Academic Programs

Auto Mechanic (CRT.AUTO)

This program prepares students with entry-level skills and knowledge necessary for employment in automotive repair maintenance shops as service or parts personnel. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for ASE certification. Instruction is provided by ASE certified instructors, in a shop equipped with modern equipment. Textbooks/lab manuals are approximately $300. A list of recommended tools can be obtained from counselors or auto instructors.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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Catalog Term Year:

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First Year
First Semester

ENG-050

Credit Hours: 3.00

TEC-048

Credit Hours: 3.00

AUT-048

Credit Hours: 2.00

AUT-050

Credit Hours: 5.00

AUT-051

Credit Hours: 4.00

First Year
Second Semester

AUT-052

Credit Hours: 5.00

SPE-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

Credit Hours: 2.00

HED-178

Credit Hours: 2.00

AUT-053

Credit Hours: 4.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
	ENG-050	Writing for Industry ENG-050 Writing for Industry Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instructions manuals, proposals, reports, career documents as well as deliver oral presentations to prepare them for a profession in industry. Students will practice research strategies by using library resources and the Internet. Course Outline	3.0
	TEC-048	Applied Shop Computations TEC-048 Applied Shop Computations Focuses on basic arithmetic and calculations necessary for solving shop oriented problems involving geometric figures, formulas and algebra. Students draw graphs. A scientific calculator is required, so there is little or no memorization. Course Outline	3.0
	AUT-048	Intro to Automotive Technology AUT-048 Intro to Automotive Technology This course is a study of chemicals, shop safety and operations, tools and equipment, and careers in automotive technology. Techniques associated with electrical/electronics, heating and air conditioning, engine repair, brakes, steering and suspension, and engine performance will be discussed. Course Outline +	2.0
	AUT-050	Engine Repair AUT-050 Engine Repair This course is a study of engine design, diagnosis, removal, cylinder head and valve train repair. Short block repair, lubricating systems, cooling systems will be discussed and hands on reassembly of the engine is included. Course Outline +	5.0
	AUT-051	Electrical Systems I AUT-051 Electrical Systems I This course is a study of the principles of electricity and electrical circuit design and diagnosing. Covers battery diagnosis and service. Starting Systems diagnosis and repair will be discussed. Course Outline +	4.0
	Semester Totals		17.0
Second Semester
	AUT-052	Engine Performance I AUT-052 Engine Performance I This course is a study of computerized engine control system operation and diagnosis. Focusing on computer networks, sensors and ignition systems beginning with and building on basic ignition systems and culminating with computerized unit ignition systems. Course Outline +++	5.0
	SPE-111	Intro to Speech Communication SPE-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
	--- ---	Social Science Elective --- --- Social Science Elective	2.0
	HED-178	Responding to Emergencies HED-178 Responding to Emergencies The purpose of the American Red Cross Responding to Emergency course is to provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life. Course Outline	2.0
	AUT-053	Brake Systems AUT-053 Brake Systems This course is a study of the hydraulic principles of drum, disc, and ABS brake systems. Diagnosis and repair of power assisted, drum, disc, and antilock brake systems will be discussed. Course Outline +++	4.0
	Semester Totals		16.0

Total Program Hours

33.0

Call Counseling Services: 217-234-5232
Email: counsel@lakelandcollege.edu

Faculty Contact: Kevin R. Miller
Faculty Email: kmiller@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5286

* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Auto Mechanic (CRT.AUTO)

Catalog Term Year:

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

ENG-050Writing for Industry

TEC-048Applied Shop Computations

AUT-048Intro to Automotive Technology

AUT-050Engine Repair

AUT-051Electrical Systems I

Semester Totals

AUT-052Engine Performance I

SPE-111Intro to Speech Communication

--- --- Social Science Elective

HED-178Responding to Emergencies

AUT-053Brake Systems

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

ENG-050
Writing for Industry

TEC-048
Applied Shop Computations

AUT-048
Intro to Automotive Technology

AUT-050
Engine Repair

AUT-051
Electrical Systems I

AUT-052
Engine Performance I

SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication

--- ---
Social Science Elective

HED-178
Responding to Emergencies

AUT-053
Brake Systems