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  • AUTO 191: Cooperative Work Experience

    2.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Provides students with a hands-on, paid work experience at an approved automotive service or repair facility. Students complete a total of 480-hours of work with a mentor to master the skills presented and practiced during their first year of Automotive Technology courses. Students must provide their own basic hand tools and storage for this course. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Automotive Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: AUTO 101, 105, 107, 151, and 153 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    AUTO 101 & AUTO 105 & AUTO 107 & AUTO 151 & AUTO 153
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  • AUTO 203: Manual Transmissions/Transaxles and Differentials

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to driveline components and manually shifted transmissions and transaxles used on light duty vehicles. This course encompasses the theory and operation of driveline components such as transfer cases, axle assemblies, differentials and manually shifted transmissions. Hands-on assembly and reconditioning is also emphasized. A course fee is required. Enrollment is is restricted to students in the Automotive Technology AAS and the Automotive Service Advisor Certificate. Prerequisite: AUTO 101 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    AUTO 101
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  • AUTO 205: Intermediate Automotive Electrical/Electronics

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Provides students with a review of electrical and electronic theory as presented in AUTO 105 and introduces advanced topics that include Supplemental Restraint Systems, wire and terminal repair, accessory operation and diagnosis, and in-car computer networking. The use of Digital Volt/Ohm Meters (DVOMs), oscilloscopes, and scan tools for diagnosis is also discussed. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Automotive Technology AAS and the Automotive Service Advisor Certificate programs. Prerequisite: AUTO 105 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    AUTO 105
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  • AUTO 207: Computerize Powertrain Controls

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Combines the concepts and skills taught in previous engine performance courses and demonstrates how computerized controls are used to control engine output and emissions. This course illustrates how input sensors, low and high-side output drivers, adaptive strategies, and data streaming are all integrated in powertrain controls. Diagnosis, testing, and programming of Computerized Powertrain Controls is also emphasized. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Automotive Technology AAS and the Automotive Service Advisor Certificate. Co-requisite: AUTO 157. Prerequisite:    AUTO 157 Corequisite:    AUTO 157
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  • AUTO 251: Service Department Management

    2.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to the roles and operations of an automotive service department. This course emphasizes customer relations, management skills, parts department operations, and technician development. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Autotmotive Technology AAS program and the Automotive Service Advisor Certificate. Prerequisite: AUTO 101 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    AUTO 101
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  • AUTO 253: Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to automoatic shifted transmissions and transaxles used on current light duty vehicles. This course encompasses the theory and operation of hydraulic and electronic components utilized on automatic shifted transmissions and transaxles. Hands on assembly and reconditioning is emphasized, as well as current diagnostic and electronic operations are presented. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Automotive Technology AAS program. A course fee is required. Pre or corequisite: AUTO 205 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    AUTO 205 Corequisite:    AUTO 205
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  • AUTO 255: Advanced Electrical/Electronics

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Encompasses the wide array of Safety, Driver-Assist, Entertainment, Security and Infotainment systems available on today's automobiles. This course emphasizes the components, communication and operation of these systems. Advanced diagnostics of various in-car computer networks using lab scopes and meters is also included. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Automotive Technology AAS and the Automotive Service Advisor Certificate. Prerequisite: AUTO 205 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    AUTO 205
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  • AUTW 001: Small Engine Repair

    3.20 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    This course is designed to introduce students to the internal combustion engine. In this class, students will study the principles of four stroke engine operation and the various systems typically found on a small gasoline lawn mower engine. Students will gain a thorough understanding of engine operation through tasks designed to lead the student through disassembling, inspecting, and reassembling a small gasoline engine. This course is designed as a introductory class for students with or without previous mechanical knowledge.
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  • AUTW 002: PA Vehicle Safety Inspection

    1.20 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    The Safety Inspection Training course informs students of the regulations/procedures, and requirements concerning Pennsylvania Safety Inspection of vehicles. This course also provides students the opportunity to complete the State Certification Exam for Pennsylvania Safety Inspections. This course is for cars and light trucks only. Additional categories require additional tests and fees. A valid driver???s license is required for each category of testing. NOTE: OUT-OF-STATE DRIVER LICENSE INFORMATION If a student lives out-of-state, they must provide their out-of-state address and driver???s license information. (A Pennsylvania address may only be listed by a Pennsylvania resident.) A copy of the student???s out-of-state driver???s license must be provided to and approved by PennDot prior to testing. If they are a Pennsylvania resident, and they still possess an out-of- state driver???s license, they must surrender their out-of-state driver???s license and obtain a Pennsylvania Driver???s License. Additional information may be found on PennDot???s Driver and Vehicle Services website, at www.dmv.pa.gov, or by contacting PennDot???s Customer Call Center at 1-800-932-4600, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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  • AUTW 003: Enhanced Emission Insp Cert

    1.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    The purpose of this course is to certify automotive technicians to become Emissions Inspection Technicians. Students will identify, describe and perform a visual and On-Board Diagnostics II vehicle test according to the guidelines of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. (PennDOT) Upon successful completion of the EEIC course and a passing score on the final tests, students will have satisfied the requirements of the class
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