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May 01, 2024
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2018-2019 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Automotive Technology, AAS
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The Automotive Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment in the fast paced, ever-changing, high technology automotive service industry and to update those currently employed in the automotive industry. During the first year of the program, students develop competence in servicing today’s automotive systems and additional diagnostic and repair expertise on automotive engines, heating and air conditioning systems, fuel and exhaust systems, ignition and emission systems, and suspension and steering systems. During the second year of the program, the diagnostic and repair emphasis is concentrated in the areas of advanced engine repair, manual transmissions and trans-axles, automatic transmissions and trans-axles, automotive electronics, power train control systems, and advanced brake systems. Upon successful completion of the Automotive Technology course of study, students will receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Enrollment Date: Fall and/or Spring Semester
Minimum Required Credits: 72
Campus: Fort Dodge
Department: Industrial Technology
CIP#: 47.06040200
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AAS Degree Total Hours: 72
Notes:
1 Course may be substituted with a course from the same category as indicated in the approved general education course list.
2 Course satisfies general education requirement.
Program Requirement: Must pass all core program courses with the prefix AUT with a “C” or better for the semester prior to the one in which they are currently enrolling with a “C” or better. Any exception will have to be approved in writing by the Program Coordinator or Division Dean.
Graduation Requirement: Must pass all core program courses with the prefix AUT with a “C” or better.
Because of changes in technology, students taking programs over an extended period of time may be advised to retake courses to update skills and competencies.
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