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Motorsports Technology Program: Courses and Descriptions

Term Course Name Credits
1 SM 1050 Student Success Seminar 1
1 MT 1050 Motorsports Science 1
1 GS 1555 Communications for Motorsports Technicians 3
1 MT 1105 Introduction to Motorsports Mechanics 4
1 MT 1200 Chassis Service 4
2 MT 2000 Engines and Engine Systems 5
2 MT 2100 Drivetrains 4
2 SM 2050 Career Development 2
2 MT 2205 Applied Motorsport Vehicle Maintenance 3
3 MT 3000 Customer Service 1
3 MT 3105 Electrical Systems 4
3 MT 3205 Accessories 5
3 MT 3305 Technical Skills 3

 

Student Success Seminar
Students develop the skills necessary to achieve success in educational and career environments. Topics include learning styles and how they relate to study skills, goal setting, and establishing priorities and understanding one's role in the work environment.
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Motorsports Science
This course is designed to introduce the student to correct motorsport terminology. Other topics include motorsport history. An introduction to some basic formulas related to compression, torque, horsepower, and drive ratios.
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Communications for Motorsports Technicians
This course is designed to introduce the student to the communication and computer skills necessary to be successful in the motorsport field. Topics include basic computer skills, task documentation, work orders, shop procedures, and time management. Also covered is both written and oral communication with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.
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Introduction to Motorsports Mechanics
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of motorsport mechanics and service. Topics include basic terminology, lab and shop safety, time cards, service manual, time code manuals, part number manuals and microfiche, vehicle identification numbers, measurement tools, fasteners, hand tools, gasket scraping, parts cleaning, and comeback prevention.
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Chassis Service
This course is designed to enable the student to develop and refine the skills necessary to recondition major chassis components. Topics include wheels and tires, mechanical and hydraulic brakes, telescopic front forks, steering head and wheel bearings, and wheel and chassis alignment.
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Engines and Engine Systems
This course introduces the student to the design, function, diagnosis, and repair of both 2 and 4 stroke engines, including fuel, cooling, and lubrication systems.
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Drivetrains
This course introduces the student to the basic design and operation of a clutch. Other topics include how to disassemble and reassemble a transmission, and how to maintain different final drive systems: shaft, chain and belt drives.
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Career Development
This course is designed to help students seek industry employment by providing training in effective job search skills, knowledge, and attitudes. Topics include: employer expectations, finding job leads, organizing a job search, resume preparation, employer telephone/email contacts, employment applications, and interviewing techniques.
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Applied Motorsport Vehicle Maintenance
This course is designed to enable the student to develop and refine the skills necessary to competently perform required vehicle maintenance. Topics include vehicle set-up, pre-delivery inspection, and scheduled maintenance procedures.
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Customer Service
Techniques and requirements for establishing and maintaining positive customer relations. Students will analyze how both internal and external customer service affects today's technician.
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Electrical Systems
This course enables the student to develop and refine the skills necessary to diagnose and repair problems with motorsport electrical systems. Topics include basic electrical theory, digital multimeter usage, wiring, soldering, wire connectors, and starting, ignition, and charging systems.
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Accessories
This course introduces the student to the safe operation of a dyno and how to use it to diagnose fuel, electrical or engine and driveline problems on a motorcycle. Other topics installing various bolt-on accessories such as windshields, grips, foot pegs, handlebar switches, guards, accessory lights, full-length exhaust, sprockets and chains, and aftermarket E.F.I. unit with downloadable maps.
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Technical Skills
This course reviews key skills for entry into the motorcycle technician field. Topics include the ability to read a service manual, look up parts and prices, measurements techniques, hydraulic brake R&R, valve lash adjustment, electrical systems, fuel systems, four stroke top end, transmissions, crankshaft truing, front fork R&R, tire replacement, vehicle set-up and pre-delivery inspection.
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