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  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation and University Advanced Standing. Explores in vehicle network communication systems including: Network system protocols, body control modules and other LAN controllers, and smart sensors. Covers development and current trends in use of CAN BUS and network systems and sensors in modern automobiles. Introduces the use of scan tools and other diagnostic tools and diagnostic strategies. Covers updating of CAN BUS systems through factory tools and software and theory, programming, and industrial control system applications of small and medium sized programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Studies basic maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, and programming.
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    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation and University Advanced Standing. Explores basic fabricating tools such as sheet metal brake, slip rolls, band saw, and nibblers. Uses specialty tools such as English wheel, power hammer, kraft former, plenish hammer, shrinkers, and stretchers. Teaches panel fabrication and hammer forming on steel and aluminum panels. Explores the design process of vehicles, advanced interior components and materials.
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    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation and University Advanced Standing. Studies dynamometer testing and evaluation tools and skills relevant to data acquisition systems. Analyzes data collected to measure horsepower, torque, and energy output. Teaches how to collect and create proper baselines and testing procedures. Discusses compiled data to help change drivability and manage the many different systems on the vehicle.
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    Prerequisite(s): TT 4510, TT 4270, and University Advanced Standing. Provides a leadership transition from academic to applied/real-life work experience. Includes students, company liaison, and coordinator evaluation, on-site work visits, written assignments and oral presentations, creation of transportation related business improvements. Offers experience in establishing and accomplishing team objectives that improve their ability and add real value in their future employment.
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    Prerequisite(s): CRT1230, CRT2510, Matriculation, and University Advanced Standing. Explores all welding processes. Investigates advanced welding processes such as MIG, TIG, ARC, laser welding, friction welding, explosive welding, ultra-sonic welding, and electron beam welding. Examines attachment methods with the use of rivet technology in conjunction with panel bonding technology. Covers advanced attachment processes of the future.
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    Prerequisite(s): TT 3260 and University Advanced Standing. Introduces power electronics and electric drive systems electronic devices and their switching performance and thermal design including: power converters, AC-AC converters, DC-DC converters, inverters. Analyzes energy-efficient AC and DC motor drives.
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    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation and University Advanced Standing. Analyzes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) purpose, powers, and the regulations as it relates to Transportation Technologies. Covers the national program for greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and fuel economy standards for light-duty vehicles. Includes the study of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) guides. Explores Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) case studies, lawsuits, and depositions as it pertains to transportation. Covers passenger cars, over-the-road heavy trucks, equipment, and off-road vehicle regulations and laws.
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    Prerequisite(s): TT 3840 and University Advanced Standing. Analyzes the production of and the modification of noise, vibration and harshness characteristics of transportation vehicles. Measures noise and vibration frequencies and harmonics. Uses analytic tools and jury evaluations to reflect human subjective interpretations of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). Evaluates case studies of NVH.
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    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation and University Advanced Standing. Examines advanced composite materials, processes, layup/lamination, vacuum bagging, adhesive bonding, tooling, repair, proper surface preparation and inspection methods and techniques. Includes lecture, demonstration and practical application.
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    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation and University Advanced Standing. Studies common shop managerial skills and techniques. Explores strategies in streamlining efficiency through inventory control, targeted scheduling, shop-based software implementation. Offers exposure to the hierarchy of positions in a fleet or shop setting. Studies manufacturer warranty process and approvals, personnel management skills, inventory control, fleet maintenance procedures and deployment. Instructs on the production of written improvement policy plans.