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8/24/2023 4:27:40 PM
Honda/Acura (PACT) Degree, Associate in Applied Science
Total Program Credits: 72
The Honda Professional Automotive Career Training program (PACT) is a cooperative agreement between Triton College and American Honda Motor Co. which alternates college training and practical experience at a Honda or Acura* dealership facility. Students are prepared in all areas of product servicing. Upon completion of the program, the degree holder will have met all of Honda/Acura* training requirements, including completing an internship at the sponsoring dealership.
*Honda/Acura sponsorship is required at a repair facility.
Stackable Certificate:
Automotive/Honda Acura (PACT) CertificateTruck Brake and Suspension CertificateEngine Performance CertificateLight Vehicle Maintenance CertificateTransmission Repair Certificate
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate in Applied Science in Honda/Acura PACT degree program, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate OSHA & EPA recognized safety practices and procedures.
- Demonstrate vehicle symptoms by performing diagnostic evaluations.
- Demonstrate complex automotive diagnostic procedures.
- Calculate math skills related to automotive technology.
- Demonstrate ethical work habits through questioning and answering techniques.
- Demonstrate communication skills through verbal evaluations.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| AUT 112 ◊ Introduction to Automotive Technology | Core Course | 3 |
| AUT 127 ◊ # Automotive Electricity & Electronics I | Core Course | 4 |
| AUT 136 ◊ # Brake Systems | Core Course | 4 |
| AUT 240 ◊ # Steering, Suspension and Alignment | Core Course | 4 |
| AUT 296 ◊ # Automotive Internship I | Core Course | 2 |
| 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). |
| AUT 114 ◊ # Fuel Management Systems | Core Course | 4 |
| AUT 129 ◊ # Automotive Electricity & Electronics II | Core Course | 3 |
| AUT 150 ◊ # Automotive Power Plants | Core Course | 5 |
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| MAT 102 ◊ # Liberal Arts Mathematics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
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| MAT 122 ◊ # Technical Mathematics | Core Course | 3 |
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| 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).
If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
MAT 122◊: Meets the Mathematics and Science general education requirement at Triton College. Consulting with the automotive coordinator is recommended for students who are planning to transfer.
Brake & Suspension and Light Vehicle Maintenance Certificates have been completed.
| AUT 280 ◊ # Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Fundamentals | Core Course | 2 |
| AUT 282 ◊ # Advanced Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning | Core Course | 2 |
| AUT 297 ◊ # Automotive Internship II | Core Course | 2 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 6 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
GECC Credential Achieved. |
| AUT 226 ◊ # Engine Performance & Diagnosis | Core Course | 5 |
| AUT 275 ◊ # Manual Transmissions & Drives | Core Course | 6 |
| 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: | 17 |
| 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◊.
| AUT 230 ◊ # Computerized Engine Controls | Core Course | 5 |
| AUT 277 ◊ # Advanced Automatic Transmission & Repair | Core Course | 5 |
| AUT 298 ◊ # Automotive Internship III | Core Course | 1 |
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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: | 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.) |
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.
Automotive Technology, Honda/Acura (PACT), Engine Performance and Transmission Repair Certificates have been completed.
See Associate in Applied Science Graduation Requirements: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/triton-college-catalog/applied-science-programs/associate-in-applied-science-degree-requirements/
See AUT course descriptions.
Chairperson: Mohsin (Moe) Habeeb, Ext. 3453, email: mohsinhabeeb@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) |