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Technical Program - Automotive Technology - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL
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Technical Program

Automotive Technology (AAS.AUTO)

Associate Degree in Applied Science

This degree prepares students with entry-level skills and knowledge necessary for employment in automotive repair maintenance shops as service or parts personnel. The curriculum is Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified and is designed to prepare students for ASE certification. Instruction is provided in a shop equipped with the most up-to-date equipment available. Students entering this program must purchase hand tools and uniforms needed for use in the program. The cost of the required tools can be up to $3,400 depending on brand/source.  The required uniforms are approx. $140 and textbooks/lab manuals are approx. $450.  A list of required tools can be obtained from counselors or auto instructors.

 

 


Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by the student's degree audit.


For more information contact:
Kevin Miller
217-234-5286
kmiller@lakeland.cc.il.us

* There are prerequisites or course requisites for this course
** Electives must be approved by Program Coordinator or Division Chair
one cross Course only offered fall semester
Footnote 2 Course only offered spring and summer semester
Footnote 3 Course only offered spring semester
Footnote 4 Courses offered in odd numbered years only
Footnote 5 Courses offered in even numbered years only
Footnote 6 SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
Footnote 7 Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
1 Courses only offered Summer semester
2 N/A




First Year
First Semester
AUT 048
This course is a study of chemicals, shop safety and operations, tools and equipment, and careers in automotive technology. Techniques associated with electrical/electronics, heating and air conditioning, engine repair, brakes, steering and suspension, and engine performance will be discussed.

Course Outline


 Introduction to Automotive Technology +
2
AUT 050
This course is a study of engine design, diagnosis, removal, cylinder head and valve train repair. Short block repair, lubricating systems, cooling systems will be discussed and hands on reassembly of the engine is included.

Course Outline


 Engine Repair +
5
AUT 051
This course is a study of the principles of electricity and electrical circuit design and diagnosing. Covers battery diagnosis and service. Starting Systems diagnosis and repair will be discussed.

Course Outline


 Electrical Systems I
4
ENG 050
Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instructions manuals, proposals, reports, career documents as well as deliver oral presentations to prepare them for a profession in industry. Students will practice research strategies by using library resources and the Internet.

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 Writing for Industry
3
TEC 048
Focuses on basic arithmetic and calculations necessary for solving shop oriented problems involving geometric figures, formulas and algebra. Students draw graphs. A scientific calculator is required, so there is little or no memorization.

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 Applied Shop Computations
3
  Total Semester Hours:
17
 
Second Semester
AUT 052
This course is a study of ignition systems beginning with and building on basic ignition systems and culminating with computerized ignition systems.

Course Outline


 Engine Performance I +++
5
SPE 111
Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences.

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 Introduction to Speech Communication
3

Social Science Elective
2
HED 178
The purpose of the American Red Cross Responding to Emergency course is to provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life.

Course Outline


 Responding to Emergencies
2
AUT 053
This course is a study of the hydraulic principles of drum, disc, and ABS brake systems. Diagnosis and repair of power assisted, drum, disc, and antilock brake systems will be discussed.

Course Outline


 Brake Systems +++
4
  Total Semester Hours:
16
 
Summer Term
AUT 054
A study of heating and air conditioning fundamentals as used on current automobiles, trucks and farm equipment. Practical experience will be provided in diagnosis, repair and service of various types of components.


Prerequisites: AUT 048 AUT 051 or consent of instructor


Course Outline


 Heating and Air Conditioning * 1
3
AUT 075
Designed to promote on the job experience in automotive technology and applying skills & knowledge learned in the program. The employers & supervising instructors work closely with the student in an off campus job site during the summer session.


Prerequisites: AUT 048 AUT 050 AUT 051 AUT 052 AUT 053


Course Outline


 Supervised Occupational Experience (SOE) * 1
3 - 5
  Total Semester Hours:
6 - 8
 

Second Year
First Semester
AUT 059
This course is a study of diagnosis and repair of the charging and lighting systems. A discussion of accessories, including air bags, gauges, will also be covered.


Prerequisites: AUT 048 AUT 051 or consent of instructor


Course Outline


 		Electrical Systems II * +
4
AUT 080
This course is a study of steering systems, front and rear suspension systems. It also covers basic wheel alignment, diagnosis and repair culminating in complete four wheel computerized alignment.


Prerequisites: AUT 048 and AUT 053 or consent of instructor


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 		Steering and Suspension * +
4
AUT 081
This course is a study of fuel and exhaust systems, including carburetion, fuel injection, and computer-controlled fuel systems. Diesel fuel injection and turbo-chargers will also be discussed.


Prequisites: AUT 051 AUT 052


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 		Engine Performance II * +
5

Economics Elective
3
  Total Semester Hours:
16
 
Second Semester
AUT 076
This course is a study of automatic transmissions/transaxles maintenance, diagnosis and adjustment. On board and off board hydraulic control operations and repair are discussed.


Prerequisites: AUT 048 and AUT 051 or consent of instructor


Course Outline


 		Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles * +++
5
AUT 082
This course is the study of the diagnosis and repair of clutches, manual transmissions, transaxles and differentials. CV joints, drive shafts, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive operations will be discussed.


Prerequisites: AUT 048 or consent of instructor


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 		Manual Drive Train and Axles * +++
5
AUT 083
This course is a study of positive crankcase ventilation and emission control systems. Individual emission control devices including EGR, catalytic converters, and spark timing controllers are discussed.


Prerequisites: AUT 081 or consent of instructor


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 		Engine Performance III * +++
2
AUT 089
Review of subject material covered by National Institute Automotive Service Excellence Certificate Tests. Assists the technician in psychology of how to take the tests.

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 		ASE Test Review +++
2

Technical Elective
2
  Total Semester Hours:
16
 

Suggested Electives
Suggested Electives
SFS 101
Designed to improve student performance in college and beyond. Topics include: college resources; identification of college and career goals; implementation of study, note-taking, and test-taking strategies; and development of life management skills including time management, stress management, and relationship skills.

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 		Strategies for Success (Social Science elective)
2
ECO 130 or ECO 231
Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking, and monetary policy.

Course Outline


 		American Economy or Principles of Economics 1
3
IND 044 or

 		Fluid Power
2
MTT 050 or

 		or
Intro to Machining 		 
WEL 057 or

 		or
Welding Fundamentals 		 
BUS 142
Covers the objectives, organization, and role of business in the free-enterprise system. The course is designed to provide an overview of the field of business and to provide a framework into which specialized fields may be studied.

Course Outline


 		or
Intro to Business 		 
   

If transfer courses are desired see counselor/advisor

Total Program Hours: 71 - 73

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