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  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation and University Advanced Standing. Utilizes advanced thermal imagery to examine efficiency loss in fluid power systems. Demonstrates the operation and diagnosis of electronic over hydraulic controls. Demonstrates diagnosis of closed loop and closed circuit fluid power systems. Examines micro-leak testing of hydraulic system components. Focuses on electrical over hydraulic schematic interpretation.
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    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation and University Advanced Standing. Studies testing and diagnostics of vehicle safety systems, SRS systems, and adaptive strategies on modern vehicles. Explores current EPA standards and regulations and future emissions testing requirements in the automobile industry.
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    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation and University Advanced Standing. Offers a more in-depth study of the design factors that are unique to high output engines and how to modify engines to obtain the desired outcome. Studies the characteristics of various fuels used in high performance engines and their effects. Discusses the implications of service learning and ethics in high performance engine applications.. Tool room fee of $19 for equipment applies.. Course Lab fee of $17 for materials applies.
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    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation and University Advanced Standing. Explores advances in electronics and energy storage systems found on Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). Topics include advanced operation, repair, diagnosis and troubleshooting of BEVs, HEVs and PHEVs using manufacturer-specific diagnostic tools and equipment.
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    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.
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    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.