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Subject
Course Number
Title/Description
Subject: ASTE
Course Number: 1340
Electrical and Electronics Principles This course meets the requirements set forth by the ASE Education Foundation regarding the fundamentals of electrical theory and for starting and charging systems. Specifically, this course covers the fundamentals of electricity and electronics including circuits, magnetism, resistance, coils, capacitance, diodes, and solid state devices as related to automobiles. Extensive use of digital multi-meters and other test equipment and techniques will be employed. Battery theory and diagnosis for all automotive types including Hybrid (Li-ion) and Stop-Start . Starting and charging system theory, operation, diagnosis, and repair including Stop-Start will be covered. Wiring diagram use and wiring repair practices are included. (Prerequisites: ASTE 1320 or instructor approval) (3 hrs lec/6 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ASTE
Course Number: 1350
Electronic Control Units and Scan Tools This course establishes the foundational automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and scan tool competencies required to function as a professional automotive technician. Students are introduced to the fundamental architecture and operation of ECUs including inputs, outputs, actuator tests, system tests, and component/system resets. Stand-alone scan tool and laptop-based architecture and operation are explained. Students operate at the level of a professional vehicle maintenance and light repair technician (ASE G1) to train and program Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Reset Maintenance Monitors and Reset Battery Charging System Monitors, and check and clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). (Prerequisites: ASTE 1330 and ASTE 1340 or instructor approval) (1 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ASTE
Course Number: 1510
Braking Systems This course covers the principles of the vehicle's foundation hydraulic brakes as well as electronic braking systems, including hybrid electric. Course highlights include hydraulic system fundamentals, disc and drum brakes, mechanical & electronic parking brakes, power assist units, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD), traction control (TCS), and trailer sway control. Emphasis will be placed on the proper operation, diagnosis and repair of the various braking systems. This course meets the requirements established by the ASE Education Foundation for Skill Area 5 Brakes. (Prerequisites: ASTE 1350 or instructor's consent) (2.5 hrs lec/5 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ASTE
Course Number: 1520
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) This course meets the requirements set forth by the ASE Education Foundation regarding supplemental restraint systems (SRS). The course covers the various passive restraint system designs including front, side, door, seat and pyrotechnic seat belts. System operation, diagnosis, and repair is covered. The use of scan tools and the respective service and diagnostic procedures will be performed. Safe system service practices as applied to service, diagnosis, and repair are emphasized. (Prerequisites: ASTE1340 and ASTE1350 or instructor's consent) (0.5 hrs lec/1 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ASTE
Course Number: 1530
Steering, Suspension, and Alignment This course includes instruction on contemporary vehicle chassis design, types of suspensions, and alignment theory and practices. Information covered includes suspension designs, link coil, leaf spring, torsion bar, McPherson strut, and trailing arm. Asian and European design, operation, diagnosis, and repair will be covered. Other instruction includes operation, diagnosis, and repair of steering columns and the hydraulic and the electric steering systems they operate. Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) and their service will be discussed. Extensive time is spent in the shop performing live work to develop the skills required to be successful in the diagnosis and repair of these vehicle components and systems. This course meets the requirements as listed for the ASE Education Foundation Skill Area 4 Suspension and Steering. (Prerequisites: ASTE1520 or instructor's consent) (3 hrs lec/10 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ASTE
Course Number: 1540
Climate Control System Operation, Diagnosis, and Repair This course introduces the systematic operational aspects of modern vehicle climate control systems to include the hydraulic refrigeration cycle as it applies to modern refrigerants. The components and systems that control compressor operation are identified and explained. The operation, diagnosis, and repair of typical electrical components and systems that operate the air distribution systems within the vehicle, along with the HVAC distribution housing assemblies are covered. Multiple heating system designs are addressed. The use of industry compliant refrigerant recovery, recycling, and recharging equipment are taught along with the requirements of EPA 609 certification and environmental stewardship. Live work is performed in the shop on the various systems while utilizing specific tools and equipment that are unique to climate control service. This course meets the requirements established by the ASE Education Foundation for Skill Area 6- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. (Prerequisites: ASTE1340 and ASTE1350 or instructor's consent) (2 hrs lec/4 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ASTE
Course Number: 2310
Gas and Diesel Engine Service and Repair This course meets the requirements set forth by the ASE Education Foundation. Students will perform the complete disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of late model engines. The engines are required to be operational after this process. Live work is performed in the shop that meets program accreditation requirements. Removal and installation of a complete engine assembly is required. Engine operational theory for both gas (spark ignition) and diesel (compression ignition) engines is covered. The use of precision measuring tools, along with special engine and engine system tools, is addressed. Engine mechanical diagnosis and testing such as cylinder leakage, cylinder balance, and various types of compression testing are performed. This course provides the fundamental operational and relational theory of modern four cycle engines that is required for the theory of fuel injection and emission systems operation. (Prerequisites: ASTE1350 or instructor's consent) (2 hrs lec/6 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ASTE
Course Number: 2320
Mass Airflow, Speed Density and GDI Fuel Systems The operational theory, diagnosis, and repair for both mass airflow and speed density fuel systems is covered. The course begins with instruction on first moving fuel from the tank to the fuel rail. This is followed by learning the inputs and outputs that are required to maintain engine operation in the following modes of operation: starting, idle, acceleration, cruise, wide open throttle, and deceleration. When this is complete, the course then looks at the operational theory pertaining to gasoline direct injection (GDI). The inputs and outputs that are unique to GDI are tested and serviced. Live work in the shop where appropriate will be performed. There is extensive use of digital multi-meters (DMM), scan-tools, lab scopes, fuel system tools, and service literature throughout the course. This course meets the requirements set forth by the ASE Education Foundation. (Prerequisites: ASTE1350 and ASTE 2310 or instructor's consent) (2 hrs lec/6 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
