UACCM | Course Description | Automotive Technology

UACCM courses are identified by a code containing letters which indicate the department and numbers which indicate sequencing within the department. The last number indicates credit hours received for the course. Developmental classes, while providing credit and being included in the computation of the semester grade point average, do not count toward graduation for either a certificate or degree.

“ACTS” Arkansas Course Transfer System.
“GE” designates the course is acceptable as a General Education Elective.

AST 1005 | Electrical/Electronic Systems
5 Cr. (2 lec., 9 lab)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in fall semester of odd years. This course covers diagnosis and repair of the following: general electrical systems, batteries, starters, lighting systems, gauges and warning devices, horns and wipers, charging systems, power seats, door locks, reading of wiring diagrams and other miscellaneous accessories. Lab is designed to allow students sufficient hands-on application to perform practical work in applying theory learned in lecture classes. Students will be assigned vehicles to repair in a manner designed to provide adequate practical application in all areas of automotive repair.

AST 1105 | Brakes
5 Cr. (2 lec., 9 lab)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in fall semester of odd years. The student will study hydraulic system diagnosis and repair, including master cylinder, fluid lines and hoses, valves, drum brakes, disk brakes, anti-lock brake systems, and power assist units. Lab is designed to allow students sufficient hands-on application to perform practical work in applying theory learned in lecture classes. Students will be assigned vehicles to repair in a manner designed to provide adequate practical application in all areas of automotive repair.

AST 1205 | Engine Repair
5 Cr. (2 lec., 9 lab)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in spring semester of even years. The student will study general engine diagnosis, cylinder head and valve train repair, engine block repair, lubrication and cooling systems, ignition systems, fuel and exhaust systems. Lab is designed to allow students sufficient hands-on application to perform practical work in applying theory learned in lecture classes. Students will be assigned vehicles to repair to provide adequate practical application in all areas of automotive repair.

AST 1305 | Power Trains
5 Cr. (2 lec., 9 lab)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in spring semester of even years. The student will study clutch diagnosis and repair, transmission and transaxle diagnosis, drive shaft and universal joint repair, ring and pinion gears, differential case assembly, and four-wheel drive component repair. Lab is designed to allow students sufficient hands-on application to perform practical work in applying theory learned in lecture classes. Students will be assigned vehicles to repair in a manner designed to provide adequate practical application in all areas of automotive repair.

AST 2005 | Climate Control
5 Cr. (2 lec., 9 lab)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in fall semester of even years. The student will study air conditioning and heating systems, engine cooling, electrical controls, vacuum controls, refrigerant recovery, recycling and handling. The student will learn the principles of diagnosis and repair of these systems. Lab is designed to allow students sufficient hands-on application to perform practical work in applying theory learned in lecture classes. Students will be assigned vehicles to repair to provide adequate practical application in all areas of automotive repair.

AST 2105 | Automatic Transmissions
5 Cr. (2 lec., 9 lab)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in spring semester of odd years. Students will study general transmission/transaxle diagnosis, maintenance and adjustment, in- and off-vehicle repair, removal, disassembly and assembly, oil pumps and converters, gear trains, bushings and electronic transmissions. Lab is designed to allow students sufficient hands-on application to perform practical work in applying theory learned in lecture classes. Students will be assigned vehicles to repair in a manner designed to provide adequate practical application in all areas of automotive repair.

AST 2115 | Engine Performance
5 Cr. (2 lec., 9 lab)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in fall semester of even years. Engine performance includes the diagnosis and repair of ignition systems, emissions control systems, and fuel, air induction and exhaust systems, as well as engine related service such as computer diagnosis and repair including scan tool operation. Lab is designed to allow students sufficient hands-on application to perform practical work in applying theory learned in lecture classes. Students will be assigned vehicles to repair in a manner designed to provide adequate practical application in all areas of automotive repair.

AST 2205 | Chassis and Steering
5 Cr. (2 lec., 9 lab)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in spring semester of odd years. Chassis and steering includes the study of steering columns and manual steering gears, power-assisted steering units, linkage, suspension system diagnosis (front and rear), front and rear wheel alignment and adjustment and wheel and tire diagnosis. Lab is designed to allow students hands-on application to perform practical work. Students will be assigned vehicles to repair to provide practical application in all areas of automotive repair.