Motorcycle Service Technology, Diploma (MST2) (470611)  Degree

Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, geometric concepts, technical applications, and basic statistics.

Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.

Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today's rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills, personal finance, problem solving, and diversity.

This course is designed to provide tools to assist students to acquire skills necessary to achieve academic and professional success in their chosen occupational/ technical program of study. Topics include: Getting off to a Good Start, Learning and Personality Styles, Time and Money Management, Study and Test Taking Skills, Stress Management and Wellness, Communications Skills, Career Exploration, Research Skills, College Campus Knowledge, Memory & Reading Skills, Presentation & Interview Skills, and Group Skills. Effective Fall 2016, students who already have an Associate Degree or higher will be given exemption credit for the COLL 1500 course.

Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission This course serves as an introduction to the program and the field of professional motorcycle service. Topics include: work facility safety and cleanliness, safety devices, environmental safety, fire prevention, personal safety, as well as the operation, construction, design, testing, maintenance, and repair of motorcycle and ATV systems and components.

Pre/Co-requisite(s): MCST 1000 This course serves as an introduction to the field of professional motorcycle service. Topics include: advanced shop and tool techniques, preventive maintenance, adjustments, and minor repairs. Upon completion students should be able to perform basic inspection and service of motorcycles and ATVs.

Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer and digital terminology, and usage, operating systems, Internet and digital communication, word processing applications, spreadsheet applications, database applications, and presentation applications.

This course covers the theory, operation and repair of electrical systems and components on modern motorcycles. Upon completion, the student should be able to diagnose, service, rebuild, and adjust the components of various motorcycle electrical and accessory systems.

This course covers the theory, operation, and repair of fuel tanks, petcocks, carburetors, fuel injection systems, and exhaust systems on modern motorcycles. Upon completion of this course the student should be able to diagnose, service, rebuild, and adjust the components of various motorcycle fuel systems. The student should also be able to diagnose, service, and repair exhaust systems.

Pre-requisite(s): MCST 1000 This course covers the maintenance, adjustment, and repair of motorcycle chassis systems. Topics include: brakes, front and rear suspensions, and wheels. Upon completion the student should be able to diagnose, service, and repair motorcycle chassis and suspension systems.

This course covers 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines, their transmissions, and their final drive systems. It also provides an overview of the exhaust and lubrication systems. Upon successful completion of this course the student will have disassembled, inspected, reassembled, and operationally tested motorcycle engines and drive trains.

This course covers procedures for efficient and accurate diagnosis of components in the mechanical, electrical, and fuel systems of the motorcycle. Emphasis is placed on developing logical procedures for diagnosis. Upon completion the student should be able to perform accurate diagnosis of various motorcycle systems.