The Automotive Repair Technology program provides a proper balance of theory and practical knowledge for students preparing for careers in the automotive service industry.
The curriculum emphasizes laboratory diagnostic procedures in both domestic and foreign engines, electrical systems, transmissions, drive trains, suspension systems, computerized control systems, and electronic fuel control systems. Students will be prepared to take and expected to pass Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification tests in order to qualify for the work experience internship. Students will be placed in automotive dealerships and automotive repair businesses during the last semester of the program in order to gain on-the-job experience.
Locations
East Campus
Quad-Cities Campus
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
67
Next Start Date
Any Time
Careers In Automotive Repair Technology
Graduates of the program may become employed as automotive mechanic technicians, transmission specialists, service managers, or service writers in automotive dealerships and automotive repair businesses.
Courses in Automotive Repair Technology
Suggested electives: ART 100, COMM 100. SPEC 101, AG 288
AUTO 115 Wheel Alignment & Suspension (4)
MECH 102 Brake and Hydraulic Systems (4)
MECH 103 Electrical Systems I (4)
MECH 111 Engine Repair I (3)
TMAT 101 Technical Math I (3)
AUTO 107 Engine Performance I (4)
MECH 108 Hydraulic Transmissions (3)
MECH 109 Power Trains (3)
MECH 203 Electrical Systems II (3)
MECH 211 Engine Repair II (3)
CS 100 Intro to Computers (3)
MECH 213 Auto Shop Management (3)
MECH 290 Work Exp Internship Seminar (1)
Gen Ed Humanities, Social Science, Science, or Non-Western Studies (3)
Gen Ed Communications (3)
AUTO 299 ASE Review (I)
MECH 204 Electrical Systems III (3)
MECH 291 Work Experience Internship (5)
Gen Ed Humanties, Social Science, Science, or Non-Western Studies (3)
Enrollment in this program is limited. Students are required to provide their own basic set of tools. Information on admission requirements and required tools, and scholarship opportunities by emailing agriculture@bhc.edu.
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