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Automotive Technology Program Code 106023

Associate Degree

Offered at the Green Bay and Marinette campuses. For information in Green Bay: (920) 498-5444. For information in Marinette: (715) 735-9361. Toll-free: (888) 385-6982.

This program is fully eligible for financial aid.

Automotive Technology prepares students for work in an automotive repair facility. Students learn to diagnose and service automobiles under conditions similar to an actual repair facility. Students will develop repair facility management skills such as telephone etiquette, communication techniques, operation, managing, and organization skills.

Employment Potential

A graduate of the program will have the potential for employment in the following areas:

Automotive Service Technician: Diagnoses vehicle malfunctions, performs appropriate repairs, and recommends/conducts regular vehicle maintenance.

Automotive Electronics Specialist: Utilizes Hi-tech equipment to troubleshoot complex electrical and computer malfunctions. Replaces and reprograms engine, body and transmission controllers.

Brake Specialist: Performs complete brake system safety inspections, diagnoses brake system concerns and makes necessary repairs.

Steering, Suspension & Alignment Specialist:
Diagnoses and repairs steering and suspension system concerns, utilizes computerized equipment to perform suspension and steering system adjustments.

Transmission and Drive Train Specialist: Diagnoses and repairs concerns related to automatic and manual transmissions, drive trains and differentials.

Engine Performance Specialist: Utilizes hi-tech equipment to diagnose and repair engine drivability concerns relating to engine mechanical, ignition and fuel systems.

Heating & Air Conditioning Specialist: Diagnoses and repairs heating and air conditioning control systems.

Engine Repair Specialist: Diagnoses engine mechanical failure. Disassembles, inspects, and measures engine components. Recommends/ conducts component replacement.

Shop Foreman: Works with the technician and customer to get vehicles repaired correctly.

Parts Manager: Organizes and oversees the parts department. Works with the technicians to get the correct parts to repair the vehicles.

Warranty Claims Person: Calculates the amount of time spent repairing a vehicle compared to what the manufacturer will allow.

Owner/Operator: Owns and operates his/her own repair facility, may have employees working for them.

Accreditation

. All NWTC Automotive programs are ASE Certified to NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) Standards.
. All instructional staff in the NWTC Automotive Programs are, at a minimum, Master, ASE Certified Technicians.
. NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation)
. We support: (Place NATEF logo here)

The following certificates/technical diplomas may be applied toward this program:

. 906021, Service Writer Certificate

Program Outcomes

. Automotive Technology graduates will demonstrate technical aptitude and proficiency by diagnosis and repair of the following ASE service areas:
. A1 Engine Repair
. A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
. A3 Manual Drive train & Axle
. A4 Suspension & Steering
. A5 Brakes
. A6 Electric/electronic Systems
. A7 Heating & A/C
. A8 Engine Performance
. In addition, graduates will also be able to:
. Communicate positively and effectively with the customer
. Create and complete customer repair orders accurately
. Organize a daily work schedule for him/herself and for team members
. Tabulate a daily time sheet of technicians repair work

Requirements for Program Entry

. Completed application.
. High school transcript or equivalent. (For a list of equivalents, go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted.)
. High school background in mathematics, science, and technology education.
. Students should have mastered basic math before entering this program. For a description of basic math, see the Basic Education section of this catalog.
. As a requirement for program entry, an Academic Skills Assessment (Accuplacer) with appropriate benchmark scores is necessary. Program Benchmarks are: Reading Comprehension: 75; Arithmetic: 41; Sentence Skills: 73. However, we recommend a student receive the following scores to be successful in this program. Reading Comprehension: 75; Arithmetic: 72; Sentence Skills: 84. Remediation options are available to reach recommended scores. Equivalent assessment scores are acceptable. To learn more about these assessments and program benchmark scores, please contact a counselor at (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982.

Curriculum

The Automotive Technology Associate Degree is a two-year, four-semester program offered on both the Green Bay and Marinette Campuses. Upon graduation, a student will have completed 70 credits.

FIRST SEMESTER
10-602-103 Engine Repair 1
2
10-602-104 Brake Systems
3
10-602-107 Auto Service Fundamentals
2
10-602-124 Steering and Suspension System
3
10-602-125 Electrical and Electronic Syst
2
10-801-136 English Composition 1
3
10-804-107 College Mathematics
3
SEMESTER TOTAL
18
SECOND SEMESTER
10-602-127 Electrical and Electronic Sys
3
10-602-195 Advanced Chassis Systems
2
10-602-197 Engine Performance 1
3
10-602-198 Engine Performance 2
4
10-602-199 Alternative Fuels Technology
1
10-809-197 Contemporary Amer Society
3
SEMESTER TOTAL
16
THIRD SEMESTER
10-602-123 Engine Repair 2
3
10-602-128 Electrical and Electronic Sys
3
10-602-196 Automotive Climate Control Sys
3
10-602-200 Diesel Fuel Technology
1
10-602-201 Vehicle Computer Controlled Sy
1
10-801-197 Technical Reporting
3
10-809-172 Race Ethnic & Diversity
3
SEMESTER TOTAL
17
FOURTH SEMESTER
10-602-109 Auto Transmission/Transaxle
4
10-602-149 Manual Drive Train and Axles
4
10-602-150 Automotive Certification Prep
1
10-602-202 Advanced Vehicle Man Tech
3
10-602-203 Vehicle Body Mechanical Svc
1
10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Comm
3
10-809-199 Psychology Of Human Relations
3
SEMESTER TOTAL
19
TOTAL CREDITS
70

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

These courses provide an opportunity for students to develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding required for employment in this field.

10-602-103 ENGINE REPAIR 1 ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair internal combustion engines. Emphasis is placed on in-vehicle repairs including engine cooling and lubrications. (Corequisite: 10-602-107, Automotive
Service Fundamentals)

10-602-104 BRAKE SYSTEMS ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair vehicle braking systems with an introduction to ABS. (ABS diagnosis, service and repair will be addressed in the Advanced Chassis course.)(Corequisite: 10-602-107 Automotive Service Fundamentals)

10-602-107 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE FUNDAMENTALS ...safety and the use of basic hand/power tools in accordance with industry standards. Introduced to the automotive service industry and learn to use both comprehensive and manufacturer's service information to perform basic under-hood and under-car services.

10-602-109 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair automatic transmission/transaxles including overhaul procedures. Prerequisite: 10-602-127, Electrical and Electronic Systems 2)

10-602-123 ENGINE REPAIR 2 ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair internal combustion engines. Emphasis is placed on out-of-vehicle engine repair including overhaul procedures. (Prerequisite: 10-602-103, Engine Repair 1)

10-602-124 STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS ...developing the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair steering and suspension systems including wheel alignment procedures. (Corequisite: 10-602-107 Automotive Service Fundamentals or 10-405-100 Introduction to Collision Repair)

10-602-125 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair electrical and electronic systems. Learners apply Ohm's Law to basic electrical circuit diagnosis. (Corequisite: 10-602-107 Automotive Service Fundamentals or 10-405-100 Introduction to Collision Repair)

10-602-127 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 2 ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair electrical and electronic systems, including batteries, starting, charging, and lighting systems, and computer control systems. (Prerequisite: 10-602-125 Electrical and Electronic Systems 1)

10-602-128 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 3 ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair electrical and electronic systems including driver information, horn, wiper/washer, power accessories, cruise control, air bag, antitheft and radio systems.

10-602-149 MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair clutches, manual transmissions/transaxle, differentials, four wheel drive/all wheel drive, and drive axles. (Prerequisite: 10-602-127 Electrical and Electronic Systems 2)

10-602-150 AUTOMOTIVE CERTIFICATION PREPARATION ...this course provides an opportunity for students to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required to successfully complete the Automotive Technician certification test.

10-602-195 ADVANCED CHASSIS SYSTEMS ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair antilock brake, vehicle stability enhancement, and electronic steering and suspension system. (Prerequisites/Corequisites: 10-602-104 Break Systems; 10-602-124 Steering and Suspension System; 10-602-125 Electrical and Electronic Syst)

10-602-196 AUTOMOTIVE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair climate control systems including heating, cooling, and air distribution. (Prerequisite: 10-602-127 Electrical and Electronic Systems 2)

10-602-197 ENGINE PERFORMANCE 1 ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair powertrain control and ignition systems. Emphasis on diagnostic procedures and the problem-solving techniques associated with automotive engine performance and drivability. (Prerequisite: 10-602-103 Engine Repair 1; Corequisite: 10-602-127 Electrical and Electronic Systems 2)

10-602-198 ENGINE PERFORMANCE 2 ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair fuel and emission control systems. Emphasis on diagnostic procedures, problem-solving techniques associated with automotive engine performance and drivability. (Corequisite: 10-602-197 Engine Performance 1)

10-602-199 ALTERNATIVE FUELS TECHNOLOGY ...develop the knowledge skills process and understanding of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Systems, Automotive Hybrid Vehicles, Automotive Hybrid Safety and Emergency Response and Fuel Cells.

10-602-200 DIESEL FUEL TECHNOLOGY ...develop the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of automotive diesel fuels, diesel fuel system components, diesel fuel system testing and diesel engine operation. (Prerequisite: 10-602-199 Alternative Fuels Technology)

10-602-201 VEHICLE COMPUTER CONTROLLED SYSTEMS ...develop the knowledge skills process and understanding of related electronic module sensor/switch testing, input/output date interpretation and testing components with scanner/lab scope testers. (Corequisite: 10-602-128 Electrical and Electronic Systems 3)

10-602-202 ADVANCED VEHICLE MANUFACTURE TECHNOLOGY ...diagnose, service and repair intermittent drivability concerns, monitoring live PID data with scanner, graphing data with lab scope, fuel injection monitoring with scanner, graphing fuel injectors with lab scope, performing diagnostic snapshot/recordings of live vehicle data, and playing back the recorded data to isolate the concern. (Prerequisites: 10-602-198, Engine Performance 2; 10-602-128 Electrical and Electronic Systems 3)

10-602-203 VEHICLE BODY MECHANICAL SERVICE ...knowledge skills process and understanding of internal door components/moveable glass, body opening adjustments, exterior body components, seat removal/repair, sunroof repair, wind noise diagnosis, water leak diagnosis, and interior trim.

10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ...learners develop knowledge/skills in planning, organizing, writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience/purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills. 3 cr.

10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATHICS ...an introductory level course designed to review and develop fundamental concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics. Emphasis will be placed on computational skills and applications of rational numbers; problem solving skills with ratios, proportions, and percent; basic principles and application of algebra, geometry, graphing, and statistics; measurement skills in U.S. Customary and Metric Systems; and the use of calculators as a tool. (Prerequisite: Recommendation: Accuplacer Arithmetic Test = 65) 3 cr.

10-809-197 CONTEMPORARY AMER SOCIETY...the major social institutions within the American society: government, family, education, religion, and economic system. 3 cr.

10-801-197 TECHNICAL REPORTING ...principles of report writing and correspondence, proposals, feasibility reports, progress reports, investigation reports, evaluation reports, meeting reports, memos, and correspondence. (Prerequisite: 10-801-136, English Composition 1 OR 10-801-195, Written Communication) 3 cr.

10-809-172 RACE ETHNIC & DIVERSITY ...basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary, history of immigration/conquest, transcultural communication, legal liability, multicultural majority/minority relations, ageism, sexism, gender, sexual orientation, the disabled/ADA. 3 cr.

10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ...the communication process, perception and self-concept, language, listening, nonverbal communication, interpersonal relationships, communication in groups and public communication; prepare and deliver an oral presentation. 3 cr.

10-809-199 PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS ...decision making, motivation, conflict resolution, learning strategies, growth and adjustment, diversity, psychological theories, relationships, psychological disorders, stress, career analysis, social psychology, and lifespan development. 3 cr.