EngineeringTech@ricks.eduAssociate in Automotive Repair Business Managaement (005)
Associate in Automotive Technology (195)
Associate in Automotive Industrial Education (194)
Jerry L. Mumm, Deptartment Chair
Ronald M. Dennis, Dondavid S. Powell
Departmental Office (208) 356-1862
The Ricks College Automotive Department prepares students to enter one of the largest and far-reaching service businesses that affects virtually every household. The opportunities in this field have never been better as the complexity of the automobile removes many operations and procedures from the realm of the do-it-yourself amateur technician. This results in a good demand for well trained, honest and progressive individuals, whether it be in the technical, automotive technology, teaching or business fields.
Students may earn an Automotive Repair Business Management Degree or either of the two transfer program options allowing them to transfer to a four year college or university to fulfill the requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Technology or teaching. The department has coordinated its curriculum to allow for easy transfer to area schools. Most classes are available on an elective basis to provide owner-driver preventative maintenance and general automotive repair skills to the general student.
The Automotive Program is housed in the Mark Austin Engineering and Technology building, one of the finest facilities for automotive repair education available. It includes four laboratories, each furnished with quality testing and diagnostic equipment. The program reinforces diagnostic and repair skills by working on customer vehicles. Students may enter this program either fall or winter semesters.
Special Costs: A lab fee of $60 per sem-ester covering coveralls, shop towels and cleaning fee is required of all auto majors. $25 is refundable upon return of towels and coveralls. The student is encouraged to buy and use his own tools, tool vendors will offer substantial discounts for student tool kits. The department has a limited number of modest tool kits available for rent to the students at a very reasonable cost and deposit. Early reservation will assure a kit for the student who desires to rent his tools. The deposit is $40 per semester for the basic set, of which $30 is refundable upon return of the intact set. Students are required to replace lost tools. A limited number of larger 2nd year kits are available to sophomores for a $100 deposit per semester of which $75 is refundable. Students in the Repair Business major will be expected to furnish their own tools by the end of the first year as they prepare for the internship.
Minimum G.P.A. Requirements: To qualify for graduation from the Automotive Program, students must achieve at least a "C" grade in every class.
This program is designed for the student who would like to be an Automotive Technician, Service Manager or be involved in managing or owning their own business. For those desiring to transfer on to a four-year degree, a Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Technology Degree is available at either Boise State University or University of Idaho.
Employment and pay is good to excellent with opportunity to locate where desired.
Recommended sequence of courses:
First Semester
Religion 2
CIS 140 Micro Appl 3
Eng 111 College Comp 3
Auto 095 Lab Fee 0
Auto 155 Str Susp/Brake 4
Auto 225 Auto Elec System 5
Total Credits 17
Second Semester
Religion 2
Acctg 102 Fund of Acctg 3
Auto 095 Lab Fee 0
Auto 165 Auto Dr Mech 4
Auto 235 Engine Perf 5
Weld 105 3
Total Credits 17
First or Second Summer Term
Auto 298 Internship 2
Third Semester
Religion 2
Math 101, 103 OR higher 3
Auto 095 Lab Fee 0
Auto 250 Maj Eng Repair 5
Auto 265 Auto Trans 5
Bus 275 Business Law 3
Total Credits 18
Fourth Semester
Religion 2
Auto 095 Lab Fee 0
Auto 221 Heat & Air Con 2
Auto 240 Diesel 2
Auto 280 Comp & Diag Rep 5
Bus 283 Small Bus Man 3
General Education 3
Total Credits 17
General Education Requirements
This is a Specialized Associate Degree. Students will not be required to complete all of the General Education requirements. However, you should take any elective credits from the following areas: Arts & Letters, Natural Science or Social Science.
You should contact your advisor as soon as you arrive on campus to make sure that registration, credit hours, and elective options are understood and in proper order. Do not modify class sequence unless specifically told to do so by your advisor.
Students desiring to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology will be able to begin their program at Ricks working with the latest technologies. Upon graduation our students are prepared for transfer to Weber State University or University of Idaho.
Your advisor will work with you to tailor a program with appropriate General Education and elective courses.
Recommended sequence of courses:
First Semester
Religion 2
*Electives 6
Auto 095 Lab Fee 0
Auto 155 Str Susp/Brake 4
Auto 225 Auto Elec System 5
Total Credits 17
Second Semester
Religion 2
*Electives 6
Auto 095 Lab Fee 0
Auto 165 Auto Dr Mech 4
Auto 235 Engine Perf 5
Total Credit 17
Third Semester
Religion 2
*Electives 3
Math 101 OR higher 3
Auto 095 Lab Fee 0
Auto 250 Maj Eng Repair 5
Auto 265 Auto Trans 5
Total Credits 18
Fourth Semester
Religion 2
*Electives 6
Auto 095 Lab Fee 0
Auto 221 Heat & Air Cond 2
Auto 240 Diesel 2
Auto 280 Comp Diag Rep 5
Total Credit 17
General Education Requirements
Because this is a Specialized Associate Degree students will not be required to complete all of the General Education requirements.
Courses for Majors
*Electives: Students must choose from the following:
Comm 220 Interpersonal 3
Eng 111 Composition or 111C 3
Physics 101 3
AmHer 100 or PS 100 3
Chem 100 or Chem 101 3
CIS 140 3
MT 131 or Weld 105 3
Choose any one of the following:
BS 121 Intro to Microbiology or BS100 3
Eng 211 or 216 3
Geog 101 Physical Geography 3
Math 110 3
Soc 112 Social Problems 3
This program is designed to prepare students to teach Industrial Automotive Education in either the high school or college setting. The student will be prepared to transfer to Brigham Young University, University of Idaho or Utah State University. Your advisor can help you tailor your program by recommending appropriate general education and elective courses.
Recommended sequence of courses:
First Semester
Religion 2
CIS 140 Micro Appl 3
Eng 111 College Comp 3
Auto 095 0
Auto 155 Str Susp/Brake 4
Auto 225 Auto Elec System 5
Total Credits 17
Second Semester
Religion 2
Math 101 or higher 3
Auto 095 0
Auto 165 Aut Dr Mech 4
Auto 235 Engine Perf 5
Weld 105 Basic Weld 3
Total Credits 17
Third Semester
Religion 2
Auto 095 0
Auto 250 Maj Eng Repair 5
Auto 265 Auto Trans 5
Eng 211 OR 215 3
*Electives 3
Total Credits 18
Fourth Semester
Religion 2
Auto 095 0
Auto 280 Comp Diag Rep 5
*Electives 10
Total Credit 17
General Education Requirements
Because this is a Specialized Associate Degree students will not be required to complete all of the General Education requirements.
However, you should take your elective credits from the following areas: Arts & Letters, Natural Science or Social Science.
Courses for Majors
*Electives: Choose your electives from the following list:
Auto 221 Heat & Air Con 2
Auto 240 Diesel 2
OE 101 Keyboarding 3
CIS 140 Micro Comp App 3
DT 111 Int Engr Graph 3
DT 112 Intermed Engr Graph 3
ET 135 Basic Elec 3
TE 100 Woodwork Fund 3
CM 210 Framing Systems 3
CM 217 Concrete & Masonry 3
MT 131 Mach Tool Oper 3
MT 260 Ind Plastics 3
Some four year schools require Math 110 college algebra. See your advisor to determine how much math you need. Additional GE courses may be taken in place of electives. Refer to the Career Advising Center for General Education Requirements of select transfer schools.
Most classes are available for students who are not automotive majors but who are interested in learning various automotive repair skills.
Auto 095 0
Clothing Rental and Cleaning Fee: $60
Covers lab fee and cleaning deposit. It is required of all Automotive majors. A portion of
this fee is returned at semester end when coveralls and shop towels are returned. This fee
does NOT cover tool rental.
Auto 100 Basic Auto 2
Two hours instruction/week
A basic consumer orientation career exploration class for those wanting to know more about
their cars and careers in the automotive field. Information is through lectures and
demonstrations. You don't need a car to take it.
Auto 118 Automotive Maintenance and Service II 2
Four hours instruction per week
More advanced light repair and service especially regarding the electrical and fuel
systems of their cars. Students should have an automobile, some basic tools, and some
automotive experience. You will be working on lab assignments each week.
Auto 155 Steering, Suspension and Brakes 4
Eight hours instruction per week
Steering geometry and correction, suspension service, brake service diagnosis and repair.
Auto 165 Automotive Drive Mechanisms 4
Eight hours instruction per week
Manual transmissions and transaxles, clutch mechanisms, transfer cases, drive shaft
principles and theory, drive axle service, diagnosis and repair.
Auto 184 Small Engine Repair 2
Four hours instruction per week
Small engine theory and procedures for complete small engine overhaul.
Auto 221 Heating and Air Conditioning 2
2nd Block - 8 hours instruction per week
Wiring diagrams, vacuum circuits, climate control systems, air conditioning theory,
diagnosis and repair of all related systems.
Auto 225 Automotive Electrical Systems 5
Twelve hours instruction per week
Basic electricity, automotive electrical circuits, ignition systems, starting systems,
charging systems, accessory circuits, problem diagnosis, repair and adjustment and use of
scope.
Auto 235 Engine Performance 5
Twelve hours instruction per week
Diagnosis and repair of the automobile ignition system, fuel system, design and service of
emission systems and fundamentals of fuel injection.
Auto 240 Automotive and Light Truck Diesel 2
1st Block - 8 hours instruction per week
Theory and operation of the diesel engine with emphasis on automotive and light truck
application. Covers diagnosis, tune-up, and light repairs.
Auto 250 Major Engine Repair 5
Twelve hours instruction per week
Engine theory and procedures for complete engine overhaul and rebuilding. Major problem
diagnosis and testing, and ways of determining as a businessman the most feasible method
of repair.
Auto 265 Automatic Transmissions 5
Twelve hours instruction per weekTheory of operation, diagnosis and repair of all common
types of automatic transmissions used in passenger cars and light trucks.
Auto 280 Computer & Diagnostic Repair 5
Twelve hours instruction per week
Emphasis on computer controlled systems. Intensive advanced systems diagnosis of all
automotive systems covered; also repair or recommendations concerning vehicle systems.
Auto 290 Ind Study 2
Special problems in Automotive skills. Credit and schedule arranged with Auto department
coordinator.
Auto 298 Internship 2
Ten consecutive weeks of supervised on-the-job training
Required of all repair business majors during interim summer. Conditions of internship
handled on an individual basis by department intern coordinator.
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