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8/22/2024 2:46:01 PM
General Motors/AC Delco, Associate in Applied Science
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:
- 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 114 ◊ # Fuel Management Systems | Core Course | 4 |
| AUT 127 ◊ # Automotive Electricity & Electronics I | Core Course | 4 |
| AUT 296 ◊ # Automotive Internship I | Core Course | 2 |
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| MAT 102 # ◊ Liberal Arts Mathematics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
| OR | | |
| MAT 122 ◊ # Technical Mathematics | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
| 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.
| 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 |
| 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.
| AUT 280 ◊ # Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Fundamentals | Core Course | 2 |
| AUT 282 ◊ # Advanced Automotive 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 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 |
| 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 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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/2024-2025/triton-college-catalog/applied-science-programs/associate-in-applied-science-degree-requirements/
See AUT course descriptions.
Chairpersons: Christopher May, ASEP, (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3456, email: christophermay@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) |