ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION

ATT 115 - Green Trans Safety and Service

2 credits

This course covers workplace safety, hazardous material and environmental regulation relevant to electric, hybrid and alternative fueled vehicles. Topics include safety of high voltage vehicle systems, gaseous fuel systems and alternative liquid fuels. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate safe work practices, utilize appropriate shop tools and explain government regulations associated with alternative transportation.

ATT 125 - Hybrid-Electric Transportation

4 credits

Prerequisites: TRN 120

This course covers the theory and operation of hybrid-electric drive vehicles. Topics include maintenance, diagnostics, repair and safety procedures for electrically propelled and hybrid vehicles. Upon completion, students should be able to perform diagnostics, maintenance and repair hybrid-electric drive vehicles.

ATT 130 - Biofuels for Transportation

3 credits

This course covers handling and usage procedures for liquid biofuels used in internal combustion engines. Emphasis is placed on recognizing, evaluating and diagnosing the impact of Biodiesel and Ethanol on fuel, engine and emission systems. Upon completion, students should be able to maintain, diagnose and service vehicles using straight or blended liquid biofuels.

ATT 135 - Gaseous Fuels for Transportation

3 credits

This course covers handling and usage procedures for liquefied petroleum gas and compressed natural gas used in internal combustion engines. Emphasis is placed on safety and service procedures for liquefied petroleum gas and compresses natural gas fuel systems, fuel system design differences, and engine and emission systems. Upon completion, students should be able to maintain, diagnose and service vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas or compressed natural gas fuel systems.

ATT 140 - Emerging Transp Tech

3 credits

This course covers emerging technologies in the automotive industry and diagnostic procedures associated with those technologies. Topics include exploring new technologies, diagnostic tools, methods and repairs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate practical skills applicable to emerging automotive technologies.