AFD 110 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair (4 credit hours)
Introduction to and application of entry-level skills for automotive maintenance and light repair. Emphasis on vehicle inspections, vehicle lifting procedures, and equipment; engine lubrication system service; and hybrid vehicle service safety precautions. Introduction to OBDII DTC retrieval and monitor readiness. F S
AFD 111 Automotive Powertrain Maintenance and Light Repair (7 credit hours)
Automotive gasoline internal combustion engine theory of operation. Engine mechanical condition inspection and testing. Cooling system operation, analysis, and testing. Drive axle services and repair. Prerequisite: AFD 110 or department chair approval. S
AFD 112 Introduction to Power Trains (3 credit hours)
Component parts and principles employed in the transference of power from engine to drive axles, clutches, manual transmissions, trans-axles, transfer cases, final drives, and differentials. Prerequisites: AFD 111 or AFD 298. F
AFD 113 Automotive Chassis Systems Maintenance and Light Repair (7 credit hours)
Automotive brake and steering system theory of operation, inspection, and service. Emphasis placed on inspection and repair as a maintenance and light repair technician. F
AFD 115 Basic Chassis Electrical Systems (7 credit hours)
Theoretical and practical aspects of electricity. Cranking, charging, and accessory systems components and wiring circuits; introduction to semiconductors and electronics. Prerequisite: AFD 110 or AFD 297. S
AFD 117 Basic Automotive Electronics and Computer Control Strategies (3 credit hours)
Basic automotive electronics fundamentals including solid-state components such as sensors, actuators, and microprocessors. Automotive computer components and control strategies. Use of appropriate diagnostic equipment such as DVMs, oscilloscopes, and scan tools. Prerequisites: AFD 115. F
AFD 119 Chassis Electrical/Electronic Systems and Accessories (4 credit hours)
Advanced study of automotive electrical and electronic circuitry emphasizing ignition, solid state components, and processor-driven systems. Concentration on controlling devices, chassis and body wiring, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair procedures. Prerequisites: AFD 117. S
AFD 210 Automotive Work Experience Seminar (2 credit hours)
Preparation for work in the automotive industry, including resumes, interviewing, insurance, and 10 work ethic traits employers seek. Also covers problems specific to the automotive work environment. Lab sections include vehicle operation, tools, component inspection, and assembly. F
AFD 211 Auto Work Experience (2 credit hours)
On-the-job work experience for students preparing for employment in the automotive industry. Student is required to have an approved position, appropriate tools, and to speak with instructor prior to start. Prerequisites: AFD 111, AFD 210, and AFD 213. F S Su
AFD 217 Basic Refrigeration (3 credit hours)
Construction and operation of mobile refrigerated units with emphasis on maintenance, service, diagnosis, and repair of automotive and light truck air conditioners. Prerequisite: AFD 115. S Su
AFD 231 Fuel and Emissions Diagnosis (4 credit hours)
Diagnosis and service of electronic and computer systems using appropriate tools; fuel system analysis; on-the-vehicle adjustments; operation and maintenance of emission control systems. Drivability diagnosis emphasized. Prerequisite: AFD 232. S
AFD 232 Multi-Cylinder Engine Overhaul (5 credit hours)
Multi-cylinder engine analysis, disassembly, repair, part replacement, and reassembly; development of skills required to make repairs and overhaul multi-cylinder engines. Prerequisites: AFD 111 and AFD 115, or AFD 298. F
AFD 233 Automatic Transmissions (3 credit hours)
Theory and overhaul procedures for automotive and light truck automatic transmissions. Students work on transmissions in both lab and car, including transaxles. Prerequisites: AFD 110 and AFD 111 or AFD 297 and AFD 298. Su
AFD 272 Motorsport Work Experience I (2 credit hours)
On-the-job work experience for students preparing for employment in the Motorsport industry. Student is required to have an approved position, appropriate tools, and instructor consent prior to start. Prerequisites: AFD 210 and AFD 298. F S Su
AFD 273 Motorsport Work Experience II (2 credit hours)
On-the-job work experience for students preparing for employment in the Motorsport industry. Student is required to have an approved position, appropriate tools, and instructor consent prior to start. Prerequisites: AFD 210 and AFD 298. F S Su
AFD 295 Service Shop Operations (3 credit hours)
Simulation of automotive shop situations including customer relations, vehicle diagnosis, repairs, and flat-rate concept. Learn shop practices, reinforce previously learned skills, and make smoother transition to placement experience. Prerequisites: AFD 113 and AFD 231. S
AFD 296 Motorsport Vehicle System Assessment (3 credit hours)
Simulation of automotive aftermarket component installation repair shop. Emphasis on component selection, installation, and testing. Students will learn new shop practices, reinforce previously learned skills, and transition smoothly to job placement. Prerequisite: AFD 298. Su
AFD 297 Motorsport Concepts and Vehicle Preparation (4 credit hours)
Introduction to proper motorsport vehicle maintenance, repair, and basic chassis tuning according to specifications set by, but not limited to, NHRA, IHRA, UMP, IMCA, and SCCA. F
AFD 298 Motorsport Chassis Analysis (5 credit hours)
Application of typical motorsport chassis design, assembly of manufactured frames, and selection of components into a completed chassis for motorsport competition. Prerequisite: AFD 297. S
MFT 121 Basic Machine Processes (3 credit hours)
General machining procedures including basic operations of lathe and mill. Basic bench work operations including layout and hand tools. Basic machine tool projects using cross section of machine tool equipment. 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
WLD 111 Introduction to Welding (4 credit hours)
(IAI MTM 936) Selection and use of electric arc, oxyacetylene, inert gas, and wire-feed welders; emphasis on skills and competencies demanded by industry. F S Su
WLD 112 Gas Metal Arc Welding (2 credit hours)
Gas metal and arc welding fundamentals, welding safety, gas metal arc equipment adjustments, metal transfer, and shielding gases; skill development in all positions of welding on mild steel ranging from 1/8" to 22 gauge steel. Prerequisites: credit or concurrent enrollment in WLD 110 or WLD 111. F
WLD 113 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (2 credit hours)
Gas tungsten arc welding fundamentals, arc characteristics, and welding safety; skill development on 16 gauge and 0.125 steel and stainless; setups, preparation of tungsten tips and selection of inert gases. Prerequisites: WLD 110 or WLD 111, and concurrent enrollment in WLD 213. S
WLD 114 Fabrication Welding (3 credit hours)
Further development of welding skills, especially in the "off position." Emphasis on fabrication of metal structures and development of related skills such as blueprint reading, use of welding symbols, and layout techniques. Prerequisite: WLD 111.
WLD 212 Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (2 credit hours)
Advanced gas metal and arc welding. Gas metal arc equipment adjustments, metal transfer, and shielding gases. Skill development in all positions of welding on mild steel ranging from 1/8" to 3/8" steel and aluminum. Prerequisites: WLD 110 or WLD 111, and/or concurrent enrollment in WLD 110, WLD 111, or WLD 112. F
WLD 213 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Weld (2 credit hours)
Student will prepare tungsten electrodes to accommodate various metal types and thicknesses, 16 gauge to 1/4 plate; flat, out of position, and multipath procedures. Metals include mild, stainless steel, and aluminum. Prerequisites: WLD 110 or WLD 111, and concurrent enrollment in WLD 113. S