AUT 275 - Alternate Technology Vehicle

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: 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 website

Required Materials:

Safety Glasses

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

Student Learning Outcomes:

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

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Official Course Syllabus
2024-2025