Stephen Skroch

Residential Faculty - Automotive Service

Applied Sciences and Technology

Office: TC 50 - Room: TC229-TC225

480-461-7380

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM9:00 AM - 10:00 AM9:00 AM - 10:00 AM9:00 AM - 10:00 AM9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
   By appointmentBy 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

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28761
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 01/17/2025
MoTuWeTh
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Class Ended

CTT113 Fuel Systems 3 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32585
MC OFFSITE

Empire Southwest

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/16/2025 – 03/07/2025
ThFr
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Class Ended

CTT116 Power Train I 3 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28159
MC OFFSITE

Empire Southwest

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 – 03/04/2025
Tu
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Class Ended

32586
MC OFFSITE

Empire Southwest

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/15/2025 – 03/05/2025
We
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Class Ended

Spring Flex Start 2025

ASE280AU Engine Management 4 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28674
Dobson Campus
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
01/21/2025 – 05/02/2025
TuTh
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM

Class Ended

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28674 must also register for one of .

28677
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lab
01/21/2025 – 05/02/2025
Tu
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Class Ended

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28677 must also register for .

28678
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lab
01/22/2025 – 05/02/2025
We
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Class Ended

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28678 must also register for .

28679
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lab
01/23/2025 – 05/02/2025
Th
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Class Ended

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28679 must also register for .

31797
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lab
01/27/2025 – 05/07/2025
MoWe
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Class Ended

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 31797 must also register for .

CTT119 Caterpillar Dealer Internship II 3 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27077
MC OFFSITE

Empire Southwest

Field Based
Lab
03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Ended

Summer 2025

ASE120AU Automatic Transmission and Transaxle 4 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16640
Dobson Campus
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
06/25/2025 – 07/23/2025
MoTuWeTh
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Open

9 of 36
Seats Available

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16640 must also register for one of .

16641
Dobson Campus
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
06/25/2025 – 07/23/2025
MoTuWeTh
9:40 AM – 2:10 PM

Open

4 of 18
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16641 must also register for .

16642
Dobson Campus
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
06/25/2025 – 07/23/2025
MoTuWeTh
9:40 AM – 2:10 PM

Open

5 of 18
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16642 must also register for .

ASE130AU Manual Drive Trains and Axles 4 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16644
Dobson Campus
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
05/27/2025 – 06/24/2025
MoTuWeTh
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Open

16 of 36
Seats Available

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16644 must also register for one of .

16646
Dobson Campus
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
05/27/2025 – 06/24/2025
MoTuWeTh
9:30 AM – 2:10 PM

Open

7 of 18
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16646 must also register for .

16645
Dobson Campus
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
05/27/2025 – 06/24/2025
MoTuWeTh
9:40 AM – 2:10 PM

Open

9 of 18
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16645 must also register for .

Fall 2025

ASE100 Introduction to Automotive Service 2 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24412
Dobson Campus
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/25/2025 – 08/28/2025
MoTuWeTh
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Closed

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.

Class 24412 Requires Cengage Unlimited prior to the first day of class. ASE100 is required for the automotive program of study. ASE100 replaces ASE101

Fall Flex Start 2025

ASE140AU Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment 4 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24416
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
09/02/2025 – 12/12/2025
TuTh
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM

Open

2 of 36
Seats Available

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 24416 must also register for one of .

24417
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lab
09/02/2025 – 12/12/2025
Tu
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Closed

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 24417 must also register for .

24418
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lab
09/03/2025 – 12/12/2025
We
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Closed

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 24418 must also register for .

24419
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lab
09/04/2025 – 12/12/2025
Th
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Open

2 of 12
Seats Available

Notes: Class 24419 Mopar CAP students only

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 24419 must also register for .

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