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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: [email protected]
I am also open for business if my office door is open outside of office hours.
Classes Taught
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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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28761 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 01/17/2025 |
MoTuWeTh |
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Class Ended |
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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 |
32585 |
MC OFFSITE Empire Southwest |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/16/2025 – 03/07/2025 |
ThFr |
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Class Ended |
| 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 |
Class Ended |
32586 |
MC OFFSITE Empire Southwest |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/15/2025 – 03/05/2025 |
We |
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Class Ended |
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 In-Person
Lecture
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01/21/2025 – 05/02/2025 |
TuTh |
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM |
Class Ended |
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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 |
Class Ended |
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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 |
Class Ended |
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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 |
Class Ended |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28679 must also register for lecture 28674. |
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31797 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lab
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01/27/2025 – 05/07/2025 |
MoWe |
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
Class Ended |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 31797 must also register for lecture 31796. |
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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 |
Class Ended |
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Summer 2025
| ASE120AU | Automatic Transmission and Transaxle | 4 Credits | ||||
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Principles of automotive operation, servicing and repair procedures for automatic transmissions/transaxles; includes diagnostics and testing of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ASE100. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
16640 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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06/25/2025 – 07/23/2025 |
MoTuWeTh |
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM |
Open 9 of 36 |
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Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16640 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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16641 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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06/25/2025 – 07/23/2025 |
MoTuWeTh |
9:40 AM – 2:10 PM |
Open 4 of 18 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16641 must also register for lecture 16640. |
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16642 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
|
06/25/2025 – 07/23/2025 |
MoTuWeTh |
9:40 AM – 2:10 PM |
Open 5 of 18 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16642 must also register for lecture 16640. |
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| ASE130AU | Manual Drive Trains and Axles | 4 Credits | ||||
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Operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of the automotive powertrain. Includes manual transmissions/transaxles, clutches, drive axles, driveshafts, differentials, four-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ASE100. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
16644 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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05/27/2025 – 06/24/2025 |
MoTuWeTh |
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM |
Open 16 of 36 |
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Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16644 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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16646 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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05/27/2025 – 06/24/2025 |
MoTuWeTh |
9:30 AM – 2:10 PM |
Open 7 of 18 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16646 must also register for lecture 16644. |
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16645 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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05/27/2025 – 06/24/2025 |
MoTuWeTh |
9:40 AM – 2:10 PM |
Open 9 of 18 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16645 must also register for lecture 16644. |
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Fall 2025
| 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 |
24412 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2025 – 08/28/2025 |
MoTuWeTh |
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Closed |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Fall Flex Start 2025
| 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. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ASE100. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
24416 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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09/02/2025 – 12/12/2025 |
TuTh |
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM |
Open 2 of 36 |
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Lab Notes: Students registering for class 24416 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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24417 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lab
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09/02/2025 – 12/12/2025 |
Tu |
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
Closed |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 24417 must also register for lecture 24416. |
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24418 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lab
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09/03/2025 – 12/12/2025 |
We |
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
Closed |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 24418 must also register for lecture 24416. |
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24419 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lab
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09/04/2025 – 12/12/2025 |
Th |
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
Open 2 of 12 |
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Notes: Class 24419 Mopar CAP students only Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 24419 must also register for lecture 24416. |
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