InDesign and Photoshop is recommended, but not required, for this course. Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop (Creative Suite 6 or Creative Cloud Complete) are required applications for those taking this course online. (Meets MnTC Goal 2 and Goal 6) (Prerequisites: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) ARTS1223 Introduction to the Digital Arts and Creative Multimedia The purpose of this course is to develop in students an appreciation of creative multimedia and the digital arts as a vital element in understanding the human condition and to expose the students to various digital art forms. Students will explore the relationships between the artist, the artwork, the audience, and society. The students will engage in critical analysis of various forms of creative electronic multimedia, interdisciplinary arts, and the digital arts to help them form aesthetic judgments. Meets MnTC Goal 6. (Prerequisites: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) ARTS1425 Digital Photography The course introduces the student to the art of digital photography, covering such topics as composition (pattern, symmetry, depth, texture, lines), perspective, black and white vs. color, light, close-ups, panoramas, etc. The course will explore approaches to photographing such subjects as landscapes, people, the built environment, plants and animals, weather phenomena, and still life objects. The focus will be on photography as a fine art, but some attention will be given to practical applications, such as photojournalism, commercial photography, freelance photography, and portraiture. The course will also cover technological basics, such as equipment purchase and maintenance, settings, and the like. Finally, the course will ask students to consider the work of great photographers past and present (including that of such figures as Edward Weston, Mathew Brady, Ansel Adams, James Presley Ball, and Imogen Cunningham). (MnTC Goal 6) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) AUTO1105 General Auto Service Theory This course is designed as a prerequisite for all technical automotive courses. Major emphasis is placed on shop safety, use of service manuals, preventative maintenance, use of automotive tools and equipment. (Prerequisite: None) (1 Credit: 1 lecture/0 lab) AUTO1106 General Auto Service Lab This course will let the student apply knowledge and skills learned in general automotive service. (Prerequisite: AUTO1105) (2 Credits: 0 lecture/2 lab) AUTO1108 Introduction to Light Duty Diesel and Hybrid Service This course teaches basic fundamentals of diesel engine construction and maintenance of engine and the power plants used in hybrid vehicles. Major emphasis on engine construction, fuel systems, hybrid safety, service and maintenance. Materials and information will be presented in a manner related directly to the occupation. (Prerequisite: AUTO 1105, AUTO 1106, or instructor approval) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) AUTO1111 Gas and Diesel Engine Repair Lab In this course an engine will be disassembled, the parts identified, checked, and measured. The engine will then be reconditioned and assembled. (Prerequisites: AUTO1105, AUTO1106, AUTO1201, or instructor permission) (4 Credits: 0 lecture/4 lab) AUTO1112 Auto Trans/Transaxle Lab This course is a hands-on lab class in which various trans/transaxles are overhauled, adjusted and tested. Basic overhaul techniques, special tool and gauge usage are taught. (Prerequisites: AUTO1105, AUTO1106, AUTO1202, or instructor permission) (3 Credits: 0 lecture/3 lab) AUTO1113 Drive Train and Axle Lab This course will develop the students’ hands-on skills with emphasis on wheel traction controls. (Prerequisites: AUTO1105, AUTO1106, AUTO1203 or instructor approval) (4 Credits: 0 lecture/4 lab) AUTO1114 Suspension & Steering Lab This course will develop skills the student will need for diagnosis and replacement and alignment of suspension systems needed in the technology of automotive and light duty truck repair. (Prerequisites: AUTO1105, AUTO1106, AUTO1204 or instructor approval) (3 Credits: 0 lecture/3 lab) AUTO1115 Brake Systems Lab This course will enhance the students’ knowledge in developing skills and procedures learned in Brake Systems. (Prerequisites: AUTO1105, AUTO1106 or instructor approval) (3 Credits: 0 lecture/3 lab) AUTO1117 Auto Heating & Air Conditioning Lab In this course the student will perform heating and A/C service and maintenance. The student will perform troubleshooting techniques on heating and A/C systems including automatic temperature control systems. (Prerequisites: AUTO1105, AUTO1106, AUTO1207 or instructor approval) (2 Credits: 0 lecture/2 lab) AUTO1118 Auto Engine Performance Lab In this course the student will identify components related to fuel, ignition, and emission systems. The student will perform routine service and maintenance procedures related to fuel, ignition, and emission systems. Troubleshooting techniques will be developed using various tests and test equipment. This will be used to analyze engine performance problems. The following TASKS are required by NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation) NATEF requires that 95% of P-1’s, 80% of P-2’s, and 50% of P-3’s be completed during the course. (Prerequisites: AUTO1105, AUTO1106, AUTO1208 or instructor approval) (3 Credits: 1 lecture/2 lab) AUTO1126 Auto Electrical/Electronic Lab This course covers the diagnosis and repair techniques of auto body electrical and electronic systems. It involves electrical/electronic systems such as power windows, power seats, electronic instrument clusters, theft deterrent systems, computer controlled electronics, and passive restraint systems. The following TASKS are required by NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation). NATEF requires that 95% of P-1’s, 80% of P-2’s, and 50% of P-3’s be completed during the course. (Prerequisites: AUTO1105, AUTO1106, AUTO1216 or instructor approval) (2 Credits: 0 lecture/2 lab) AUTO1138 Engine and Diesel Performance Lab This course utilizes hands on testing of automotive computer systems including sensors and control devices. It will include feedback carburation and fuel injection. Skills will be developed to utilize basic engine mechanical tests that will lead to analyzing engine condition and performance. (Prerequisites: AUTO1105, AUTO1106, AUTO1118, AUTO1208, AUTO1228 or instructor approval) (3 Credits: 0 lecture/6 lab) Course Descriptions 109
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