Automotive Technology
(3 to 4 Semesters)
Coordinator and Instructor: Gunter
Instructors: Fisher, Smith
One Advanced Technical Certificate option, one Associate of
Applied Science
degree and one Bachelor of Applied Science 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.
For a Program Information Packet, use this link, which leads to descriptions of each program in general, course
descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools,
uniforms, fees, and other expenses. The URL is http://www.isu.edu/ctech/programs.shtml
This program requires students to achieve certain grades in order
to advance each semester. Specific information is available in the
program’s student handbook.
Advanced Technical Certificate in Automotive Technology
(3 Semesters)
Required Courses:
AUTM 100 Introduction to Automotive Technology 1 cr
AUTM 110 Vehicle Controls I 4 cr
AUTM 111 Vehicle Controls II 4 cr
AUTM 112 Power Trains I 3 cr
AUTM 113 Power Trains II 5 cr
AUTM 114 Automotive Engines I 3 cr
AUTM 115 Automotive Engines II 5 cr
AUTM 116 Automotive Electrical I 4 cr
AUTM 117 Automotive Electrical II 4 cr
AUTM 118 Live Work I 8 cr
AUTM 119 Live Work II 8 cr
AUTM 201 Advanced Electrical Systems 8 cr
TOTAL: 57 cr
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Technology
(4 Semesters)
Required Courses:
AUTM 100 Introduction to Automotive Technology 1 cr
AUTM 110 Vehicle Controls I 4 cr
AUTM 111 Vehicle Controls II 4 cr
AUTM 112 Power Trains I 3 cr
AUTM 113 Power Trains Ii 5 cr
AUTM 114 Automotive Engines I 3 cr
AUTM 115 Automotive Engines II 5 cr
AUTM 116 Automotive Electrical I 4 cr
AUTM 117 Automotive Electrical II 4 cr
AUTM 118 Live Work I 8 cr
AUTM 119 Live Work II 8 cr
AUTM 201 Advanced Electrical Systems 8 cr
General Education Requirements:
ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr
Goal 2 3 cr
Goal 3 3 cr
Goal 6, 7, 9, 10A, 11 or 12 3 cr
Goals 3-12 (minimum) 4 cr
TOTAL: 73 cr
Courses
AUTM 100 Introduction to Automotive Technology 1 credit.
Personal and equipment safety procedures in the automotive industry,
use of hand tools, component identification and function, fasteners,
use of threaded materials, tubing, hydraulic tools, and familiarization
with technical manuals and procedures. F, S, Su, W
AUTM
110 Vehicle Controls I 4 credits.
Introduction to Automotive Technology to include front and rear suspension
systems, steering systems (power and manual), alignment, balancing of wheels,
and steering systems on foreign and domestic vehicles in accordance with
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards. D
AUTM 111 Vehicle Controls II 4 credits.
Brakes (drum and disk, power and manual), rear differentials, rear axles,
universal joints, drivelines, and front-wheel drive shafts on foreign and
domestic vehicles in accordance with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
standards. PREREQ: AUTM 110. D
AUTM
112 Power Trains I 3 credits. Car and truck clutches, manual transmissions (4
through 6 speed) manual transaxles (4 through 6 speed), transfer cases, and
manual transmissions with overdrives on foreign and domestic vehicles in
accordance with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards. D
AUTM 113 Power Trains II 5 credits.
Automatic transmissions (4 through 6 speed), torque converters, automatic
overdrives, transaxles, and final drives on foreign and domestic vehicles in
accordance with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards. PREREQ: AUTM
112. D
AUTM 114 Automotive Engines I 3 credits. Ignition systems, electrical theory,
cylinder heads, valve trains, refinishing, and air conditioning for foreign and
domestic vehicles in accordance with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
standards. D
AUTM 115 Automotive Engines II 5 credits. Engine troubleshooting and diagnosis,
engine tune-up procedures, engine overhaul procedures and process, reassembly,
engine testing procedures, and electrical theory and testing for foreign and
domestic vehicles in accordance with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
standards. PREREQ: AUTM 114. D
AUTM 116 Automotive Electrical I 4 credits. Alternator nomenclature and testing
methods. Starter motor diagnostics, troubleshooting, repair, and test
procedures. Chassis wiring components, computer control fundamentals, computer
control electronics and methods, monitoring systems, and air conditioning for
foreign and domestic vehicles in accordance with Automotive Service Excellence
(ASE) standards. D
AUTM 117 Automotive Electrical II 4 credits. Computerized engine
controls, electronic fuel injection and carburetor standard types, computer
controlled fuel solenoids and throttle body carburetors, port injection, and
computer controlled ignition and timing. Blowers, turbochargers, and vehicle
emission control systems in accordance with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
standards. PREREQ: AUTM 116. D
AUTM 118 Live Work I 8 credits. Work on
customer-owned, current, and late model vehicles in a shop environment.
PREREQ: AUTM 111, AUTM 113, AUTM 115,
and AUTM 117. D
AUTM 119 Live Work II 8 credits. Prepares students for ASE certification via
work on customer-owned, current, and late model vehicles in a shop environment. Shop management and customer relations.
PREREQ: AUTM 118. 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
AUTM 201 Advanced Electrical Systems 8 credits.
Multiplexing communication protocols, lab scoping senders, controls,
actuators, pumps, and motors. Use electronic chassis controls to
diagnose vehicle traction and stability control, emission control
systems, electronic shift, and immobilizer systems; conduct drivability
tests on a chassis dynamometer, and use hand held diagnostic tools. Su
