Automotive Technology
The Automotive Technology Program provides the fundamental knowledge, skills, and training needed for entry-level employment or career advancement. Students are trained in advanced brake, electrical and fuel systems, electronic automatic transmission drive trains and alternative fuel vehicles. The program’s emphasis in electronics and computerization prepares students for the changing demands of the automotive industry. Internships with employers are available and, upon completion of the two-year program, students earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Program Outcomes
- Diagnose, service and repair automotive electrical systems.
- Diagnose, service and repair automotive performance and driveability systems.
- Diagnose, service and repair disc brakes, drum brakes and anti-lock braking systems.
- Diagnose, service and repair suspension and steering systems.
- Diagnose, service and repair heating and air conditioning systems.
- Diagnose, service and repair engines.
- Diagnose, service and repair automatic transmissions and transaxles.
- Diagnose, service and repair manual drive trains and axles.
Tool List
Automotive Technology Tool List —Beloit Campus
Required Courses
First Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AMT-100 | Orientation & Safety | 1 |
| AMT-101Z | Brakes 1 | 3 |
| AMT-102 | Suspension & Steering I | 3 |
| AMT-103Z | Electrical 1 | 3 |
| AMT-104Z | Engine Performance 1 | 3 |
| SS-102 | Tech Connect | 0 |
| TOTAL | ||
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AMT-105 | Engine Performance Fuel Systems | 3 |
| AMT-106 | Automotive Engine Repair | 3 |
| AMT-107 | Automotive Manual Transmission | 3 |
| AMT-108 | Automotive Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| AMT-109 | Automotive Heating/Air Conditioning | 2 |
| TOTAL | ||
Third Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AMT-200 | Advanced Electricity | 3 |
| AMT-210 | Advanced Automotive Computer Systems | 3 |
| AMT-202 | Advanced Fuels | 3 |
| AMT-211 | Advanced Fuel Management Systems | 3 |
| TOTAL | ||
Fourth Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AMT-203Z | Electronic Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| AMT-206 | Advanced Electronics & Networks | 4 |
| AMT-207 | Light Duty Diesel Systems | 4 |
| AMT-208 | Alternative FuelsOR | 3 |
| AMT-209 | Internship | 3 |
| TOTAL | ||
General Education Course Requirements
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-103 | English Composition I T▸ | 3 |
| COM-105 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication T▸ | 3 |
| CIS-100 | Computer Applications T▸ | 3 |
| MA-102 | Essential Math T▸OR | 3 |
| MA-110 | Intermediate AlgebraOR | 3 |
| MA-111 | College Algebra T▸ | 3 |
| SS-100 | General Psychology T▸ | 3 |
| TOTAL | ||
Total Required Hours
T▸ - Course eligible for transfer to a state university.
Transfer Options
This program offers a seamless transition to Fort Hays State University for the following degrees:
Business & Industry Concentration (B.S.)Career & Technical Education Concentration (B.S.)
This Program is available in
Beloit
and
Hays
Department Chair
Beloit: Levi Clark
Hays: Richard Cox
