Automotive Technology - Automotive Technician Diploma
(64 total credit hours)
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADX 120 Basic Automotive Electricity | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ADX 121 Basic Automotive Electricity Lab | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| ADX 260 Electrical Systems | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ADX 261 Electrical Systems Lab | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| Digital Literacy - CIT 105 Introduction to Computers or OST 105 Introduction to Office Systems (or Competency demonstrated by exam) | 3 | All |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADX 150 Engine Repair | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ADX 151 Engine Repair Lab | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| ADX 170 Climate Control | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ADX 171 Climate Control Lab | 1 | Fall/Spring | |
| AUT 130 Manual Drive Train and Axles * | 3 | Spring | |
| AUT 131 Manual Drive Train and Axles Lab * | 2 | Spring | |
| General Education course – Area 1- Written or Oral Communication or Heritage/Humanities | 3 | All |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUT 110 Brake Systems | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| AUT 111 Brake Systems Lab | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| AUT 160 Suspension and Steering | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| AUT 161 Suspension and Steering Lab | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| AUT 180 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle * | 3 | Fall | |
| AUT 181 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Lab * | 2 | Fall | |
| General Education course – Area 2 – Quantitative Reasoning or Natural or Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | All |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUT 140 Basic Fuel and Ignition System | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| AUT 141 Basic Fuel and Ignition System Lab | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| AUT 142 Emissions Systems | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| AUT 143 Emissions Systems Lab | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| AUT 240 Computer Controls Systems and Diagnosis * | 3 | Spring | |
| AUT 241 Computer Controls Systems and Diagnosis Lab * | 2 | Spring | |
| Any approved work experience component | 1 | All |
Notes
- * In order to complete the program in four semesters, students must complete the midday course offerings each semester.
- Progression in the program is contingent upon achievement of a 2.0 cumulative GPA or above (on a 4.0 scale).
- At least 25 percent of the approved curriculum for any certificate, diploma or degree must be completed at the student’s home college.
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KCTCS Catalog - Automotive Technician Diploma
