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2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

This section includes a brief description of each credit class offered on a regular basis at Green River College. Classes are arranged in alphabetical order according to the college department that offers the class.

Each listing includes a course number (prefix & code/number), course title, number of credits awarded, prerequisite, course outcomes, and academic transfer distributions are also designated where applicable. Common course numbers are identified by an “&” symbol at the end of the department abbreviation.

Course numbers 100-299 are designated for Green River College programs and courses that transfer to senior institutions (transfer is sometimes limited). The 100 series is ordinarily for first-year students and the 200 series for second-year students, but this distinction varies because of differing requirements at other colleges and universities. The 300 and 400 level series are for third- and fourth-year students.

Consult the “Programs of Study ” section of this catalog and your faculty advisor for specific information about each class and about which classes will meet your requirements.
 

Automotive Technology
  

  • ATECH 110 - Shop Procedures

    Credits: 2
    Includes use and maintenance of special tools and equipment, service and repair, record keeping, use of technical reference materials and regulations governing the automotive repair industry. Emphasizes development of a positive attitude toward work ethic, cultural and gender diversity, personal safety and a safe workplace, and handling and disposal of hazardous materials.

    Enrollment Requirement: Instructor consent and eligible for READ 104 . All students must have a current valid driver’s license.

    Course Outcomes:
    Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

    1. Recognize and correct unsafe conditions in the workplace.
    2. Properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials.
    3. Use special tools and equipment.
    4. Use of technical reference materials.
    5. Keep records.
    6. Demonstrate proper work ethics and customer and peer relations with emphasis on cultural and gender diversity.

    Program Outcomes
    Demonstrate safe shop practice and hazardous material handling.

    College-wide Outcomes
    • Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
  

  • ATECH 111 - Electrical and Electronics Systems

    Credits: 1-14
    Presents fundamental principles and terminology of automotive electrical systems. Use of Ohm’s Law, wiring diagrams, diagnostic, and test instruments. Covers diagnosis and repair of batteries, starting systems, charging systems, lighting systems, operator information and warning systems, and onboard body computer control systems. Emphasizes development of a positive attitude toward work ethic, cultural and gender diversity, personal and workplace safety, and hazardous materials handling and disposal.

    Enrollment Requirement: ATECH 110  and instructor consent. Eligible for READ 104 . All students must have a current valid driver’s license.

    Course Outcomes:
    Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

    1. Diagnose electrical systems.
    2. Diagnose and service batteries.
    3. Diagnose and repair starting systems.
    4. Diagnose and repair charging systems.
    5. Diagnose and repair instrument cluster and driver information systems.
    6. Diagnose and repair automotive accessories.
    7. Diagnose and repair body electrical systems.

    Program Outcomes
     

    1. Demonstrate safe shop practice and hazardous material handling.
    2. Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems to ASE Standards.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
  

  • ATECH 112 - Engine Performance

    Credits: 1-14
    Encompasses spark system management, emissions control, computerized engine control system sensors and actuators and use of diagnostic equipment necessary to test, adjust, and repair engine systems. Emphasizes development of a positive attitude toward work ethic, cultural and gender diversity, personal and workplace safety, and hazardous materials handling and disposal.

    Enrollment Requirement: ATECH 110 , ATECH 111,  eligible for READ 104  and instructor consent. All students must have a current valid driver’s license.

    Course Outcomes:
    Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

    1. Diagnose and repair computerized controls.
    2. Diagnose and repair ignition systems.
    3. Diagnose and repair fuel, air induction and exhaust systems.
    4. Diagnose and repair emissions control systems.

    Program Outcomes
     

    1. Demonstrate safe shop practice and hazardous material handling.
    2. Diagnose and repair automotive emissions and engine performance standards to ASE Standards.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
  

  • ATECH 113 - Engine Repair

    Credits: 1-5
    Covers internal combustion engine mechanical systems and components operation including diagnosis of component or system malfunctions. Includes practical application in cylinder head reconditioning and repair. Emphasizes development of a positive attitude toward work ethic, cultural and gender diversity, personal and workplace safety, and hazardous materials handling and disposal.

    Enrollment Requirement: ATECH 110  and instructor consent. Eligible for READ 104 . All students must have a current valid driver’s license.

    Course Outcomes:
    Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

    1. Diagnose engine mechanical conditions.
    2. Diagnose and repair cylinder heads and valve trains.
    3. Diagnose and repair lubrication and cooling systems.

    Program Outcomes
     

    1. Demonstrate safe shop practice and hazardous material handling.
    2. Diagnose and repair automotive engines to ASE Standards.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
  

  • ATECH 114 - Automatic Transmission and Transaxle

    Credits: 1-6
    Covers theory, application, diagnosis and repair of fluid power, hydraulics, power transmission, and final drive units as applied to automatic transmissions and trans-axles. Emphasizes development of a positive attitude toward work ethic, cultural and gender diversity, personal and workplace safety, and hazardous materials handling and disposal.

    Enrollment Requirement: ATECH 110  and instructor consent. Eligible for READ 104 . All students must have a current valid driver’s license.

    Course Outcomes:
    Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

    1. Diagnose transmissions and transaxels.
    2. Maintain and repair in-vehicle transmissions and transaxles.
    3. Repair off-vehicle transmissions and transaxles.

    Program Outcomes
     

    1. Demonstrate safe shop practice and hazardous material handling.
    2. Diagnose and repair automotive automatic and manual transmission/transaxle systems to ASE Standards.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
  

  • ATECH 115 - Manual Drive Trains and Axles

    Credits: 1-6
    Covers theory, diagnosis, adjustment and repair of manual drive train components: i.e., clutch transmission, drive line and axles. Emphasizes development of a positive attitude toward work ethic, cultural and gender diversity, personal and workplace safety, and hazardous materials handling and disposal.

    Enrollment Requirement: ATECH 110  and instructor consent. Eligible for READ 104 . All students must have a current valid driver’s license.

    Course Outcomes:
    Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

    1. Diagnose drive trains.
    2. Diagnose and repair clutches.
    3. Diagnose and repair transmissions and transaxles.
    4. Diagnose and repair drive shafts, half shafts universal and constant-velocity (CV) joints.
    5. Diagnose and repair drive axles.
    6. Diagnose and repair four-wheel drive/all-wheel-drive components.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate safe shop practice and hazardous material handling.
    2. Diagnose and repair automotive automatic and manual transmission/transaxle systems to ASE Standards.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
  

  • ATECH 116 - Suspension and Steering

    Credits: 1-6
    Covers application of automotive suspension and steering systems. Topics include tires and wheels, suspension systems, two and four wheel alignment, diagnosis, adjustment, and repair of systems and components. Emphasizes development of a positive attitude toward work ethic, cultural and gender diversity, personal and work place safety, and hazardous materials handling and disposal.

    Enrollment Requirement: ATECH 110  and instructor consent. Eligible for READ 104 . All students must have a current valid driver’s license.

    Course Outcomes:
    Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

    1. Assess suspension and steering systems.
    2. Diagnose and repair steering systems.
    3. Diagnose and repair suspensions systems.
    4. Service-related suspension and steering components.
    5. Diagnose, adjust and repair wheel alignment.
    6. Diagnose and repair wheels and tires.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate safe shop practice and hazardous material handling.
    2. Diagnose and repair automotive steering and suspension systems to ASE Standards.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
  

  • ATECH 117 - Brakes

    Credits: 1-7
    Covers theory, diagnosis, adjustments, and repair of automotive brake systems to include hydraulic systems, drum brakes, boosters, parking brakes and anti-skid brake system (ABS). Emphasizes development of a positive attitude toward work ethic, cultural and gender diversity, personal and workplace safety, and hazardous materials handling and disposal.

    Enrollment Requirement: ATECH 110  and instructor consent. Eligible for READ 104 . All students must have a current valid driver’s license.  

    Course Outcomes:
    Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

    1. Diagnose brake systems.
    2. Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems.
    3. Diagnose and repair drum brakes.
    4. Diagnose and repair disc brakes.
    5. Diagnose and repair power-assist units.
    6. Diagnose and repair related brake systems.
    7. Diagnose and repair electronic brake control systems.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate safe shop practice and hazardous material handling.
    2. Diagnose and repair automotive brake systems to ASE Standards.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
  

  • ATECH 118 - Heating and Air Conditioning

    Credits: 1-6
    A modular, self-paced course in automotive heating and air conditioning systems including diagnosis, service and repair of systems and system components. Emphasizes development of a positive attitude toward work ethic, cultural and gender diversity, personal and workplace safety, and hazardous materials handling and disposal.

    Enrollment Requirement: ATECH 110  and instructor consent. Eligible for READ 104 . All students must have a current valid driver’s license.
     

    Course Outcomes:
    Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

    1. Diagnose and repair A/C systems.
    2. Diagnose and repair refrigeration system components.
    3. Diagnose and repair heating, ventilation, and engine cooling systems.
    4. Recover, recycle and handle refrigerant.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate safe shop practice and hazardous material handling.
    2. Diagnose and repair automotive air condition and heating systems as to ASE Standards.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
  

  • ATECH 119 - Special Shop Practice

    Credits: 1-12
    Practical application and development of skills acquired during study and application of competencies listed in course modules ATECH 111  through ATECH 118 . Emphasizes development of a positive attitude toward work ethic, cultural and gender diversity, personal and workplace safety, and hazardous materials handling and disposal.

    Enrollment Requirement: ATECH 110  and instructor consent. Eligible for READ 104 . All students must have a current valid driver’s license.  

    Course Outcomes:
    Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate technical knowledge and performance ability toward certification and employability.
    2. Demonstrate proper work ethics and customer and peer relations with emphasis on cultural and gender diversity.

    Program Outcomes
    Demonstrate safe shop practice and hazardous material handling.

    College-wide Outcomes
    • Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
  

  • ATECH 150 - Automotive Leadership Skills 1

    Credits: 1
    Provides personal development experiences through participation in class, as well as leadership activities at school and in the community. Emphasizes individual participation to identify, plan, implement, promote, and evaluate activities. Provides instruction to facilitate development of personal skills in such areas as speaking, applying for a job, practicing management skills, and developing a plan of work.

    Enrollment Requirement: Instructor consent.

    Course Outcomes:
    Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

    1. Course outcomes to be mutually agreed upon between instructor and student.

    Program Outcomes
    Demonstrate safe shop practice and hazardous material handling.

    College-wide Outcomes
    • Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
  

  • ATECH 151 - Automotive Leadership Skills 2

    Credits: 1
    Provides personal development experiences through participation in class, as well as leadership activities at school and in the community. Emphasizes individual participation to identify, plan, implement, promote, and evaluate activities. Provides instruction to facilitate development of personal skills in such areas as speaking, applying for a job, practicing management skills, and developing a plan of work.

    Enrollment Requirement: Instructor consent.

    Course Outcomes:
    Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

    1. Course outcomes to be mutually agreed upon between instructor and student.

    Program Outcomes
    Demonstrate safe shop practice and hazardous material handling.

    College-wide Outcomes
    • Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
  

  • ATECH 152 - Automotive Leadership Skills 3

    Credits: 1
    Provides personal development experiences through participation in class, as well as leadership activities at school and in the community. Emphasizes individual participation to identify, plan, implement, promote, and evaluate activities. Provides instruction to facilitate development of personal skills in such areas as speaking, applying for a job, practicing management skills, and developing a plan of work.

    Enrollment Requirement: Instructor consent.

    Course Outcomes:
    Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

    1. Course outcomes to be mutually agreed upon between instructor and student.

    Program Outcomes
    Demonstrate safe shop practice and hazardous material handling.

    College-wide Outcomes
    • Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
  

  • ATECH 153 - Automotive Leadership Skills 4

    Credits: 1
    Provides personal development experiences through participation in class, as well as leadership activities at school and in the community. Emphasizes individual participation to identify, plan, implement, promote, and evaluate activities. Provides instruction to facilitate development of personal skills in such areas as speaking, applying for a job, practicing management skills, and developing a plan of work.

    Enrollment Requirement: Instructor consent.

    Course Outcomes:
    Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

    1. Course outcomes to be mutually agreed upon between instructor and student.

    Program Outcomes
    Demonstrate safe shop practice and hazardous material handling.

    College-wide Outcomes
    • Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
  

  • ATECH 154 - Automotive Leadership Skills 5

    Credits: 1
    Provides personal development experiences through participation in class, as well as leadership activities at school and in the community. Emphasizes individual participation to identify, plan, implement, promote, and evaluate activities. Provides instruction to facilitate development of personal skills in such areas as speaking, applying for a job, practicing management skills, and developing a plan of work.

    Enrollment Requirement: Instructor consent.

    Course Outcomes:
    Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

    1. Course outcomes to be mutually agreed upon between instructor and student.

    Program Outcomes
    Demonstrate safe shop practice and hazardous material handling.

    College-wide Outcomes
    • Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
  

  • ATECH 177 - Auto Work Experience

    Credits: 1-13
    Allows students to work full- or part-time in jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer.

    Enrollment Requirement: Instructor consent.

    Course Outcomes:
    Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

    1. Course outcomes to be mutually agreed upon between instructor and student.

    Program Outcomes
    Demonstrate safe shop practice and hazardous material handling.

    College-wide Outcomes
    • Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
  

  • ATECH 194 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1-13
    Provides training to meet established local needs in automotive repair industry, supplemental to classes currently offered.

    Enrollment Requirement: Instructor consent.

    Course Outcomes:
    Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

    1. Course outcomes to be mutually agreed upon between instructor and student.

    Program Outcomes
    Demonstrate safe shop practice and hazardous material handling.

    College-wide Outcomes
    • Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.