Motorsports Vehicle Technology (MVT2)  Diploma


The Motorsports Vehicle Technology program prepares students for an entry level position in a racing team shop. Focus is on many forms of racing vehicles including sports cars, stock cars, drag cars, and open wheel cars. Students learn chassis set up, engine designs, brake systems, transmissions, electrical systems, fuel systems, and fabrication skills unique to racing vehicles. Students are also taught precision measurement, math, and communication skills required of racing team members

Entrance date: Each semester

Program Admission Requirements: A High School diploma or equivalent is required plus achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores.

Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

Credits required for graduation: 54

Curriculum Outline (54 hours)
General Education Core 8
ENGL 1010

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.

3
MATH 1012

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, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.

3
EMPL 1000

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.

2
Occupational 46
COMP 1000

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.

3
MSVT 1000Introduction to Motorsports and Race Vehicle Systems 3
MSVT 1010

This course introduces the fundamental theory, diagnosis, repair and service of conventional and electronic automotive systems including electrical systems, wiring methods, wiring diagrams, mechanical wiring connections, soldering, and data acquisition.

4
MSVT 1020Motorsports Machine Tool 4
MSVT 1030Motorsports Welding 3
MSVT 1040

This course introduces fundamental components, power flow, drive line theory, types of racing transmissions and drive trains, computation of gear ratios, RPM factors, and vehicle speeds related to transmission and gear ratios. The course involves removal and replacement of transmission and rear gears in race vehicles, disassembly and diagnosis, reassembly and precision measurements involved in the procedures.

4
MSVT 1090

This course provides students with general on-site experience at a motorsports facility.

4
MSVT 1050Fabrication Techniques 6
MSVT 2005

This course provides the student with the opportunity to design and fabricate the structural body and chassis of a racing car. Topics include: machine safety, stationary equipment, bend allowance, fasteners layout, parts fabrication, special fasteners, geometric functions, fabrication equipment safety, chassis design and layout, chassis parts fabrication, and the identification and proper selection of suspension components.

5
MSVT 2010

This course introduces gasoline internal combustion engine design, components and functions. The course includes precision measurement of components, removal and replacement of race vehicle engine assemblies and related components, disassembly and reassembly of racing engines including push rod and over head cam designs, precision measurements, test procedures, engine run stand and dyno testing.

3
MSVT 2020Race Car Preparation and Testing 3
MSVT 2090

This course provides students with advanced skills and specialized on-site experience at a motorsports facility.

4
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