Entry: Fall or Spring Terms
Length: 6 terms (18 months)
Degree: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Learn how to diagnose and repair the various components of today's complex automobiles in the IHCC Automotive Technology program. Training includes:
Employment can be found servicing and repairing automobiles and components in dealerships, private repair facilities, service stations, and various store repair centers.
For answers to questions about the Automotive Technology program at Indian Hills, contact:
Course Schedule
| Catalog Number |
Course Name | Credits |
| Term I | ||
| AUT130 | Automotive Maintenance and Inspection Procedures | 2 |
| AUT143 | Machining for Automotive Mechanics | 2 |
| AUT602 | Basic Automotive Electricity | 2 |
| AUT636 | Basic Automotive Electronics | 2 |
| AUT701 | Basic Automotive Air Conditioning | 1 |
| CRR310 | Adapters, Tools and Measurements | 1 |
| Arts and Sciences elective(s) | 3 | |
| Total | 13 | |
| Term II | ||
| AUT140 | Welding for Automotive Mechanics | 2 |
| AUT155 | Automotive Engine Design and Systems | 2 |
| AUT172 | Advanced Automotive Engine Repair | 2 |
| AUT222 | Basic Automotive Drive Lines | 2 |
| AUT642 | Automotive Charging, Starting and Electrical Systems | 2 |
| Arts and Sciences elective(s) | 3 | |
| Total | 13 | |
| Term III | ||
| AUT163 | Automotive Engine Repair | 3 |
| AUT654 | Automotive Advanced Electricity | 4 |
| AUT833 | Automotive Fuel Systems | 3 |
| Arts and Sciences elective(s) | 3 | |
| Total | 13 | |
| Term IV | ||
| AUT848 | Automotive Engine Driveability Diagnosis | 4 |
| AUT851 | Automotive Engine Performance Diagnosis | 3 |
| AUT862 | Automotive Engine Performance Testing | 2 |
| Arts and Sciences elective(s) | 3 | |
| Total | 12 | |
| Term V | ||
| AUT402 | Automotive Suspension and Steering | 2 |
| AUT502 | Automotive Brake Systems | 2 |
| AUT540 | Automotive Vehicle Alignment | 3 |
| AUT702 | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning | 2 |
| Arts and Sciences elective(s) | 3 | |
| Total | 12 | |
| Term VI | ||
| AUT204 | Transmissions/Transaxles | 4 |
| AUT224 | Automotive Drive Lines and Repair Procedures | 2 |
| AUT303 | Automotive Manual Drive Train and Axles | 3 |
| Arts and Sciences elective(s) | 3 | |
| Total | 12 |
Students must complete a minimum of 18 semester credit hours of Arts & Sciences transferable electives and must earn at least one credit in each of the areas of math, science, social science, humanities, communication, information technologies, and fine arts to earn the A.A.S. degree.
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