and service/repair. Subjects covered are straight axles, short/long arm independent suspension, and McPherson struts. |
3 SCH |
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AMT 152 Suspension & Steering 2 This course builds upon the material learned in AMT 151 Steering & Suspension I. Areas taught are steering and suspension geometry, diagnosis of tire wear, wheel alignment, and tire replacement/ repair/balancing. |
2 SCH |
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AMT 170 Brakes 1 This course is a study of the basic theory and design of modern automotive and light truck braking systems. Adjustment, service and repair of drum and disc brake systems are taught, along with the diagnosis of braking problems. |
3 SCH |
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AMT 171 Brakes 2 This course builds upon the material learned in AMT170 Brakes I. Subject areas taught include electronic controls – antilock brake systems, traction and stability control, and hybrid braking systems |
2 SCH |
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AMT 180 Electrical 3 This course builds on the material learned in AMT 116 Electrical Systems II. Subjects include instrumentation, accessory, and restraint systems. Testing, diagnosis and unit repair are taught for each subject area. |
3 SCH |
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AMT 200 Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles 1 Areas studied are automotive transmission/ transaxle theory, design and service. The course introduces the basic concepts, and then proceeds from the simple to the more complex units. Areas included are power flow, hydraulic operation, electronic control, diagnosis and service. |
3 SCH |
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AMT 201 Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles 2 This course builds upon the material learned in AMT200 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles I. Areas studied include automotive transmission/transaxle diagnosis, repair and overhaul. |
3 SCH |
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AMT 205 Manual Transmissions & Transaxles Addressed are areas of modern automotive manual drive-train and axle theory, design, maintenance, service and repair. The course will include flywheel and clutch design, manual transmissions, transfer cases, driveshaft and universal joints, constant velocity joints, differentials (conventional and limited-slip) and drive axles. |
4 SCH |
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AMT 221 Engine Repair 1 This class consists of the study of the basic theory, design and service of automotive/light truck engines. The class covers engine removal/replacement and in-vehicle repairs. |
2 SCH |
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AMT 250 Engine Repair 2 This course builds upon material learned in AMT 221 Engine Repair I. Subjects taught are diagnosis, inspection, measurement and repair of automotive/light truck engines. |
3 SCH |
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AMT 264 Agricultural Power This course is designed to provide students with the theoretical basis, knowledge, and skills necessary for the repair and maintenance of small gas engines and basic hydraulic systems. Emphasis will be placed on laboratory safety, general laboratory measurements, engine operation, compression, fuel, governor, electrical, cooling, lubrication systems, engine troubleshooting, and basic hydraulics. |
2 SCH |
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AMT 265 Engine Performance 3 This course builds on the material learned in AMT125 Engine Performance II. The course begins with a review of ignition, fuel and emission control systems. Diagnostic concepts as applied to Asian and advanced General Motors, Ford and Chrysler systems are studied. The course ends with a section on alternative power sources. |
3 SCH |
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AMT 270 Electrical 4 This advanced course builds on the material learned in AMT 111, 116, and 180. Areas of study are body control modules, antitheft/security systems and automotive networking/multiplexing systems. An introduction to hybrid vehicles is also included in the course. |
2 SCH |
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AMT 275 Heating & Air Conditioning Areas studied are the theory, design and service/repair of automotive climate control systems. Safety practices and troubleshooting of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems used on cars and light trucks are taught. |
4 SCH |
