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2010-2011 Automotive Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree

This is a Fall start program.

Required Courses	Credits
AUTO 110 Manual Drive Train and Axles.	2
AUTO 111 Manual Drive Train and Axles Lab	2
AUTO 160 Automotive Brake Systems	2
AUTO 161 Automotive Brake Systems Lab	2
AUTO 172 Engine Rebuild	5
AUTO 182 Diagnosis and Tune-Up	3
AUTO 183 Automotive Diagnosis and Tune-Up Lab	3
AUTO 202 ASE Exam Preparation	1
AUTO 210 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems	2
AUTO 211 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems Lab	2
AUTO 220 Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems	2
AUTO 221 Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Lab	2
AUTO 222 Automotive Engine Performance	3
AUTO 223 Automotive Engine Performance Lab	3
AUTO 255 Applied Automotive Service Operations OR AUTO 296 Cooperative Education/Internship	4
AUTO 256 Automatic Transmission/Transaxles	3
AUTO 257 Automatic Transmission/Transaxles Lab	3
CAPP 120 Introduction to Computers	3
COMT 109 Human Relations	3
M 114 Extended Technical Mathematics	3
TRID 150 Environmental and Shop Practices	2
TRID 151 Welding	2
TRID 152 Vehicle Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning	3
TRID 170 Engine Theory	4
TRID 180 Electrical Systems	4
WRIT 122 Introduction to Business Writing OR WRIT 121 Introduction to Technical Writing	3
Total minimum credits required for degree	71
Students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites. Math and English requirements are usually determined by performance on placement tests or transfer credits.

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Suggested Plan of Study
Automotive Technician Associate of Applied Science Degree

First Semester	Credits
AUTO 110	2
AUTO 111	2
COMT 109	3
TRID 170	4
TRID 180	4
CAPP 120	3
Total	18
Second Semester	Credits
AUTO 160	2
AUTO 161	2
AUTO 172	5
AUTO 182	3
AUTO 183	3
TRID 150	2
Total	17
Third Semester	Credits
AUTO 202	1
AUTO 210	2
AUTO 211	2
AUTO 220	2
AUTO 221	2
TRID 152	3
M 114	3
WRIT 121 or 122	3
Total	18
Fourth Semester	Credits
AUTO 222	3
AUTO 223	3
AUTO 255 or 296	4
AUTO 256	3
AUTO 257	3
TRID 151	2
Total	18

NOTE: This is a general program overview. For specific graduation requirements, please refer to the MSU Billings College of Technology catalog and visit with an academic or faculty advisor.

2010-2011 Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree

2010-2011 Automotive Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree