 | ACC-111 [ Career Accounting 1 ] |
Career Accounting 1
Career Accounting 1 provides the student with a sound basic knowledge of accounting concepts and procedures. Geared towards students seeking vocational preparation; a background for clerical, secretarial, technical, sales, and managerial positions; also for students planning to seek more advanced studies in accounting.
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| ACC-112 [ Career Accounting 2 ] |
Career Accounting 2
Career Accounting 2 is designed as a continuation of the principles and procedures covered in Career Accounting 1. The emphasis will shift to developing an understanding of and the ability to interpret the financial statement data prepared in prior accounting courses.
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| ACC-115 [ Computerized Accounting ] |
Computerized Accounting
This course applies accounting principles using a personal computer. Professional accounting software will be used to simulate the setup of accounting books, enter daily transactions, and prepare financial statements for small businesses.
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| ACC-120 [ Income Tax Procedures ] |
Income Tax Procedures
Information and procedures needed to accurately prepare personal returns under both federal and Arizona tax statutes.
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| ACC-125 [ Introduction to Payroll Accounting ] |
Introduction to Payroll Accounting
Introduction to the various aspects of payroll, including the applicable elements of the Fair Labor Standards Act that affect payroll operations and employment practices.
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| ACC-211 [ Financial Accounting ] |
Financial Accounting
An introductory college-level course that covers the basic concepts, principles, and procedures for recording business transactions and the development of external accounting reports. Meets the needs of the students pursuing accountancy as a major and who will have to be prepared for the rigorous accounting courses that follow; will meet the basic needs of the students with other business disciplines as their major.
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| ACC-212 [ Managerial Accounting ] |
Managerial Accounting
For students who have previously completed one or two semesters of basic financial accounting. Emphasis on uses of accounting data internally by managers to carry out three essential functions in an organization: (1) to plan operations; (2) to control activities; and (3) to make decisions.
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| ACR-100 [ Core Curriculum Introductory Craft Skills ] |
Core Curriculum Introductory Craft Skills
Development of skills and techniques necessary for basic construction/industrial maintenance craft skills.
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| ACR-101 [ A/C and Refrigeration 1 ] |
A/C and Refrigeration 1
Introduction to the field of air conditioning and refrigeration, use of hand tools, materials, and related nomenclature of the component parts of a system and their relationship to and function within the system are stressed.
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| ACR-102 [ A/C and Refrigeration 2 ] |
A/C and Refrigeration 2
Introduces the student to the theory of refrigerants, stressing pressure and temperature relations; the safety aspect in handling refrigerants is also covered. The refrigeration cycle and basic servicing procedures are covered to include the use of gauges, removing and adding refrigerants, as well as leak detection.
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| ACR-103 [ Elec. Mtrs., Circuits/Cntr ] |
Elec. Mtrs., Circuits/Cntr
An advanced course of study involving the various types of HVAC electrical controls and motors, wiring diagrams, and basic Ohm?s Law.
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| ACR-112 [ Control Systems ] |
Control Systems
The theory, installation practices, and servicing of control systems.
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| ACR-113 [ Heating Technology ] |
Heating Technology
The theory, installation practices, and servicing of heating systems including the study of equipment sizing, equipment selection, energy conservation, natural gas, propane, electric heating systems and the study of alternative fuels.
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| ACR-201 [ A/C and Refrigeration 3 ] |
A/C and Refrigeration 3
An advanced course of study into the various types of air conditioning and refrigeration systems in use today. The reasons for the development of various types of systems, including the identification, selection, and applications related to these types of systems will be covered. Hands-on experience will in maintaining these varied units will be included.
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| ACR-202 [ A/C and Refrigeration 4 ] |
A/C and Refrigeration 4
An advanced course of study involving the theory, installation practices, and servicing of heat pumps and light commercial refrigeration systems.
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| ACR-212 [ Heat Ld. Calc./Duct Des. ] |
Heat Ld. Calc./Duct Des.
The procedures for estimating heating/cooling loads and duct designing. Also involved is adequate time for hands-on experience.
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| ACR-213 [ Lt. Commercial Systems ] |
Lt. Commercial Systems
The theory, installation practices, and servicing of light commercial refrigeration systems with a study of equipment sizing, wiring diagrams, and control systems, reach-in coolers and freezers, open case systems, and heat reclaim systems.
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| AGB-230 [ Ag. Business Management ] |
Ag. Business Management
Applications of economic and technological principles in developing skills in decision making for the agricultural firm. Included is skill development in analysis, management by objectives, budgeting, and supervision of an agricultural business.
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| AGB-240 [ Agriculture Marketing ] |
Agriculture Marketing
Principles, methods, and problems found in the distribution activities of all businesses involved in the marketing of agriculture products and services.
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| AGS-110 [ Introduction to Food Safety ] |
Introduction to Food Safety
Introduction to food safety. This course covers conditions and practices that cause food-borne illnesses, organisms responsible, elements of a food safety control system, worker sanitation, and the best practices for processing, retail and the home kitchen.
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| AGS-200 [ Food Safety Practices and Management ] |
Food Safety Practices and Management
Focuses on establishing agricultural practices as they relate to the production of farm products from a food safety standpoint. Covers the specific guidelines for some key agricultural commodities, regulating and monitoring food safety guidelines, writing standard operating procedures, employee training, and technologies to assist in production of safe food.
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| AGS-220 [ Food Safety in Facilities ] |
Food Safety in Facilities
Covers food safety issues and concerns in the manufacturing facility including such as: facility sanitation, recognizing potential hazards, analysis of problems in the cold chain, developing improved practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HAACP) principles, employee training, and the inspection process.
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| AGS-240 [ Environmental Effects on Food Safety ] |
Environmental Effects on Food Safety
Potential environmental sources and transport mechanisms of food-borne pathogens. Students will learn how to make informed decisions about the potential effects of local site conditions on food safety. Covers the role of site conditions in pathogen transport such as: livestock proximity, wildlife behavior and habitat, rainfall and irrigation runoff, soil types, slope, aspect, climate, soil erosion and deposition by water and wind, flooding, vegetation and the behavior of pathogens in the environment.
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| AGS-296 [ Agricultural Internship ] |
Agricultural Internship
Supervised field experience with business, corpo- rations, government agencies, schools, and comm- unity organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. CR/NC
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| AHE-101 [ Medical Terminology ] |
Medical Terminology
This course is designed for individuals who are employed in human services and allied health agencies. Students will develop a working knowledge of words that relate to body systems, anatomical structures, medical processes and procedures, and a variety of disease conditions.
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| AHE-110 [ Pharmacology for Allied Health ] |
Pharmacology for Allied Health
Focus is on drug standards, sources, prescription symbols and abbreviations related to body systems. Emphasis is on spelling of drug names and utiliza- tion of drug reference books.
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| AIS-180 [ Overview of American Indian Studies ] |
Overview of American Indian Studies
Introduction to the cultures and ethno-history of the North American Indians.
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| AIS-220 [ Introduction to Contemporary American Indian Studi ] |
Introduction to Contemporary American Indian Studi
Introduction to contemporary issues affecting American Indians in the United States.
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| AJS-101 [ Introduction to Administration of Justice ] |
Introduction to Administration of Justice
An examination of the organization and jurisdiction of local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial, and correctional systems; their history and philosophy; career opportunities and qualifying requirements, terminology, and constitutional limitations of the systems.
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| AJS-105 [ Portfolio Development ] |
Portfolio Development
Designed to help personnel of Law Enforcement, Fire Science and Emergency Medical Services develop a portfolio that details those prior- learning experiences that may be considered for college credit at Arizona Western College. Credit/no credit.
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| AJS-107 [ Patrol Procedures ] |
Patrol Procedures
This course will cover specialized areas of the patrol function. Problems associated with and techniques for responding to crowds, riots, bomb threats, intoxication, hazardous materials, fires, and domestic disputes are discussed. Interviewing and questioning, use of force, and vehicle operations are also covered. This course will partially fulfill Arizona Peace Officer's Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) requirements for academic certification as a Peace Officer.
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| AJS-109 [ Substantive Criminal Law ] |
Substantive Criminal Law
Covers the philosophy of legal sanctions and the historical development of law from the common law to modern American Criminal Law, classifications of crimes, elements of and parties to crimes, general definitions of crimes, common defenses utilized, and includes specific offenses and the essential elements of each offense.
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| AJS-123 [ Ethics and Criminal Justice ] |
Ethics and Criminal Justice
This course explores ethical issues and the criminal justice system while focusing on ethics and the law, the police and the courts. It also reviews ethical theory as it relates to administration of justice. This course also includes practical decision making tools that encourage critical thinking and value decision making when acting or reacting ethically to challenges and temptations confronting the fundamental moral climate of the justice system.
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| AJS-191 [ Terrorism/Counter Terror. ] |
Terrorism/Counter Terror.
An in-depth examination of the history and psychology of terrorism and the tactics and technology used by terroist groups. Examines the nature of the terrorist threat and countermeasures to combat terrorism.
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| AJS-192 [ Serial Killers and the Justice System ] |
Serial Killers and the Justice System
Examines the minds, motives and methods of serial killers. This course is a criminology course as it studies the reasons and causations of such horrific crimes and develops theories on profiling , investigaton, and understanding the criminals who commit such overwhelming crimes of lust murders over and over again.
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| AJS-193 [ Victimology ] |
Victimology
The study of victims, also called Victimology, explores various types of crimes, reasons why individuals are victimized, and the level of involvement from the criminal justice system in victims? issues.
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| AJS-200 [ Current Issues in Criminal Justice ] |
Current Issues in Criminal Justice
Methods of addressing current issues in criminal justice system.
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| AJS-201 [ Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies And Practi ] |
Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies And Practi
Explore the assumptions behind crime pattern theory, crime opportunity structures, and routine activities approach.
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| AJS-210 [ Court Function ] |
Court Function
Examines the structure, function, and organization of American criminal courts as well as specialized courts within the criminal justice system. Judicial procedures and the roles of legal actors including judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and court employees are studied. The rights of defendants and victims, the role of plea bargaining, the operation of juries, trials, and sentencing, and contemporary controversial legal issues are examined.
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| AJS-212 [ Juvenile Justice Procedures ] |
Juvenile Justice Procedures
Examines history and development of juvenile justice theories, procedures, and institutions.
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| AJS-220 [ Spanish for Law Enforcement ] |
Spanish for Law Enforcement
Introduction to Spanish grammar for basic communication with emphasis on law enforcement terminology, legal instructions, cultural characteristics and heritage of Spanish speaking groups within the United States (U.S.).
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| AJS-225 [ Criminology ] |
Criminology
Studies deviance, society's role in defining behavior, theories of criminality, the economic, social, and psychological impact of crime, and the relationships between statistics and crime victimization.
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| AJS-230 [ Police Function ] |
Police Function
Examines the theories of procedures and methods of operations of public police with emphasis on discretionary powers. Career opportunities and current trends in law enforcement.
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| AJS-240 [ Correction Function ] |
Correction Function
Examines the history and development of correctional theories and institutions.
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| AJS-242 [ Community Corrections ] |
Community Corrections
Examines community treatment in the correctional process and the selection and release of both adults and juveniles under the supervision of probation and parole.
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| AJS-260 [ Procedural Criminal Law ] |
Procedural Criminal Law
Provides the student with an understanding of the rationale underlying major court holdings, the procedural requirements that stem from these holdings and their effect on the daily operations of the criminal justice system.
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| AJS-270 [ Community Policing ] |
Community Policing
The philosophy of community policing is being advanced as the new policing system for the twenty-first century. This course is designed to provide the theories and practicalities of the new policing, as well as to identify the basic concepts, strategies, experiments and research on community interaction.
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| AJS-275 [ Criminal Investigation ] |
Criminal Investigation
Theory of criminal investigation, crime scene procedures, case preparation, interviewing, and basic investigative techniques are studied.
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| ANS-100 [ Animal Industries ] |
Animal Industries
The livestock and poultry industries including applications of scientific principles, marketing, and selection are emphasized.
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| ANS-130 [ Livestock Production Mgmt ] |
Livestock Production Mgmt
Develops entry-level skills in the production and management of livestock on the range and in the feedlot. Includes skill development in facility design and management of breeding systems.
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| ANS-240 [ Feeds and Feeding ] |
Feeds and Feeding
Selection, evaluation, classification, and use of feeds for specific purposes in animal nutrition. Includes the elements of nutrition, commonly used feeds, nutritive requirements, feed processing, and practical methods of feeding different classes of livestock.
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| ANT-070 [ Topics in Anthropology ] |
Topics in Anthropology
Workshops for individual exploration in anthropology. Designed for the enrichment needs of the student who is not seeking transferable credit. CR/NC
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| ANT-100 [ Introduction to Anthropology/GE ] |
Introduction to Anthropology/GE
An introductory, general service course for both anthropology and non-anthropology majors. Covers physical anthropology, linguistics, archaeology, and cultural anthropology. Controversial topics are presented and discussions are open and often lively. World cultures are compared.
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| ANT-120 [ Intro. to Archaeology and Prehistory/GE ] |
Intro. to Archaeology and Prehistory/GE
Surveys the evolution of humans and cultures from the earliest beginnings to the development of the first civilizations. Many controversial topics are presented and the discussions are often lively. The manner of instruction is informal.
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| ANT-130 [ Introduction to Cultural Anthropology/Ge ] |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology/Ge
The basic concepts of social and cultural anthropology are discussed using the social, economic, political, family, and religious systems of a variety of societies for illustration. Emphasis is placed on culture as an adapting and evolving structure.
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| ANT-140 [ Introduction to Native American Studies/GE ] |
Introduction to Native American Studies/GE
Covers the origins and development of the Indian populations from prehistoric to modern times in North America and Mexico. Origins of the major tribes of the greater Southwest are emphasized.
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| ARB-070 [ Arabic ] |
Arabic
Introduction to the Arabic language. Students will learn vocabulary, basic grammatical structures, useful phrases and sentences related to daily life.
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| ARC-105 [ Principles of Interior Design ] |
Principles of Interior Design
Principles of design as they relate specifically to interior design, furniture arrangement, wall composition, color, furnishings, collages, and illustration.
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| ARC-131 [ Building Codes ] |
Building Codes
Methods of researching building codes for specific projects. Topics include residential and commercial building codes.
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| ARC-221 [ Architectural 3-D CAD ] |
Architectural 3-D CAD
Introduction to architectural three-dimensional (3D) CAD applications.
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| ARC-230 [ Environmental Systems ] |
Environmental Systems
Introduction to utility systems for architectural environment.
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| ARC-235 [ Survey of Architecture ] |
Survey of Architecture
Architectural history amd current trends in arch- itecture.
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| ARC-240 [ Design Project ] |
Design Project
Design and preparation of a set of drawings and contract documents within an architectural setting.
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| ARC-266 [ Materials and Methods ] |
Materials and Methods
Introductory overview of the various construction materials used in common (and uncommon) structures.
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| ARH-141 [ Survey of World Art 1/GE ] |
Survey of World Art 1/GE
A survey history of Western European art from Paleolithic to the late Gothic period along with primitive art from non-Western sources.
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| ARH-142 [ Survey of World Art 2/GE ] |
Survey of World Art 2/GE
A survey history of Western European art from the Renaissance to contemporary times including important non-Western influences.
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| ART-095 [ Ceramics ] |
Ceramics
A course in hand-formed ceramics designed for the student who is not seeking transferable credit. Class projects include slab and coil formed vessels and sculptures, use of the potter's wheel and the use of glazes for high temperature firing. May be repeated.
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| ART-101 [ Basic Design/2 Dimen. ] |
Basic Design/2 Dimen.
Color, line, shape, value, composition and texture, the basic elements of design, are explored as the substructures of visual imaging. Black and white as well as color are used from collage to construction. The course is a required foundation course for art majors and minors and is a prerequisite for upper division classes at most 4-year colleges and universities.
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| ART-102 [ Basic Design/3 Dimen. ] |
Basic Design/3 Dimen.
The sculpture of Western and Non-Western traditions, primitive to modern, provide the basis for this study of 3 dimensional design principles. The basics of modeling, carving, assembling, and mold making will be touched on. Both realistic and abstract works will be made using clay, foam core, plaster, and other materials. This course is a required foundation course for art majors and minors and is a prerequisite for upper division courses at most 4-year colleges and universities.
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| ART-106 [ Gallery Operations ] |
Gallery Operations
This course introduces the student to the various aspects of operating an art gallery including solicitation of artists, show presentation, show installation and public relations. Several local venues will be utilized including Gallery Milepost Nine and the Yuma Art Center.
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| ART-111 [ Drawing 1 ] |
Drawing 1
A first or review course to teach the basic drawing skills needed for painting and 3 dimensional arts as well as advanced drawing. Line, value, and composition are covered, as well as exercises in imagination and idea development. This course is a required foundation course for art majors and minors and is a prerequisite for upper division courses at most 4-year colleges and universities.
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| ART-177 [ Digital Photography 1 ] |
Digital Photography 1
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital photography. Students will learn to capture, retrieve, manipulate, enhance, store, and output their photographs using appropriate hardware and software. Students will enrich the aesthetic dimension of life through the exploration of photography as fine art.
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| ART-178 [ Digital Photography 2 ] |
Digital Photography 2
This course builds on the skills acquired in Digital Photography 1. Through the medium of digital photography, students will develop a personal philosophy articulated through their photographs. Advanced aesthetic theories will be explored and students will assemble a portfolio.
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| ART-191 [ Photography 1 ] |
Photography 1
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of black and white photography including camera operation, film development, printing, and evaluation of work. This course is also designed to serve as a prerequisite for Photography 2 and to allow students an opportunity to understand the concepts of photography as fine art.
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| ART-192 [ Photography 2 ] |
Photography 2
This course is designed to allow students to build on the skills and understanding developed in Photography 1. Students will be guided in the development of a personal vision through the medium of photography.
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| ART-201 [ Painting 1 ] |
Painting 1
Composition, color, and technical handling of paint are explored, along with preparation of canvas and other painting surfaces. Emphasis is on creative investigation.
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| ART-202 [ Painting 2 ] |
Painting 2
Advanced use of color and paint manipulation. Drawing and composition are emphasized.
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| ART-203 [ Ceramics 1 ] |
Ceramics 1
A hands-on look at the history of the use of clay and how it leads to the development of contemporary ceramic art. Techniques covered will include primitive coiling, wheel throwing, modeling, and contemporary slab forming.
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| ART-204 [ Ceramics 2 ] |
Ceramics 2
Continued study of ceramic techniques with emphasis on design and individual student directions.
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| ART-205 [ Ceramics 3 ] |
Ceramics 3
Continued study of ceramic techniques with emphasis on surface, firing skills, ceramic history, and design.
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| ART-206 [ Ceramics 4 ] |
Ceramics 4
Continued study of ceramic techniques with emphasis on individual directions.
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| ART-207 [ Painting 3 ] |
Painting 3
Further investigation into color and paint manipulation. Format and serial nature of work emphasized.
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| ART-208 [ Painting 4 ] |
Painting 4
Further investigation into all aspects of painting (form, color, format, content) to develop a viable body of work.
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| ART-210 [ Printmaking ] |
Printmaking
Introduction to relief and intaglio printmaking. Relief technique is demonstrated in multicolor woodcut/linocut printing. Intaglio techniques include drypoint, engraving and etching. Monoprinting is also explored.
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| ART-211 [ Printmaking 2 ] |
Printmaking 2
Intermediate skill and conceptual relief and intaglio printmaking. Color intaglio, monoprinting and silk screen methods explored.
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| ART-212 [ Drawing 2 ] |
Drawing 2
Advanced skill in drawing forms and promoting a creative effort in handling all subjects.
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| ART-213 [ Drawing 3 ] |
Drawing 3
Conceptualization of advanced drawing ideas through various medias and formats.
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| ART-215 [ Figure Drawing ] |
Figure Drawing
A realistic approach to drawing the human figure through direct observation; emphasis is placed on gesture, value, and composition.
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| ART-216 [ Printmaking 3 ] |
Printmaking 3
Advanced skill level printmaking. Emphasis on developing experimental and conceptual aspects of media.
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| ART-231 [ Art in the Elementary School ] |
Art in the Elementary School
The use of art to provide children with an altern- ative form of instruction.
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| ART-251 [ Sculpture ] |
Sculpture
Exposure to the concepts of sculpture by expanding the use of various media and by enriching visual thought to create expressive images.
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| ART-252 [ Sculpture 2 ] |
Sculpture 2
Continued study of sculpture techniques with emphasis on design and individual student directions.
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| ART-253 [ Sculpture 3 ] |
Sculpture 3
Continued study of sculpture techniques with emphasis on advanced designs, material history, and individual concepts and skills in three dimensional media.
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| ART-254 [ Sculpture 4 ] |
Sculpture 4
Continued study of sculpture techniques with emphasis on advanced designs, material history, and individual concepts and skills in three dimensional media.
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| ART-291 [ Photography 3 ] |
Photography 3
Continuation of skills and understanding developed in Photography 1 and 2. Students will develop a personal philosophy articulated through the photographic image with emphases placed on presentation of work.
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| ART-292 [ Photography 4 ] |
Photography 4
Continuation of skills and understanding developed in Photography 1, 2 and 3. Emphasis on advanced darkroom techniques, composition, and the zone system. Continued concentration on aesthetic theory and presentation of work.
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| ASL-101 [ American Sign Language 1/GE ] |
American Sign Language 1/GE
This course focuses on the development of basic expressive and receptive ASL communication skills, including an awareness of ASL syntax, grammar, and conceptually correct idiomatic usage. Students develop visual-spatial acuity and non-manual skills necessary for ASL communication. Students are also exposed to a breadth of information regarding deafness and the deaf culture and society. Exploration of deafness includes reading and writing about deafness. Fulfills the first semester foreign language requirement at most four-year institutions.
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| ASL-102 [ American Sign Language 2/GE ] |
American Sign Language 2/GE
This course is a further development of the American Sign Language expressive and receptive communication skills developed in ASL 101, including an increased awareness of American Sign Language usage and syntax conventions. Finger spelling skills are strengthened. Students participate in detailed discussions and exploration of deaf culture, including library research. Fulfills the second semester foreign language requirement at most four-year institutions.
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| ASL-201 [ Intermediate American Sign Lang. 1/GE ] |
Intermediate American Sign Lang. 1/GE
Continues at the intermediate level the development of the American Sign Language proficency students aquired in ASL 102. Students expand their awareness of ASL conventions, grammar, and vocabulary. Students become more adept at maintaining coversations using ASL over a variety of topics. Students develop a receptive and expressive fluency that allows them to understand and appreciate ASL folklore and literature, as well as developing their own ""storytelling"" skills. Students enter into much more technical understanding of the culture of the deaf and American Sign Language linguistics. Fulfills the third semester semester foreign language requirement at most four-year institutions.
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| ASL-202 [ Intermediate American Sign Lang. 2/GE ] |
Intermediate American Sign Lang. 2/GE
ASL 202 continues, at the intermediate level, the development of the American Sign Language proficiency students acquired in ASL 201. Students continue to expand their awareness of ASL conventions, grammar, and vocabulary, including an extensive review of topical signs and idioms. Students develop a greater competency in their receptive understanding of connected ASL discourse and in their expression of extended ideas, concepts and stories in ASL. Their expressive competency in discussion of ideas includes an expression of their understanding of deaf culture. Students continue the growth of their technical awareness of deaf culture and ASL linguistics. Fulfills the fourth semester foreign language requirement at most four-year institutions.
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| AST-100 [ Astronomy: Introduction/GE ] |
Astronomy: Introduction/GE
A survey of stars, planets, galaxies, and life in the cosmos. Evolution of the stars; planet formation and global change; origin and destiny of the universe; space exploration and the search for extraterrestrail intelligence.
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| AUT-100 [ Basic Service and Systems ] |
Basic Service and Systems
Designed to provide a foundation for beginning automotive students; providing an overview of automotive systems, introduction to hybrid and green technology, shop safety, tools, service information, and complete maintenance of the automobile.
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| AUT-101 [ Theory of Engine Operation ] |
Theory of Engine Operation
Introduction to automotive terminology, design of automotive engines, theory of operation, and procedures of engine overhaul along with related operation systems including lubrication, cooling, fuel, and electrical systems, introduction to hybrid and green technology.
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| AUT-102 [ Engine Reconditioning and Machine Shop ] |
Engine Reconditioning and Machine Shop
Training in engine reconditioning and overhaul procedures, includes cylinder reconditioning, block reconditioning and reconditioning all internal parts of the engine.
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| AUT-120 [ Automotive Suspension ] |
Automotive Suspension
Introduction to chassis service, environmental implications, overhaul of front end components, computer networking with an emphasis on wheel alignment, wheel balancing, and tire service.
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| AUT-125 [ Automotive Brakes ] |
Automotive Brakes
Introduction to the overhaul and reconditioning procedures for drum and disc brake systems, hybrid regenerative braking systems, and the operation and service of anti-lock brake systems.
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| AUT-133 [ Automotive Power Trains ] |
Automotive Power Trains
Fundamentals and principles of transmissions, clutches, planetary gearsets, drive lines, and differentials. Service and repair of differentials , clutches, standard transmissions, and minor diagnosis and service procedures for automatic transmissions.
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| AUT-135 [ Automatic Transmissions ] |
Automatic Transmissions
Introduction to fundamental hydraulic and mechanical principles that is typical of automotive automatic transmissions, hybrid technology, including diagnosis, overhaul, and repair techniques.
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| AUT-200 [ Auto. Electrical Systems ] |
Auto. Electrical Systems
Introduction to electricity, storage batteries, hybrid high voltage systems, cranking motor fundamentals, regulator operations, ignition systems, automotive accessories and computer systems.
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| AUT-209 [ Auto Engine Performance and Diagnosis ] |
Auto Engine Performance and Diagnosis
Emphasis is placed upon electronic engine management systems, exhaust gas analysis, including electronic ignition, emission control systems, customer relations, introduction to hybrid and green technology, and diagnostic repair procedures.
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| AUT-211 [ Auto. Emission Control Systems ] |
Auto. Emission Control Systems
Theory and principles of operation, diagnostic procedures, environmental implications, and repair of the automotive emission control systems.
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| AUT-215 [ Auto. Computer Testing ] |
Auto. Computer Testing
Introduction to the theory and principles of the operation and diagnostic procedures associated with automotive computer systems; the study of engine management controllers, environmental implications, body and chassis computer control systems, and computer networking.
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| AUT-220 [ Automotive Hybrid Fundamentals ] |
Automotive Hybrid Fundamentals
An introduction to automotive hybrid, electric, and fuel cell systems; the benefits of these alternative technologies are explored and the proper safety practices suggested by vehicle manufacturers are identified.
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| AUT-252 [ Automotive Air Conditioning Systems ] |
Automotive Air Conditioning Systems
Theory and principles of operation of automotive air conditioning systems, diagnostic procedures, environmental implications, and proper handling of refrigerants.
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| AUT-260 [ Automotive Internship ] |
Automotive Internship
Practical experience in the operation and repair of the various components of the automotive industry by working with technicians at a work site; completion of 320 hours of designated work per semester required.
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