This course prepares students to diagnose and repair automotive engines. Includes specialized training in the use of specialized measuring devices and assembly equipment. Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-1 test.
This course prepares students to diagnose and repair automotive brake and suspension systems. Includes specialized training in the use of Hunter alignment machines, tire mounting and road force tire balancing equipment. Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-4 and A-5 tests.
This course prepares students to diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems. Includes specialized training in the use of electrical meters, scopes and electrical testing equipment. Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-6 test.
Introduction to automotive systems, industry best practices, basic vehicle fluid and wheel services, and safety practices. Orientation to the automobile: technical vocabulary, systems, components, safety procedures, proper use of appropriate tools and equipment, and development of hands-on skills. Basic maintenance and repair of the automobile in accord with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.
Introductory course on general vehicle body maintenance, minor body part replacement and adjustment, glass replacement, and exterior and interior detailing.
Introduction to cosmology, galactic and extragalactic astronomy, with a focus on basic questions of existence: Where do we come from and what is our fate? Covers the universe's origin, evolution, fate, expansion and acceleration, cosmological models explaining these, large scale structure, dark matter and dark energy, properties and phenomena of galaxies, including the Milky Way and active galactic nuclei.
Introduction to stars and stellar systems, including their apparent motions and their use in
navigation. Observations and theories regarding stars as the primary producers of energy
in the universe and of the chemical elements necessary for life. Evolution of stars and
their impact within galaxies and on planets.
Methods and practice of planetary science and its impact on humanity. Fundamental physical sciences for understanding the origin and evolution of planetary systems. Comparative examination of planetary attributes, including atmospheres, geospheres, magnetospheres, and hydrospheres. The solar system and extra-solar planetary systems and life-bearing possibilities. Detailed planetary information revealed by space missions.
Through direct investigation, students will examine the motion and appearance of the
night sky, characterize and classify astronomical objects such as planets, moons, stars,
nebulae, and galaxies, and become familiar with modem observational tools and
techniques.
The origin and evolution of life on Earth and the possibility of life elsewhere in the
Universe. Applying the disciplines of astronomy, biology, and planetary science, students
study the chemical and biological basis for life, limits of life on Earth, and techniques
used to search for life beyond Earth.