66 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0031
Note: Refer to IAI General Education Courses page for guidelines on General Education course selection.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements: | ||
| Area A — Communications | ||
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Business and Technical Writing | ||
| Technical Writing Applications | ||
| Effective Speech | ||
| Area B — Mathematics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Applied Mathematics I | ||
| General Education Mathematics | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Area C — Science | ||
| One course from a science discipline | 3 | |
| Applied Physics (recommended) | ||
| Area D — Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| One course from a social or behavioral science discipline | 3 | |
| Area E — Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| One course from a humanities or fine arts discipline | 3 | |
| Area F — Global Studies 1 | ||
| One course that satisfies Global Studies requirement | 0-3 | |
| Area G — U.S. Diversity Studies 2 | ||
| One course that satisfies U.S. Diversity Studies requirement | 0-3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
- 1
Students may take a Global Studies course that satisfies both Area F and another Area requirement.
- 2
Students may take a U.S. Diversity Studies course that satisfies both Area G and another Area requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements: | ||
| ATA 102 | Introduction To Automotive Technology | 4 |
| ATA 110 | Engine Performance And Fuel Systems | 4 |
| ATA 111 | Automotive Electrical Systems I | 4 |
| ATA 113 | Brake Systems | 4 |
| ATA 114 | Steering, Balancing, and Alignment | 4 |
| ATA 204 | Basic Automotive Engines | 4 |
| ATA 205 | Advanced Automotive Engines | 4 |
| ATA 206 | Clutches, Transmissions, and Differentials | 4 |
| ATA 207 | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 |
| ATA 208 | Automatic Transmissions | 4 |
| ATA 210 | Advanced Engine Performance Analysis | 4 |
| ATA 211 | Automotive Electrical Systems II | 4 |
| Total Hours | 48 | |
Automotive Technology A.A.S. Pathway
The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing an Associate in Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology. For more information or program specific advising contact the Department Chair. General Education courses should be selected from the list of IAI General Education Courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| ATA 102 | Introduction To Automotive Technology | 4 |
| ATA 111 | Automotive Electrical Systems I | 4 |
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Applied Mathematics I | ||
| General Education Mathematics | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ATA 110 | Engine Performance And Fuel Systems | 4 |
| ATA 113 | Brake Systems | 4 |
| PHY 101 | Applied Physics | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology 1 | ||
| Social Problems 2 | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| ATA 207 | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ATA 204 | Basic Automotive Engines | 4 |
| ATA 206 | Clutches, Transmissions, and Differentials | 4 |
| ATA 208 | Automatic Transmissions | 4 |
| Select one Humanities/Fine Arts course that also satisfies Global Studies requirements | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ATA 114 | Steering, Balancing, and Alignment | 4 |
| ATA 205 | Advanced Automotive Engines | 4 |
| SPE 103 | Effective Speech | 3 |
| ATA 210 | Advanced Engine Performance Analysis | 4 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| ATA 211 | Automotive Electrical Systems II | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 68 | |
Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence of courses. Part-time students should contact the department chair to discuss a part-time pathway as well as course prerequisites and recommendations.
- 1
Course fulfills the U.S. Diversity Studies Requirement. At least one U.S. Diversity Studies course is required for degree completion.
- 2
Course fulfills both, the Global Studies and U.S. Diversity Studies requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Implement safe work habits in automotive technology.
- Perform automotive diagnostics and repairs in an orderly and clean process.
- Demonstrate the use and care of basic automotive tools and equipment.
- Explain the mechanical and scientific principles involved in automotive technology.
- Employ a methodical process in performing diagnostic procedures.
- Develop skills and technical knowledge of automotive technology that prepares students for entry level employment.