2001 Catalog Automotive Technology AUTE 105. Special Interest 1-3 cr. Course is designed to address a variety of subjects required to meet the needs of lifelong learning students. Not available for transfer nor applicable as an elective. A theory and shop course to introduce the student to steering geometry, front and rear suspension service, wheel alignment, power steering service, and wheel balancing.
Safety is emphasized.
A study of the theory and diagnostic procedures of disc and drum brake systems, including anti-lock brakes, instruction on machining of discs, drums, and rebuilding of brake hydraulic components will be given. Safety is emphasized. Basic Electrical 4 cr. Basic fundamentals of electrical theory, magnetism, current flow, Ohm's Law, series, parallel, and series parallel circuit calculations. The use of basic meters and their application to circuit diagnosis will be taught.