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  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation and University Advanced Standing. Analyzes the current use and function of advanced systems and materials used in modern and future transportation vehicles. Includes advanced driver assistance and urban air mobility systems, their function and diagnostic calibration and repair procedures. Teaches advanced structural material usage and the damage analysis process necessary for proper advanced system repair.
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    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation and University Advanced Standing and AUT 2250 or AUT 2260 recommended. Corequisite(s): AUT 2240 recommended. Studies current and upcoming alternatives to gasoline as a fuel for the transportation industry that are being promoted, used, and developed by sources within and without the mainstream production system. Includes new alternatives such as CNG/Propane, hydrogen, electric, hybrid (both plug-in and non-plug-in), bio-fuels (both diesel and alcohol), diesel, and fuel cells such as proton exchange membranes. Discusses the implications of service learning and ethics in alternative fuel powered vehicles.
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    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation and University Advanced Standing. Studies the operation and performance efficiencies of light duty, heavy duty and industrial applications of diesel engines including marine, mining and gen-sets. Examines current engine performance advancements and designs with modern technology. Utilizes Dynamometer testing to analyze engine performance differences in relation to the design theory.
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    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation and University Advanced Standing. Analyzes the physical properties and applications of metals, ceramics, composites, surface treatments and polymers. Studies Material Science Technology, including the study of organic and Inorganic matter and solid matter. Researches and describes the means and data to determine root causes of failure. Introduces FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis) and PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis). Conducts both NDT (Non Destructive Testing) and DT (Destructive Testing) methods. Utilizes testing equipment for compliance with ASTM (American Standard Testing Methods).
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    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation and University Advanced Standing. Explores in vehicle network communication systems including: Network system protocols, body control modules and other LAN controllers, and smart sensors. Covers development and current trends in use of CAN BUS and network systems and sensors in modern automobiles. Introduces the use of scan tools and other diagnostic tools and diagnostic strategies. Covers updating of CAN BUS systems through factory tools and software and theory, programming, and industrial control system applications of small and medium sized programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Studies basic maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, and programming.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation and University Advanced Standing. Explores basic fabricating tools such as sheet metal brake, slip rolls, band saw, and nibblers. Uses specialty tools such as English wheel, power hammer, kraft former, plenish hammer, shrinkers, and stretchers. Teaches panel fabrication and hammer forming on steel and aluminum panels. Explores the design process of vehicles, advanced interior components and materials.
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    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation and University Advanced Standing. Studies dynamometer testing and evaluation tools and skills relevant to data acquisition systems. Analyzes data collected to measure horsepower, torque, and energy output. Teaches how to collect and create proper baselines and testing procedures. Discusses compiled data to help change drivability and manage the many different systems on the vehicle.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): TT 4510, TT 4270, and University Advanced Standing. Provides a leadership transition from academic to applied/real-life work experience. Includes students, company liaison, and coordinator evaluation, on-site work visits, written assignments and oral presentations, creation of transportation related business improvements. Offers experience in establishing and accomplishing team objectives that improve their ability and add real value in their future employment.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): CRT1230, CRT2510, Matriculation, and University Advanced Standing. Explores all welding processes. Investigates advanced welding processes such as MIG, TIG, ARC, laser welding, friction welding, explosive welding, ultra-sonic welding, and electron beam welding. Examines attachment methods with the use of rivet technology in conjunction with panel bonding technology. Covers advanced attachment processes of the future.
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    Prerequisite(s): TT 3260 and University Advanced Standing. Introduces power electronics and electric drive systems electronic devices and their switching performance and thermal design including: power converters, AC-AC converters, DC-DC converters, inverters. Analyzes energy-efficient AC and DC motor drives.