This is a course in the study of electrical/electronic fundamentals applied to automotive and commercial vehicle systems. It includes theory, design, diagnosis, and repair of wiring and circuits, batteries, alternators, and starters. The use of test instruments and electrical troubleshooting manuals currently recommended by industry will be emphasized. Ohms law and circuit analysis, as it applies to industry will also be examined. Students will fulfill computation requirements for Certificate of Applied Science and Associate of Applied Science by completing this course.

Course Fee: $20.00

This course examines the theory and diagnosis of automotive hybrid systems and automotive diesel engines. Lab activities will be based on Toyota Hybrid systems and General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler light duty pick-up diesel engines. Students will use the latest resources and diagnostic equipment available to understand and diagnose these systems.

Prerequisites: ATDI 134, AUTO 128 and AUTO 151
Course Fee: $20.00

A course in automatic transmissions including lecture, demonstration, and student participation in disassembling and reassembling of selected transmissions for the purpose of understanding the function, construction, operation, servicing, and troubleshooting procedures.

Prerequisite: AUTO 117 or DIES 216
Course Fee: $20.00

This course is a continuation of the study of electrical/electronic systems in use on current automotive and heavy equipment. The course will study industry recommended diagnostic and repair procedures, charging and cranking systems, ignition systems, power accessories, and an introduction to microprocessor-based engine, powertrains, and brake/suspension control systems. Students will fulfill communication requirements for Certificate of Applied Science and Associate of Applied Science by completing the course.

Prerequisite: ATDI 134
Course Fee: $20.00

Theory of heating and basic air conditioning equipment in automotive, heavy truck, and farm applications; servicing and repairing of these units.

Prerequisite: ATDI 134
Course Fee: $20.00

An introductory course designed to assist the novice automotive technician in adjusting to the demands of an automotive service facility. This course will expose the student to the flat rate method of shop pay. Students will also develop a portfolio which showcases the student’s technical expertise and human relation skills for obtaining cooperative education and full-time employment. This course meets the human relation component of related instruction for Certificates of Applied Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees. Students will fulfill human relations requirements for the Automotive Certificate of Applied Science and Associate of Applied Science by completing this course.

This course examines automotive manual power trains. It includes the construction, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of manual transmissions and transaxles, transfer cases, rear axles, drive shafts, and clutches. Driveline angles and Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH) will be discussed. Lab application of service procedures is included.

Course Fee: $20.00

This course examines automotive braking systems, including hydraulic and friction theory. The construction, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of disc, drum and antilock braking systems are studied. Use of off-the-car and on-the-car-brake lathes are included in lab. Lab application of service procedures is included.

Course Fee: $20.00

This course examines automotive suspension and steering systems. The theory of operation, construction, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of steering and suspension systems is examined. Alignment procedures, wheel balancing, steering, suspension, headlight aiming, and structural damage diagnosis will be discussed. Lab application of service procedures is included.

Course Fee: $20.00

This course is an overview of the design, operation, diagnosis, and service procedures of modern automotive engines. Students participate in the disassembly and the reassembly of engines. Students will participate in the removal and installation of engines in school vehicles. Service and Technical engine data are presented to prepare the students for practical experience in engine service and repair.

Course Fee: $20.00

This course examines the theory and diagnosis of gasoline engines and related systems. These systems include engine mechanical testing, ignition systems, fuel delivery, emission control systems and an introduction to computerized fuel injection systems. Students will use the latest diagnostic equipment available to test and diagnose these systems during the lab.

Course Fee: $20.00

Students will prepare for ASE tests in Engine Repair (A1), Brakes (A5), Suspension and Steering (A4) and Manual Drive Train and Axles (A3). At the conclusion of this class students will take their ASE certification tests.

Prerequisites: AUTO 117, AUTO 119, AUTO 120, AUTO 128, AUTO 151
Course Fee: $136.00

Students will prepare for ASE tests in Automatic Transmission/ Transaxle (A2), Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6), Heating and Air conditioning (A7) and Engine performance (A8). At the conclusion of this class students will take their ASE certification tests.

Prerequisites: ATDI 134, ATDI 257, ATDI 264, ATDI 265, AUTO 251
Course Fee: $136.00

This course examines the theory and diagnosis of computerized gasoline fuel injected engines. Students will work with the latest diagnostic equipment to test and repair computerized engine control systems on Toyota, Ford, General Motors and Chrysler Vehicles.

Prerequisite: AUTO 128, AUTO 151, and ATDI 134
Course Fee: $20.00

A planned and supervised work-learning experience in industry, business, government, or community service agencies related to the University program of study. Prerequisites: Two semesters of attendance at Montana State University-Northern, approval of advisor, Dean of the College of Technical Sciences, and cooperative education coordinator.

Pass/Fail only