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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
TRN 130 Introduction to Sustainable Transportation (2-2-3)
This course provides an overview of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles. Topics include composition and use of alternative fuels including compressed natural gas, biodiesel, ethanol, hydrogen, and synthetic fuels, hybrid/electric, and vehicles using alternative fuels. Upon completion, students should be able to identify alternative fuel vehicles, explain how each alternative fuel delivery system operates, and perform minor repairs.
TRN 140 Transportation Climate Control (1-2-2)
This course covers the theory of refrigeration and heating, electrical/electronic/pneumatic controls, and diagnosis and repair of climate control systems. Topics include diagnosis and repair of climate control components and systems, recovery/recycling of refrigerants, and safety and environmental regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and repair vehicle climate control systems.
TRN 140A Transportation Climate Control Lab (1-2-2)
Corequisite: TRN 140
This course provides experiences for enhancing student skills in the diagnosis and repair of
transportation climate control systems. Emphasis is placed on reclaiming, recovery, recharg- ing, leak detection, climate control components, diagnosis, air conditioning equipment, tools and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the operation, diagnose, and safely service climate control systems using appropriate tools, equipment, and service information.
TRN 145 Advanced Transportation Electronics (2-3-3)
Prerequisite: TRN 120
This course covers advanced transportation electronic systems including programmable
logic controllers, on-board data networks, telematics, high voltage systems, navigation, col- lision avoidance systems and electronic accessories. Topics include interpretation of wiring schematics, reprogramming PLC’s, diagnosing and testing data networks and other electronic concerns. Upon completion, students should be able to reprogram PLC’s, diagnose and test data networks and other electronic concerns, and work safely with high voltage systems.
WORK-BASED LEARNING
Work-based learning courses are available for students in certain programs only. See the program advisor for additional details.
WBL 111 Work-Based Learning I (0-10-1)
This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.
WBL 112 Work-Based Learning I (0-20-2)
This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.
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