This beginning class deals with many of the basic elements of the auto repair trade. Items covered are safety, chemicals, fasteners, micrometers, tires, lubrication, hoses, thermostats, bulb replacement, fluid changes, accessory drive belts, power steering flush equipment, cooling system flush equipment, transmission flush equipment, general maintenance procedures, and inspection processes, including focus on an eight-step repair procedure and manuals. This class also encourages the soft skills needed in today's modern workplaces, such as attitude, ethics, professionalism, and on-the-job communication. The course includes individualized hands-on laboratory training utilizing live work.
This course covers basic electrical theory, including Ohm's Law and basic dc circuits. Through the use of specially designed electrical trainers and hands-on experience, students investigate electrical systems common to the automobile. The course explains and demonstrates theory, construction, operation, and testing of batteries, starters, and charging systems. The course includes individualized hands-on laboratory training utilizing live work.
This course covers the fundamentals of automotive computers and their relationship with sensor inputs and actuator outputs along with advanced diagnostic procedures of electronic body electrical systems. The course includes individualized hands-on laboratory training utilizing live work.
Students spend classroom and lab hours on the proper repair and diagnosis of modern brake systems. They study components such as power boosters, master cylinders, and drum and disc brake hardware in detail. The course covers the design, operation, and testing of anti-lock brake and transaction control systems using a variety of testing equipment. The course includes individualized hands-on laboratory training utilizing live work.
Students study automotive heating and air conditioning extensively. The course discusses the principles of troubleshooting and repair and concludes with automatic temperature control operation and testing. The course includes hands-on laboratory training utilizing live work.
This course covers the diagnosis and repair of upper engine components. The major objective of this course is to properly diagnose engine problems, estimate repair costs, and repair the engine as necessary to conform to service specifications. The course includes individualized hands-on laboratory training utilizing live work.
This course covers the operation, diagnosis, and repair of front and rear suspension systems. Students also study manual and power steering systems, tire and wheel balance, tire wear, and four-wheel alignment. The course includes individualized hands-on laboratory training utilizing live work.
This course covers the basics of engine performance, the interrelationships of electronic systems, and the use of specialized test equipment to diagnose driveability problems. Fuel injection and fuel system components, fuel pump testing, and injector testing are studied. Individualized hands-on laboratory training utilizing live work is included in this course.
This course covers major phases of engine analysis, performance, fuel systems, emission controls, and five-gas exhaust analysis. Students use oscilloscopes, diagnostic equipment, and scan tools. The course includes individualized hands-on laboratory training utilizing live work.
The course covers the operation, diagnosis, and repair of manual transmissions and clutches. Students study types of drivelines, differentials, CV joints, transfer cases, and four-wheel drive systems. The course includes individualized hands-on laboratory training utilizing live work.
This course covers the basic theory of rear-wheel drive transmission operations. Students study torque converters, hydraulic systems, repair, and diagnosis. The course includes individualized hands-on laboratory training utilizing live work.
This course covers theory and associated drive system components as well as diagnosis and repair to enhance the students' skills. The course includes individualized hands-on laboratory training utilizing live work.
This course is designed to permit instruction in special content areas not included in other courses of the Automotive Technology program.
The internship program provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge, learn new techniques, and get on-the-job training at an automotive dealer or independent garage. Individualized hands-on laboratory training utilizing live work is included in this course. NOTE: This course can be completed at the South Omaha Campus for those who qualify.