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100 – Introduction to Automotive Technology |
| This
course offers the basic fundamentals of automotive chassis.
It will include wheels, tires, brakes, steering and
suspension alignment.
1
credit (2-3 weeks of combined experience), alternative
spring semesters, even years |
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102 - Metals |
Characteristics
and properties of metals, metallurgy, fabrication, oxycetylene
and arc welding. TIG and MIG welding and other industrial
processes.
3 credits (1 lecture hour, 2 laboratory hours, 1 hour
recitation), fall or spring semester |
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103 - Internal Combustion Engines (Theory) |
| Operating
principles and nomenclature of internal combustion engines
used as automotive power plants. Laboratory emphasis
is on technical level analysis and repair of mechanical
components.
3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours),
fall semester |
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104 - Automotive Electronics |
| Direct
and alternating current circuits, magnetism, inductance,
electrochemical action and semiconductors.
Corequisite: MAGN 100 or MAGN 101
3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours), fall
or spring semester |
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109 - Chassis Analysis I |
Construction,
operation and repair of modern chassis components. Included:
brakes (disc, drum, diagonal, quick take-up and anti-lock);
suspensions (coil, leaf, McPherson, wishbone and active);
manual drive trains (clutches, transmissions, transaxles,
transfer cases, drive shafts and differentials).
4 credits (3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours), fall
semester |
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110 - Summer Work Study |
Work
experience of at least 10 weeks in the auto industry between
the first and second year. Report due before October 15
following.
Prerequisite: AUTO 102, AUTO 103,
AUTO 104, AUTO 109 and permission of instructor
3 credits |
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138 - Career Awareness |
Introduction
to the complex and diverse automotive industry. Guest
speakers will discuss the many career opportunities as
well as the requirements for today's technicians.
1 credit (1 lecture hour), fall semester |
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155 - Automotive Electronics II |
Application
of the principles of electricity to the design, operation,
service and repair of the automotive electric batter,
starting, generatng, ignition and electronic engine contol
system.
Prerequisites: AUTO 104 or permission
of instructor
3 credit hours (2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours),
spring or summer semester |
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171 - Automatic Transmissions |
Planetary
gear trains, torque converters, fluid couplings and hydraulic
devices as used in automatic tranmissions, together with
the laboratory practice in the service and repair of these
units.
Prerequisites: AUTO 109 or permission
of instructor
3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours), fall
semester |
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177 - Business & Personnel Management |
Provides
a comprehensive introduction to the diversified services,
operations, and management of today's retail automotive
business. A sampling of topics covered includes: automotive
factory sales organization; banking and financing; starting
and operating an automotive repair shop; insurance; dealership
operation; New York State motor vehicle rules and regulations;
automotive pricing and sales; and personnel management.
Prerequisite: DRFT 155
3 credits (3 lecture hours), spring semester |
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202 - Automotive Body Fundamentals |
Construction,
damage analysis, and repair of the modern automobile.
Basic sheet metal repair, refinishing systems, panel adjustments,
trim panel removal, plastic repair and restraint systems.
Prerequisite: AUTO 102
3 credits (2 lecture hours, 1 recitation hour, 2 laboratory
hours), fall semester |
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203 - Internal Combustion Engines II |
Practical
experience in automotive engine rebuilding. Application
of basic physical and thermodynamic principles in engine
design. Laboratory emphasis is on utilization of special
equipment involved in the rebuilding process.
Prerequisites: AUTO 103 and permission
of instructor
3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours), spring
semester |
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204 - Automotive Electronics |
Application
of the principles of scope diagnostics to the design,
operation, service and repair of today's sophisticated
computerized fuel and ignition systems. Emphasis on scope
and scan tool diagnostics with various systems.
Prerequisites: AUTO 103, AUTO 155,
or permission of instructor
Corequisites: AUTO 205 or AUTO 254
3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours), fall
semester |
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205 - Electronic Fuel Systems |
This
course will cover principles of theory, design, repair
and service of automotive fuel systems. Applications of
basic principles, methods and safety procedures when handling
fuel and fuel system components plus the students personal
development of proven test strategies for diagnosing,
cleaning or replacing components of the fuel system will
be covered. An in-depth study of PCM sensory input theory
with advanced diagnostic equipment and corresponding fuel
injector pulse width behaviors and anomalies will be studied
and applied to real engine fuel requirements.
Prerequisites: AUTO 103, AUTO 104,
AUTO 155, and permission of instructor
Corequisites: AUTO 204
3 credits (2 lecture hours, 1 recitation hour, 2 laboratory
hours), fall semester |
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209 - Chassis Analysis II |
Designed
to give the student detailed instruction in the diagnostics
and repair of modern suspension systems and in the troubleshooting
and repair of 4-wheel alignment systems.
Prerequisites: AUTO 109, AUTO 102
Corequisiste: PHYS 107
4 credits (2 lecture hours, 1 recitation hour, 3 laboratory
hours), spring semester |
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255 - Driveability and Performance Problems |
Methods
and procedures used in the diagnosis and correction of
performance issues using advanced test equipment. Laboratory
practice to ensure a degree of occupational proficiency.
Prerequisites: a grade of "C"
or better in AUTO 204, AUTO 205, PHYS 107 and permission
of instructor
5 credits |
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259 - Automotive Body Repair |
Designed
to give the student extensive hands-on experience necessary
to develop the skills required to repair collision damage
to the modern unibody vehicle. Includes identification
and analysis of damage as well as advanced repair and
refinishing techniques.
Prerequisites: a grade of "C"
or better in AUTO 202 and permission of the instructor
5 credits (2 lecture hours, 7 laboratory hours), spring
semester |
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260 - Automotive Air Conditioning (Mini) |
Introduction
to the theory, operation, service, repair and diagnostics
of factory installed air conditioning.
1 credit (1 lecture hour, 2 laboratory hours), 8 weeks,
fall semester |
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309 - Advanced Automotive Chassis |
This
course introduces the purpose, operation, components,
service and use of diagnostic tools for: the anti-lock
breaking system, four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive
vehicles, variable effort steering systems, manual transmission
and vibration correction. In conjunction with an eight-week
lab practicum will be required in which the students will
assist in a Chassis 109 or 209 lab.
Prerequisite: A.A.S. in Automotive
Technology
4 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours plus 8-week
practicum 3 hours/week) |
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355 - Advanced Automotive Diagnostics |
This
course contains extensive information about engine systems.
It focuses on diagnosing engine performance conditions
related to basic mechanical, fuel injection, engine management
and ignition systems. It includes vehicle emissions, emission
control systems and exhaust gas analysis. It includes
theory of system operation with an emphasis on hands-on
practice and familiarity with advanced hand-held scan
tools, software navigation and usage of diagnostic trouble
codes, data display and the dual snapshot functions including
snapshot plot.
Prerequisite: A.A.S. in Automotive
Technology
3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours) |
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359 - Advanced Auto Body |
This
course covers the operation and management of modern auto
body collision repair facilities. Topics covered include:
safety and environmental issues, terminology, duties of
collision shop personnel, cost control, tools and equipment,
collision estimating and shop layout. It also covers interaction
with insurance companies, auto body products suppliers,
new and recycled parts suppliers and mobile specialty
repair businesses.
Prerequisites: A.A.S. in Automotive
Technology or permission of instructor
3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory or field trip
hours), fall semester |
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360 - Automotive Shop Management and
Supervistion |
Practicum
in shop management. Practical experiences in demonstrating
leadership skills, problem-solving skills, motivational
skills, goal setting, time management, counseling, implementing
policy and procedures, conducting meetings, implementing
codes of conduct, enhancing professional ethics, interfacing
with customers, conflict resolution and dealing with personnel
issues in the workplace, such as sensitivity skills, harassment
issues Sand stress management.
Prerequisite: BSAD 116
3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours), spring
semester |
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371 - Advanced Automatic Transmission
Service |
This
course describes performance and design features, as well
as diagnosis and repair procedures for the modern automatic
transmissions. Emphasis is given to understanding electrical/electronic
controls and the proper use of electrical/electronic test
equipment. Disassembly and reassembly of the transmission
enables the students to understand and visualize the mechanical
and hydraulic components.
Prerequisite: A.A.S. in Automotive
Technology
3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours) |
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380 - Automotive Parts Inventory Management
and Merchandise |
Fundamentals
of computer-based parts inventory and P.O.S. systems.
Inventory management, core procedures, warranty claims,
remanufactured vs. rebuilt parts, team concept of parts
and repair departments, customer assistance, marketing
strategy, sales techniques, identifying customer base,
merchandising, and forecasting business with analysis
of profit and loss estimates.
Prerequisite: BSAD 112
3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours), spring
semester |
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400 - Automotive Fleet Maintenance |
An
overview of all automotive repair tasks will be reviewed.
Analysis of pertinent tasks for fleet maintenance will
emerge and be coupled with labor and price guides, time
on task evaluations, absolute necessity, intervals of
inspection, safety concerns, failure records, component
life cycles and environmental issues. The decision-making
process for in-house repairs or out-sourcing component
failure records and vendor responsibilities will be discussed
along with fleet discount structure and avenues of saving
time, inventory and other overhead to ultimately make
the organization effiecient. Record-keeping systems and
the development of a fleet maintenance log will be implemented.
Written report will include a fleet maintenance guide.
Prerequisites: AUTO 360, AUTO 380
3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours), fall
semester |
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420 - Automotive Industry Internship
Orientation |
This
course is designed to orient the student for successful
completion of their internship. The orientation process
will assist the student in developing a realistic timeline,
to prepare him or her for meeting the responsibilities
of an intern and exposing him or her to the various forms
and reports related to the internship.
Prerequisite: AUTO 400
1 credit, spring semester |
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421 - Automotive Industry Internship |
This
course is based upon work experience acquired at a pre-approved
manufacturer, dealer, distributor or repair facility.
Orientation sessions must be completed the semester prior
to the internship. The work experience must have employer
and program coordinator approval and will include a problem-centered
project planned in joint agreement with the employer,
student and coordinator and be presented as a written
term paper.
Prerequisites: A.A.S. in Automotive
Technology, permission of Internship Program Coordinator,
AUTO 420
12 credits (1 lecture hour, 15-week internship) |
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