Advanced Technology Vehicles
What is an alternative fuel? To learn about current
and future technologies in the alternative fuel industry, enroll in one of
the courses offered by the Automotive Technology Program at LCC.
These courses explore the newest technologies which apply to modern
vehicles.
LCC's Automotive Technology Program offers both an Advanced Technology Vehicles Associate degree and Certificate of Achievement. This training consists of instruction in the following areas:
Introduction to Alternative Fuels - AUTO 260
Students will use various sources in the alternative fueled vehicle industry
to learn what alternative fuels are available. Students will closely examine
the technologies involved when using compressed natural gas (CNG) as a fuel
for vehicles.
Electric/Fuel
Cell Technology - AUTO 263
This course is designed to help prepare the student to enter the automotive
repair and service industry in the area of alternative fuels and advanced
technology vehicles. It is an intensive study of vehicle electric and fuel
cell theory, application, installation, diagnosis, service and safety
regulations.
Gaseous Fuels - AUTO 264
This course is designed to help prepare the student to enter the auto repair
and service industry in the area of alternative fuels and advanced
technology vehicles. It is an intensive study of three gaseous fuels -
natural gas, propane and hydrogen. Theory, application, installation,
diagnosis and safety regulations will be covered.
Hybrid Fuel Technology - AUTO 265
This course covers the fundamentals of hybrid vehicle technology. The course
is intended to give the student an understanding of the types of hybrid
vehicles, hybrid vehicle components, how hybrid vehicles operate and basic
service procedures; this will enable the student to obtain employment as an
advanced technology vehicle technician.
Hydrogen Application and Safety - AUTO 266
This course will give the student an understanding of the properties of
hydrogen, it's use as a fuel for internal combustion engines and fuel cells,
and the storage, transportation and safety considerations, enabling the
student to obtain employment as an alternative fuel or advanced technology
vehicle technician.
Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology - AEET 218
This course will focus on fuel cell conversion devices and other hydrogen
based technologies. The history of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies,
their application, instrumentation, specifications, codes, system designs
and materials will be covered. Basic thermodynamics and heat/mass transfer
technology will be discussed. Specific licensing, permits, and safety issues
will be covered.
