This Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is a two-year program that prepares students for the workforce. However, there are some senior institutions where all or part of this degree is accepted as the first two years of a four-year program. Students interested in pursuing a four-year degree should consult an advisor.
Curriculum in the Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair pathway prepare individuals for employment as entry-level transportation service technicians. The program provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field.
Course work may include transportation systems theory, braking systems, climate control, design parameters, drive trains, electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, environmental regulations, materials, product finish safety, steering/suspension, transmission/transaxles, and sustainable transportation, depending on the program major area chosen.
Graduates of this pathway should be prepared to take professional licensure exams, which correspond to certain programs of study, and to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.
Automotive Systems Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of automotive systems technology through formative, summative, and performance assessments.
Demonstrate automotive knowledge that is current, complete, and applicable to today's industry standards.
The Automotive Systems Technology program is nationally accredited by National Technician Education Foundation (NATEF).
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The new Vaetrix® Gauge 3® Pressure indicator from Taylor Valve Technology, Inc. is the industry's first portable precision electronic pressure and temperature gauge specifically designed for superior performance under tough field service conditions. From its reliable microprocessor-based technology, to its rugged, lightweight case, the easy-to-handle Gauge 3 sets a new standard for performance Pressure accuracy of 0.05% and highly-accurate measurement of temperature conditions in the field are a plus.
Thanks to the Gauge 3's straightforward design and commonsense display, even operators with little or no field operating experience achieve remarkable results the first time out. In fact, this pressure indicator is so well designed, it actually helps build operator confidence and ensure reliable testing results by eliminating the sources of many common operator errors. As a result, even first-time users can acquire and log sophisticated readings such as static and barometric pressure data with extreme accuracy.
Powered by two standard 9 volt batteries, the Gauge 3 is designed to deliver up to 250 hours of continuous, uninterrupted service Thanks to its unique combination of low power consumption and high memory capacity in excess of 1600 data points, the Gauge 3 is ideal for long-duration testing and logging of pressure and temperature conditions in field applications.
Optional test and performance package (TAPP®) software developed exclusively for use with the Gauge 3 extends the instrument's capabilities to enable flexible, menu-driven operations including:
Designed especially to deliver superior performance under tough working conditions, the Gauge 3 combines reliable microprocessor-based technology with rugged design to bring portable, precision electronic pressure and temperature measurement performance to field testing. This means Gauge 3 operators can count on benefiting from features including:
The Gauge 3 interface provides selectable options during field operations conducted without the benefit of a computer. The operator can also custom-program data intervals from 1 second to 15 minutes, using up to 8 different time intervals and sampling rates for each test. (Operator can alter all sampling parameters at the time of testing)
The state-of-the-art electronics and software inside the Gauge 3 are every bit as advanced as the lightweight and functional package they are housed within. For example, its built-in calibration and diagnostic programs make the Gauge 3 the most reliable instrument of its type in service today.
The Gauge 3's high-resolution (0.01ºF.); adjustable platinum RTD temperature probe is designed for mounting at the test site in any standard 2 to 12 inch deep thermowell.
Documentation and software updates for operation and maintenance are available 24- hours-a-day via the Internet. Internet service is also available for return for recalibration, certification and repair of the instrument to maintain NIST certification and traceability.
Calibration to warm-up is 1 minute, after which instrument is fully functional and readings are completely accurate.
Display flashes on/off from 0 - 20% of full scale (Readings below 20% of full scale will be outside of the instruments recommended accuracy range.)
Girard’s Special Low Profile "Weld-In" (LW) Series DOT 407 Vent combines an ultra-low profile, light weight design with high flow rates to meet the most demanding needs of virtually any tank. See the table below for specific flow rates. The LW Vent welds directly to your manlid, thus avoiding expensive hot-work to the shell of your tank, and is low enough to be "retro-fitted" to most any tank, without having to alter the overturn protection.
The Taylor Valve Gauge Plug and Probe system has been a standard in the oil field since 1959. In fact, Taylor Valve Gauge Plugs are used throughout the world for a variety of applications.
The small area of the stainless needle means that only a 6 lb. push per 1000 psi in the system is required to force the probe into the Gauge Plug and open the valve.
Lock-On-Probes are recommended where the pressure or sample device is to be mounted onto the Gauge Plug or where the pressure on the Gauge Plug exceeds 5000 psi.
Troubleshoot complicated hydraulic or pneumatic circuits during operation without breaking pressure in lines.
Eliminates excessive wear on expensive, delicate gauges due to harsh environments, vibration, pressure pulsation or mechanical shock.
South Plains College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Vice President for Student Affairs, South Plains College 1401 College Avenue, Box 5, Levelland, TX 79336, 806-894-9611
(1:0:5) This course is a basic, intermediate or advanced type of health professions work-based instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge, apply previous knowledge, or gain experience managing the work flow. Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional (faculty or preceptor), generally in a clinical setting. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 5 Note: This is an intermediate clinical experience.
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The ETHOS Center is founded on the belief that engineers are more apt and capable of serving our world appropriately when they have experienced opportunities that increase their understanding of technology's global linkage with values, culture, society, politics and economy. ETHOS seeks to provide these opportunities through international and domestic service internships as well as through collaborative research and hands-on classroom projects that support the development of appropriate technologies for the developing world.
Such experiences expose students to alternative nontraditional technologies that are based on fundamental science and engineering principles and at the same time provide tangible and immediate impacts improving the lives of those who use them. ETHOS maintains as its educational objective to challenge students to think creatively and independently, to work as a team and communicate effectively, and to address issues of appropriate technology, environmental ethics, and social responsibility, social and economic justice.