Emphasis is on the relationship of design principles to various art forms including but not limited to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze a variety of artistic styles, periods and media. This course covers the theory, construction, diagnosis, and repair of internal combustion engines and related systems. Topics include fundamental operating principles of engines and diagnosis, inspection, adjustment, and repair of automotive engines using appropriate service information. This course introduces principles of operation of basic automotive drive trains.
Emphasis is placed on manual and automatic transmissions, transaxles, and final drive components.
Upon completion, students should be able to describe diagnose, and determine needed service and repairs. Topics include manual and power steering systems and standard and electronically controlled suspension and steering systems. Upon completion, students should be able to service and repair various steering and suspension components, check and adjust various alignment angles, and balance wheels. This course covers principles of operation and types, diagnosis, service and repair of brake systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, service, and repair various automotive braking systems.