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AUT 275 - Alternate Technology Vehicle


Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is the study of vehicles powered with gasoline engines in combination with other non-gasoline power systems. Hybrid, Fuel Cell, compressed gases and diesel/bio-diesel and Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) technology will be covered in this course.

Prerequisite(s): Take AUT 132  or AUT 130 .
Course Topics:

  • Hybrid Safety and Service Procedures
  • Fuel Cells and Advanced Technologies
  • Ethanol
  • Biodiesel
  • Compressed Natural Gas

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:

  1. Identify the common alternative technology vehicle types.
  2. Identify the types and specifications of personal protective equipment required when working with hybrid electric vehicles.
  3. Outline the control systems for the hybrid technology.
  4. Classify the different types of hybrid vehicles.
  5. Illustrate the control systems for the compressed gas technology.
  6. Examine the control systems for the Bio-fuel technology.

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

  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

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

  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
  • Online Behavior
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Student Concerns
  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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2022-2023