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.
An introductory course designed to assist the novice automotive technician in adjusting to the demands of an automotive service facility. This course will expose the student to the flat rate method of shop pay. Students will also develop a portfolio which showcases the student’s technical expertise and human relation skills for obtaining cooperative education and full-time employment. This course meets the human relation component of related instruction for Certificates of Applied Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees. Students will fulfill human relations requirements for the Automotive Certificate of Applied Science and Associate of Applied Science by completing this course.
This course examines automotive manual power trains. It includes the construction, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of manual transmissions and transaxles, transfer cases, rear axles, drive shafts, and clutches. Driveline angles and Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH) will be discussed. Lab application of service procedures is included.
This course examines automotive braking systems, including hydraulic and friction theory. The construction, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of disc, drum and antilock braking systems are studied. Use of off-the-car and on-the-car-brake lathes are included in lab. Lab application of service procedures is included.
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.
This course is an overview of the design, operation, diagnosis, and service procedures of modern automotive engines. Students participate in the disassembly and the reassembly of engines. Students will participate in the removal and installation of engines in school vehicles. Service and Technical engine data are presented to prepare the students for practical experience in engine service and repair.
This course examines the theory and diagnosis of gasoline engines and related systems. These systems include engine mechanical testing, ignition systems, fuel delivery, emission control systems and an introduction to computerized fuel injection systems. Students will use the latest diagnostic equipment available to test and diagnose these systems during the lab.
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.
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 Communication (CAT I) requirement.
Montana University System Core Course
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