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Course Syllabus

TEAU 1010 Intro to Automotive Technology I

  • Division: Business and Applied Tech
  • Department: Transportation Technology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 1; Lab: 1
  • Clock/Hour Requirements: 60
  • Offered for Non-Credit: Yes
  • Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
  • Semester Approved: Spring 2024
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2029
  • End Semester: Fall 2029
  • Optimum Class Size: 15
  • Maximum Class Size: 20

Course Description

This course covers careers in the Automotive Industry, ASE Certification, and the principles of fuels, lubricants, engines, engine classification, displacement, cooling systems, belts, intake, and exhaust systems.

Justification

This course is required for Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) certification. It is approved by the program advisory committee. It is a core course for the Automotive Technology AAS degree, TE certificate, and certificates of proficiency.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will learn about the career opportunities in the automotive industry.
  2. Students will learn the names, operations, and functions of automotive engine components.
  3. Students will learn the four-stroke cycle.
  4. Students will learn the basics of the lubrication system.
  5. Students will learn the basics of the cooling system.
  6. Students will learn the basics of the fuel system.
  7. Students will maintain a reasonably clean work environment.

Course Content

Careers in the Automotive IndustryTools used in the Automotive IndustryEngines Design Operation Components Basic RepairLubrication SystemCooling SystemFuel System