Automotive Technology • Associate in Applied Science
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 65
Colleague Code: AAS.ATEC
Curriculum Code: AUT 205
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: AUT 101, AUT 103, AUT 104, ELT 100, TEM 103
Second Semester: AUT 102, AUT 105, AUT 106, POS 101 or POS 201, TES 121
Third Semester: AUT 109, AUT 202, AUT 203, AUT 209, AUT 213, EGL 104 or EGL 101
Fourth Semester: AUT 107, AUT 204, AUT 208, AUT 210, EGL 105 or EGL 102, ESI 101
Program Information:
- Refer to Automotive instructors for additional information and program requirements
- This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet degree requirements.
For Program Information Contact:
Business and Technologies Department at 217.786.2381 or 217.786.2406 or see an academic advisor.
Required General Education Courses (15 credits)
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Career Communications I or |
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Composition I |
3 credits |
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Career Communications II or |
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Composition II |
3 credits |
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Introduction to American Politics or |
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State and Local Government |
3 credits |
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Vocational-Technical Math |
3 credits |
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Technical Shop Physics |
3 credits |
Required Program Courses (47 credits)
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Fundamentals of Automotive Technologies |
2 credits |
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Multi-Cylinder Engines |
3.5 credits |
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Engine Servicing |
3.5 credits |
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AC and DC Electrical Systems |
3.5 credits |
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Fuel & Fuel Systems |
4 credits |
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Brake Systems |
3 credits |
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Wheel Alignment, Balance and Suspension |
3 credits |
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Auto Business Management |
3 credits |
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Automatic Transmissions |
3 credits |
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Power Trains and Manual Transmissions |
3 credits |
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Special Units Mechanisms |
3 credits |
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Air Conditioning |
3 credits |
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Auto Emission Control |
2.5 credits |
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Automotive Driveability |
2 credits |
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Basic Electronics |
3 credits |
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Employability Skills |
2 credits |
Required Work-Based Learning Courses (3 credits)
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Automotive Internship |
3 credits |
The internship is required for those program majors who have fewer than 2000 hours of work experience in the field. Those having 2000 hours or more should substitute an elective of their choice.
ESI 101 may be taken any semester.