Automotive Technology - Carroll Shelby Automotive Service Technician Specialization Level 1 Certificate



Year 1 Semester 1
Fall
AUMT 1345 Automotive Climate Control Systems

Diagnosis and repair of manual/electronic climate control systems; includes the refrigeration cycle and EPA guidelines for refrigerant handling. Course material may be taught using manufacturer-specific information. Students enrolled in this course must lease a set of hand tools from the college for $40 per semester.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week.

Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

AUMT 2301 Automotive Management

Study of human and customer relations, and customer satisfaction in the automotive service industry. Emphasis on management and building relationships between the service department and the customer.

Credit hours
3
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of lecture each week
AUMT 2310 Automotive Service Consultant

Automotive service consulting skills and procedures. Includes vehicle identification, product knowledge, shop operations, warranty service contracts, communications, customer relations, internal relations, and sales skills. Emphasizes courtesy, professionalism, and communications.

Credit hours
3
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of lecture each week
AUMT 1316 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems I

Diagnosis and repair of automotive suspension and steering systems including electronically-controlled systems. Includes component repair alignment procedures and tire and wheel service. Course material may be taught using manufacture-specific information. Students enrolled in this course must lease a set of hand tools from the college for $40 per semester.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
One hour of lecture and six hours of lab each week.
Prerequisites

AUMT 1201


Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

Total Credit Hours
12

Year 1 Semester 2
Spring
AUMT 2305 Automotive Engine Theory

Fundamentals of engine operation and diagnosis including lubrication and cooling systems. Emphasis on identification of components measurements inspections and repair methods.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
Prerequisites

AUMT 1201.


Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

AUMT 1201 Introduction and Theory of Automotive Technology

An introductory overview of the automotive service industry including history safety practices shop equipment and tools vehicle subsystems service publications professional responsibilities and automobile maintenance. Course material may be taught using manufacture-specific information. Students enrolled in this course must lease a set of hand tools from the college for $40 per semester. (Fall Spring)

Credit hours
2 credit hours
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
One hour of lecture and three hours of lab each week.

Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

AUMT 1391 Special Topics: The Carroll Shelby Business Model

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency

Credit hours
3
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of lecture each week
AUMT 1307 Automotive Electrical Systems

An overview of automotive electrical systems including topics in operational theory testing diagnosis and repair of charging and starting systems and electrical accessories. Emphasis on electrical principles schematic diagrams and service manuals. Course material may be taught using manufacturer-specific information. Students enrolled in this course must lease a set of hand tools from the college for $40 per semester.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week.
Prerequisites

AUMT 1201  


Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

AUMT 1257 Automotive Brake Systems Theory

Theory and principles related to the design operation and servicing of automotive braking systems. Includes disc and drum-type brakes hydraulic systems power assist components anti-lock brake systems and diagnosis and reconditioning procedures.

Credit hours
2 credit hours
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
One hour of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
Prerequisites

AUMT 1201


Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

Total Credit Hours
13





Total Program Hours
25



PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Today's automotive market is vast and diversified. This has created a high demand for a new generation of automotive technicians. We want to help you fulfill your dream and to fill that demand. Our curriculum is designed with one goal in mind - to prepare students for the workforce. We will train our students within the basics of automotive knowledge with input from our industry partners to prepare automotive technicians of the future.



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