AUT 160 - Introduction to Automotive Technology

Class: 1 Credits: 1
This course is an introduction to the automotive field, including an introduction to the different automotive fields available such as automotive technician, shop foreman, service manager, shop owner, etc.

Corequisite(s): Take AUT 132 or AUT 130.

Course Topics:

Careers in the Automotive Service Industry
Hand Tools
Vehicle Lifting and Hoisting
Measuring System and Tools
Working as a Professional Technician

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Safety Glasses

Grading System:
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 -59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate safe work habits.
Determine proper application of automotive fasteners, seals, and gaskets.
Identify automotive service occupations, terminology, components, and systems.
Demonstrate appropriate shop manual and service publication.
Employ basic maintenance, vehicle pre-delivery, and service techniques.
Demonstrate appropriate tool selection and usage.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2021-2022