Automotive
AUTO 080 2 Credits
Driver and Safety Education
Drivers Education for the beginning driver. Alaska Driver’s Manual, material
necessary to gain an Alaska Driver’s Permit. Defensive driving methods
for accident-free driving and basic mechanical information. (2 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants
AUTO 081 1 Credit
Behind-the-Wheel Training
Practical driver training in actual situations. Expected student outcome is
obtaining a state of Alaska driver’s license. (Prerequisite: Must have
a valid Alaska Driver’s Permit.) (0 + 3) Offered As Demand
Warrants
AUTO 100 1 Credit
Introduction to Small Engine Repair
Parts and functions of a small engine and its electrical system. Dismantling
procedures, cleaning and reassembly techniques, gasket-making, lubrication,
troubleshooting and minor repairs. (1 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AUTO 101 4 Credits
Automotive Systems Fundamentals
Prepares the student who possesses no professional automotive repair industry
experience for satisfactory completion of the automotive electronics program.
Topics include electrical systems, engine design and operation, transmission
fundamentals, brake operation and chassis components. Materials fee: $50.00.
(3 + 3) Offered Spring
AUTO 106 4 Credits
Auto/Diesel Engine Cooling and Climate Control Systems
Theory, diagnostics and repair of motor vehicle A/C, heating, engine cooling
and automatic temperature control systems. Covers R-12 and R-143 refrigerant
recovery and related EPA regulations. Materials fee: $50.00. (Prerequisite:
AUTO 110 recommended.) (3 + 3) Offered As Demand Warrants
AUTO 107 4 Credits
Hydraulic Brake and Traction Control Systems
Theory, diagnosis and servicing of light- and heavy-duty vehicle hydraulic
break and traction control systems. Includes discussion and tasks on disc brakes,
drum brakes, power assist systems and anti-lock/traction controls. Materials
fee: $50.00. (Prerequisite: AUTO 110 strongly recommended.) (3 + 3)
Offered As Demand Warrants
AUTO 108 4 Credits
Suspension, Steering and Wheel Alignment
Theory, diagnosis and repair of suspension, steering and wheel alignment of
automobiles and trucks. Materials fee: $50.00. (3 + 3) Offered As
Demand Warrants
AUTO 110 4 Credits
Auto/Diesel Electrical Systems Fundamentals
Fundamentals of electrical theory and use in auto/diesel systems. Includes
basic AC/DC principles and terms, Ohm’s law, multimeter use, wiring diagram
use, starting, charging and basic ignition systems. Materials fee: $50.00.
(3 + 3) Offered As Demand Warrants
AUTO 111 4 Credits
Automotive Electronic Systems Fundamentals
Theory and diagnostics of systems that use electronic/computerized controls.
Emphasis on data communication, diagnostic skills and interpretation of electronic
information between vehicle computers and inputs and outputs. Materials fee:
$50.00. (Prerequisite: AUTO 110 recommended.) (3 + 3) Offered As
Demand Warrants
AUTO 113 4 Credits
Gasoline Fuel Delivery Systems
Basics of carburation and electronic fuel injection. Emphasis on theory, diagnostic/repair
skills, inputs and outputs of the PCM, engine performance, use of on-board
diagnostic data (OBD II) and special test equipment. Materials fee: $50.00.
(Prerequisite: AUTO 110 recommended.) (3 + 3) Offered As Demand Warrants
AUTO 114 4 Credits
Auto/Diesel Emission Control Systems
Auto/diesel emission system components and performance testing. Emphasis on
Federal and Alaska emission standards. Includes discussion of vehicle fuels
and lubricants. Materials fee: $50.00. (Prerequisite: AUTO 110 recommended.)
(3 + 3) Offered As Demand Warrants
AUTO 170 1 Credit
Snowmachine Maintenance and Repair
Fundamental skills for operation and repair. Engine tune-up, lubrication, belt
and track repair, alignment, and basic problems encountered during operation.
(1 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AUTO 209 5 Credits
Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
Automatic transmissions and transaxles. Includes the operation, diagnosis and
repair of planetary gears, clutches, pumps, hydraulic controls and electronic
shifting controls. Study and hands-on tasks. Materials fee: $50.00. (Prerequisite:
AUTO 110 strongly recommended.) (4 + 3) Offered As Demand Warrants
AUTO 215 4 Credits
Engine Analyzer, Scopes and Scan Tools
Use and interpretation of diagnostic analyzers for spark ignition engines,
digital data, fault code and input/output information retrieval, scan tool
usage and other diagnostic tools used in the vehicle repair industry. Materials
fee: $50.00. (Prerequisite: AUTO 110 recommended.) (3 + 3) Offered
As Demand Warrants
AUTO 219 2 Credits
The Auto/Diesel Repair Business
Overview of business practices common in the vehicle repair industry. Includes
flat rate, repair order write-up, customer relations, repair industry related
OSHA and EPA regulations, and financing and acquiring a repair business. (2 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants