Automotive Technology - North Dakota State College of Science

Automotive Technology from North Dakota State College of Science is a Campus Certificate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Automotive Technology curriculum prepares students for employment in the vast and broad automotive technology industry. Students are provided with experiences emphasizing diagnostic and repair skills with extensive shop time. Students test, diagnose, adjust and repair automotive systems including automatic transmissions, brakes, driveability, electrical and electronics, engine repair, heating and air conditioning, suspension and steering, and manual drivetrain and axles. Students? abilities in communications, human relations and other aspects of general education are also enhanced through coursework. Graduates gain employment as automotive repair technicians in automotive dealerships, independent automotive shops or automotive service centers. Graduates may choose to specialize in automatic transmissions, brakes, driveability, electrical and electronics, engine repair, heating and air conditioning, suspension and steering, or manual drivetrain and axles. Many graduates have advanced from automotive repair technicians to team leaders, service writers, service managers, owners and automotive vocational teachers. Going Green: With growing concern about environmental pollution, the automotive industry has responded by developing alternative drive and fuel systems such as electric, hybrid and fuel cells. Automotive Technicians will have to have knowledge of these systems to be a viable employee in this field. View more details on North Dakota State College of Science . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.