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8/24/2023 4:30:21 PM
Automotive Service Department Management, Associate in Applied Science
Total Program Credits: 64
The Automotive Service Department Management program blends technical and management courses to prepare students to enter the automotive service management field. At the successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Automotive Service Department program, the graduate will be able to: demonstrate industry knowledge through safety OSHA, EPA practices and procedures; use appropriate technology and resources to research, analyze, and integrate data to solve business problems; demonstrate and adapt to the communication, leadership and team building style of co-workers; demonstrate knowledge of the business environment from an ethical, economic and global perspective; and prepare and present effective written and oral business reports.
Stackable Certificate:
Light Vehicle Maintenance CertificateTransmission Repair CertificateTruck Brake and Suspension Certificate
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Automotive Service Department program, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate industry knowledge through safety OSHA, EPA practices and procedures.
- Use appropriate technology and resources to research, analyze, and integrate data to solve business problems.
- Demonstrate and adapt to the communication, leadership and team building style of co-workers.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the business environment from an ethical, economic and global perspective.
- Prepare and present effective written and oral business reports.
(Spring 2022)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| 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 |
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| BUS 146 ◊ Business Computations | Core Course | 3 |
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| MAT 122 ◊ # Technical Mathematics | Core Course | 3 |
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| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 17 |
| 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: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
BUS 146◊ 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.
| AUT 136 ◊ # Brake Systems | Core Course | 4 |
| AUT 150 ◊ # Automotive Power Plants | Core Course | 5 |
| BUS 154 ◊ Human Relations in Labor & Management | Core Course | 3 |
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| RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
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| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| 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: 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: Light Vehicle maintenance Certificate has been completed.
| AUT 240 ◊ # Steering, Suspension and Alignment | Core Course | 4 |
| AUT 275 ◊ # Manual Transmissions & Drives | Core Course | 6 |
| AUT 280 ◊ # Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Fundamentals | Core Course | 2 |
| BUS 150 ◊ Principles of Management | Core Course | 3 |
| Take Credits Humanities | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 18 |
| 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: Brake & Suspension Certificate and Transmission Repair Certificate have been completed.
| AUT 226 ◊ # Engine Performance & Diagnosis | Core Course | 5 |
| BUS 151 ◊ Small Business Management | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 101 ◊ Computer Systems & Business Applications | Core Course | 3 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 14 |
| 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.) |
Recommended elective: AUT 137
Note: Hand tools are required for automotive courses that include lab time.
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.
Chairperson: Ken Davis, Ext. 3454, email: kennethdavis@triton.edu
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) |