This course provides a study of the automotive power flow from the transmission to the drive wheels. Topics include drive lines, gear ratios, differentials, drive axles, troubleshooting, and diagnostics. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair automatic and manual power trains. AUM 111 or instructor approval. This course covers nomenclature, theory of operation, repairs and service procedures, electrical control circuits for the compressor, blower and coolant fan.
Emphasis is placed on proper use of service manuals and safety.
Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and repair heat and air conditioning systems. These courses are designed to allow the student to specialize in a particular area of study with minimum instruction in automotive mechanics application and with evaluation at the instructor's discretion. Upon completion, the student should be able to work with minimum instruction and execute the necessary techniques to finish a live work project of their choice. These courses constitute a series wherein the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly related to automotive mechanics. In these courses the employer evaluates the student's productivity and the student submits a descriptive report of his work experiences.