Automotive Technology

The Transportation area offers both an Associate of Applied Science degree and a Certificate in Automotive Technology. The Associate of Applied Science degree is usually completed in four semesters. The Certificate can be completed in two to three semesters.

The program is NATEF and ASE certified in all eight areas of instruction. The program also has articulation agreements with the Billings Career Center and MSU-Northern to provide unique training and educational opportunities for those students who are interested and qualified.

• Power train components: Basic theory and principles of gearing, service, repair, and reconditioning of clutches, transmissions, differentials, rear ends, axles, transaxles, and transfer cases
• Brake systems: Subject matter includes master cylinders, power assist units, hydraulic lines, valve, disk and drum brakes, antilock systems, parking brakes, and brake electrical and electronic components
• Suspension, steering, and related systems: Design, operation, diagnosis, and service of today's suspension and steering systems
• Overhauls and Rebuilds: Complete disassembly and re-assembly of various engine units
• Electrical and electronic systems: Theory of operation, diagnosis, and repair
• Automatic transmissions: Disassembly and re-assembly, construction, operation, servicing, and troubleshooting procedures of modern automatic transmissions and transaxles
• Fuel injection and carburetor systems: Diagnoses and repair of computerized fuel injection and carburetor systems, covering both domestic and foreign systems
• Additional areas: Fuel systems, Emission control systems, Ignition systems, Engine mechanical tests, and General Motors Computer Command Control
• Develop and maintain occupational relationships
• Effectively communicate with customers and peers
• Proficient in mathematical skills necessary for technical fields