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8/24/2023 4:25:27 PM

General Motors/AC Delco, Associate in Applied Science

Pathway:

General Motors/AC Delco

Degree Type:

AAS

Curriculum Code:

AUT.GMC.AAS. (C247C)

Total Program Credits: 73

The General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP) and AC Delco Professional Service Center (PSC) program is a cooperative agreement between Triton College, General Motors and AC Delco*, which alternates college training and practical experience at a GM dealership or AC Delco PSC facility. Students are prepared in all areas of product servicing.

Prospective students must contact the General Motors ASEP coordinator at Ext. 3454 to apply. Application information can be downloaded at www.triton.edu. Hand tools are required both at the dealership and at Triton.

Program is a National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) division of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified.

*GM sponsorship is required at a Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac or AC Delco PSC repair facility.

Stackable Degree:

Automotive Technology, Associate in Applied Science

Stackable Certificate:

Truck Brake and Suspension CertificateEngine Performance CertificateLight Vehicle Maintenance CertificateTransmission Repair Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in General Motors/AC Delco program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Demonstrate OSHA & EPA recognized safety practices and procedures.
2. Demonstrate vehicle symptoms by performing diagnostic evaluations.
3. Demonstrate complex automotive diagnostic procedures.
4. Calculate math skills related to automotive technology.
5. Demonstrate ethical work habits through questioning and answering techniques.
6. Demonstrate communication skills through verbal evaluations.

(Reviewed Fall 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
AUT 112 ◊ Introduction to Automotive Technology	Core Course	3
AUT 114 ◊ # Fuel Management Systems	Core Course	4
AUT 127 ◊ # Automotive Electricity & Electronics I	Core Course	4
AUT 296 ◊ # Automotive Internship I	Core Course	2
MAT 102 ◊ # Liberal Arts Mathematics	Mathematics Gen-ed	3
OR
MAT 122 ◊ # Technical Mathematics	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	16
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events (if intending to transfer).

Note: MAT 102◊ or MAT 122◊ meets the Mathematics and/or Science general education requirement. Students planning to transfer are encouraged to take MAT 102◊ instead of MAT 122◊ for ease of transferability.

Semester Two: Spring
Course	Category	Credits
AUT 129 ◊ # Automotive Electricity & Electronics II	Core Course	3
AUT 136 ◊ # Brake Systems	Core Course	4
AUT 150 ◊ # Automotive Power Plants	Core Course	5
AUT 297 ◊ # Automotive Internship II	Core Course	2
Take Credits Humanities	Humanities Gen-ed	3
	Total Semester Credits:	17
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Note: Light Vehicle Maintenance Certificate has been completed.

Semester Three: Summer
Course	Category	Credits
AUT 280 ◊ # Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Fundamentals	Core Course	2
AUT 282 ◊ # Advanced Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning	Core Course	2
	Total Semester Credits:	4
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. (Minus the GECC Credential)

Semester Four: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
AUT 226 ◊ # Engine Performance & Diagnosis	Core Course	5
AUT 275 ◊ # Manual Transmissions & Drives	Core Course	6
AUT 298 ◊ # Automotive Internship III	Core Course	1
RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I	Communications Gen-ed	3
Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science	Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed	3
	Total Semester Credits:	18
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. (Minus the GECC Credential)

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.

Semester Five: Spring
Course	Category	Credits
AUT 230 ◊ # Computerized Engine Controls	Core Course	5
AUT 240 ◊ # Steering, Suspension and Alignment	Core Course	4
AUT 277 ◊ # Advanced Automatic Transmission & Repair	Core Course	5
AUT 299 # Automotive Internship IV	Core Course	1
RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II	Communications Gen-ed	3
OR
SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking	Communications Gen-ed	3
	Total Semester Credits:	18
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan and apply to your transfer institution(s) if intending to transfer. Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)

Notes: Grade of ‘C’ or high is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊. Students must complete RHT 101◊, with SPE 101◊, or RHT 101◊ with RHT 102◊. Students intending to transfer are encouraged to complete all three courses: RHT 101◊, RHT 102◊ and SPE 101◊ to meet university requirements.

Note: Automotive Technology Certificate; Brake & Suspension Certificate; Engine Performance Certificate; Transmission Repair Certificate have been completed.

See Associate in Applied Science Graduation Requirements by discipline: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/triton-college-catalog/applied-science-programs/associate-in-applied-science-degree-requirements/

See AUT course descriptions.

Chairpersons: Christopher May, ASEP, [phone], Ext. 3456, email: [e-mail]

KEY (AAS/CERT)
General Education	Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course	Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective	Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program.	If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective	Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol	This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol	This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)