Collin College

Course Descriptions

AUMT  1305  Introduction to Automotive Technology
An introduction to the automotive industry including automotive history, safety practices, shop equipment and tools, vehicle subsystems, service publications, professional responsibilities, and basic automotive maintenance. May be taught manufacturer specific. Lab required. Prerequisite: Departmental Permit. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

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 publications. May be taught manufacturer specific. Lab required. Prerequisite: Departmental Permit. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

AUMT  1316  Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems
Diagnosis and repair of automotive suspension and steering systems including electronically controlled systems. Includes component repair, alignment procedures and tire and wheel service. May be taught manufacturer specific. Lab required. Prerequisite: Departmental Permit. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

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. May be taught manufacturer specific. Lab required. Prerequisite/Concurrent Enrollment: AUMT 2421. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

AUMT  1410  Automotive Brake Systems
Operation and repair of drum/disc type brake systems. Topics include brake theory, diagnosis, and repair of power, manual, anti-lock brake systems, and parking brakes. May be taught manufacturer specific. Lab required. Prerequisite: Departmental Permit. 4 credit hours. (W)

 

AUMT  1419  Automotive Engine Repair
Fundamentals of engine operation, diagnosis and repair. Emphasis on identification, inspection, measurements, and disassembly, repair, and reassembly of the engine. May be taught manufacturer specific. Lab required. Prerequisite/Concurrent Enrollment: AUMT 1307. 4 credit hours. (W)

   

AUMT  2313  Automotive Drive Train and Axles
A study of automotive clutches, clutch operation devices, manual transmissions/ transaxles, and differentials with emphasis on diagnosis and repair. May be taught manufacturer specific. Lab required. Prerequisite: AUMT 1307. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

AUMT 2417  Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I
Theory, operation, diagnosis of drivability concerns, and repair of ignition and fuel delivery systems. Use of current engine performance diagnostic equipment. May be taught manufacturer specific. Lab required. Prerequisite/Concurrent Enrollment: AUMT 2421. 4 credit hours. (W)

 

AUMT 2421  Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair
Repair of automotive electrical subsystems, lighting, instrumentation, and accessories. Emphasis on accurate diagnosis and proper repair methods using various troubleshooting skills and techniques. May be taught manufacturer specific. Lab required. Prerequisite/Concurrent Enrollment: AUMT 1307. 4 credit hours. (W)

 

AUMT 2425  Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
A study of the operation, hydraulic circuits and electronic controls of modern automatic transmissions and automatic transaxles. Diagnosis, disassembly, and assembly procedures with emphasis on the use of special tools and repair techniques. May be taught manufacturer specific. Lab required. Prerequisite: AUMT 2421. 4 credit hours. (W)

 

AUMT 2434  Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II
Diagnosis and repair of emission systems, computerized engine performance systems, and advanced ignition and fuel systems. Includes use of advanced engine performance diagnostic equipment. May be taught manufacturer specific. Lab required. Prerequisite/Concurrent Enrollment: AUMT 2417. 4 credit hours. (W)

 

AUMT 2437  Automotive Electronics
Study of electronic principles applied to microcomputers and communication systems. Includes digital fundamentals, and use of electronic test equipment. May be taught manufacturer specific. Lab required. Prerequisite: AUMT 2421. 4 credit hours. (W)