Career Studies Certificates
Automotive Maintenance and Light
Repair
Overview
Career Studies Certificate
PURPOSE: This career studies certificate is designed to train
individuals for employment in express service light repair and
maintenance positions at dealerships and independent repair
shops. The curriculum covers both theory and shop training
with an emphasis on service and minor repair. As a result of
instruction, students will be able to describe the purpose and
function of each vehicle system and identify the parts involved
and how they work. Additionally, students will learn how to
perform basic diagnosis with the end goal of determining if a
system is working as designed or if further service is required. OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: Auto Mechanic, Service Advisor,
Maintenance Technician, Parts Clerk, and Service Writer ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular
admission PROGRAM NOTES: Students are required to meet with the
program head either before registering for their first semester or
early in their first semester of study. Roadmap
COURSE
TITLE
LEC. LAB. CRS.
HRS. HRS. CRE.
AUT 101
Introduction to Automotive
Systems
2
2
3
AUT 241
Automotive Electricity I
2
3
3
AUT 111
Automotive Engines I
3
3
4
AUT 265
Automotive Braking Systems
2
3
3
AUT 266
Automotive Alignment,
Suspension, and Steering
1
6
3
10
17
16
TOTAL
Total Credits for Career Studies Certificate Automotive
Maintenance and Light Repair
16
Course Description
AUTOMOTIVE
AUT 101 Introduction to Automotive Systems (3 cr.)
Introduces fundamental systems of automobile, the engine fuel, exhaust,
electric, ignition, lubrication, cooling, transmission, steering, brake,
and suspension systems. Teaches theory and function of each system.
Demonstrates operation. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4
hours per week.
AUT 111 Automotive Engines I (4 cr.)
Presents analysis of power, cylinder condition, valves, and bearings in
the automotive engine to establish the present condition, repairs, or
adjustments. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
AUT 112 Automotive Engines II (3 cr.)
Continues study of the analysis of power, cylinder condition, valves, and
bearings in the automotive engine to establish the present condition,
repairs, or adjustments. Prerequisite: AUT 111. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory
3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
AUT 126 Auto Fuel and Ignition Systems (5 cr.)
Studies automobile ignition and fuel systems and their functions in
operation of the engine. Includes carburetors, fuel pumps, ignition
systems, troubleshooting, engine testing and adjustment, and tune-up.
Prerequisite AUT 242. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 7 hours
per week.
AUT 130 Introduction to Auto Mechanics (2 cr.)
Introduces auto mechanics, including auto shop safety and tool
identification and use. Explains automobile system theory and function.
Stresses quality work practices and job opportunities. Lecture 1 hour.
Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
AUT 136 Automotive Vehicle Inspection (2 cr.)
Presents information on methods for performing automotive vehicle
safety inspection. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per
week.
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AUT 156 Small Gasoline Engines (2 cr.)
Studies small gasoline engine operating principles, construction, design,
variety, and their many purposes. Gives instruction on two-cycle and
four-cycle small gas engines, their construction, design, fuel system,
ignition system, and lubricating systems. Demonstrates disassembly,
reconditioning, overhaul, and reassembly in the lab. Lecture 1 hour.
Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
AUT 165 Auto Diagnosis and Tune-Up (2 cr.)
Presents the techniques for diagnosis of malfunctions in systems of the
automobile. Uses dynamometers, oscilloscopes, and other specialized
diagnostic and testing equipment. Demonstrates tune-up of conventional
and rotary engines. Prerequisite AUT 126. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3
hours. Total 4 hours per week.
AUT 178 Automotive Final Drive and Manual Transmission Systems (4
cr.)
Presents the operation, design, construction, and repair of manual
transmissions and final drive systems for both front and rear drive
vehicles. Includes clutches, synchronizers, and torque multiplication/gear
reduction, along with differentials, transmission/transaxles, drive axles,
U-joints, CV joints, 4-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive systems. Lecture 3
hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
AUT 193 Studies in Automotive: Automotive Electronic Safety Control
Systems (3 cr.)
Introduces advanced automotive electronic safety control systems,
including driver alert, unintended lane departure, blind spot detection,
active headlights, and electronic control of braking systems. Addresses
diagnostic procedures and maintenance of electronic safety control
systems, the theory and function of each system, and operation of each
system. Lecture 3 hours per week.
AUT 197 Cooperative Education in Automotive (2 cr.)
Provides on-the-job training for automotive technology students.
Laboratory 10 hours per week.
AUT 230 Introduction to Alternative Fuels and Hybrid Vehicles (3 cr.)
Introduces current trends in alternative fueled vehicles, including current
alternative fueled vehicles and the implication and safety precautions
necessary for working on hybrid vehicle systems. Lecture 3 hours per
week.
AUT 236 Automotive Climate Control (4 cr.)
Introduces principles of refrigeration, air-conditioning controls, and
adjustment and general servicing of automotive air-conditioning systems.
Prerequisite AUT 241. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours
per week.
AUT 241 Automotive Electricity I (3 cr.)
Introduces electricity, magnetism, symbols, and circuitry as applied to the
alternators, regulators, starters, lighting systems, instruments and gauges,
and accessories. Part I of II. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5
hours per week.
AUT 242 Automotive Electricity II (3 cr.)
Introduces electricity, magnetism, symbols, and circuitry as applied to
alternators, regulators, starters, lighting systems, instruments and gauges,
and accessories. Part II of II. Prerequisite: AUT 241. Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
AUT 243 Automotive Control Electronics (4 cr.)
Covers the electronic control systems found in hybrid electric vehicle
systems, battery electric vehicle systems, and fuel cell electric vehicle
systems. Teaches theory, function, and operation of each electronic
control system and provides students an opportunity to perform
diagnostic procedures and maintenance for these systems. Focuses on
safety. Prerequisites: Experience in the automotive repair field, AUT
241, AUT 242, AUT 245, and AUT 230 or approval of the program head.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
AUT 245 Automotive Electronics (4 cr.)
Introduces the field of electronics as it applies to the modern automobile.
Emphasizes basic circuit operation and diagnosis and repair of digital
indicator and warning systems. Prerequisites: AUT 241 and AUT 242.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
AUT 251 Automatic Transmissions (4 cr.)
Studies several types of automatic transmissions, torque converters,
and their principles of operation. Includes adjustment, maintenance, and
rebuilding. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
AUT 253 Electric Vehicles (4 cr.)
Covers electric vehicle systems and advanced automotive electronics.
Provides students an opportunity to perform diagnostic procedures and
maintenance for electric vehicle systems. Teaches theory, function, and
operation of electric vehicle systems. Focuses on safety. Prerequisites:
Experience in the automotive repair field, AUT 241, AUT 242, AUT
245, and AUT 230 or approval of the program head. Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
AUT 254 Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles (4 cr.)
Covers plug-in hybrid electric vehicle systems, extended-range electric
vehicle systems, and advanced automotive electronics. Teaches theory,
function, and operation of each plug-in hybrid vehicle system and
provides students an opportunity to perform diagnostic procedures
and maintenance for these vehicles. Focuses on safety. Prerequisites:
Experience in the automotive repair field, AUT 241, AUT 242, AUT
245, and AUT 230 or approval of the program head. Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
AUT 256 Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (4 cr.)
Covers hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle systems and advanced
automotive electronics. Teaches theory, function, and operation of fuel
cell electric vehicles and provides students an opportunity to perform
diagnostic procedures and maintenance for fuel cell electric vehicle
systems. Focuses on safety. Prerequisites: Experience in the automotive
repair field, AUT 241, AUT 242, AUT 245, and AUT 230 or approval of the
program head. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per
week.
AUT 265 Automotive Braking Systems (3 cr.)
Presents operation, design, construction, repair, and servicing of braking
systems, including Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS). Explains uses of tools
and test equipment, evaluation of test results, and estimation of repair
cost for power, standard, and disc brakes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3
hours. Total 5 hours per week.
AUT 266 Auto Alignment, Suspension, and Steering (3 cr.)
Introduces use of alignment equipment in diagnosing, adjusting, and
repairing front and rear suspensions. Deals with repair and servicing of
power and standard steering systems. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours.
Total 7 hours per week.
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AUT 293 Studies in Automotive: Automotive Electronic Guidance
Control Systems (3 cr.)
Introduces advanced automotive electronic systems, including GPS
navigation, communication, and guidance control systems. Covers the
theory, function, operation, diagnostic procedures, and maintenance of
each system. Emphasizes safety. Prerequisite: AUT 193 - Automotive
Electronic Safety Control Systems. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
AUT 297 Cooperative Education in Automotive (2 cr.)
Provides supervised on-the-job training for automotive technology
students. Laboratory 10 hours per week.
Faculty
Name
Program
EmailPhone
Lou Luchsinger
Automotive Maintenance and
Light Repair CS
lluchsinger@reynolds.edu
523-5454
Lorenza
Dickerson
Automotive Maintenance and
Light Repair CS
ldickerson@reynolds.edu
523-5445
William
Jenkins
Automotive Maintenance and
Light Repair CS
wjenkins@reynolds.edu
523-5947
Michael
Olson
Automotive Maintenance and
Light Repair CS
molson@reynolds.edu
523-5961
Lawrence Automotive Maintenance and
Schwendeman
Light Repair CS
lschwendeman@reynolds.edu
523-5938
Michael
Trapani
Automotive Maintenance and
Light Repair CS
mtrapani@reynolds.edu
523-5940
Leslie
Tyler
Automotive Maintenance and
Light Repair CS
ltyler@reynolds.edu
523-5433