Automotive: Ford Asset Course Descriptions

AFM 112 Manual Transmission and Drivetrains (4 credit hours)
Component parts and principles employed in the transference of power from engine to drive axles: clutches, manual transmission, transaxles, axles, differentials, propeller shafts, and drive axle suspensions. Students who successfully complete this course will receive current certification from Ford Motor Company in Manual Transmission and Transaxle Diagnosis, and Differential and 4WD Systems Diagnosis and Repair. Su

AFM 115 Basic Automotive Electrical/Electronics (6 credit hours)
Theoretical and practical aspects of electricity. Cranking, charging, and accessory systems components and wiring circuits. Basic fundamentals of electronics. Students who successfully complete this course will receive certification from Ford Motor Company in Basic Electrical Diagnosis and Repair. F

AFM 117 Computer Controls and Scan Tools (4 credit hours)
Automotive computers and control strategies, networks and multiplexing, electrical/electronic accessories, supplemental restraint systems, and introduction to drivability. Use of appropriate diagnostic equipment such as DVMs, oscilloscopes, and scan tools, will be emphasized. Students who successfully complete this course will receive current certification from Ford Motor Company in Electronic System Diagnosis. Prerequisite: AFM 115. S

AFM 118 Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Principles and Diagnosis (2 credit hours)
Address NVH concerns in vehicle system using NVH diagnostic tools and equipment for diagnosis of vibration, noise, and harshness issues. Students who successfully complete this course will receive current certification from Ford Motor Company in Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Principles and Diagnosis Certification (30S06T0). S

AFM 132 Internal Combustion Engine (4 credit hours)
Application of theory and laboratory situations pertaining to present day power plants; engine operation, construction, dis-assembly, precision measuring, machining, and reassembly. Students who successfully complete this course will receive certification from Ford Motor Company in Engine Repair (32S09T0). Su

AFM 153 Brakes and ABS (4 credit hours)
Address brake and stability control system issues using lathes and other tools. Students who successfully complete this course will receive certification from Ford Motor Company in Brake System Diagnosis and Repair (38S07T1) and Advanced Brake System Diagnosis and Service (38S08T1). S

AFM 156 Dealership Operations (2 credit hours)
Daily operations of modern Ford and Lincoln dealership service departments, including ethical and legal issues. F 

AFM 217 Climate Control Systems (4 credit hours)
Construction and operation of climate control systems. Emphasis on maintenance, service, diagnosis and repair of automotive and light truck air conditioners. Successful completion and fulfillment of Ford prerequisite requirements may lead to Ford Motor Company Advanced Climate Control Diagnosis certification (35S05T1). Su

AFM 233 Automatic Transmissions (5 credit hours)
Theory, diagnostic, and overhaul procedures for Ford Motor Company automatic transmissions/trans-axles. Students who successfully complete this course will receive certification from Ford Motor Company for Automatic Transmission Service (37S13T1) and Automatic Transmission Advanced Diagnosis (37S15T1). S

AFM 252 Engine Performance (8 credit hours)
Advanced study of automotive electrical and electronic circuitry emphasizing diagnosis and services of electronic ignition systems, fuel systems, and emission control systems. Drivability diagnosis emphasized. Students who successfully complete this course will receive current Ford Motor Company Certification in Engine Performance Operation and Diagnosis and Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis and Testing. Prerequisites: AFM 115, AFM 117, and Ford Certification in Area 34 (Electrical Systems). F

AFM 253 Steering and Suspension (3 credit hours)
Wheel alignment equipment, setup, and adjustment; suspension systems components and service; steering gears, power steering; struts, front-wheel drive, four-wheel alignment; wheels, tires, and balancing, and electronic steering and suspension systems. Students who successfully complete this course will receive current certification from Ford Motor Company in Steering and Suspension. Su

AFM 256 Directed Co-Op I (Dealership) (2 credit hours)
Work experience sessions will provide the opportunity for students to apply the knowledge and skills obtained during classroom activities including, but not limited to, work ethics and mechanical skills. All work experience sessions must be completed in a Ford or Lincoln dealership as per Ford Motor Company requirements. F

AFM 257 Directed Co-Op II (Dealership)(2 credit hours)
Work experience sessions will provide the opportunity for students to apply the knowledge and skills obtained during classroom activities including, but not limited to, work ethics and mechanical skills. All work experience sessions must be completed in a Ford or Lincoln dealership as per Ford Motor Company requirements. S

AFM 258 Directed Co-Op III (Dealership) (2 credit hours)
Work experience sessions will provide the opportunity for students to apply the knowledge and skills obtained during classroom activities including, but not limited to, work ethics and mechanical skills. All work experience sessions must be completed in a Ford or Lincoln dealership as per Ford Motor Company requirements. F

AFM 259 Directed Co-Op IV (Dealership) (2 credit hours)
Work experience sessions will provide the opportunity for students to apply the knowledge and skills obtained during classroom activities including, but not limited to, work ethics and mechanical skills. All work experience sessions must be completed in a Ford or Lincoln dealership as per Ford Motor Company requirements. S

AFM 270 Diesel Engine Operations (3 credit hours)
Theoretical and practical operation of both the 6.4L DIT Navistar diesel engine and the Ford 6.7L DIT engine used by Ford Motor Company in their super-duty trucks. Students who successfully complete their course receive Ford Motor Company certification in Diesel Engine Performance and Diagnosis (51S15T0). Prerequisites: credit or concurrent enrollment in AFD/AFM 115 and AFD/AFM 132, and Ford Certification STST area 32 and 34, or approval of instructor or department chair. S

ELT 111 Computer Applications for Technicians (2 credit hours)
Introduction to personal computers, using Windows-based operating system and applications to create and edit technical documents using the Internet, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. F S

WLD 110 Beginning Gas and Arc Welding (2 credit hours)
Introductory theory and practice in oxyacetylene and shielded metal arc welding. Includes oxyacetylene fusion welding and brazing in the flat position, shielded metal arc welding in flat position, manual oxyfuel cutting, and plasma arc cutting. F