Automotive Technology

(3 to 4 Semesters)

One Advanced Technical Certificate option, one Associate of Applied Science degree and one Bachelor of Applied Technology degree are available.

Objective:  To provide theory, and help students develop diagnostic skills and practical experience in the repair of today’s automobiles in preparation for a lifelong career as an automotive technician.

Program Coordinator and Instructor: 

Instructors: Fisher, Smith

For Program Information Packets, use this link, where there are descriptions of each program in general, course descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expenses.

Advanced Technical Certificate in Automotive Technology

(3 Semesters)

Required Courses:
AUTM 101        Vehicle Controls                      8 cr
AUTM 102        Power Train                           8 cr
AUTM 103        Automotive Engines                    8 cr
AUTM 104        Auto Electrical Units                 8 cr
AUTM 105        Live Work I                           8 cr
AUTM 106        Live Work II                          8 cr
                                              TOTAL: 48 cr

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Technology

(4 Semesters)

Required Courses:
AUTM 101        Vehicle Controls                      8 cr
AUTM 102        Power Train                           8 cr
AUTM 103        Automotive Engines                    8 cr
AUTM 104        Auto Electrical Units                 8 cr
AUTM 105        Live Work I                           8 cr
AUTM 106        Live Work II                          8 cr

General Education Requirements:

Goal 1                                                6 cr
Goal 3                                                3 cr
Goals 6, 7, 9, 10A, 11 or 12                          3 cr
Goal 2-12                                             4 cr          
                                              TOTAL: 64 cr

Courses

AUTM 101 Vehicle Controls 8 credits. (Theory and Laboratory) (Domestic and Foreign) Introduction to Automotive Technology. Front-suspension and rear-suspension systems, steering systems (power and manual). Brake systems (drum and disk, power and manual). Rear differentials, rear axles, universal joints, drivelines and front wheel drive shafts. Front- and rear-wheel alignments and wheel balancing (tires and wheels). D

AUTM 102 Power Train 8 credits. (Theory and Laboratory) (Domestic and Foreign) Car and pickup truck clutches, car and pickup truck 3-, 4-, and 5-speed manual transmissions. Manual transmissions with overdrives. Manual transaxles 3-, 4-, and 5-speeds. Transfer cases, converters, automatic transmissions 3- and 4-speeds, automatic with overdrives, automatic transmissions, transaxles and final drives. D

AUTM 103 Automotive Engines 8 credits. (Theory and Laboratory) (Domestic and Foreign) Engine overhaul procedures, electrical theory and test meters, soldering and constructing test leads. Batteries, theory and testing procedures. Electrical symbols and glossary. Engine tune-up (standard and electronic), ignition systems (standard and electronic) and air conditioning. D

AUTM 104 Automotive Electrical Units 8 credits. (Theory and Laboratory) (Domestic and Foreign) Alternator repair and test procedures on all types. Starter motor repair and test procedures on all types. Chassis wiring, computer control fundamentals, computer control senders, computer control controls, computer test methods and monitors, fuel and carburetor standard types, computer control fuel solenoid and throttle body carburetors, port injection and computer controlled ignition and timing. Introduction to blowers and turbochargers and emission control systems. D

AUTM 105 Live Work I 8 credits. (Laboratory) (Domestic and Foreign) Application of previously learned material in courses 101 to 104 by working on customers' cars in an actual shop situation. D

AUTM 106 Live Work II 8 credits. (Laboratory) (Domestic and Foreign) An extension of Live Work I, this course is also the final step in preparing students for industry. All work is on customers' automobiles that are current and late models, conducted in a shop situation, and using flat rate for time. At this time the student will be trained in shop management and customer relations as a shop foreman. D

AUTM 198 Special Topics 1-8 credits. Addresses the specific needs of individuals, enabling students to upgrade their technical skills through part-time enrollment in units of instruction that are currently available through the program's full-time pre-employment curriculum. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY Academic Information  Contact: webmaster@isu.edu Revised: June 2004