May 31, 2024  
College Catalog 2017-2018 
    
College Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


General Education courses are an important component of the AAS degree option. Whereas completion of the vocational training requirements demonstrates competency in the area of specialty, completion of the General Education requirements demonstrates a competence in oral and written communications, computations and human relations in the workplace. General Education requirements vary for each degree program as described in the degrees section. General Education credits may be transferred to other colleges within guidelines established by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

For the most current course descriptions, see the quarterly class schedule or view online at RTC.edu

Students may challenge the following general education courses by receiving acceptable College Level Examination Program (CLEP) scores:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • College Mathematics
  • College Algebra
  • English Composition
  • Introduction to Psychology

Please contact Testing Services for additional information at 425-235-2352 ext. 5704 or email TestingCenter@RTC.edu.

 

Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECED& 170 - Environments for Young Children


    Credits 3
    Focus on the adult’s role in designing, evaluating, and improving indoor and outdoor environments which ensure quality learning, nurturing experiences, and optimize the development of young children.
    Course Outcomes

    1. Design environments that protect the health and safety of children and adults, providing balance between activities that are indoor and outdoor, quiet and active, and allow for interaction with others as well as time alone.
    2. Develop environmental strategies for guiding children’s behavior helping them develop pro social skills and the ability to self regulate.
    3. Plan an environment, schedule, routine and activities that meet the needs of learners ages zero to 8, promoting growth across all domains and in all disciplines.
    4. Describe strategies to achieve compliance with Washington Administrative Code for licensed child care and/or other state/federal regulations pertinent to early learning environments.
    5. Compare policies and environments which recognize the importance of establishing space and programming that are welcoming to families and provide opportunities for all to participate.
    6. Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of early learning environments serving differing ages groups (ei, infants, toddlers, school age).
  
  • ECED& 180 - Language and Literacy Development


    Credits 3
    Develop teaching strategies for language acquisition and literacy skill development at each developmental stage (birth-age 8) through the four interrelated areas of speaking, listening, writing, and reading.
  
  • ECED& 190 - Observation and Assessment


    Credits 3
    Collect and record observation of and assessment data in order to plan for and support the child, the family, the group and the community. Practice reflection techniques, summarizing conclusions and communicating findings.

Economics

  
  • ECON& 201 - Microeconomics


    Credits 5
    Microeconomic concepts are applied to problems involving scarcity, choice, competition, and cost. Examines the basic principles and models of microeconomics and their application to contemporary issues and problems including production, allocation, supply and demand analysis, elasticity, consumer choice, market structures, antitrust and regulation, and public microeconomics.
    Course Outcomes

    1. Explain in detail the concepts of supply, supply determinants, and the elasticities of supply.
    2. Relate the market model of perfect competition.
    3. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of monopolies.
    4. Apply the concept of scarcity in real-world situations.
  
  • ECON& 202 - Macroeconomics


    Credits 5
    Macroeconomics focuses on the national economy the determination of the national income level, economic growth and prosperity, government spending and taxation, money and banking, analysis of employment, inflation, aggregate output and economic growth, and fiscal and monetary policy tools including the intended and unintended effects of government policies including the effects of both demand-side and supply-side fiscal and monetary policies on the economy.
    Course Outcomes

    1. Explain in detail the concepts of demand and the price and income elasticities of demand.
    2. Relate the significance of news items and statements related to stock markets.
    3. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the significance and differences of GNP, GDP, price indices, and business cycle.
    4. Evaluate the effectiveness of international free trade vs. protectionism on international economic well-being.
    5. Relate the causes, impacts, and possible solutions of the recent economic phenomena of stagflation.

Education

  
  • EDUC 115 - Child Growth & Development


    Credits 5
    This course explores the different theories of child development from birth to adulthood. Topics covered include language development, physical development, social/emotional development, and cognitive development. Theorists such as Piaget, Skinner, and Erickson are discussed.
    Course Outcomes

    1. Articulate how family, caregivers, teachers, community and culture influence development. 
    2. Describe individual and cultural affects, differences and commonalities in child development and nurturing practices.
    3. Describe the developmental sequence from  conception through early adolescence in all domains using appropriate terminology and identifying characteristics of each.
    4. Discuss prominent child development research and theories.
    5. Implement appropriate techniques to conduct and document observations of children as a means to assess and communicate growth and development.
  
  • EDUC 116 - Technology In Eduction


    Credits 3
  
  • EDUC 117 - Roles,Respons/Human Rel.


    Credits 5
  
  • EDUC 130 - Classroom & Behav. Mgmt.


    Credits 5
  
  • EDUC 140 - Health And Safety


    Credits 3
  
  • EDUC 170 - Technology for Teaching and Learning


    Credits 3
    This online course is designed to familiarize you with useful technology for your course modality and subject matter. You will have the change to explore and collaborate with your colleagues as well as utilize social networks to access tools and tech teaching approaches.
    Course Outcomes

    1. Articulate several ways that technology can increase student engagement and learning.
    2. Demonstrate use of technology relevant to your subject matter and modality.
    3. Utilize the internet as a learning tool and collaborative platform for continued learning.
  
  • EDUC 180 - Canvas Basics for Instr


    Credits 2
  
  • EDUC 195 - Internship I


    Credits 4
  
  • EDUC 196 - Internship II


    Credits 4
  
  • EDUC 197 - Internship III


    Credits 5
  
  • EDUC 200 - Introduction to Professional Technical Instruction


    Credits 3
    This online course focuses on the first steps of organizing a class and getting ready to teach. By successfully planting the right seeds - understanding adult learners, how to write outcomes, assignments a syllabus, and less plans - you can create the beginnings of a successful class. 
    Course Outcomes

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of adult learning theories.
    2. Write measurable student learning outcomes.
    3. Develop and write a clear course syllabmus in student-centered language.
    4. Create a transparent assignment.
    5. Write lesson plans for your course.
  
  • EDUC 201 - Teaching & Facilitat L.I


    Credits 3
  
  • EDUC 202 - Intro to Education


    Credits 6
  
  • EDUC 204 - Intro to Except Students


    Credits 5
  
  • EDUC 206 - Teaching & Facilitat. II


    Credits 3
  
  • EDUC 211 - Planning for Instruction


    Credits 3
  
  • EDUC 216 - Assessment of Learning


    Credits 3
  
  • EDUC 231 - Managing the Learning Environment


    Credits 3
    This online course covers the next steps in teaching: the basics of classroom management and student engagement and assessment, covering various issues and practices, making use of scenarios and real-life situations.
    Course Outcomes

    1. Articulate a variety of strategies for teaching effectively.
    2. Differentiate and utilize various types of assessment to optimize learning.
    3. Integrate basic Reading Apprenticeship (RA) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) methodologies in your instruction.
    4. Recognize and utilize your personal style in the classroom.
  
  • EDUC 240 - Diversity Awareness


    Credits 5
  
  • EDUC 250 - Portfolio Development


    Credits 2
  
  • EDUC 251 - Teaching Practicum I


    Credits 10
  
  • EDUC 252 - Teaching Practicum II


    Credits 10
  
  • EDUC 280 - Human Relations in Class


    Credits 3
  
  • EDUC 281 - Developing & Review Prog


    Credits 3
  
  • EDUC 282 - Integrating Cultural Diversity into Curriculum


    Credits 3
    This online course focuses on awareness of diversity and equity issues; to develop skills in teaching diverse students to ensure that all are treated equitably and to help students interact with one another with an understanding and appreciation of fundamental similarities while celebrating diversity.
    Course Outcomes

    1. Analyze the diversity of your own institution.
    2. Articulate the importance of diversity awareness in the college classroom.
    3. List strategies for developing and maintaining a cooperative classroom community.
  
  • EDUC 283 - Educational Law


    Credits 3
  
  • EDUC 284 - Grant Writing


    Credits 3
  
  • EDUC 285 - Program Mgnt, Promotion


    Credits 3
  
  • EDUC 286 - Program Accreditaion


    Credits 3
  
  • EDUC 287 - Universal Design F/Learn


    Credits 3
  
  • EDUC 297 - Back to Industry


    Credits 1
  
  • EDUC 298 - Adv Back to Instustry


    Credits 2
  
  • EDUC 299 - Professional Tech Ed Cap


    Credits 5
  
  • EDUC& 111 - Child Development I


    Credits 3
  
  • EDUC& 112 - Child Development II


    Credits 3
  
  • EDUC& 115 - Child Development


    Credits 5
    Build a functional understanding of the foundation of child development, prenatal to early adolescence. Focus on the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children, reflective of cross cultural and global perspectives. Develop skills in observing and documenting child growth and development identify theory in practice, and critical reflection of assumptions.
    Course Outcomes
    1. Articulate how family, caregivers, teachers, community and culture influence development. 2. Describe individual and cultural affects, differences and commonalities in child development and nurturing practices. 3. Describe the developmental sequence from conception through early adolescence in all domains using appropriate terminology and identifying characteristics of each. 4. Discuss prominent child development research and theories. 5. Implement appropriate techniques to conduct and document observations of children as a means to assess and communicate growth and development.
  
  • EDUC& 130 - Guiding Behavior


    Credits 3
    Course Outcomes

    1. Identify and differentiate developmentally appropriate child behaviors, individually and in groups.
    2. List and describe positive guidance techniques for children birth through early adolescence.
    3. Describe and demonstrate positive, respectful, culturally responsive interactions.
    4. Create a model daily schedule, routine, and environment that provide support for attachment, self-help, relationship building and exercising executive function.
    5. Develop strategies to promote social/emotional competencies and positive sense of self.
    6. Identify and communicate strategies for professional interactions with families and other staff reflecting confidentiality, respect and a positive approach to guidance.
    7. Compare and contrast at least three approaches to guiding young children’s behavior.
    8. Identify ways to involve children and parents in establishing guidelines and behavior limits.
  
  • EDUC& 136 - School Age Care


    Credits 3
    Develop skills to provide developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant activities and care, specifically: preparing the environment, implementing curriculum, building relationships, guiding academic/social skill development, and community outreach.
  
  • EDUC& 150 - Child, Family & Community


    Credits 3
    Integrate the family and community contexts in which a child develops. Explore cultures and demographics of families in society, community resources, strategies for involving families in the education of their child, and tools for effective communication.
    Course Outcomes

    1. Discuss demographic trends of children and families.
    2. Identify influences on children’s development and socialization process.
    3. Establish tools for communicating and creating relationships with families that are respectful, inclusive and reflect an understanding of cultural and community influences.
    4. Articulate the benefits of family-centered programs and the importance of supporting parents as their child’s first and most important teacher.
    5. Describe strategies for engaging families in their children’s learning and development.
    6. Discuss the importance of collaborating with other community programs to support the needs of children and families.
    7. Identify community resources and create strategies for connecting children and families to those resources.
    8. Develop environments that reflect family and community diversity and prevent bias.
  
  • EDUC& 203 - Exceptional Child


    Credits 3
    A comprehensive introduction to the field of special needs children and their families, including an examination of legislative action, Individualized Education Program (IEP), handicapping conditions, child abuse, drug and alcohol effects, and socioeconomic, societal, and cultural factors that affect family functioning.
  
  • EDUC& 205 - Intro to Ed w/ Field Exp


    Credits 5

eLearning Professional Development

  
  • ELEA 101 - ELearning In The Comm C


    Credits 0
  
  • ELEA 102 - Course Design/Implementa


    Credits 0
  
  • ELEA 103 - Reaching Every Learner


    Credits 0
  
  • ELEA 104 - Info Literacy F/Onl Educ


    Credits 0
  
  • ELEA 105 - Media Creation & Tech I


    Credits 0
  
  • ELEA 106 - Culminating Project:


    Credits 0
  
  • ELEA 107 - Cert In Connected Adult


    Credits 0
  
  • ELEA 108 - Teach Smarter,Not Harder


    Credits 0
  
  • ELEA 109 - Find Your Footing: Teach


    Credits 0
  
  • ELEA 110 - Connect W/Intent:Cult D


    Credits 0

Electrical - Supplemental

  
  • ELECS 102 - Nec 07:Non-Resident Main


    Credits 5
  
  • ELECS 103 - Non-Resident Maint Elect


    Credits 3
  
  • ELECS 104 - 2005 National Elect Code


    Credits 0
  
  • ELECS 106 - Wac Update For Specialty


    Credits 0
  
  • ELECS 108 - Ohm’s Law/Series Circuit


    Credits 0
  
  • ELECS 109 - Wiring


    Credits 0
  
  • ELECS 110 - Electrical Safety


    Credits 0
  
  • ELECS 112 - Low Voltage


    Credits 0
  
  • ELECS 115 - Basic Electricity (Plant & Machine Maintenance Electrical I)


    Credits 7
  
  • ELECS 116 - Plant & Mach Electr II


    Credits 7
  
  • ELECS 117 - Plant & Mach Electr III


    Credits 6
  
  • ELECS 118 - Plan&Mach Maint-Elect Iv


    Credits 6
  
  • ELECS 120 - Facility Elect Sys & Nec


    Credits 0
  
  • ELECS 230 - Specialty Electrician


    Credits 0
  
  • ELECS 232 - Basic Hvac & Refrig Sys


    Credits 4
  
  • ELECS 234 - Basic Hvac/Refrig El Sch


    Credits 4

English

  
  • ENGL 075 - Business English


    Credits 4
    This course provides students with comprehensive coverage of basic English grammar and mechanics. Students learn the rules of proper punctuation, capitalization, sentence structure and various other elements associated with successful business correspondence.
    Course Outcomes

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the eight parts of speech by writing examples of each and by correctly classifying words in sentences per standard business English and acceptable law office standards.
    2. Identify the major parts of sentences and identify phrases and dependent and independent clauses to understand how words are joined together to make meaningful communication per standard business English and acceptable law office standards.
    3. Apply knowledge of grammar, capitalization, punctuation skills and number style to identify and correct errors in written communications per standard business English and acceptable law office standards.
  
  • ENGL 085 - Business Communication


    Credits 4
    This course is designed to assist students in developing the skills necessary to write effective resumes, reports, memos, letters and other business communications. Students will engage in writing activities, use document templates and forms, and review the basics of oral and written communication in the business world.
    Course Outcomes

    1. Use proofreader’s marks in your own work and when peer editing and find and correct punctuation, capitalization and number usage rules in sentences.
    2. Improve sentence and paragraph level writing skills.
    3. Write informal and formal messages, memorandums, letters, and short reports.
    4. Become familiar with the format and content of the most common types of legal letters.
    5. Use document templates and forms to draft legal documents.
    6. Develop presentation and oral communication skills.
  
  • ENGL& 101 - English Composition


    Credits 5
    This college-level writing course develops a wide-range of expository writing and critical-thinking skills, including audience awareness, persuasive purpose, independent editing, and resource and literary analysis. Students incorporate composition ideas from primary experience and secondary sources. Students learn and demonstrate skills in integrating and documenting into their writing researched materials, according to an academically-recognized style, such as APA, Chicago, or MLA. Students revise drafts based on constructive comments offered by their peers and instructor. Upon successful completion of the course, students are able to write essays (of at least 1,000 words), demonstrating the conventions of standard written English.
    Prerequisite(s): COMPASS score of 75 or better, or completion of COMP 100  with a 2.0, or recommended placement from the directed self-placement test.
    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify common sentence errors and apply appropriate punctuation.
    2. Demonstrate audience awareness in developing and delivering expository prose in academically-accepted formats.
    3. Demonstrate proper conventions, organizations, and formats of paragraph and essay structure, including unity, development, and coherence.
    4. Identify and adopt best methods of enhancing exposition to make it precise, literal, and relevant.
    5. Identify and apply appropriate and standard diction that accommodates diverse audience members.
    6. Identify and adopt a variety of rhetorical modes and strategies to present cogent and convincing arguments.
    7. Demonstrate critical reading strategies by identifying common literary devices and articulating literary themes.
    8. Identify, retrieve, and evaluate secondary sources for authority, relevance, and credibility for use in research.
    9. Document research sources according to an academically-recognized style: APA or MLA.
    10. Revise at every level of composition: assignment compliance, diction, sentence, paragraph, essay, and documentation.
  
  • ENGL& 102 - Writing from Research


    Credits 5
    This course helps students develop ideas to guide research, to gather information from the library, internet, experts and other sources, and to judge the quality of the information. They learn to use ideas from a large number of sources as evidence in essays and longer research papers.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENGL& 101  with a grade of 2.0 or higher
    Course Outcomes

    1. Approach essay writing as a process which incorporates pre-writing, outlining, revising, and editing methods.
    2. Demonstrate awareness of purpose and audience as integral to the composition process, structure, and development of ideas.
    3. Organize information according to a variety of conventional business/academic formats as appropriate to the writing assignments. 
    4. Apply effective thesis and topic sentence statements in conventional essay composition.
    5. Compose clear, precise, relevant, literal expression using correct sentence mechanics.
    6. Identify and apply appropriate diction that accommodates diverse audience members.
    7. Demonstrate an understanding of common rhetorical devices and strategies in order to present cogent and convincing arguments.
    8. Identify, retrieve, and evaluate a variety of secondary sources for authority, relevance, persuasive appeal, and credibility for use in research.
    9. Document research sources according to an academically-recognized style: APA or MLA.
    10. Identify a range of literary genres and articulate their common themes, conventions, and devices.
    11. Revise at every level of composition: assignment compliance, diction, sentence, paragraph, essay, and documentation.
  
  • ENGL& 111 - Introduction to Literature


    Credits 5
    An analysis and critical understanding of selected literature across genres, locales and eras. Themes include family, faith, good and evil, the individual and society, cultural identity and gender. Students explore elements of plot, theme, setting and character development. Exams and essays based on readings.
  
  • ENGL& 235 - Technical Writing


    Credits 5
    This course focuses on various aspects of professional and technical writing. Students study user guides, reports, proposals and other forms of business correspondence in order to successfully write for the workplace.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENGL& 101  with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
    Course Outcomes

    1. Identify and respond to real-world problems with practical solutions.
    2. Collaborate with others to plan, develop, and edit deliverables.
    3. Demonstrate appropriate business/technical formats in written presentations.
    4. Apply effective thesis and topic sentence statements in conventional essay composition.
    5. Articulate and demonstrate technical writing as reader-oriented, with ethical, legal, security implications.
    6. Identify and adopt best methods of organizing ideas to inform targeted audiences.
    7. Identify and apply professional and appropriate diction that accommodates diverse audience members.
    8. Compose sentences with attention to correct punctuation and grammar, concise expression, and professional tone.
    9. Identify, retrieve, and evaluate secondary sources for currency, authority, relevance, and credibility for use in research.
    10. Integrate borrowed source materials into the writing using proper documentation methods.
    11. Document research sources according to an academically-recognized style: APA or MLA.
    12. Revise at every level of composition: assignment compliance, diction, sentence, paragraph, essay, and documentation.
  
  • ENGL& 254 - World Literature


    Credits 5
    This course explores selected works of world literature, focusing on the cultural, philosophical and historical elements which help shape them.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL& 101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. 

Ford Asset

  
  • FAS 101 - Safety and Environmental Issues


    Credits 2
    This course prepares students in the proper safety procedures and usage of shop equipment and chemicals, as well as identification, handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous automotive waste products through web-based classroom and lab instruction.
  
  • FAS 111 - Pre-Delivery Inspections


    Credits 1
    This course prepares students to perform automotive pre-delivery inspection to Ford standards using a Pre-Delivery Service Record checklist, through Web-based classroom and lab instruction.
  
  • FAS 112 - Basic Shop Skills


    Credits 1
    This course prepares students in basic shop skills such as: using hand tools, measuring devices, automotive shop equipment, tire service, fastener application, and basic welding operations. Students learn navigation of electronic service information and written publications.
  
  • FAS 115 - Electrical/Electronic Systems


    Credits 9
    This course prepares students for Ford Motor Company Service Technician Specialty Training certification in specialty 34, Automotive Electrical/Electronic System Repair. Students learn electrical/electronic theory, application, diagnosis and repair based on Ford/NATEF competencies through Web-based, classroom and lab instruction. Topics include: Battery, starting and charging system service, lighting system repair, automotive accessory diagnosis, electrical, electronic and multiplex system diagnosis and scan tool usage. Students prepare for ASE certification in Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6).
  
  • FAS 118 - Brake Systems


    Credits 6
    This course prepares students for Ford Motor Company Service Technician Specialty Training certification in specialty 38, Brake System Repair. Students learn basic brake and anti-lock system theory, application, diagnosis and repair based on Ford/NATEF competencies through Web-based classroom, and lab instruction. Students learn on-car machining, brake service and antilock repair. Students prepare for ASE certification in Brakes (A5).
  
  • FAS 119 - Steering & Suspension Systems


    Credits 6
    This course prepares students for Ford Motor Company Service Technician Specialty certification in specialty 33, Steering and Suspension System Repair. Students learn steering and suspension theory, application, diagnosis and repair based on Ford/NATEF competencies through Web-based classroom and lab instruction. Topics include: steering/suspension diagnosis and service, multiplexed steering and suspension service, wheel alignment and wheel service. Students prepare for ASE certification in Suspension & Steering (A4).
  
  • FAS 120 - Engine Repair


    Credits 7
    This course prepares students for Ford Motor Company Service Technician Specialty Training certification in specialty 32, Gasoline Engine Repair. This course covers engine theory, operation and diagnosis, disassembly, inspection, component measurement and reassembly techniques of gasoline and diesel engines based on Ford/NATEF competencies through Web-based classroom and lab instruction. Students prepare for ASE certification in Engine Repair (A1).
  
  • FAS 123 - Diesel Fundamentals


    Credits 4
    This course prepares students for Ford Motor Company Service Technician Specialty Training certification in specialty 51, Diesel Engine Performance, and specialty 52, Diesel Engine Repair through Web-based classroom and lab instruction. Students learn basic diesel operation, as well as proper use of special diesel diagnostic tools and equipment.
  
  • FAS 124 - Climate Control Systems


    Credits 4
    This course prepares students for Ford Motor Company Service Technician Specialty Training certification in specialty 35, Climate Control Systems. Students learn climate control theory, application, diagnosis and repair based on Ford/NATEF competencies through Web-based, classroom and lab instruction. Students perform refrigerant recovery and recycling per EPA regulations and prepare for EPA recycling certification. Students prepare for ASE certification in Heating/Air Conditioning (A7).
  
  • FAS 171 - Written Communications


    Credits 3
    Students develop writing skills to describe repairs, repair procedures, and suggestions for further maintenance. Students learn to prepare a cover letter and resume for employment opportunities.
  
  • FAS 191 - Cooperative Training I Part A


    Credits 3
    Students work in the dealership developing competencies covered in Safety and Environmental Issues, Basic Shop Skills, Electrical/Electronic Systems and Pre-Delivery Inspection courses.
  
  • FAS 192 - Cooperative Training I Part B


    Credits 3
    Continuation of FAS 192, Cooperative Training I Part A.
  
  • FAS 193 - Cooperative Training II


    Credits 7
    Students work in the dealership developing competencies in brake systems and steering and suspension systems.
  
  • FAS 216 - Manual Transmissions and Drivetrains


    Credits 8
    This course prepares students for Ford Motor Company Service Technician Specialty Training certification in specialty 36, Manual Transmission and Drivetrain Repair. Students learn manual transmission and drivetrain repair theory, application, diagnosis and repair based on Ford/NATEF competencies through Web-based classroom, and lab instruction. Topics include: noise, vibration and harshness diagnosis, differential overhaul, driveline service, manual transmission, and transfer case overhaul. Students prepare for ASE certification in Manual Drivetrain & Axles (A3).
  
  • FAS 217 - Automatic Transmissions


    Credits 8
    This course prepares students for Ford Motor Company Service Technician Specialty Training certification in specialty 37, Automatic Transmission Repair. Students learn automatic transmission theory, application, diagnosis, repair, and overhaul based on Ford/NATEF competencies through Web-based classroom and lab instruction. Students prepare for ASE certification in Automatic Transmission & Transaxle (A2).
    Course Outcomes

    1. Inspect and diagnose and repair automatic transmissions to Ford/industry quality standards.
  
  • FAS 223 - Engine Performance


    Credits 12
    This course prepares students for Ford Motor Company Service Technician Specialty Training certification in specialty 31, Gasoline Engine Performance. Students learn engine performance theory, application and diagnosis of ignition, fuel, emissions and on board diagnostic systems based on Ford / NATEF competencies through Web-based classroom and lab instruction. Students prepare for ASE certification in Engine Performance (A8).
    Course Outcomes

    1. Perform accurate engine performance diagnosis and repair on gasoline and diesel vehicles to Ford/NATEF Standards.
  
  • FAS 227 - Emission Certification


    Credits 2
    Students learn to diagnose and repair emissions failure vehicles based on Washington State, Department of Ecology (WSDOE) standards through Web-based, classroom and hands-on lab instruction in a live work environment. Topics include: exhaust analysis, computer scan diagnosis and repair, lab scope diagnosis and repair, on-board diagnostic system II (OBDII) diagnosis and repair, testing methods and methodology, and the laws, rules and regulations governing emission testing in Washington. Students prepare for WSDOE Authorized Emission Specialist II certification.
  
  • FAS 282 - Human Relations/Workplace Skills


    Credits 3
    Students learn to develop professional workplace skills. Topics include: Understanding human relations, relationship with others, team building, cultural diversity, and goal setting.
    Course Outcomes

    1. Identify and carry out interview process skills including preparation, interviewing, and follow-up.
    2. Articulate the benefits of having an ethical code or “moral compass”.
    3. Recognize how ethical decisions can impact the workplace-both positively and negatively.
    4. Anticipate common ethical situations in the automotive industry.
    5. Gauge whether your actions are ethical.
    6. Recognize when to seek help about an ethical decision.
    7. Use exploratory questions to guide your behavior.
  
  • FAS 294 - Cooperative Training III


    Credits 7
    The student works in the dealership developing competencies in engine repair, diesel fundamentals and climate control systems.
  
  • FAS 295 - Cooperative Training IV


    Credits 7
    The student works in the dealership developing competencies in manual transmission and drivetrain and automatic transmissions.
    Course Outcomes

    1. Perform drivetrain and 4x4 diagnosis and repair to Ford /NATEF standards.
    2. Perform manual and automatic transmission diagnosis and repair to Ford/NATEF standards.
  
  • FAS 296 - Cooperative Training V Part A


    Credits 3
    Students work in the dealership developing competencies in engine performance, and emissions certification.
    Course Outcomes

    1. Perform assigned engine performance diagnostic and repair tasks to Ford /NATEF standards.
 

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