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COURSE DESCRIPTIONSAUTO 111 – ENGINE FUNDAMENTALS (6 credits).Introduction to fundamentals of automotive engines, engine principles, engine measurements, types of engine design, basic engine construction, cylinder heads and valves, lubrication systems, and engine cooling systems.AUTO 112 – ENGINE OVERHAUL (6 credits).Engine diagnosis, removal from chassis, disassembly, cleaning, and inspecting components for possible failure; cleanliness and attention to detail highly emphasized; all aspects of major overhaul demonstrated, including reconditioning and proper reassembly according to manufacturers’ specifications; practice, including cylinder head service, piston ring and cylinder preparation, camshaft installation, connecting rod and main bearing installation, methods for checking clearances, and proper torquing of bolts.AUTO 148 – SUSPENSION & STEERING THEORY (4 credits).Demonstration and performance course covering steering gears, power steering pumps, steering, linkage, suspension systems, two and four wheel alignment, and wheel balancing. Included in the course is a study of the operation, construction differences, diagnosing, and repair procedures of the steering, suspension, and wheel alignment systems. FAAUTO 158 – BRAKES (4 credits).Introduction to brake hydraulics, operation of brake systems (drum and disc, power assist units, anti-skid and anti-lock systems, and related electrical and wiring circuits) factory specifications and procedures stressed. Practical application of the theory of brake systems (hydraulic, mechanical and electrical-anti-lock brake system (ABS) diagnosis

and repair in accordance with established rules and safety standards. FAAUTO 161 – ELECTRONICS (3 credits).Basic electronics preparation for advanced training in diagnosis and repair of current automobile electronic-and microprocessor-controlled vehicle electrical systems and future multiple-microprocessor-controlled vehicle systems. FAAUTO 162 – ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (6 credits).Theory and fundamentals of electricity and electronics as it applies to the modern automobile. Includes cleaning, servicing, and testing batteries. Testing, diagnosing, and repairing of starting, charging, and ignition systems. FAAUTO 181 – FUEL SYSTEMS (3 credits).Instruction in theory, construction, principles of operation, diagnosis, and repair of fuel supply systems, evaporative emission controls, fuel injection, and exhaust systems. Strong emphasis on fuel injection and computerized fuel system controls. AUTO 182 – COMPUTER CONTROLS (3 credits).General description of the computer system and its features. Identification of fuel delivery systems and their operations; learning the inputs and outputs of the system; how the sensors and electronic signals are sent to the control module to control fuel timing and emissions; how to diagnose these system using scan tools; built-in self-tests; special tools; and service codes and code charts. AUTO 221 – AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FUNDAMENTALS (3 credits).Introduction to automatic transmission and trans-axles. Includes basic principles of torque converter construction and operation, planetary gear set, construction, and power flow.

AUTO 222 – AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HYDRAULICS PRINCIPLES (3 credits).Basic course in hydraulic fundamentals; pump construction and operation; control valve body construction and operation; and automatic transmission fluid service principles.AUTO 223 – AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL/DIAGNOSIS (3 credits).Vehicle diagnosis procedures; common trouble shooting practices; transmission remove and replace procedures; and transmission overhaul using manufacturer’s recommended and reconditioning procedures. AUTO 224 – AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROLS (3 credits).Basic electronic theories as they relate to computerized transmission controls. Torque converter clutch and computer shift control systems operation and diagnosis. AUTO 238 – MANUAL DRIVELINES (6 credits).Theory, construction principles of operation, overhaul of clutches, standard transmissions, differentials, axles, trans-axles, and transfer cases.AUTO 278 – HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING (3 credits).Air conditioning course on the theory of heat transfer, systems operation in controls, servicing systems, diagnosis of automotive and farm equipment, and automatic temperature control systems. AUTO 288 – ENGINE PERFORMANCE II (6 credits).Theory, construction, operation and new development in the tune-up electronics and emission control areas, including the use of the most modern special tools, scan tools, and test equipment available.

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Think Dakota | Live DakotaAUTO 299 – SPECIAL TOPICS (1-7 credits).Hands-on work experience with live units. Practical application of theory. Approval of instructor. FATECH 238 – WELDING (3 credits).Broad overview of safe work habits and safe working conditions for welding as well as the basic principles and practices in the fundamentals of shielded metal arc welding and oxy-acetylene gas welding.