Associate in Applied Science inAutomotive Repair Technology

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Why Major in Automotive Repair Technology

The Automotive Repair Technology program provides a proper balance of theory and practical knowledge for students preparing for careers in the automotive service industry.

The curriculum emphasizes laboratory diagnostic procedures in both domestic and foreign engines, electrical systems, transmissions, drive trains, suspension systems, computerized control systems, and electronic fuel control systems. Students will be prepared to take and expected to pass Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification tests in order to qualify for the work experience internship. Students will be placed in automotive dealerships and automotive repair businesses during the last semester of the program in order to gain on-the-job experience.

Locations

East Campus

Quad-Cities Campus

Formats

On-campus

Number of Credits

Next Start Date

Any Time

Careers In Automotive Repair Technology

Graduates of the program may become employed as automotive mechanic technicians, transmission specialists, service managers, or service writers in automotive dealerships and automotive repair businesses.

Courses in Automotive Repair Technology

Suggested electives: ART 100, COMM 100. SPEC 101, AG 288

Fall Semester

AUTO 115   Wheel Alignment & Suspension (4)
MECH 102   Brake and Hydraulic Systems (4)
MECH 103   Electrical Systems I (4)
MECH 111   Engine Repair I (3)
TMAT 101   Technical Math I (3)

Spring Semester

AUTO 107   Engine Performance I (4)
MECH 108   Hydraulic Transmissions (3)
MECH 109   Power Trains (3)
MECH 203   Electrical Systems II (3)
MECH 211   Engine Repair II (3)

Summer Semester

AUTO 207   Engine Performance II (2)
MECH 105   Fuel Control Systems (4)
MECH 112   Air Conditioning (2)

Second Year Fall Semester

CS 100 Intro to Computers (3)
MECH 213 Auto Shop Management (3)
MECH 290 Work Exp Internship Seminar (1)
Gen Ed Humanities, Social Science, Science, or Non-Western Studies (3)
Gen Ed Communications (3)

Spring Semester

AUTO 299 ASE Review (I)
MECH 204 Electrical Systems III (3)
MECH 291 Work Experience Internship (5)
Gen Ed Humanties, Social Science, Science, or Non-Western Studies (3)

Automotive Repair Technology Admission Requirements

Enrollment in this program is limited. Students are required to provide their own basic set of tools. Information on admission requirements and required tools, and scholarship opportunities by emailing agriculture@theabsolutelongestwebdomainnameinthewholegoddamnfuckinguniverse.com.

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