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AUTO 101 - Basic Theory

Description:AUTO 101 provides an overview of basic automotive skills and terminology. Students will learn definitions of common automotive terms, proper care and use of tools, and safety precautions and procedures in the shop. In addition, the course provides a general introduction to automotive components and principles, including the engine, its parts and their functions; fuel systems; batteries and cranking systems; ignition systems; suspension, steering, and brakes; manual and automatic transmissions and heating and air conditioning; and electrical systems and principles.
Credit hours:2-2-3
Applicability towards graduation:
  • Certificate or degree - All Certificates, AAS, ALS
  • Group requirement - Not Applicable
  • Area of concentration - Not Applicable
Offered:Fall

Fall 2008 Offerings

CourseSecBegEndDaysInstructorNotes
AUTO 101011:00p4:40pM,T,W,Th,FHappe, C
  • This section begins on Aug 18 and ends on Sep 5.
  • Meets at Decatur Area Tech. Acad.

Automotive Technology Courses

NumberTitleHours
AUTO 101Basic Theory2-2-3
AUTO 102Electrical Systems1-6-4
AUTO 201Suspension & Steering Alignment1-6-4
AUTO 202Heating and Air Conditioning1-4-3
AUTO 203Fuel and Emission Systems1-7-4
AUTO 204Engine Repair1-7-4
AUTO 205Manual Drive Train and Axles1-6-4
AUTO 206Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles1-6-4
AUTO 207Advanced Automotive Electronics1-6-4
AUTO 208Automotive Brakes1-6-4
AUTO 209Advanced Drivability Problem Diagnosis1-7-4
AUTO 290Automotive Internship0-15-3