Automotive Technology
AT 1013 – Automotive Student Success Initiative
Students will participate in four disciplines designed to prepare students to be successful in automotive programs requiring internships. Students will be required to complete the Automotive Safety, Job Interview Skills, Mentoring, and Introduction to Electricity courses. The student must successfully complete the safety course consisting of specific automotive related safety issues as well as those specific to Oklahoma City Community College. The student will continue with a Job Interview Skills course consisting of writing a resume and how to conduct a successful interview, with a mock video taped interview being required. The student will also complete the Mentoring program with both student and sponsoring dealership personnel participating. The student will finally complete an Introduction to Electricity course to ensure basic concepts and abilities are present to ensure entry level skills are present when the student begins the Automotive Program. This course is a prerequisite for all automotive courses in programs requiring an internship. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
AT 1153 – Basic Automotive Fundamentals
This course is an application of specific competencies in the operation and service repair of vehicles in the areas of: maintenance and minor vehicle service. Usage of service manuals, manufacturers procedures, tools, and safety are stressed. The student will discuss nomenclature and operating principles of basic automotive fundamentals. Also, the student will discuss and perform diagnostic and service procedures used to maintain these specific systems. The student will show competency in the areas of changing fluids, flush equipment, tire repair, tire balance, vehicle vibration diagnosis, and scan tool usage. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
AT 1304 – GM Engine Repair
The student will discuss and demonstrate competencies in general engine diagnosis and in cylinder head, valve train, engine block diagnosis and repair, as well as lubrication, cooling, fuel, exhaust, ignition, battery and starting system diagnostic and repair procedures on current General Motors vehicles. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: MATH 0103 or adequate math placement, ENGL 0203 or adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures. Special admission procedures required.
Credits: 4
AT 1314 – GM Electrical Systems
The student will apply competencies in battery, starting, charging, lighting, driver information, horn, wiper/washer, and accessory systems. Additionally, the student will demonstrate principles of electricity, magnetism, voltage and current regulation and basic circuitry as applied in automotive electrical systems to aid in general diagnosis of automotive electrical problems on current General Motors vehicles. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: MATH 0103 or adequate math placement and ENGL 0203 or adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures. Special admission procedures required.
Credits: 4
AT 1324 – GM Engine Performance
The student will discuss and demonstrate general engine diagnostic procedures. Additionally, the student will demonstrate specific competencies in the diagnosis and repair of ignition systems, fuel, air induction systems, and exhaust systems, emission control systems, and engine electronic systems on current General Motors vehicles. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: MATH 0103 or adequate math placement and ENGL 0203 or adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures. Special admission procedures required.
Credits: 4
AT 1334 – GM Brakes
This course is an application of specific competencies in hydraulic system, drum brake system, disc brake system diagnosis and repair procedures. Also, the student will discuss and demonstrate competencies in power assist unit diagnosis and repair as well as wheel bearing, parking brake circuit and associated electrical circuit diagnosis and repair, which includes ABS systems on current General Motors vehicles. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: MATH 0103 or adequate math placement, or by evaluation and ENGL 0203 or adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures. Special admission procedures required.
Credits: 4
AT 1422 – GM New Products I
The student will discuss and demonstrate specific competencies in subject not included in other ASEP automotive courses, which subjects will benefit students needing additional General Motors product service training in new technology and specialized areas. A specific topic is announced for each offering. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: MATH 0103 or adequate math placement, or by evaluation and ENGL 0203 or adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures.§ Criteria for evaluation is in division office. Special admission procedures required.
Credits: 2
AT 2001 – Career Experience
The student will demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a full-time employee at a sponsoring dealership and will demonstrate specified competencies and develop service skills by working and performing service and repair operations in areas related to coursework completed the preceding term. Enrollment may be repeated with a change in work emphasis. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: MATH 0103 or adequate math placement and ENGL 0203 or adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures.
Credits: 1
AT 2101 – A.S.E. Certification
The student will demonstrate competencies in engine repair, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance. This course is designed for individuals seeking A.S.E. certification which requires previous completion of related training. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203 or adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures.
Credits: 1
AT 2304 – GM Suspension and Steering
This course is an application of basic competencies in steering systems, suspension systems and wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment and repair. The student will further discuss and demonstrate an understanding of wheel and tire diagnosis and repair on current General Motors vehicles. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: MATH 0103 or adequate math placement and ENGL 0203 or adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures. Special admission procedures required.
Credits: 4
AT 2314 – GM Manual Drive Trains
This course is an application of specific competencies in clutch, standard transmission and transaxle, drive (half) shaft and universal joint, rear axle and four- and/or all-wheel drive component diagnosis and repair procedures on current General Motors vehicles. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: MATH 0103 or adequate math placement and ENGL 0203 or adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures. Special admission procedures required.
Credits: 4
AT 2324 – GM Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
The student will apply specific competencies in general transmission and transaxle diagnosis. Additionally, the student will demonstrate competencies in transmission/transaxle maintenance, adjustment and in and off vehicle repair on current General Motors vehicles. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: MATH 0103 or adequate math placement and ENGL 0203 or adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures. Special admission procedures required.
Credits: 4
AT 2334 – GM Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
The student will apply competencies in air conditioning system diagnosis and repair as well as diagnosis and repair of refrigeration system components, heating and engine cooling systems and control units on current General Motors vehicles. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: MATH 0103 or adequate math placement and ENGL 0203 or adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures. Special admission procedures required.
Credits: 4
AT 2422 – GM New Products II
The student will discuss and demonstrate specific competencies in subjects not included in other ASEP automotive courses, which subjects will benefit students needing additional General Motors product service training in new technology and specialized areas. A specific topic is announced for each offering. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: MATH 0103 or adequate math placement and ENGL 0203 or adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures. Special admission procedures required.
Credits: 2
Business
BUS 2033 – Business Communication
Business Communication is a survey course of communication skills needed in the business environment. Course content includes business writing such as e-mail, memos, letters, reports, employment communication, and other types of digital media; delivering oral presentations; and developing interpersonal soft skills. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are emphasized. Development of these skills is integrated with the use of technology. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1113 or by evaluation. Criteria for evaluation is in division office.
Credits: 3
Communications
COM 1123 – Interpersonal Communications
The student will be able to identify why certain things happen as they do when two or more individuals come together to communicate for a specific purpose. The student must attest to his or her ability to understand the principles of interpersonal communication with emphasis on dyads, small groups, analysis of communication models and nonverbal communication, applying understanding to the major types of interpersonal communication problems in the work environment and in daily human relations.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
COM 2213 – Intro to Public Speaking
Given the principles of effective listening and speaking, the student will assimilate those skills into his or her physical and psychological worlds. After being exposed to public, business and professional speaking, the student will apply the principles of invention, organization, style, and delivery through practical exercises and will use the principles of rhetorical criticism in discussing speeches delivered in class.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0106 or adequate placement score
Credits: 3
English
ENGL 1113 – English Composition I
The student will write well-developed compositions which demonstrate the principles of unity, coherence, and organization and which contain specific details and vivid language. The students will locate library material and incorporate researched materials into compositions.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
ENGL 1233 – Technical Writing for the Workplace
This course will expose students to technical communication and will allow students to practice professional methods of writing in the workplace. In addition to constructing technical documents appropriate for use in professional and job-related environments, students will learn about rhetorical methods for presenting technical information in ethical and formal prose designed for clear and effective communication with employers and colleagues. This course will equip the student with written and oral communication skills necessary for sharing information and discussing content in professional settings; developing an awareness of technical genres; utilizing technological platforms for constructing documents; using visuals and graphics professionally; writing professional correspondence; constructing reports; designing project proposals; and composing instructions. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1113 or ENGL 1103; MATH 0203 College Prep Math II or adequate Math Placement Test Score
Credits: 3
History
HIST 1483 – U.S. History to 1877
After analyzing events in American history from 1400 to 1877 in such areas as revolution, geographic and social mobility, political reform, government precedents and war, students will be able to identify patterns of present day mobility, describe governmental operations in their society and help resolve conflict in society based on the student’s search for change, precedents, and conflict in the American past. A general education requirement.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
HIST 1493 – U.S. History 1877 to Present
After analyzing events in American history from 1877 to the present in such areas as geographic and social mobility, political reform, government precedents and war, students will be able to identify patterns of present day mobility, describe governmental operations in their society and help resolve conflict in society based on the student’s search for change, precedents, and conflict in the American past. A general education requirement.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
Management
MGMT 2053 – Principles of Management
This course introduces the fundamental principles of management including the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. The course includes an overview of theory and history of management as well as an introduction to the various roles of management within an organization.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures.
Credits: 3
Mathematics
MATH 1483 – Functions and Modeling
The student will demonstrate: an understanding of the general concepts of relation and function and
specifically of polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; the ability to solve systems of
equations by utilizing matrices and determinants; and, the ability to solve practical problems using
algebraic and digital techniques.
Prerequisites: MATH 0313 or adequate math placement; ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
MATH 1503 – Contemporary Mathematics
A study of the mathematics needed for critical evaluation of quantitative information and arguments (including logic, critical appraisal of graphs and tables); use of simple mathematical models, and an introduction to elementary statistics. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: MATH 0313 or adequate math placement. Pre or Co-requisite ENGL 1113 or ENGL 1103
Credits: 3
MATH 2013 – Introduction to Statistics
The student will solve problems applying the concepts of random sampling, elementary probability, testing hypotheses, descriptive measures, chi-square, regression and correlation, and analysis of variance.
Prerequisites: MATH 0313 or adequate math placement; ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
Political Science
POLSC 1113 – American Federal Government
A study of the principles, structure, processes and functions of the United States federal government.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
