Through Classroom Instruction And Hands-on Training
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The Automotive Technology AAS degree prepares individuals to use technical knowledge and skills to fix, service, and keep all types of cars and light trucks. Through class direction and hands-on training, you will learn how to detect, service and repair brake systems, electrical systems, engine efficiency, engine repair work, suspension and steering, automated and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.
Graduates of this path will be required to take professional licensure examinations, which represent certain programs of study, and to enter professions as entry-level service technicians in the transportation market.
Students who finish the Automotive information technology AAS degree are midway to making a bachelor’ degree in Automotive Technology at SIUC. The students will have made 55 of the 129 term hours of credit needed for the degree.
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Program Details
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– Curriculum Print First Semester AUTO-119 Auto Fundamentals & Safety 3.00
AUTO-118 Basic Electrical 4.00
AUTO-156 Engine Performance I 4.00
AUTO-139 Brake Systems 4.00
15.00
Second Semester AUTO-225 Engine Performance II 4.00
AUTO-140 Manual Drive Trains and Axles 4.00
AUTO-170 Engine Repair & Service 4.00
AUTO-161 Suspension and Alignment 4.00
ENGL-101 English Composition OR
ENGL-186 Writing in the Workplace 3.00
19.00
Summer Semester AUTO-286 Automotive Internship 3.00
3.00
Third Semester AUTO-235 Advanced Electrical 4.00
AUTO-266 Engine Performance III 4.00
AUTO-121 Auto Heat and Cooling 4.00
TECM-110 Technical Mathematics OR
MATH-130 Intro. to Contemporary Mathematics 3.00
15.00
Fourth Semester AUTO-230 Auto Shop Practices & Procedures 2.00
AUTO-276 Automatic Transmissions OR
AUTO-180 Basic Light Diesel Technology 4.00
HLTH-208 Emergency Treatment 3.00
ELECTIVE Area A Elective OR
ELECTIVE Area B Elective OR
ELECTIVE Area C Elective 3.00
ELECTIVE Area C Elective 3.00
15.00
– Cost Print First Semester tuition (15 credit hours) $2100.00.
trainee service charges (15 credit hours) $390.00.
lab costs $410.00.
books $390.00.
mishap insurance coverage $45.00.
$ 3335.00
Second Semester tuition (19 credit hours) $2660.00.
trainee service charges (19 credit hours) $494.00.
laboratory fees $403.00.
books $494.00.
$ 4051.00
Summer Semester tuition (3 credit hours) $420.00.
student service charges (3 credit hours) $78.00.
laboratory charges $35.00.
books $78.00.
$ 611.00
Third Semester tuition (15 credit hours) $2100.00.
trainee services charge (15 credit hours) $390.00.
laboratory costs $345.00.
books $390.00.
accident insurance $34.00.
$ 3259.00
Fourth Semester tuition (15 credit hours) $2100.00.
trainee services fee (15 credit hours) $390.00.
$183.00.
books $390.00.
$ 3063.00
Additional Expenses consistent purchase $200.00.
$ 200.00
Total Cost
– Accreditation Kaskaskia College’s Automotive Technology Program is recognized by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, which is part of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
www.ase.com
www.natef.org
– Related Degrees & Certificates Automotive Advanced Certificate
Automotive Maintenance & Inspection Certificate
Automotive Parts Specialist Certificate
Automotive Tech Basic Certificate
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle information technology
Light Diesel Technology Certificate
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Program Student Learning Outcomes
– Demonstrates ability to perform as an entry level Automotive Technician utilizing the newest service technology and skills.
– Demonstrate the understanding and skills to pass the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams.
– Demonstrate work principles, customer-service skills, and be able to successfully interact automobile issues.
– Demonstrate vehicle shop security treatments.
