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• ASL 209: Advanced ASL & Cognitive Processing 1

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course, taught in American Sign Language (ASL), builds on material learned in ASL 202, developing both comprehension and expression in ASL. Students continue learning and using ASL vocabulary, grammatical principles and various intermediate-level discourse features in narratives and presentations in ASL. Issues related to the effects of oppression and discrimination (e.g., audism, racism, sexism), the influence of power and privilege within multicultural and diverse populations, majority and minority culture dynamics, and dynamics of cross-cultural interaction will be explored. To advance to ASL 210, the student must complete this course with a grade of "C" or better. Prerequisite:    A grade of "C" or better in ASL 202 or admission to the Interpreter Training Program.  
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• ASL 210: Advanced ASL & Cognitive Processing 2

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course, taught in American Sign Language (ASL), builds on material learned in ASL 209, allowing students to develop advanced comprehension and expression in ASL. Students continue learning and using ASL vocabulary, grammatical principles and a variety of higher-level discourse features in narratives and presentations in ASL. Issues of the effects of special populations within the Deaf community (Deaf-Blind, Intellectual & Developmental Disability (ID/DD), Mental Health) are explored, as well as specialized and technical vocabulary for various settings (medical, mental health, sexual signs, signs of drug use, etc.)  In addition, issues of social justice as they relate to the Deaf community are discussed. Prerequisite:    A grade of "C" or better in ASL 209.  
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• ATE 103: Automotive Systems/Minor Service

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course introduces studentsto shop operations that would be performed by an entry level technician. This includes an introduction to shop safety, the use of basic shop equipment, hand tools and service information for factory-recommended repair procedures. Students learn the use of measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers and dial indicators. The course includes service procedures for lubrication, routine maintenance, basic repairs, tire repair and new car pre-delivery inspection. Certain course sections are manufacturer-specific.
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• ATE 106: Emission Inspector Certification

  1.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is a Pennsylvania state-directed Emission Inspector Certification Program. It is designed for anyone wishing to become certified in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to perform emission inspections on passenger cars andlight trucks. The course is graded on a pass/fail basis. The student will be required to enroll in Pennsylvania's online training portal. There are additional testing and material fees associated with this enrollment that require credit card payment. Studentsmust be 18 years of age and hold a valid drivers license. Students must achieve a score of at least 80% on the Pennsylvania online training portal website to pass this course.
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• ATE 108: State Inspection Certification

  1.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is a Pennsylvania State directed Safety Inspection Certification Program. It is designed for anyone wishing to become Pennsylvania Certified to perform safety inspections on motor vehicles. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
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• ATE 117: Toyota Advanced Maintenance and General Service (TECS Elite), Experimental

  6.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is designed to introduce students to the automotive industry by providing them with the basic skills and knowledge of anentry level technician. The course includes an introduction to shop safety, vehicle lift training, basic hand tool training and service preparation. Students will also be trained in Toyota specificmultipoint inspections, maintenence procedures and fundamental electrical training.
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• ATE 118: CNG Fuel System Inspector, Experimental

  1.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  The compressed natural gas (CNG) Fuel System Inspector Course is designed to prepare the student for the CNG Fuel System Inspector Certification Exam. This course also educates and prepares students in the proper installation and inspection of CNG vehicle components.
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• ATE 121: Electrical Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course covers electrical principles, including voltage, resistance, current flow, series and parallel circuits and Ohm's Law relating to the automobile. Students learn the operation, testing and repairing of the starting and charging systemsincluding electrical accessories. Certain course sections are manufacturer-specific.
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• ATE 122: Electronic Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course includes the theory, operation and application of electronic sensing devices. The computer process of sensing a condition, deciding on an output and controlling the output arecovered in detail. Students study computer networking as it applies to the vehicle. Students also use specific test equipment to interface with the vehicle's computer system to analyze and diagnose vehicle faults. Certain course sections are manufacturer-specific. Prerequisite:    ATE 121   
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• ATE 126: Steering and Suspension

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course introduces students to industry-recognized diagnosis and replacement of steering components in power steering systems and suspension systems. Topics include tire repair and replacement, computerized wheel balancing, suspension and steering component inspection, strut service and computerized four-wheel alignment. Certain course sections are manufacturer-specific. Prerequisite:    ATE 103   
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