Students who place below ENG 22 and/or MATH 24 based on ACT Compass placement test scores, are required to enroll in Essential ENG and/or MATH classes in their first semester at Honolulu CC.
also be explored. (180 hrs. total. 6 hrs. lect.; 18 hrs. lab. per week over 7.5 weeks) ABRP 93V COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (1–4) Prerequisite: ENG 19 and/or ENG 21, OR ESL 13 & 14, OR Placement in ENG 22/60 or ESL 23; MATH 9, OR Placement in MATH 24/50/53 Instructor approval required. ABRP majors only. This course will provide students with the opportunity to acquire on-the-job experience related to classroom and laboratory instruction in Auto Body Repair and Painting. Students may enroll 4 times for a maximum of 12 credits. (5 hrs. work experience per week per credit.)
Automotive Technology (AMT) AMT 20 INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS (2) Prerequisite: Valid driver’s license; ENG 19 and/or ENG 21, OR ESL 13 & 14, OR Placement in ENG 22/60 or ESL 23; “C” in MATH 25 or in 50/53, OR Placement in higher MATH Co-requisite: AMT 53 and AMT 55 AMT majors only. Policies and procedures of the AMT program, various career opportunities in the automotive field, shop safety, proper use of technical reference manuals and identifying and proper use of basic hand tools and precision measuring tools. (60 hrs. lect./lab. per term) AMT 22 SURVEY OF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (4) Prerequisite: Valid driver’s license Recommended Prep: Auto Academy Participant Administrative approval required. This course covers the same content as AMT 20 - Introduction to Automotive Mechanics, but includes an internship and an overview of automotive technology. Topics included are: an overview of the eight areas in automotive technology, policies and procedures in the Automotive Mechanics program, career opportunities, shop safety, identification of automotive components and systems, use of technical reference manuals, proper identification and safe use of basic hand tools and precision measuring instruments, fastener identification and repair, and scheduled maintenance. This course is restricted to high school students in the summer Hawai‘i High School Auto Academy partnership. (20 hrs. lect./lab. per week)
AMT 40 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS I (4) Prerequisite: AMT 46 & 50; PHYS 100 & 100L, or PHYS 197E Co-requisite: AMT 30 Recommended Prep: Employed in the automotive industry AMT majors only. This course will cover shop safety, applicable tools and equipment. It is designed to provide students with the essential theories and practical skills to service and repair battery, starting, charging, and lighting systems. Diagnostic procedures using wiring diagrams and electrical test equipment to locate shorts, grounds, opens and resistance problems will also be covered. Course includes live work. (120 hrs. lect./lab. per term) AMT 42 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS II (8) Prerequisite: AMT 30 and AMT 40 Co-requisite: AMT 43 AMT majors only. This Electrical Systems II course deals with the systematic approach to diagnosing and repairing electrical, electronic, and ignition systems. The course focuses on small motor devices, relay controls, instrument clusters, and ignition systems found in the modern vehicle. Students will be introduced to common symptoms and pinpoint test procedures used to evaluate various circuits. They will demonstrate awareness of the safety aspects, operation, and characteristics of Hybrid/Electric Vehicles. Other subject areas include basic electrical repairs, shop safety, and the proper utilization of tools and equipment. Course may include live work. (240 hrs. lect./lab. per term) AMT 43 AIR CONDITIONING (4) Prerequisite: AMT 30 and AMT 40 Co-requisite: AMT 42 Recommended Prep: Employed in the automotive industry AMT majors only. This course covers shop safety, training in specialty tools and equipment. Included are fundamental theories, diagnosis, and repair practices to automotive air conditioning systems. Presented in the course are the operation and function of the vacuum, electrical, refrigeration circuits, along with computer controlled climate control systems. Course includes live work. (120 hrs. lect./lab. per term) AMT 46 POWERTRAIN AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS (5) Prerequisite: AMT 53 and AMT 55 Co-requisite: AMT 50 AMT majors only. In this class, students will learn shop safety, proper use of related tools and equipment. The various designs of manual transmissions, differentials, and transaxles are covered in this course along with the many drive line components found in the undercarriage of the automobile. Each major component is covered in detail, including such topics as purpose, application, operation, inspection, diagnosis, and repair. Course includes live work. (150 hrs. lect./lab. per term) AMT 50 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS/TRANSAXLES (7) Prerequisite: AMT 53 and AMT 55 Co-requisite: AMT 46 Recommended Prep: Employed in the automotive industry
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AMT 30 ENGINES (8) Prerequisite: AMT 46 and AMT 50 Co-requisite: AMT 40 Recommended Prep: Employed in the automotive industry AMT majors only. This course will cover shop safety, tools and all components found in the modern internal combustion engine. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental operation and construction of internal combustion engines. Instruction will include theory and laboratory (shop) activities in which students will learn how to inspect, service, maintain, diagnose, and repair automobile engine malfunctions. Course includes live work. (240 hrs. lect./lab. per term)
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