Automotive Technician Curriculum


Catalog Number

Course Title

Credits

First Term

32-404-311

Auto Service Orientation

3

32-404-312

Engine Systems Repair I

2

32-404-324

Auto Brake Systems I

3

31-804-302

Applied Technical Math

2

32-806-370

Intro D.C. Circuits

2

10-890-100

College Success

1


Estimated Semester Total

13




Second Term

32-404-323

Steering/Suspension I

3

32-404-328

Engine Performance I

4

32-404-329

Chassis Electrical I

3

10-801-196

Oral/Interpersonal Communications

3

31-806-369

Basic Physical Science

2


Estimated Semester Total

15




Third Term

32-404-332

Engine Systems Repair II

3

32-404-335

Automatic Transmissions

4

32-404-336

Manual Drive Trains

4

32-404-349

Chassis Electrical II

3


Estimated Semester Total

14




Fourth Term

32-404-337

Auto Heating/Air Conditioning

3

32-404-344

Steering/Suspension and Brakes II

3

32-404-348

Engine Performance II

5

32-404-391

Auto Workplace/Capstone

2

10-801-195

Written Communications

3


Estimated Semester Total

16

 

Advanced Standing: Articulation agreements between Nicolet and some district high schools provide credit in this program for selected high school courses; contact Academic Advising Office for details.

Students must have a grade of “C” or better to progress in core courses in the following semester and a grade of “C” or better in all core courses to graduate. A cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 is required for graduation


Automotive Technician Courses

 

32-404-309 INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY-PRE TECHNICAL I
This is course one of a series of two courses intended for high school students that have an interest in the automotive industry. The course will reinforce the linkages of communication and math to the technology associated with the automotive industry. The students will study and perform automotive related projects in a classroom and lab setting. Math and communications will be studied in the context of the automotive industry. Lecture/Lab. 3 credits.

32-404-310 INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY-PRE TECHNICAL II
This is course two of a series of two courses intended for high school students that have an interest in the automotive industry. The course will reinforce the linkages of communication, the physical sciences and math to the technology associated with the automotive industry. The students will study and perform automotive related projects in a classroom and lab setting. Math, the physical sciences and communications will be studied in the context of the automotive industry. Lecture/Lab. 3 credits.

32-404-311 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ORIENTATION
Orients students to the automotive service industry. Students research service information sources, workplace processes, and vehicle design and operation. Students demonstrate engine, vehicle chassis, drive train inspections and routine maintenance procedures. Lecture/lab. 3 credits.

32-404-312 ENGINE SYSTEMS REPAIR I
Studies automotive engine theory and integrated/supporting systems of engine operation. Emphasizes the principles of operation, design, and construction as a foundation for maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of automotive engines. Lecture/lab. 2 credits.

32-404-315 BASIC AUTOMOTIVE AND LIGHT TRUCK SYSTEMS REPAIR
Develops, applies, and evaluates basic automotive service principles via flexible course content and delivery. Students contract for learning lab time based upon the student's learning needs. Prerequisite: an instructor conference. Lab. 1 credit.

32-404-316 ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE AND LIGHT TRUCK SYSTEMS REPAIR
Provides individualized course for technicians to advance their technical knowledge via flexible content and delivery. Students will contract for learning lab time based upon the student's learning needs. Prerequisite: an instructor conference. Lab. 1 credit.

32-404-323 AUTOMOTIVE STEERING AND SUSPENSION I
Prepares the student to service steering and suspension systems including springs and shock absorbers, struts, steering sectors, power steering units, steering linkage, pre-alignment inspections, and wheel balance. Lecture/lab. 3 credits.

32-404-324 AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS I
Prepares the student to service brake system disc and drum design applications, power brake units, hydraulic systems, and parking brake systems, and conduct brake drum and rotor resurfacing. Lecture/lab. 3 credits.

32-404-328 ENGINE PERFORMANCE I
Develop the basic technical skills required to function as an engine control systems technician. Ignition, fuel delivery, emission, and computer controls systems principles of operation and repair for late model vehicles will be studied. Lecture/lab. 4 credits.

32-404-329 CHASSIS ELECTRICAL I
Prepares the student with the systems knowledge to service automotive starting, charging, cranking systems, and the basic DC circuits and components of lighting, safety, and accessory applications. Lecture/lab. 3 credits.

32-404-332 ENGINE SYSTEMS REPAIR II
Prepares the student with the basic systems knowledge to service gasoline engine internal components and systems, including head reconditioning, block overhaul, and major unit removal and installation. Lecture/directed practice. 3 credits.

32-404-335 AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
Prepares the student with the basic systems knowledge to service the automatic transmission and transaxle, its related components, and computer-based, hydraulic, and mechanical systems. Lecture/directed Practice. 4 credits.

32-404-336 MANUAL DRIVETRAINS
Prepares the student with the basic systems knowledge to service manual clutches, manual transmissions, transaxles, transfer cases, final drive, and components of front wheel, rear wheel, four-wheel, and all-wheel drive automobiles and light trucks. 4 credits.

32-404-337 AUTOMOTIVE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
Prepares the student to service automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in accordance with state of Wisconsin and federal regulations applying to mobile refrigerant systems. Lecture/directed practice. 3 credits.


32-404-344 STEERING/SUSPENSION AND BRAKES II
Develops advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities to diagnose, service, and repair power steering systems, power brake systems, ABS systems and to conduct four-wheel alignment. Lecture/lab. 3 credits.

32-404-348 ENGINE PERFORMANCE II
Prepares the student to diagnose and repair gasoline engine performance, fuel control, ignition, emission, and integrated drive train systems. The student will apply advanced diagnostic, and repair concepts to drivability-related symptoms. Special focus will be placed upon advanced concepts using drivability-specific tools and diagnostic equipment, reference systems, on-board diagnostic systems, system inputs and outputs and relating service procedures to state of Wisconsin and federal regulations. Lecture/Lab.5 credits.

32-404-349 CHASSIS ELECTRICAL II
Prepares the student to service complex or modularized circuitry such as instrumentation, IC integrated accessory systems, multiplexing, circuits with multiple and varied loads and switching, and integrated with multiple electrical systems. Lecture/directed practice. 3 credits.

32-404-391 AUTOMOTIVE WORKPLACE CAPSTONE
Provides opportunity for students to demonstrate workplace employability and employment seeking skills in the classroom and automotive workplace, and to develop a continuing education plan that will advance their career goals. Prerequisites: 32-404-31x, 32-404-32x. Lecture/field work. 2 credits


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