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AUT 1102 Introduction to Automotive Service

Work assignment practices that are necessary for beginning automotive service technicians. Hand tool usage, correcting wind noise and water leaks, oil changes, tire rotations and balancing, new vehicle prep, used car inspection. Eye protection and hand tools are required.

Prerequisites: None

Course Outcomes
  • Demonstrate how to change the engine oil and filter and perform a chassis lubrication.
  • Apply safe work habits and work ethic principles.
  • Demonstrate entry level vehicle service tasks such as headlight aiming, windshield wiper blade and light bulb replacement and new vehicle prep.
  • Demonstrate how to change a tire and reinstall the wheel using a torque wrench.
Credit Hours: 0.5 to 2
  • Classroom: 1 hour
  • Lab: 3 hours
  • Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering
  • Department: Automotive Technology
  • Repeatable Credit: Yes
  • Offered Online: No
Available Sections
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 20, Rm 113
Faculty: Weaver
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Note: A Term 2.0 Credit Hours
Open Seats: 13
Meets: TTH from 2:00PM to 5:20PM
Section: A20
Open Seats: 13
Meets: TTH from
2:00PM to 5:20PM
Section: A20