AUTT 1010 Syllabus
Subject Code
AUTT
Course Number
1010
Course Title
Automotive Technology Introduction
Prerequisites
Provisional admission
Corequisites
Terms Offered
Offered Fall and Spring
Credit Hours
(1-2-2)
Course Description
This course introduces basic concepts and practices necessary for safe and effective automotive shop operations. Topics include safety procedures; legal/ethical responsibilities; general service; hand tools; and shop organization, management, and work flow systems. Students must pay a $20 supply fee and a $142 textbook fee when registering for this course.
Course Outcomes
Safety Procedures
Order Description
1 Comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing; eye
protection; hand tools; power tools; proper ventilation; and the handling, storage and disposal
of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental
regulations.
2 Demonstrate Safety Procedures during shop operation and safe use of shop equipment
Legal/Ethical Responsibilities
Order Description
1 Understand all legal and ethical responsibilities
General Service
Order Description
1 Perform common fastener and thread repairs to include: remove broken bolt, restore internal
and external threads, and repair internal threads with a threaded insert. P-1
2 Perform engine oil and filter change, P-1
3 Perform cooling system pressure tests; check coolant condition; inspect and test radiator,
pressure cap, coolant recovery tank, and hoses; determine necessary action. P1
4 Inspect, replace, and adjust drive belts, tensioners, and pulleys; check pulley and belt
alignment. P-1
5 Inspect and replace engine cooling and heater system hoses. P-1
6 Inspect, test, and replace thermostat and gasket/seal. P-1
7 Test coolant; drain and recover coolant; flush and refill cooling system with recommended
coolant; bleed air as required. P-1
8 Explain the proper steps and tools required to complete the general service tasks as may be
listed on the vehicle manufacturer's service and maintenance schedule
Hand Tools
Order Description
1 Practice the proper use of hand tools.
2 Classify hand tools used by automotive technicians by both giving the tool's proper name and
the use for which it was designed
Shop Organization, Management, and Work Flow Systems
Order Description
1 Describe typical management procedures
2 Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer
concern, related service history, cause, and correction. P-1
3 Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as internal engine operation, vehicle
service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. P-1