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Program Overview

汽车技术课程为您在汽车和车辆维修方面的入门级职业做好准备, maintenance, and troubleshooting. You will gain hands-on skills in:

  • Automotive electronics
  • Testing and diagnosing
  • Engine drivability diagnosis and performance
  • Automatic transmissions
  • Gas engines
  • Suspension
  • Alignment
  • Brakes

Hands-On Learning Opportunities

  • Automotive Lab: Use the latest systems, tools, 并且诊断设备在行业内工作于各种不同的汽车品牌和车型上. 学会适应不断变化的技术，因为车辆部件和系统变得越来越复杂. Learn with your hands, not in a seat.

  • 高级驾驶辅助系统(ADAS)设备:使用靠谱买球app推荐先进的高级驾驶辅助系统(ADAS)设备进行培训，了解半自动驾驶汽车并正确校准它们.

  • 2WD Dynojet底盘Dyno:协助学生在车间工作的驾驶性能, diagnostics, and other related work.

  • 由Colwell FORD和Witham FORD推出的FORD ACE培训项目，为选择这条道路的学生提供品牌特定培训.

  • 最新的轮胎更换和平衡设备以及行业标准猎人校准机.

Certifications

学生可以获得一些认证，如NC3- Snap On Meter, Diagnostics, Service Information, On-Car NC3 Procut Brake lathe, 以及EPA 609制冷剂回收再利用认证.

Accreditation

汽车技术项目符合汽车服务技术硕士认证所需的严格行业标准，这是美国汽车服务技术协会认可的最高水平的项目认证 国家汽车服务卓越研究所(ASE).

Transfer Information

The 北爱荷华大学应用工程与技术管理系 靠谱买球app推荐的汽车技术AAS学位课程与UNI的技术管理文学学士学位之间是否有书面联系. Check out UNI's transfer guide to learn more.

If you plan to transfer, work closely with a program advisor 确保课程转换和您符合课程要求.

At A Glance
Award
  • Associate of Applied Science
Length of Study 2 years
Tuition-Free Eligible

This program qualifies for the Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship and will pay up to 100% of your tuition.

Students must apply for, be awarded, 并符合最后一美元奖学金的持续资格要求.
 

Faculty Spotlight

Gerrot Jacobson

Gerrot是一名获得L1、NC3和EPA认证的汽车技师. While working in the Automotive Field, Gerrot performed electrical, engine drivability, and driveline diagnostics. As a community college graduate himself, 他认为，要成为最好的汽车技师，最好的一步是从学校开始. 他对汽车行业和教学的热情是首屈一指的, as even in his free time he enjoys racing, EFI tuning, and anything high performance!

Video Overview

Automotive Technology

在汽车行业发展你需要的令人兴奋的职业技能.

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Graduate Spotlight
Aidan Venzon

Aidan Venzon grew up in Muscatine. 不过我家附近有几所社区大学提供汽车技术培训, Hawkeye's reputation drew him to the Cedar Valley.

“我本来打算去斯科特社区学院，, 但我了解到靠谱买球app推荐在这里有一个更好的项目," he recalls.

While at Hawkeye, Aidan worked at John Deery Nissan, 参加了大学仪仗队和大学合唱团, thanks to Hawkeye's unique partnership. After graduation, Aidan plans to stay in the Cedar Valley, 并希望他的妹妹能追随他的脚步.

他说:“我觉得我妹妹可能对汽车技术感兴趣。. “我希望他们来这里，因为这真的帮助了我."

Graduate Spotlight
Brandon Beaty

As a kid, Brandon Beaty liked to play with Legos. 他喜欢建造东西，把它们拆开，再重新建造. 他喜欢高中时在靠谱买球app推荐上的汽车技术课程, but after graduation, he first enrolled at UNI. 这份工作并不适合他，两年后，他需要换个工作. “我转学到靠谱买球app推荐，从那以后我就爱上了这里."

Graduate Spotlight
Brock Beesecker

Brock Beesecker always enjoyed working on cars. When he decided to make it his career, 朋友们向我推荐了靠谱买球app推荐的汽车技术课程. After two years in the program, 这位土生土长的费尔班克人已经准备好进入劳动力市场，拥有扎实的职业技能和自信. "A huge thing is just the confidence," he said. "You gain a lot of confidence here."

Program Pathway

汽车技术应用科学副学士学位

Program Details

Award Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits 76
Program Start Fall
Number of Terms 4
Time to Complete 2 years
Admissions Application Select Academic Program:
Automotive Technology – AAS
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Suggested Sequence of Study and Cost

Purchasing Tools

汽车技术专业的学生需要购买用于课程作业的工具.

我们是实耐宝合作学校，允许学生以非常高的折扣获得最优质的工具.

View the 2024–2025 Required Tools List

查看2024-2025年汽车技术到汽车碰撞技术项目所需工具列表

Program Courses

Term 1
  • Auto Starting, Charging, and Electrical
  • Automotive Advanced Brake Systems
  • Automotive Brake Systems
  • Introduction to Automotive Technology
  • Introduction to Automotive Technology II
Term 2
  • Automotive Computerized Engine Controls
  • Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning
  • Automotive Manual Transmissions and Transaxles
  • Automotive Suspension and Steering
Term 3
  • Automotive Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
  • Automotive Electrical I
  • Automotive Electronics
  • Automotive Engine Repair
Term 4
  • Automotive Differentials and 4-Wheel Drive
  • Automotive Fuel Systems
  • Automotive Ignition Systems
  • Comprehensive Application

核心课程每学期4周，让你一次专注于一门核心课程和一门通识教育课程.

有关课程的完整列表，请参阅建议的学习顺序, cost, and additional course details.

你已经完成了汽车技术应用科学副学士学位课程. 毕业生可以通过一年的额外学习获得第二个AAS学位 汽车碰撞技术应用科学(AAS)副学士学位课程.

Careers

Positions

Graduates find employment at automotive dealerships, independent automotive shops, service stations, car manufacturers, and national automotive service centers. Positions include but are not limited to:

  • Automotive service technician
  • Electronics installer
  • Electronics technician
  • Mechanic
  • Service writer
  • Service manager
  • Truck technician

Example Careers and Average Wages
Entry Average Experienced
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $28,400 $44,400 $52,500
采购产品电子设备安装和修理，机动车辆 $18,800 $30,700 $36,600

Source: 2022 Iowa Wage Report, Iowa Workforce Development

Employers

以下是聘用该项目毕业生的部分雇主名单:
Business Location
Advanced Automotive Evansdale
Colwell Ford Waterloo
C&S Subaru Hyundai Waterloo
Dan Deery Toyota Cedar Falls
Davis Farm and Auto Denver
Jim Lind Service Waterloo
John Deery Nissan Cedar Falls
Rydell Chevrolet and Dodge Waterloo
Schuermans Automotive Cedar Falls
Tandem Tire Cedar Falls
Witham Auto Centers Cedar Falls, La Porte City, Waterloo

Program Contacts
Admissions
Email Admissions 319-296-4000 Hawkeye Center 114
Academic/College Success Advisor
Natasha Ceaser Email Natasha Ceaser 319-296-4014 ext.1062 Bremer Hall 136C
Faculty Advisor
Last Names A – M
 Gerrot Jacobson Email Gerrot Jacobson 319-296-2329 ext.1759 Butler Hall 128
Faculty Advisor
Last Names N – Z
 Brian Thomas Email Brian Thomas 319-296-2329 ext.1325 Butler Hall 128

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