School of Automotive Machinists & Technology

The program objective of Automotive Engine/Block & Cylinder Head Machining is to qualify the student as an automotive block and cylinder head machinist. Although the actual machining process will be the emphasis of the program, a thorough education on theory of operation of the modem automotive engine will be presented along with the role of the cylinder head to the complete assembly. Performance modifications effect on power, longevity, and airflow characteristics will be highlighted in all courses of this program.

This program is intended for the mechanically inclined student with a desire to work in the automotive industry.

The program will include both classroom and hands-on lab instruction.

The program objective of Automotive Engine/Block & Cylinder Head Machining is to qualify the student as an automotive block and cylinder head machinist. Although the actual machining process will be the emphasis of the program, a thorough education on theory of operation of the modem automotive engine will be presented along with the role of the cylinder head to the complete assembly. Performance modifications effect on power, longevity, and airflow characteristics will be highlighted in all courses of this program.

This program is intended for the mechanically inclined student with a desire to work in the automotive industry.

The program will include both classroom and hands-on lab instruction.

The program objective of Automotive Engine/Block Machining is to qualify the student as an automotive machinist. Although the actual machining process will be the emphasis of the program, a thorough education on theory of operation of the modem automotive engine will be presented. Performance modifications effect on power, longevity, and emissions, will be highlighted throughout the different courses.

This program is intended for the mechanically inclined student with a desire to work in the automotive industry.

One semester credit hour for each fifteen (15) hours of classroom contact plus appropriate outside preparation or the equivalent: or one semester credit hour for each thirty (30) hours of laboratory work plus appropriate outside preparation: or one semester credit hour for not fewer than forty-five (45) hours of shop instruction (contact hours) or the equivalent.

The objective of Automotive Engine/Cylinder Head Machining is to qualify the student as an automotive cylinder head machinist. The theory of operation and the cylinder head role in the engine operation will be thoroughly covered. Air flow characteristics and their effect on performance and longevity will be highlighted in all courses of this program.

One semester credit hour for each fifteen (15) hours of classroom contact plus appropriate outside preparation or the equivalent: or one semester credit hour for each thirty (30) hours of laboratory work plus appropriate outside preparation: or one semester credit hour for not fewer than forty-five (45) hours of shop instruction (contact hours) or the equivalent.

The program objective for the EFI Calibration program is to prepare the student for entry into the tuning industry, to be capable of calibrating and troubleshooting the Engine Management System on the engine dynamometer, chassis dynamometer and at the race track. This program includes instruction in adding performance accessories, modifying power trains, tuning custom engines, suspension, exhaust systems, and using dynamometers and other diagnostic equipment.

This program is intended for mechanically inclined students with a solid background in the mechanical system of an automotive engine and desire to extend that knowledge into the electronic control system in the automotive industry.

The program will include both classroom and hands-on lab instruction. The School of Automotive Machinists & Technology measures student progress in semester credit hours. One semester credit hour for each fifteen (15) hours of classroom contact plus appropriate outside preparation or the equivalent; or one semester credit hour for each thirty (30) hours of laboratory work plus appropriate outside preparation. This program has an outside work requirement for completion. Please see the course description for additional information.

The primary emphasis of this program will be on both the science and the analytical method used to extract the maximum performance out of an engine safely. The student will learn and explore how to utilize various engine control software and dynamometers to alter engine operating parameters while observing the physical changes in real time. Special tuning topics such as High Performance Naturally Aspirated, Turbo Charged, Supercharged, Nitrous, Launch Control, and Traction Control will be covered in detail.

The student will learn to analyze and evaluate completed projects to quantify improvements, using racing industry standard equipment and techniques. Graduates will benefit from improved opportunities for employment in all forms of the motorsports industry. Single subjects making up this program are not offered individually. See the Equipment List Addendum for a complete list of machines used in the EFI Calibration program.

The program objective of the CNC Machining course is to qualify graduates to be capable of understanding and performing machining operations utilizing Computer Numerically Controlled Machining Centers. The program will include both classroom and hands-on lab instruction. The primary emphasis of this program will be the application of CNC machining techniques to improve the performance of cylinder heads and engine blocks. Students will thoroughly explore the utilization of 5-Axis CNC Machining Centers as well as Coordinate Measuring Machine digitizing hardware and software applications and interfacing. Machine set-up, operation, and work piece preparation will be covered in detail. Special emphasis will be given to modification of high-performance and racing cylinder heads. Students will analyze and evaluate completed projects to quantify improvements, using racing industry standard equipment and techniques.

Graduates will benefit from improved opportunities for employment in all forms of the motorsports industry.