BASIC AUTO
360100
One semester: 5 credits
Prerequisites: None
May be combined with Auto Engines for a one year course.

For consumers, future drivers, and those interested in the automotive industry. Bring your own car to work on, or practice on shop cars. No prior experience is necessary. Learn to identify different car parts and how they relate to each other. Topics will include brakes, steering, suspension, tires, engines, transmissions and automotive safety. Students will study concepts in the classroom and gain hands-on experience working in groups. Students will also be required to act in a professional manner at all times and to follow all safety procedures.

AUTO ENGINES
363100
One semester: 5 credits
Prerequisites: Basic Auto

This course is for students interested in furthering their automotive knowledge. Topics will include engine theory and diagnosis, automotive electricity, fuel delivery, ignition systems and emission controls. Bring your own car to work on, or practice on shop cars. Students will study concepts in the classroom and gain hands-on experience working in groups. Students will also be required to act in a professional manner at all times and to follow all safety procedures.

ROP AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
390000/390001
One year: 10 credits
Prerequisites: None

Students will learn the skills needed to begin a career in the growing field of automotive technology. Topics include brakes, steering, suspension, tires, engines, transmissions and automotive safety. Students will study concepts in the classroom and gain hands-on experience working in groups. Bring your own car to work on, or practice on shop cars. Emphasis will be on job training and job placement. Students will be required to act in a professional manner at all times and to follow all safety procedures. When students have mastered certain skills, they will be placed in internships at local shops, working side-by-side with professional technicians. Students placed at internships will report to a job site, and attend class only one day a week. Upon successful completion of the course students will have marketable job skills, a resume, portfolio, and letters of recommendation from local professionals and/or the instructor.

DRAFTING
370000
One year: 10 credits
Prerequisites: None

Meeting in the Drafting and AutoCAD lab: Mechanical Drawing and Manual (Board) Drafting Techniques and 3-D Computer Assisted Drafting and Design. Freehand sketching, two dimensional working drawings, and pictorials. Development of sectional and auxiliary view drawings. Use of blocks, layouts, viewpoints, and user coordinate system. Threads and fasteners, and precision dimensioning. Using AutoCAD2004, Viz, and Architectural Desktop 4.0 for 3-D drawing, Wireframe and Solid Modeling. Hands-on Mechanical, Civil, Structural Engineering, and Architectural projects will be completed. Career opportunities in design, drafting and technology.

AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS I & II

See course descriptions in AGRICULTURE. These courses incorporate components of metal and combination welding courses previously offered.