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Stephen Skroch
Residential Faculty - Automotive Service
Applied Sciences and Technology
Office: TC 50 - Room: TC229-TC225
480-461-7380
Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| By appointment | By appointment |
Office Hours can change without notice, based on students needs and professional demands. Recommend Thursday and Friday an appointment be made to meet with me.
The times listed are when you are able to certainly find me in my office. Please Contact me at 480-461-7390 or by email: steve.skroch@mesacc.edu
I am also open for business if my office door is open outside of office hours.
Classes Taught
Fall 2024
| ASE100 | Introduction to Automotive Service | 2 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the standards of the automotive industry. Includes an overview of the major automotive systems, safety practices, workplace habits, tools, and equipment. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
16039 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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08/19/2024 – 08/22/2024 |
MoTuWeTh |
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Class Ended |
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Notes: Class 16039 Requires Cengage Unlimited prior to the first day of class. ASE100 is required for the automotive program of study. ASE100 replaces ASE101 |
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Fall Flex Start 2024
| ASE140AU | Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment | 4 Credits | ||||
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Principles of automotive suspension and steering systems. Diagnosis, service, and repair procedures emphasis on four-wheel alignment. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
16043 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/26/2024 – 12/06/2024 |
MoWe |
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM |
Closed |
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Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16043 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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16046 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/26/2024 – 12/06/2024 |
Mo |
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
Closed |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16046 must also register for lecture 16043. |
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16044 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/27/2024 – 12/06/2024 |
Tu |
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
Class Started |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16044 must also register for lecture 16043. |
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16045 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/28/2024 – 12/06/2024 |
We |
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
Closed |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16045 must also register for lecture 16043. |
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Spring 2025
| ASE240 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems | 2 Credits | ||||||||||||||||||
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Principles of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Diagnosis, service, and repair procedures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor. |
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28761 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 01/17/2025 |
MoTuWeTh |
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Open 1 of 18 |
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| CTT111 | Caterpillar Engine Fundamentals | 4 Credits | ||||||||||||||||||
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Introduction to diesel engine theory and service procedures. Focuses on Caterpillar engine systems and applications. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CTT110. |
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27947 |
MC OFFSITE ESW E |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 03/06/2025 |
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Closed |
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| CTT113 | Fuel Systems | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to fuel systems used in Caterpillar engines. Covers fuel selection, calibrations, and nozzle testing procedures, governor operation, and hydraulic fuel ratio controls. Includes 1.1 and 1.2 MUI and HEUI, EUI, Nippondenso, and Zexel fuel systems. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CTT110. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27076 |
MC OFFSITE Empire Southwest |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/15/2025 – 03/05/2025 |
We |
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Closed |
| CTT114 | Basic Electrical Fundamentals | 3 Credits | ||||
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Basic electrical and electronic principles used by the technician to diagnose and repair electrical systems in Caterpillar machines. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CTT110. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
32584 |
MC OFFSITE Empire Southwest |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 03/04/2025 |
MoTu |
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Closed |
| CTT116 | Power Train I | 3 Credits | ||||
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Basic components and operations of power train systems used in Caterpillar machines. Covers basic components, clutches, manual shift transmissions, and power shift transmissions. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CTT110. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28159 |
MC OFFSITE Empire Southwest |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/14/2025 – 03/04/2025 |
Tu |
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Closed |
| CTT206 | Caterpillar Dealer Internship IV | 3 Credits | ||||
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Application of skills and knowledge gained in CTT coursework in an internship in a dealership environment. Develops professional skills required of Caterpillar service technician. Provides experience in lubrication systems, engine air induction systems, cooling systems, fuel systems, timing systems, failure analysis, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of specific types of Caterpillar equipment. Requires intern to complete a list of learning objectives, keep a logbook, and be evaluated by dealership supervisor and internship coordinator. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CTT110. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27086 |
MC OFFSITE Empire Southwest |
Field Based
Lab
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01/14/2025 – 03/07/2025 |
Open 3 of 19 |
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Spring Flex Start 2025
| ASE280AU | Engine Management | 4 Credits | ||||
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Diagnostic concepts of advanced engine management. Operation and diagnosis of engine management control systems, communication networks, and vehicle emissions. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28674 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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01/21/2025 – 05/02/2025 |
TuTh |
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM |
Open 17 of 36 |
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Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28674 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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28677 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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01/21/2025 – 05/02/2025 |
Tu |
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
Open 7 of 12 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28677 must also register for lecture 28674. |
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28678 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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01/22/2025 – 05/02/2025 |
We |
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
Open 6 of 12 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28678 must also register for lecture 28674. |
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28679 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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01/23/2025 – 05/02/2025 |
Th |
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
Open 4 of 12 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28679 must also register for lecture 28674. |
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| CTT119 | Caterpillar Dealer Internship II | 3 Credits | ||||
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Application of skills and knowledge gained in CTT coursework in an internship in a dealership environment. Develops professional skills required of Caterpillar service technician. Provides experience in hydraulics, pumps, valves, cylinders, and pilot-operated implement system. Requires intern to complete a list of learning objectives, keep a logbook, and be evaluated by dealership supervisor and internship coordinator. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CTT110. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27077 |
MC OFFSITE Empire Southwest |
Field Based
Lab
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03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Closed |
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| CTT202 | Engine Diagnostics and Repair | 3 Credits | ||||
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In-depth study of engine diagnostics and repair techniques used to troubleshoot and repair engine problems in Caterpillar machines. Selection and use of Caterpillar diagnostic tools. Covers oil, air, cooling, and fuel systems. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CTT110. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27083 |
MC OFFSITE Empire Southwest |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Mo |
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Open 3 of 19 |
| CTT203 | Machine Diagnostics | 3 Credits | ||||
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Failure analysis, troubleshooting logic, and diagnostic tooling and processes used to diagnose and repair the complex systems installed in Caterpillar machines. Use of Caterpillar's Applied Failure Analysis. Introduction to Service Technician Workbench (STW) applications. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CTT110. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27084 |
MC OFFSITE Empire Southwest |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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03/19/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
We |
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Open 3 of 19 |
| CTT204 | Machine Specific Systems | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to machine-specific systems. Machines covered include compact construction equipment, agricultural combines and challengers, 325B Excavator, off-highway trucks, wheel tractor scrapers, and motor graders. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CTT110. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27085 |
MC OFFSITE Empire Southwest |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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03/21/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Fr |
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Open 3 of 19 |
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