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Course Detail

Automotive Engine Repair

Time and Location

Times

Term: Spring 2025
Start Date: JAN 13, 2025
End Date: MAR 10, 2025
Meeting Days: MTW
Meeting Times: 01:00PM-01:50PM

Location

Campus: Hillsboro
Building: CTE
Room: 108

Registration Information

Credit Hours: 1
Subject Code: AUT
Course Number: 151
Section Number: 01
CRN: 35787
Tier: 2
Instruction TypeLecture

Enrollment Numbers

Remaining Seats: 7
Filled Seats: 11
Maximum Seats: 18
Comments: *AUT1511: First 8-week course. See term start and end dates listed above.
Course Description: Prerequisites: AUT100, AUT141, and AUT142 (all courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better) and reading proficiency Corequisite: AUT152 Automotive Engine Repair is the study of the design and construction of automotive engines. The emphasis is on theory and operation of the modern automotive engine. The course will focus on function and operation of internal engine components. Information will include cylinder block design, cylinder head design, variable valve timing, crankshaft design, combustion chamber design, and various other applications of technology in the modern engine. This course will incorporate automotive maintenance such as cooling system flush, transmission flush, and related maintenance. Completion of this course will help the student prepare for entry level employment and assist the student in preparing for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Engine Repair Test (A1). (S,Su)

Faculty Information

Name: Gerard Uhls
Title: Professor
Classification: fullTime
Credentials: Bachelor of Science: SIU - Edwardsville,Associate of Arts: St Louis Community College
Office: CTE 109
Phone Extension: 3431
Bio: Gerard received his diploma from Lincoln Technical Institute in Automotive and Diesel Technology. He continued his education at St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley where he earned an Associate degree in Mass Communications. Gerard then attended Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Communications and received a minor in Business. He has completed additional graduate coursework at the University of Central Missouri. Prior to his position in Automotive Technology at Jefferson College, he worked in the automotive field for 29 years earning Master Automotive Technician certification (ASE). Gerard has been recognized by ASE for 25 years of continuous certification and is also certified in both Maintenance, Light Repair (MLR), and Light Diesel. He has been gold certified with Daimler Chrysler. Gerard has been with the Jefferson College since the fall of 2003.