Class Descriptions

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AMS 3116 Electrical and Electronic Systems (9 Credit Hours)
This course will enable the student to gain basic understanding and hands on experience utilizing industry standard procedures in the diagnosing and repair of Electrical and Electronic systems.  Topics presented throughout the course cover complex vehicle multiplexing systems, battery, starting, charging, and lighting systems, as well as driver information systems. 

AMS 3126 Engine Performance (9 Credit Hours)
This course will enable the student to gain basic understanding and hands on experience utilizing industry standard procedures in the diagnosing and repair of Engine Performance networks, systems, and components.  Topics presented throughout the course cover general engine performance systems, computerized engine control systems, ignition systems, fuel, air induction, exhaust systems, and emissions standards.

AMS 3136 Suspension and Steering (5 Credit Hours)
This course will enable the student to gain basic understanding and hands on experience utilizing industry standard procedures in the diagnosing and repair of Suspension and Steering Systems.  Topics presented throughout the course cover steering systems, suspension systems, wheels, tires, and alignment concerns.

AMS 3137 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles (5 Credit Hours)
This course will enable the student to gain basic understanding and hands on experience utilizing industry standard procedures in the diagnosing and repair of Automatic Transmission and Transaxle systems.  Topics presented throughout the course cover diagnoses, removal, repair, and installation of automatic transmissions and transaxles, both on and off the vehicle, including the disassembly of oil pumps, converters, gear trains, shafts, bushings, cases, and friction and reaction units.

AMS 3146 Brakes (5 Credit Hours)
This course will enable the student to gain basic understanding and hands on experience utilizing industry standard procedures in the diagnosing and repair of Braking systems.  Topics presented throughout the course cover hydraulic brake systems, drum and disc brakes, power brakes, miscellaneous and related braking systems such as wheel bearing, parking brakes, electrical, etc., and anti-lock brake systems.

AMS 3147 Manual Transmissions and Transaxles (5 Credit Hours)
This course will enable the student to gain basic understanding and hands on experience utilizing industry standard procedures in the diagnosing and repair of Manual Transmission and Transaxle systems.  Topics presented throughout the course cover diagnoses, removal, repair, and installation of manual transmissions and transaxles.

AMS 3156 Engine Repair (5 Credit Hours)
This course will enable the student to gain basic understanding and hands on experience utilizing industry standard procedures in the diagnosing and repair of automotive engine assemblies, as well as general automotive engine systems, cylinder head and value train systems, engine block assembly, and lubrication and cooling systems.

AMS 3181 Heating and Air Conditioning (5 Credit Hours)
This course will enable the student to gain basic understanding and hands on experience utilizing industry standard procedures in the diagnosing and repair of heating and air conditioning systems.  Topics presented throughout the course cover all related refrigerant system components, heating, ventilation, and engine cooling systems.  Also provides training on refrigerant recovery and handling in according with strict federal government guidelines.