ATDI 134 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems I
4 semester credits
Lecture: 2 Hours; Lab 4 Hours
Fall and Spring Semesters
This is a course in the study of electrical/electronic fundamentals applied to automotive and commercial vehicle systems. It includes theory, design, diagnosis, and repair of wiring and circuits, batteries, alternators, and starters. The use of test instruments and electrical troubleshooting manuals currently recommended by industry will be emphasized. Ohms law and circuit analysis, as it applies to industry will also be examined. Students will fulfill computation requirements for Certificate of Applied Science and Associate of Applied Science by completing this course.
This course examines automotive suspension and steering systems. The theory of operation, construction, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of steering and suspension systems is examined. Alignment procedures, wheel balancing, steering, suspension, headlight aiming, and structural damage diagnosis will be discussed. Lab application of service procedures is included.
By the end of the class the students will understand the box theory of automobile design and current trends in construction. They will be able to adjust door, hood, fender and bumper, properly install doors and windshields to factory specification. Shop safety is emphasized.
The students will be in a classroom setting where they will learn the principles of auto body repair and safe personal and tool practices. They will be able to identify the types of dents and proper sequences for dent removal. They will also be able to identify three types of primer and the proper use and properties of each. Safety is emphasized.
Students will learn shop safety, proper safe painting and priming techniques, and three methods of dent removal. By the end of the semester they will have repaired a prescribed dent in five minutes and painted a body part on a vehicle, door, fender, hood, etc. They will learn proper sanding and painting using three different materials used by the industry today and the safe handling of each one.
The students will continue skills learned in BODY 141 Introduction to Metal Refinishing, and be able to remove dents and complete repairs to a vehicle including complete refinishing. They will use fresh air supplied paint suits and safely use and dispose of excess products.
The students will paint a minimum of one car and spot repair six cars to match original finish. They will also learn the skill of proper sanding and feathering so the repaired area cannot be determined.
BODY 215 Principles of Unibody Repair Fundamentals
3 semester credits
Lecture: 3 Hours
Fall Semester
The students will be able to read and understand frame specification books. They will also understand the structural design of unibody and the characteristics of the metal used in auto construction.
The students will straighten one independent frame, one unibody, and remove and replace a transaxle engine. They will also measure additional cars beside the ones they repair. They will correctly complete three types of MIG weld used in auto body repair process using proper safety equipment as the job requires.
The students will learn to identify plastics used in current automotive manufacturers and how to repair them correctly. They will also learn the steps in door repair panels and quarter panel replacement. They will also learn acceptable shop procedures by keeping track of time and materials spent on live work plus safety shop practices. The students learn the proper use of industry estimating guide.
The students will work on live projects completing required projects in one and one half times the estimate. They will learn how to weld on doors and quarter panels as well as keep track of materials and the time spent on each job.
CAPP 120 Introduction to Computers (Old Course: CIS 110)
3 semester credits
Lecture: 2 Hours; Lab: 2 Hours
Fall and Spring Semesters
A literacy-based approach is used to survey the computer and the computer industry. Topics covered include: Microcomputer applications, input, processor, output, auxiliary storage, file and database management, communications, information system life cycle, program development and systems software, and trends, issues and career opportunities in the computer industry. An opportunity for hands-on work with standard software packages including word processors, electronic spreadsheets, database systems, and graphics packages is presented in lab sections.
An introductory course covering care and use of arc and oxyfuel welding equipment, regulators, torches, cylinders, power sources, electrodes, characteristics of operation, welding of steels and special applications. Introduction to techniques of welding mild steel. Mechanical properties of metals and types of joints are also covered.
Setup and operation of equipment and control of welding variables, types of power sources, and characteristics of operation, shielding gases, filler materials, quality assurance, and weld defects in metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding and flux cored arc welding.
Prerequisite: METL 140 or consent of instructor Course Fee: $50.00
This course is intended to meet the needs of Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) students and Certificate of Applied Science (C.A.S.) students who do not plan to transfer to other degree programs or institutions, Elementary Technical Writing is designed to introduce students to common forms of work related writing, such as memoranda, letters, reports, and proposals.
Students Please Note: This course may be used to satisfy degree and graduation requirements in Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees and Certificate of Applied Science (C.A.S.) degrees; however, it cannot be used to satisfy any degree or graduation requirement for an Associate of Science, an Associate of Arts, a Bachelor of Arts, or a Bachelor of Science degree.
M 111 Technical Mathematics (Old Course: MAAS 106)
3 semester credits
This course is intended for AAS-degree students enrolled in vocational programs who are not planning to transfer to other degree programs or institutions. This course is a basic mathematics course for developing mathematics skills through introductory algebra as they relate to technical programs. This course includes measurement systems, use of measuring tools, as well as development of area and volume concepts with respect to technical applications.
STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE: This course may be used to satisfy degree and graduation requirements in Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees. It can also be used as ‘free’ or ‘elective’ credits in a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree; but it cannot be used to satisfy any other requirements for a B.A.S. degree. It cannot be used to satisfy any degree or graduation requirements for an associate of science, an associate of arts, a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree.
This course surveys a wide variety of topics including: properties and theorems of the real and complex number systems, the function concept including inverse functions, graphing techniques, linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions, solving systems of equations in two or more variables using matrices, determinants, and matrix algebra. The development of problemsolving skills is emphasized.
Prerequisite: M 095 Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Mathematics (CAT II) requirement. Montana University System Core Course
M 145 Math for the Liberal Arts (Old Course: MATH 110)
4 semester credits
This course surveys a wide variety of topics including sets and logic, mathematical patterns, number systems, number theory, algebra, geometry, probability and statistics. The development of problemsolving skills is emphasized.
Prerequisite: M 111 or M 095, or ACT scores 20 - 22, or university placement examination Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Mathematics (CAT II) requirement. Montana University System Core Course
A study and utilization of the principles and techniques of oral communication. Problems of research, preparation, content, organization, argument, and delivery are examined.
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Communication (CAT I) requirement. Montana University System Core Course
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Course Fee: $20.00
Prerequisite: ATDI 134
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Technology (CAT VII) requirement. 
Montana University System Core Course 
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