ASEP Course Description
Automotive TechnologyLAUT1210 Automotive Systems (5 Credits)
This course prepares the student for their first co-op experience by introducing the student to safe shop practices; General Motors products; maintenance requirements and procedures; periodic motor vehicle safety inspection and tire service. It consists of five units - Safety and Shop Practices, Maintenance of Automotive Systems, Tire Service, Vibration Correction, and Basic Steering and Brakes.
LAUT1220 GM Automotive Electricity (4 Credits)
This course introduces the student to the theory and application of electricity, magnetism and electronics. This includes reading, understanding and applying the information from GM schematics and service literature to diagnose the integrated electronic control systems used on today's GM vehicles.
LAUT1230 GM Fuel and Emissions (4 Credits)
This course prepares students to diagnose and repair engine fuel injection and electronic controls system concerns as they relate to driveability and emissions. It includes the study of fuel composition and quality, the use of specialized diagnostic tools including the Tech II diagnostic scan tool combined with General Motor's TIS2000 software, and extensive use of the digital multi-meter and lab scopes. (Prerequisites: LAUT1210, LAUT1220)
LAUT1240 GM Engine and Engine Related Electrical (5 Credits)
This course provides the student with knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair the advanced engines used in GM vehicles today. The activities include engine disassembly, evaluation, repair, and reassembly of a variety of the latest world-class engines manufactured by General Motors and their industry partners. The student will also study GM ignition systems, starting and charging systems. (Prerequisites: LAUT1210, LAUT1220)
LAUT1750 Cooperative Education (4 Credits)
Provides the opportunity to receive hands-on experience in an automotive service environment. Student will be exposed to a wide array of experiences and will become familiar with the responsibilities, workload and duties of a professional automotive technician. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of ASEP coursework, 2.0 CGPA and a C or higher in their major area classes)
LAUT1760 Cooperative Education (2 Credits)
Provides the opportunity to receive hands-on experience in an automotive service environment. Student will be exposed to a wide array of experiences and will become familiar with the responsibilities, workload and duties of a professional automotive technician. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of ASEP coursework, 2.0 CGPA and a C or higher in their major area classes)
LAUT2100 GM Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (3 Credits)
This course prepares students to safely diagnose and repair common performance concerns related to heating and AC systems. Emphasis is placed on electrical and electronic control of these systems. Electrical and Electronic theory studied previously is put to practical use in evaluating and diagnosing AC Control Systems and related Sub-Systems. (Prerequisites: LAUT1210, LAUT1220, LAUT1230, LAUT1240)
LAUT2110 GM Supplemental Inflatable Restraint & Accessories (3 Credits)
Students study Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Systems, Windshield Wiper Systems, Cruise Control, Body Controllers and Theft Deterrent Systems. This course builds on the electronic/electrical theory studied previously by applying that theory in evaluating and diagnosing these integrated systems. (Prerequisites: LAUT1210, LAUT1220, LAUT1230, LAUT1240)
LAUT2220 GM Drive Trains (5 Credits)
In this course, the student studies GM automatic transmissions and transaxles, manual transmissions and transaxles, transfer cases and rear axles. The learning outcomes include the development of skills in the diagnosis, disassembly, evaluation and repair of these components and the related electronic control systems. (Prerequisites: LAUT1210, LAUT1220, LAUT1230, LAUT1240)
LAUT2250 GM Brakes, Steering and Suspension (4 Credits)
This course prepares students to diagnose, repair and service GM antilock brakes, steering and suspension systems. Emphasis is placed on service of integrated systems and four-wheel alignment, as well as their related electrical and electronic sub-systems. (Prerequisites: LAUT1210, LAUT1220, LAUT1230, LAUT1240)
LAUT2750 Cooperative Education (4 Credits)
Provides the opportunity to receive hands-on experience in an automotive service environment. Student will be exposed to a wide array of experiences and will become familiar with the responsibilities, workload, and duties of a professional automotive technician. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of ASEP coursework, 2.0 CGPA and a C or higher in their major area classes)
LAUT2900 Cooperative Education (4 Credits)
Provides the opportunity to receive hands-on experience in an automotive service environment. Student will be exposed to a wide array of experiences and will become familiar with the responsibilities, workload, and duties of a professional automotive technician. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of ASEP coursework, 2.0 CGPA and a C or higher in their major area classes)
