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8/22/2024 2:45:52 PM
Automotive Diesel and Transportation Technology, Associate in Applied Science
Total Program Credits: 61
The Diesel and Transportation Technology degree program is designed for learners who wish to concentrate solely on technical courses to repair today’s modern class four-through-eight vehicles. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to seek employment as a truck repair technician in a dealership or the aftermarket repair facility. Course content prepares students to take Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) T1 through T8 certifications.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Diesel and Transportation Technology, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate OSHA & EPA industry recognized safety practices and procedures.
- Demonstrate vehicle symptoms by performing diagnostic evaluations of truck issues.
- Demonstrate complex truck diagnostic procedures.
- Calculate math skills related to truck technology.
- Demonstrate ethical work habits through questioning and answering techniques.
- Demonstrate communication skills through verbal evaluations.
(New Fall 2022)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| AUT 112 ◊ Introduction to Automotive Technology | Core Course | 3 |
| AUT 120 # Diesel Electricity and Electronics I | Core Course | 4 |
| AUT 135 # Truck Fuel Management | Core Course | 4 |
| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
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| Take Credits Humanities and Fine Arts | Fine Arts Gen-ed Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science 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◊.
| AUT 122 # Diesel Electricity and Electronics II | Core Course | 4 |
| AUT 140 # Truck Brakes | Core Course | 5 |
| MAT 122 ◊ # Technical Mathematics | 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.
MAT 122◊ may be used to fulfill the Mathematics general education requirement.
| AUT 284 ◊ # Truck Heating & Air Conditioning Fundamentals | Core Course | 2 |
| AUT 286 # Advanced Truck Heating & Air Conditioning | Core Course | 2 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 4 |
| 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) |
| AUT 145 # Truck Steering, Suspension and Alignment | Core Course | 4 |
| AUT 155 ◊ # Truck Engine Power Plants | Core Course | 5 |
| AUT 279 # Truck Drive Train Systems I | Core Course | 5 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 14 |
| 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) |
| AUT 281 # Truck Drive Train Systems II | Core Course | 5 |
| AUT 289 # Truck Inspection | Core Course | 3 |
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| Take Credits Humanities and Fine Arts | Fine Arts Gen-ed Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 11 |
| 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.) |
See Associate in Applied Science Graduation Requirements by discipline: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/triton-college-catalog/applied-science-programs/associate-in-applied-science-degree-requirements/
See AUT course descriptions.
Chairperson: Allan Hertko, Ext. 3545, Email: allanhertko@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) |