Automotive Technology (ADX)

Introduces the student to the principles, theories, and concepts of the automotive electrical system that include the unique diagramming, coding and locating of wiring, and component devices. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides hands-on work designed to allow the student to use the concepts, principles, and theories covered in Basic Automotive Electricity, ADX 120, in practical application. Provides the student a work experience alternating between periods of work off campus and work in a classroom laboratory setting. Lab: 2 credits (90 contact hours).

Provides a series of lectures and demonstrations on the fundamentals of engine repair, troubleshooting, and engine operation and maintenance. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides practical experiences and applications relating to engine repair, inspection, trouble shooting and maintenance. The student may be provided a work experience alternating between periods of work off campus and work in a classroom laboratory setting. Lab: 2 credits (90 contact hours).

Introduces the theory and operation of heating and air conditioning systems, air conditioning terminology, and servicing and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical circuits of heating and air conditioning systems. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides opportunities to trouble shoot, repair and perform maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems. Provides experiences in safety precautions, special tool uses, component operation and how to service and trouble shoot the complete system. The student may be provided a work experience alternating between periods of work off campus and work in a classroom laboratory setting. Lab: 1 credit (45 contact hours).

Focuses on the theory and principles relating to automotive electrical/electronic components. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides practical applications and experiences related to the theory and principles of automotive electrical/electronic components. The student may be provided a work experience alternating between periods of work off campus and work in a classroom laboratory setting. Lab: 2 credits (90 contact hours).