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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 249
AUT 221 Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles (2-3-3)
This course covers operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of automatic transmissions/ transaxles. Topics include hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical/electronic opera- tion of automatic drive trains and the use of appropriate service tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operational theory and diagnose and repair automatic drive trains.
AUT 221A Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles Lab (0-3-1)
Corequisite: AUT 221
This course is an optional lab to be used as an alternative to co-op placement in meeting
the NATEF standards for total hours. Topics include hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical/electronic operation of automatic drive trains and the use of appropriate service tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and repair automatic drive trains.
AUT 231 Manual Transmissions/Axles/Drive Trains (2-3-3)
This course covers the operation, diagnosis, and repair of manual transmissions/transaxles, clutches, driveshafts, axles, and nal drives. Topics include theory of torque, power ow, and manual drive train service and repair using appropriate service information, tools, and equip- ment. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operational theory and diagnose and repair manual drive trains.
BIOLOGY
BIO 110 Principles of Biology (3-3-4) Prerequisite: College-ready English Placement
This course provides a survey of fundamental biological principles for non-science majors. Emphasis is placed on basic chemistry, cell biology, metabolism, genetics, evolution, ecology, diversity, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate increased knowledge and better understanding of biology as it applies to everyday life. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. Students may not apply both BIO 110 and BIO 111 toward completion of AA or AS degree requirements.
BIO 111 General Biology I (3-3-4)
Prerequisite: College-ready English Placement
This course introduces the principles and concepts of biology. Emphasis is placed on basic
biological chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, metabolism and energy transformation, genetics, evolution, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of life at the molecular and cellular levels. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. Students may not apply both BIO 110 and BIO 111 toward completion of AA or AS degree requirements.
BIO 112 General Biology II (3-3-4)
Prerequisite: BIO 111
This course is a continuation of BIO 111. Emphasis is placed on organisms, evolution,
biodiversity, plant and animal systems, ecology, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate comprehension of life at the organismal and ecologi- cal levels. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science.
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