AM 120 - Automotive Maintenance

Must be an Automotive Technology or Diesel Technology student enrolled as a declared major in the program.

Corequisite(s):  

MTH 20  

WR 117  or WR 115  or designated placement

WR 115Q  as required  

Course Description: Introduces basic mechanical shop safety and industrial practices, professionalism and ethics, shop tools and equipment use, and basic automotive maintenance. Course or equivalent work experience required of all entering Automotive Technology students.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Practice safe working habits as practiced within the mechanical trades.
• CLO#2: Demonstrate a working knowledge of the care and use of common mechanical trades tools
• CLO#3: Locate procedures, prices, labor time and parts. (ILO: Information Literacy)
• CLO#4: Perform basic mechanical maintenance operations.
• CLO#5: Demonstrate a professional work ethic as expected by industry. 
• CLO#6: Follow procedures on handling of hazardous materials found in the mechanical industry.