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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Mission of the Automotive Technology Program:
The automotive technology program is designed to prepare the student for a career as a technician in the automotive field. The graduate of the automotive technology program may enter the automotive industry with entry-level skills to become a technician specialist, a line technician, a general maintenance technician, a service writer, a service manager, or a business owner.
With the advancing technology in today’s automotive field, industry is in need of people willing and able to adapt to the fast pace of the computerized, automated field. The automotive technician will find well-equipped shops, excellent working conditions and hours, salaries in tune with the economic climate, and job security.
Williston State College’s Automotive Technology program is NATEF certified in all eight areas of automotive repair (Master Certification). Instructors are Master Certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Program Goals:
The primary objective of the automotive technology program is to provide the necessary knowledge and skills needed for the graduate to enter the automotive field as a technician.
Upon successful completion of the automotive technology program, the student will be able to enter the automotive field with the knowledge and skills to properly diagnose and repair the automobile or light truck.
A. Program instructors will participate in factory training in order to keep informed of the latest changes in the automotive industry.
B. Program instructors will keep informed of the latest technology related to teaching methods and the latest presentation technology used in the classroom through in-service workshops and other workshops offered through Williston State College.
C. Program instructors will work with their local advisory board and use this input as a means of strengthening the program.
Student Goals:
A. The student will be trained in the eight areas of automotive repair as designated by ASE.
B. The student will receive general education instruction as part of the automotive program.
C. The student will be encouraged to participate in the local Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) chapter.
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) or Diploma
Degree Requirements:
16 credits completed in residence
2.00 (C) grade point average
62 total credits
General Education Requirements:
Associate in Applied Science
15 General Education Credits including:
1. 1 class from each of the following 2 areas:
a. Communications
b. Math or Science
2. 1 class from 3 of the following 4 areas:
a. Humanities
b. Social Science
c. Computer Technology
d. Wellness
Diploma
9 General Education Credits including 1 class from each of the following 2 areas:
a. Communications
b. Mathematics
Program Course Requirements: Credits
AUTO 146 Suspension & Steering Theory ....................................... 1
AUTO 147 Suspension & Steering Lab ................................................................................................... 4
AUTO 156 Brakes Theory ............................................................ 2
AUTO 157 Brakes Lab ................................................................ 6
AUTO 166 Electrical Theory ........................................................ 1
AUTO 167 Electrical Lab ............................................................. 2
AUTO 176 Heating and Air Conditioning Theory ............................ 1
AUTO 177 Heating and Air Conditioning Lab ................................ 3
AUTO 186 Engine Performance I Theory ...................................... 3
AUTO 187 Engine Performance I Lab .......................................... 6
AUTO 198 Mechanical and Shop Orientation .............................. 1
AUTO 216 Engine Repair Theory ............................................... 2.5
AUTO 217 Engine Repair Lab .................................................... 6.5
AUTO 226 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Theory .................. 2
AUTO 227 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Lab ...................... 5
AUTO 231 Standard Transmission Theory .................................. 1
AUTO 232 Standard Transmission Lab ...................................... 3
AUTO 234 Differential and Driveline Theory ................................ 1
AUTO 235 Differential and Driveline Lab .................................... 2
AUTO 288 Engine Performance II ............................................. 5
HPER 210 First Aid ................................................................ 1
TECH 120 Applied Welding ..................................................... 1
Suggested Electives: Credits
ASC 075 College Study Skills ................................................ 1
COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking ........................ 3
ECON 105 Elements of Economics ....................................... 3
ENGR 101 Graphical Communication .................................... 3
PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology .................................. 3
Computer Technology courses ........................................... 1-4
Music and Theatre activities ............................................... 1-2
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