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 1100 Introduction to Automotive Technology 1 cr
AUTM 1110 Vehicle Controls I 4 cr
AUTM 1111 Vehicle Controls II 4 cr
AUTM 1112 Power Trains I 3 cr
AUTM 1113 Power Trains II 5 cr
AUTM 1114 Automotive Engines I 3 cr
AUTM 1115 Automotive Engines II 5 cr
AUTM 1116 Automotive Electrical I 4 cr
AUTM 1117 Automotive Electrical II 4 cr
AUTM 1118 Live Work I 8 cr
AUTM 1119 Live Work II 8 cr
AUTM 2201 Advanced Electrical Systems 8 cr
TOTAL: 57 cr
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Technology
(4 Semesters)
See
A.A.S. Degree General Education Requirements linked here (minimum 15
credits)
Required Courses:
AUTM 1100 Introduction to Automotive Technology 1 cr
AUTM 1110 Vehicle Controls I 4 cr
AUTM 1111 Vehicle Controls II 4 cr
AUTM 1112 Power Trains I 3 cr
AUTM 1113 Power Trains Ii 5 cr
AUTM 1114 Automotive Engines I 3 cr
AUTM 1115 Automotive Engines II 5 cr
AUTM 1116 Automotive Electrical I 4 cr
AUTM 1117 Automotive Electrical II 4 cr
AUTM 1118 Live Work I 8 cr
AUTM 1119 Live Work II 8 cr
AUTM 2201 Advanced Electrical Systems 8 cr
COMM 1101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication
Requirement; satisfies a General Education requirement)
ENGL 1101 English Composition 3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication requirement)
TOTAL: 73 cr
Courses
AUTM 1100
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. Graded S/U. F, S, Su, W
AUTM
1110 Vehicle Controls I 4 credits. Brakes (drum
and disk, power and manual), drivelines, and front-wheel drive shafts
on foreign and domestic vehicles in accordance with Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE) standards. COREQ: AUTM 0111. D
AUTM 1111
Vehicle Controls II 4 credits. ing systems
(power and manual) alignment, balancing of wheels, and steering
systems, 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. COREQ:
AUTM 0110. D
AUTM
1112 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. COREQ:
AUTM 0113. D
AUTM
1113 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. COREQ:
AUTM
1112. D
AUTM 1114 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. COREQ:
AUTM 0115. D
AUTM 1115 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. COREQ: AUTM 1114. D
AUTM
1116 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. COREQ:
AUTM 0117. D
AUTM
1117 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. COREQ: AUTM 1116. D
AUTM 1118 Live Work
I 8 credits. Work on
customer-owned, current, and late model vehicles in a shop environment.
PREREQ: AUTM 1111, AUTM 1113, AUTM 1115,
and AUTM 1117. D
AUTM 1119 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 1118. D
AUTM 0296 Independent Study 1-8
credits. Addresses specific learning needs of individuals for
the enhancement
of knowledge and skills within the program area under the guidance of
an
instructor. May be repeated.
Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded. PREREQ:
Permission of the instructor. D
AUTM 0298 Special Topics 1-8
credits. Addresses the specific needs of industry, enabling
students to upgrade
technical skills that are not included in the current program
curriculum. May be repeated.
Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded. PREREQ:
Permission of instructor. D
AUTM 2201
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
