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2008-2009 Automotive Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
This is a Fall start program.

Suggested Plan of Study
Automotive Technician Associate of Applied Science Degree
Required Courses
Credits
AUTO 110 Manual Drive Train and Axles
4
AUTO 140 Automotive Brake Systems
4
AUTO 141 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems
4
AUTO 172 Automotive Engine Rebuild
5
AUTO 182 Automotive Diagnosis and Tune-Up
6
AUTO 220 Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems
4
AUTO 222 Automotive Engine Performance
6
AUTO 255 Applied Automotive Service Operations
OR
AUTO 296 Cooperative Education/Internship
4
AUTO 257 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
6
CMP 105 Introduction to Computers and Applications
3
COMT 109 Human Relations
3
ENGL 140 Business Writing
OR
ENGL 145 Technical Communication
3
MATH 122 College Mathematics for Technology
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
Total minimum credits required for degree
70
Students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites. Math and English requirements are usually determined by performance on placement tests or transfer credits.

Read Course Descriptions

First Semester
Credits
AUTO 110
4
COMT 109
3
TRID 170
4
TRID 180
4
CMP 105
3
Total
18
Second Semester
Credits
AUTO 140
4
AUTO 172
5
AUTO 182
6
TRID 150
2
Total
17
Third Semester
Credits
AUTO 141
4
AUTO 220
4
TRID 152
3
MATH 122
3
ENGL 140 or 145
3
Total
17
Fourth Semester
Credits
AUTO 222
6
AUTO 255 or 296
4
AUTO 257
6

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.

 
     
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