Automotive
AUTO 101 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
Fall, 2 credit hours
Automotive Service is an introductory course in vehicle systems theory of operation and maintenance. Topics include automotive shop procedures involved in general maintenance of vehicles related to engine, suspension, and driveline. Safety and customer relations skills will also be stressed. Students who have successfully completed a high school vocational program in Automotive Mechanics/Technology may be eligible for transfer credit.
Corequisite: AUTO 111 Automotive Services Laboratory
AUTO 102 DIESEL ENGINES
Spring, 2 credit hours (elective)
A course which considers the basic construction of the diesel engine. Topics will include classification of diesel engines, fuels, turbochargers, injection systems, and pre-heater systems. Laboratory will consist of hands-on experience in engine troubleshooting, parts identification, adjustments and testing.
Prerequisite: AUTO 112 Automotive Electrical Systems AND AUTO 101 Automotive Services or MSPT 101 Motorsports Service
AUTO 103 AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING
Spring, 2 credit hours (elective)
A study of the component parts of automotive air conditioning systems, their function and operation. Laboratory will consist of hands-on experience in testing, evacuation, and charging of the system. Refrigerant identification, safety, and environmental issues are addressed, along with fundamentals of manual and automatic control.
Prerequisite: AUTO 112 Automotive Electrical Systems AND AUTO 122 Automotive Electrical Systems Lab
AUTO 104 BASIC WELDING
Fall/Spring, 2 credit hours
This course in welding will include all basic processes and procedure in joining and cutting ferrous and nonferrous metals found in automotive/industrial applications. Focus will include safety, proper techniques and quality control.
AUTO 111 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES LABORATORY
Fall, 1 credit hour
Topics include automotive shop procedures involved in general maintenance of vehicles related to suspension, engine, and driveline. Additional information addresses New York State inspection. Students who have successfully completed a high school vocational program in Automotive Mechanics/Technology may be eligible for transfer credit.
Corequisite: AUTO 101 Automotive Services
AUTO 112 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Fall, 3 credit hours
This course is a study of fundamental electrical circuits and relative theory as applied to the automobile. Series, parallel, series-parallel circuits, magnetism, direct and alternating current fundamentals; batteries, charging systems, starters, lighting systems, and basic electronics are studied.
Corequisite: AUTO 122 Automotive Electrical Systems Lab
AUTO 113 ENGINE PERFORMANCE I
Spring, 3 credit hours
With the completion of this course, the student will be able to diagnose a performance condition resulting from an engine mechanical, fuel or ignition problem. Students will analyze engine mechanical condition, such as cylinder compression, cylinder leakage, and valve timing issues. In the engine ignition and fuel delivery systems, students will diagnose using electronic computer based scanners, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes and other diagnostic devices.
Prerequisite: AUTO 112 Automotive Electrical Systems AND AUTO 101 Automotive Services or MSPT 101 Motorsports Service
Corequisite: AUTO 114 Engine Performance I Lab
AUTO 114 ENGINE PERFORMANCE I LABORATORY
Spring, 1 credit hour
The laboratory component of this course consists of hands-on activities involving theories learned in the classroom. Students use service information, while testing systems with digital volt/ohm meters and computer scanners. Fuel and powertrain control systems are diagnosed with the latest tools available. With the completion of both components of Engine Performance I, (AUTO 113 and AUTO 114) students will be able to diagnose and repair a vehicle with a no-start condition resulting from a fuel or ignition problem. The student will be able to access vehicle computer information, including inputs, outputs, and miscellaneous tests.
Prerequisite: AUTO 112 Automotive Electrical Systems AND AUTO 101 Automotive Services or MSPT 101 Motorsports Service
Corequisite: AUTO 113 Engine Performance I
AUTO 122 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS LABORATORY
Fall, 1 credit hour
The laboratory component of this course consists of hands-on activities involving theories learned in the classroom. Students use service information, both hard-copy and electronic. Testing involves batteries; series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits, as well as charging and starting systems component identification and service.
Corequisite: AUTO 112 Automotive Electrical Systems
AUTO 141 AUTOMOTIVE BRAKING SYSTEMS
Spring, 3 credit hours
This course consists of theory and operation of automotive brake systems. Topics covered include: foundation brake components of disc and drum brake systems, hydraulic brake system components, and brake enhancements including antilock brake system and stability control.
Prerequisite: AUTO 112 Automotive Electrical Systems AND AUTO 101 Automotive Services or MSPT 101 Motorsports Service
Corequisite: AUTO 144 Automotive Braking Systems Lab
AUTO 144 AUTOMOTIVE BRAKING SYSTEMS LABORATORY
Spring, 1 credit hour
This course is designed to teach entry level skills in the repair, replacement, and service of automotive brake systems. Brake service areas covered include disc brake, drum brake, parking brake, brake hydraulic system, and brake component measuring for tolerance. Services include, resurfacing rotors and drums, flaring hydraulic line.
Prerequisite: AUTO 112 Automotive Electrical Systems AND AUTO 101 Automotive Services or MSPT 101 Motorsports Service
Corequisite: AUTO 141 Automotive Braking Systems
AUTO 212 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS II
Spring, 4 credit hours
This course begins where Automotive Electrical Systems terminates. Topics covered include lighting, gauges, warning devices, driver information systems, horn and wiper operations, and electrical accessory diagnosis and repair.
Prerequisites: AUTO 112 Automotive Electrical Systems
Corequisites: AUTO 214
AUTO 213 ENGINE PERFORMANCE II
Fall, 4 credit hours
This course begins where Engine Performance I terminates. Sophisticated OBD II engine control systems are studied which include Variable Valve Timing and Lift, Boost, and Emissions Controls. The student learns and applies knowledge of the integration of the above systems and powertrain/engine control computer (PCM). Diagnosis and repair include test equipment such as digital volt-ohm meters, oscilloscopes, and interactive computer scanners. Students continually utilize the latest automotive reference materials in diagnosis and repair procedures.
Prerequisites: AUTO 112, AUTO 122, AUTO 113, and AUTO 114
AUTO 214 AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Spring, 3 credit hours
Review of electrical and electronic devices used in automobiles. Study of on-board diagnostic systems for both domestic and import vehicles. Diagnosis of computerized automotive systems. A writing intensive course.
Prerequisites: AUTO 111, AUTO 213
Corequisites: AUTO 212
AUTO 218 AUTOMOTIVE Engine Repair
Fall, 3 credit hours
This course provides instruction regarding the operation of the gasoline internal combustion
engine. Instruction will build on the basic engine construction and operation learned in Automotive Service and Engine Performance I with an understanding of the effects of dynamics and engine operation on fluids, metals, combustion, and heat transfer. Students perform repair and maintenance procedures on the various systems and components of automotive engines.
Prerequisites: AUTO 113, AUTO 114, ENGL 101, MATH 101 or higher
AUTO 220 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
Fall, 4 credit hours
This course concerns the principles of operation of the gasoline internal combustion engine. Each student participates in an actual engine overhaul including measuring to factory specification and machining operations with the latest tools and equipment. Designed for Automotive majors principally, applicants from other curricula will be interviewed by department personnel. Tool kit required. This course is the writing intensive course for the Automotive Program.
Prerequisites: AUTO 113 Engine Performance I, AUTO 114 Engine Performance I Lab, ENGL 101 Composition and the Spoken Word, MATH 101 Applied College Mathematics or higher
AUTO 221 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
Spring, 4 credit hours
Students study fundamental principles of automatic transmissions. Topics include torque converters, planetary gear sets and hydraulics. Various powerflows are compared using specific transmissions as examples.
Prerequisites: AUTO 113 Engine Performance, AUTO 114 Engine Performance Lab, AUTO 141 Automotive Brake Systems, and AUTO 144 Automotive Brake Systems Lab
AUTO 225 Drivelines and MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
Fall, 3 credit hours
Topics include transmission theory, design, and operation of manually shifted front-wheel and rear-wheel drive transmissions in automotive applications. Related topics necessary to include with transmissions also include axles, drive shafts, differentials, universal joints, transfer cases, and the manual and electronic controls associated with each. Students receive equal number of lecture and lab sessions.
Prerequisites: AUTO 112, AUTO 113, AUTO 114, AUTO 122, AUTO 141, AUTO 144, AUTO 213 or permission of instructor.
AUTO 230 SERVICE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS
Spring, 1 credit hour
This seminar type course will meet to discuss topics such as satisfaction, shop management, management techniques, equipment purchase/utilization and dealership structure. Students will perform interviews and write about their findings. Each student will write five research papers from a list of topics concerning the automotive repair business. Weekly summaries from trade journals will be completed. These will relate to topics in Automotive Service Management.
Prerequisites: AUTO 213 Engine Performance II
AUTO 240 Hybrid & ElECTRIC Vehicles
Fall, 3 credit hours
This course covers the details and diagnosis of the powertrain of hybrid vehicles that are electric and internal combustion engine propelled as well as vehicles that are electric propulsion only. The internal combustion engine is not covered in this course. Coverage in this course includes safety, tools, scan tools, types, and diagnostic procedures primarily focusing on the electric portion of vehicle drivetrains.
Prerequisites: AUTO 113, 114, 141, 144 or ASE Certification with 4 years of automotive experience, or instructor's permission.
AUTO 241 SUSPENSION DESIGN AND SERVICE
Fall, 2 credit hours
This course covers the theory of, diagnostic and service procedures used in suspension and steering systems.
Prerequisite: AUTO 111 AND AUTO 101 or MSPT 101
Corequisite: AUTO 282
AUTO 253 SUBARU UNIVERSITY TRAINING
Spring, 1 credit hour
Students who earned their way into Subaru-U by earning a grade of B or higher GPA and have an interest in employment at a Subaru dealership upon graduation, take on-line courses from Subaru to begin with. Subaru-U training Level 1 is non-manufacturer specific and reinforces SUNY Canton Automotive training at the 100 level. Subaru-U training Leyel 2 is specific to Subaru yet still reinforces SUNY Canton Automotive training at the 200 level. Level 1 and 2 are the prerequisites to Level 3 face-to-face training at Subaru training centers.
Prerequisite: AUTO 101, 111, 112, 122
AUTO 282 SUSPENSION DESIGN AND SERVICES LABORATORY
Fall, 1 credit hour
This course covers diagnostic, repair, and adjustment procedures used in suspension and steering systems. Proper use of suspension and steering tools and equipment is covered, including computerized alignment equipment.
Prerequisite: AUTO 111 Automotive Services Lab AND AUTO 101 Automotive Services or MSPT 101 Motorsports Service
Corequisite: AUTO 241 Suspension Design and Services
AUTO 291-295 SPECIAL TOPICS IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Fall/Spring, 1-4 credit hours
Special topics in Automotive Technology will generally include topics of current interest or topics not covered in courses currently offered by the department or in combinations not currently available.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.