Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology Program
The Automotive Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment in the fast paced, ever-changing, high technology automotive service industry and to update those currently employed in the automotive industry. During the first year of the program students develop competence in servicing today’s automotive systems and additional diagnostic and repair expertise on automotive engines, heating and air conditioning systems, fuel and exhaust systems, ignition and emission systems and suspension and steering systems. During the second year of the program the diagnostic and repair emphasis is concentrated in the areas of advanced engine repair, manual transmissions and trans-axles, automatic transmissions and trans-axles, automotive electronics, power train control systems and advanced brake systems. Upon successful completion of the Automotive Technology course of study, students will receive an Associates of Applied Science Degree.
Carrer Outlook
With the technological advances of the automobile it is more important than ever to receive a formal education.
Dealerships and service shops across the country are actively seeking trained and motivated employees capable of tackling the automobiles of today and the future.
Course Schedule
Automotive Technology A.A.S. Degree
First Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MAT-743 | Technical Math* | 3.0 |
| AUT-108 | Intro to Transportation Technology | 3.0 |
| AUT-503 | Automotive Brake Systems | 3.0 |
| AUT-610 | Auto Electrical I | 4.0 |
| AUT-164 | Automotive Engine Repair | 4.0 |
| AUT-879 | Automotive Lab I | 1.0 |
Total Hours: 18.0 |
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Second Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| AUT-304 | Manual Transmissions | 4.0 |
| AUT-205 | Automatic Transmissions | 5.0 |
| AUT-404 | Steering & Suspension | 3.0 |
| AUT-172 | Advanced Engine Repair | 2.0 |
| XXX-XXX | Humanities/Social Sciences Elective* | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 18.0 |
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Third Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| AUT-656 | Automotive Electrical II | 4.0 |
| AUT-826 | Automotive Ignition Systems | 3.0 |
| AUT-833 | Automotive Fuel Systems | 3.0 |
| AUT-803 | Engine Performance I | 3.0 |
| AUT-539 | Advanced Brake Systems | 2.0 |
| XXX-XXX | Communications Elective* | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 18.0 |
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Fourth Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| AUT-653 | Automotive Advanced Electrical | 4.0 |
| AUT-704 | Automotive Air Conditioning | 4.0 |
| AUT-811 | Auto Engine Performance II | 4.0 |
| AUT-882 | Automotive Lab II | 3.0 |
| XXX-XXX | General Education Requirement* | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 18.0 |
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Automotive Technology A.S. Degree Total Hours: 72.0 |
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*Course must be chosen or substituted from either A.A., A.S., or Approved General Education list for Applied Science and Technology. |
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Instructors
| Dale Eldridge | 515-574-1922 | eldridge@iowacentral.edu | |
| Robert Hepperle | 515-574-1920 | hepperle@iowacentral.edu | |
| John Fowler | 515-574-1919 | fowler@iowacentral.edu | |
| Ken Scholtens | 515-574-1909 | scholtens@iowacentral.edu |
