Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology
This program gives full-time students the opportunity to enter the workforce in 18-months. Students in the Auto Technology program learn to use up-to-date equipment and tools. ALLDATA and Mitchell-On-Demand programs are used in diagnosing and repairing vehicles.
Students in the Auto Technology program complete OSHA 10 training and are eligible to earn the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Entry Level Automobile certification tests include:
- automatic transmission/transaxle
- brakes
- electric/electronic systems
- engine performance
- engine repair
- heating & air conditioning
- manual drive train and axles
- suspension & steering
Our Auto Technology program is ASE Education Foundation certified (formerly NATEF - National Automotive Technician Education Foundation). During the program, each student will take ASE entry-level certification tests. These tests can be thought of as the first step in buiding a career as a service professional. This program gives students the technical instruction and hands-on/live work experience necessary for ASE certification.
The Automotive Technology program aligns with the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES). CIP Code 47.0604: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drivetrains, and heating and air condition systems.
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Automotive Technology Courses (53 Credits Total):
*This course is recognized by the Kansas Board of Regents as Common or Support course within the program.
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed for the study of automotive electrical and electronic systems. The course takes a practical look at electricity and electronics. Topics include completing work orders, describing basic electrical relationships, identifying electrical system faults, and describing basic circuit characteristics. These topics will be covered using a variety of classroom and shop learning and assessment activities.
2 Credit Hours
This course deals with the operation, diagnosis, and service of electrical and computer systems found on modern automobiles and light trucks. The course will focus on the latest developments in the field.
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of how various basic and antilock brake systems work.
5 Credit Hours
Concurrent enrollment in AUT101, AUT121, AUT122 is required.
This lab course is designed to give students practical work experience in diagnosing, repairing, and understanding the components of engine repair, auto transmission/transaxles, and auto service management.
3 Credit Hours
This course provides current information to develop the skills needed to diagnose and fix drivability problems. The course will cover OBD I and OBD II diagnosis as well as computerized power-train systems.
2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: AUT142
This course is designed to provide knowledge of basic heating and air conditioning systems. The course will cover theory and operation as well as proper maintenance and service procedures. Emphasis will also be on safety and correct use of air conditioning tools.
3 Credit Hours
This course is a lecture course designed for students to increase their knowledge of various parts of chassis work, such as wheel alignment, wheel balancing, and suspension system operation and repair.
5 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: AUT142
This lab course is designed to give students practical work experience in diagnosing, repairing, and understanding the components of engine repair, auto transmission/transaxles, and auto service management. Concurrent enrollment in AUT132, AUT151, AUT161 is required.
1 Credit Hour
This course is designed to give students an introduction to the various types of hybrid electric vehicles (HEV). Topic areas include improvement of fuel economy, hybrid designs, HEV components, and the operation of the typical HEV.
2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: AUT192
This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of torque delivery. The course will cover clutches, drivelines, drive axles, transfer case, and manual transmissions and transaxles.
2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: AUT192
This course provides an in-depth study of torque delivery and planetary gear sets. Instruction areas include operation, service, diagnosis, and repair of automatic transmission and transaxle functions, including electronic controls.
2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: AUT142
This course provides current information to develop more advanced skills needed to diagnose and fix more complex drivability problems. The course will cover analyzing, servicing, and diagnosing a variety of fuel, exhaust, and induction systems.
7 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: AUT142
This lab course is designed to give students practical work experience in diagnosing, repairing, and understanding the components of engine repair, auto transmission/transaxles, and auto service management. Concurrent enrollment in AUT193, AUT201, AUT211, and AUT221 is required.
2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: AUT242
This course begins with basic engine diagnostics and progresses through engine removal, tear down, short block repair, and cylinder head repair. The course will also emphasize correct engine repair techniques.
1 Credit Hour
Prerequisite: AUT242
This course continues the study of automatic transmissions and transaxles and their electronic control circuits, including trouble diagnosis and service procedures.
2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: AUT242
This interactive course covers the essentials and rationale for service management. The course covers shop safety, safety planning, personal planning, supervising, and customer and staff relations.
7 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: AUT242; Corequisites: AUT251, AUT255, AUT261, and AUT291
This course is a lab course designed to give students practical work experience to diagnose, repair, and understand the components of engine repair auto transmission/transaxles, and auto service management.
1 Credit Hour
Prerequisite: AUT242
This course is a continuation of AUT261 Auto Service Management and is designed to develop professional and personal skills. Emphasis will be placed on attendance, professional attitude, and laboratory behavior for the fourth semester of the program.