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AST 111: Automotive Fundamentals and Engines

8 Cr
Quarters: F
This theory course aligns with the industry’s Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Professional Certification (A8 - Engine Repair), guided by the accreditation standards set forth by the ASE Education Foundation. The course begins with the introduction and research of industry and career opportunities and progresses through machining fundamentals, design, construction, operation, failures, diagnosis, inspection, and the maintenance and repair of Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs).
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AST 100  or completion of with a grade of C or better; Concurrent enrollment in AST 112  ; and eligibility for MATH 080  and ENGL 090T , or permission of instructor.