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• AUTO 103: Automotive Powerplants

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces students to automotive engine servicing and assembly. This course emphasizes service procedures for gasoline and diesel fueled engines such as disassembly, measurement, and assembly. Engine mechanical diagnosis and testing is also included. 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. Prerequisite:    AUTO 101 Corequisite:    AUTO 101
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• AUTO 103: Automotive Powerplants

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces students to automotive engine servicing and assembly. This course emphasizes service procedures for gasoline and diesel fueled engines such as disassembly, measurement, and assembly. Engine mechanical diagnosis and testing is also included. 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. Prerequisite:    AUTO 101 Corequisite:    AUTO 101
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• AUTO 105: Fundamentals of Electrical/Electronics I

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces students to automotive electrical systems and includes fundamental electrical and electronic principles such as resistance, induction, and magnetism. This course emphasizes the use of test equipment and electrical meters as students work with starting and charging systems. Automotive wiring diagrams, electronic service information, and basic diagnostic testing are also included. A Digital Multi-Meter is provided as part of the course fee. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Automotive Technology AAS and the Automotive Service Advisor programs. A course fee is required. Pre or corequisite: AUTO 101 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    AUTO 101 Corequisite:    AUTO 101
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• AUTO 105: Fundamentals of Electrical/Electronics I

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces students to automotive electrical systems and includes fundamental electrical and electronic principles such as resistance, induction, and magnetism. This course emphasizes the use of test equipment and electrical meters as students work with starting and charging systems. Automotive wiring diagrams, electronic service information, and basic diagnostic testing are also included. A Digital Multi-Meter is provided as part of the course fee. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Automotive Technology AAS and the Automotive Service Advisor programs. A course fee is required. Pre or corequisite: AUTO 101 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    AUTO 101 Corequisite:    AUTO 101
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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

  
  Provides PennDOT required instruction on regulations, vehicle inspection procedures and recording requirements, as well as on testing modules in order for students to obtain the PA Vehicle Safety Inspector and Emissions Inspector Certifications. This course covers program overview, inspection procedures and regulations, hands-on practice, and required certification tests (online and tactile). This course is open to anyone who is interested in obtaining these two certifications. Participants must possess a valid driver's license, be 18-years of age or older, and be able to provide a valid credit card needed to establish an online account with PennDOT for testing and ID verification purposes.
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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 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 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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