Course Listings 2020-2021
Operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of the automotive powertrain. Includes manual transmissions/transaxles,
clutches, drive axles, driveshafts, differentials, four-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive. Prerequisites: None.
ASE141 Lec + Lab 2 Credits 4 Periods
Steering, Suspension and Pre-Alignment
Principles and operation of automotive suspension and steering systems. Prerequisites: None.
ASE151 Lec + Lab 2 Credits 4 Periods
Introduction to Brake Systems
Fundamentals and operation of automotive braking systems. Includes training in service, testing, and repair of basic
brake and brake-related components. Prerequisites: None.
ASE161 Lec + Lab 2 Credits 3 Periods
Basic Automotive Electrical/Electronics
Basic principles of automotive electricity and electrical systems. Prerequisites: None.
ASE162 Lec + Lab 2 Credits 3 Periods
Automotive Battery, Starting and Charging Systems
Principles of operation, testing and diagnosis of automotive battery, starting and charging systems. Prerequisites: A
grade of C or better in ASE161, or permission of Instructor.
ASE171 Lec + Lab 3 Credits 7 Periods
Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems
Theory and operation of automotive heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Includes training in diagnosis,
service and repair of these systems. Prerequisites: None.
ASE181 Lec + Lab 2 Credits 4 Periods
Introduction to Engine Performance
Introductory course in automotive engine performance. Introduces the construction and operating principles of
automotive internal combustion engines, fuel systems, ignition systems, and the related lubrication and cooling
systems. Prerequisites: None.
ASE182 Lec + Lab 2 Credits 4 Periods
Fundamentals of Automotive Fuel/Air and Ignition Systems
Theory and fundamentals of automotive fuel/air delivery and ignition systems. Includes the proper diagnosis and
repair of the fuel/air delivery and ignition systems. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE181, or permission of
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