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Course Number: MTRC 1191 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC

Course Title: Special Topics in Motorcycle Mechanic and Repairer

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.)

Course Number: MTRC 1266 (2 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC

Course Title: Practicum (or Field Experience) - Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (15 Ext.)

Course Number: MTRC 1380 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC

Course Title: Cooperative Education-Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)

Course Number: MTRC 1402 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC

Course Title: Motorcycle Tune Up

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Tune up procedures for motorcycles including analysis, valve train, ignition, fuel system, and chassis service. Emphasis on the appropriate procedures and equipment. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

Course Number: MTRC 1405 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC

Course Title: Motorcycle Service Principles

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Principles of operation of two and four stroke motorcycle engines and their associated systems. Emphasis on troubleshooting and analysis of faulty systems and their individual components. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

Course Number: MTRC 1408 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC

Course Title: Motorcycle Chassis And Drive Systems

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Theory of operation, servicing procedures and problem diagnosis of motorcycle chassis, final drive systems, wheels, brakes, frames, and suspensions with emphasis on troubleshooting for handling and rideability problems. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

Course Number: MTRC 1419 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC

Course Title: Motorcycle Four Stroke Engine/Transmission

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Overhaul procedures for four stroke motorcycle engines and transmissions. Emphasis on proper shop procedures for servicing the piston, cylinder, valve train, crankshaft assembly, and transmission during the course of an overhaul. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

Course Number: MTRC 1420 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC

Course Title: Motorcycle Drive Systems

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Theory of operation, troubleshooting, overhaul and service of drive systems found on motorcycles and all terrain vehicles with emphasis on proper shop procedures. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

Course Number: MTRC 1422 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC

Course Title: Motorcycle Electrical Systems

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Theory of operation and test procedures and equipment used in the diagnosis and repair of different circuits which make up a motorcycle electrical system. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)


ACGM (Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual) Courses

Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.


WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses

Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.