CHS Banner
Trade and Industrial Education

Applied Engineerng -This is a planned sequence of classroom instruction taught as part of the Automotive Technology Program. Elements of study include Basic Care Care and maintenance procedures. Entrepreneurship, safety, leadership and career opportunities are included.

Prerequisite: None

Automotive Technology I - (Dual Credit) Fees: Unifor/Skills USA. Must meet requirements of St. Philip's College ffor Dual Credit Application/Instructor's Approval.

Fall: AUMT 1205/1405 Introduction to Automotive Technology - An introduction to the automotive industry automotive history, safety practices, shop equipment and tools, vehicle subsystems, service publications, fasteners, professional responsibilities, and automotive maintenance.

Spring: AUMT 1310/1410 Automotive Brake Systems - Operation and repair of drum/disc type brake systems. Emphasis is placed on safety and use of modern equipment. Topics include brake theory, diagnosis, and repair of power, manual, anti-lock brake systems, and parking brakes.

Prerequisite: None

Auto Specialization - (Dual Credit)

Fall: AUMT 1316/1416 Suspension and Steering - Theory and operation of automotive suspension and steering systems including tires and wheels problem diagnosis, component repair, and alignment procedures.

Spring: AuMT 1307/1407 Automotive Electrical Systems - The course is: An overview of automotive electrical systems including topics in operational theory, testing, diagnosis, and repair of batteries, charging systems, and electrical accessories. Emphasis ison electrical diagrams and service manuals.

Institutional Certificate in Automotive Technology Courses completed: AUMT 1305, AUMT 1307, AUMT 1310, AUMT 1316

Prerequisite: Automotive Technology I

Automotive Technology II - Must be assigned to a Dealership or Approved Independent Repair.

Prerequisite: Fee Skills USA

Criminal Investigations - Practical application will allow the students to participate in simulated criminal investigations, crime scene investigations, evidence collection and preservation, and documentation. Students will also explore the basic provisions of the Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and teh rules of evidence.

Prerequisite: None

Fundamentals of Criminal Law - This course is a study of the nature of crime and criminal law. Instruction will include classification of crimes and penalties using Texas statues as illustrations. Instruction will also include the impact of crime on society, trends of crime and the court system.

Prerequisite: None

Correctional Systems and Practices - A course designed to provide a study of correctional systems in the criminal justice system, correctional roles, institutional operations, alternatives to institutionalization, treatment, rehabilitation, and current and future issues. This course can be part of a Tech Prep coherent sequence in Criminal Justice with appropriate approval.

Prerequisite: None

Introduction to Security Services - Course would provide a general overview of the entry-level information necessary for a career in teh law enforcement or security profession. Course instruction would include requirements for employment, organization of personal and practices of law enforcement and security personnel.

Prerequisite: None

Security Services - A course designedd to give students an understanding of patrol procedures, communication systems, apprehension and detention requirements and tools utilized in the law enforcement/security profession. Students will understand basic crime scene investigation and eemonstrate the ability to provide oral and written reports. This class involves hands-on training with equipment commonly used in teh profession of protective services.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Security Services Recommended

Steve Parker Kevin Hicks Richard Rhoton
home athletics counselors departments calendars links