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• AUTO 107: Fuel and Emission Control Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Provides students with an overview of low and high pressure fuel system components, construction, and diagnosis. This course also discusses emission control system operation and diagnosis, basic engine performance testing, and emphasizes the use and interpretation of various diagnostic equipment and tools. The PA Emission Inspector Certification examination is also incorporated into this course. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Automotive Technology AAS and the Automotive Service Advisor Certificate programs. Pre or Corequisite: AUTO 101 with a grade of C or higher. A valid PA Driver's License is require for enrollment into this course. Prerequisite:    AUTO 101 Corequisite:    AUTO 101
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• AUTO 110: PennDOT Safety and Emission Inspector Certifications

  1.50 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  PennDOT Safety and Emission Inspector Certifications
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• AUTO 151: Braking Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Provides students with an introduction to automotive braking components and their operation. This course presents hydraulic principles, brake system component operation, and anti-lock/stability control systems. Disc and Drum Brake component service and replacement is emphasized. The Pennsylvania Vehicle Safety Inspection Certification is also part of the class. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Automotive Technology AAS and the Automotive Service Advisor Certificate programs. A course fee is required. Pre or corequisite: AUTO 101 with a grade of C or higher. A valid PA driver's license is required for enrollment into the course. Prerequisite:    AUTO 101 Corequisite:    AUTO 101
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• AUTO 153: Suspension Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Provides students with an introduction to wheels and tires, suspension, and steering system components and service. This course emphasizes the safe use of shop equipment to mount and balance tires, to change suspension components, and to perform wheel alignments. Diagnosing and testing steering and suspension systems is also included, as well as the Pennsylvania Vehicle Safety Inspection Certification. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Automotive Technology AAS and the Automotive Service Advisor Certificate programs. A course fee is required. Pre or corequisite: AUTO 101 with a grade of C or higher; A valid PA driver's license is required for enrollment. Prerequisite:    AUTO 101 Corequisite:    AUTO 101
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• AUTO 157: Engine Performance Testing

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces students to light duty, vehicle spark, and compression-ignition-control-systems. This course covers the design, operation, and diagnostic procedures, as engine performance testing using current ignition diagnostic tools, oscilloscopes, and other equipment is emphasized and introduces students to the computer control system operation and diagnosis is introduced. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Automotive Technology AAS and the Automotive Service Advisor Certificate. Prerequisite: AUTO 107 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    AUTO 107
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• AUTO 159: Automotive Heating/Air Conditioning Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Provides students with an introduction to basic heating and refrigeration principles as applied to automobile service and replacement. This course focuses on the climate control system components and their operation, as well as diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults in automotive HVAC systems. The Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Program and Certification Test are completed during this course. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Automotive Technology AAS and the Automotive Service Advisor Certificate programs. Prerequisite: Auto 105 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    AUTO 105
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• AUTO 191: Cooperative Work Experience

  2.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Provides students with a hands-on, paid work experience at an approved automotive service or repair facility. Students complete a total of 480-hours of work with a mentor to master the skills presented and practiced during their first year of Automotive Technology courses. Students must provide their own basic hand tools and storage for this course. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Automotive Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: AUTO 101, 105, 107, 151, and 153 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    AUTO 101 & AUTO 105 & AUTO 107 & AUTO 151 & AUTO 153
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• AUTO 203: Manual Transmissions/Transaxles and Differentials

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces students to driveline components and manually shifted transmissions and transaxles used on light duty vehicles. This course encompasses the theory and operation of driveline components such as transfer cases, axle assemblies, differentials and manually shifted transmissions. Hands-on assembly and reconditioning is also emphasized. A course fee is required. Enrollment is is restricted to students in the Automotive Technology AAS and the Automotive Service Advisor Certificate. Prerequisite: AUTO 101 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    AUTO 101
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• AUTO 205: Intermediate Automotive Electrical/Electronics

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Provides students with a review of electrical and electronic theory as presented in AUTO 105 and introduces advanced topics that include Supplemental Restraint Systems, wire and terminal repair, accessory operation and diagnosis, and in-car computer networking. The use of Digital Volt/Ohm Meters (DVOMs), oscilloscopes, and scan tools for diagnosis is also discussed. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Automotive Technology AAS and the Automotive Service Advisor Certificate programs. Prerequisite: AUTO 105 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    AUTO 105
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• AUTO 207: Computerize Powertrain Controls

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Combines the concepts and skills taught in previous engine performance courses and demonstrates how computerized controls are used to control engine output and emissions. This course illustrates how input sensors, low and high-side output drivers, adaptive strategies, and data streaming are all integrated in powertrain controls. Diagnosis, testing, and programming of Computerized Powertrain Controls is also emphasized. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Automotive Technology AAS and the Automotive Service Advisor Certificate. Co-requisite: AUTO 157. Prerequisite:    AUTO 157 Corequisite:    AUTO 157
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