Automotive Technology Certificates

What Follows is the Program Outline.

This program is not designed for students transferring to other colleges or universities. As a rule, courses with a second digit "0" are designed to transfer. Students planning to transfer should consult a Counselor to verify the transferability of courses. Prerequisites for courses are noted in the IVCC Catalog. Program Pre-Admission Information is included if applicable.

Basic

Fall semester, first year

ATO 1210Basic Gas Engines

5

ATO 1220Basic Automotive Electricity

3

ATO 2200Brake Systems

5

Spring semester, first year

ATO 1240Power Trans & Manual Trans

3.5

ATO 1250Engine Performance

3

ATO 1260Steering and Suspension Systems

4.5

Summer semester, first year

ATO 2250Heating and Air Conditioning

3

Total Credit Hours:27

Total Credit Hours: 27

Advanced

Fall semester, first year

ATO 1270Service Management

1

ATO 2210Adv Engine Performance & Driveability

5

ATO 2220Fuel Systems & Emission Controls

4.5

ATO 2230Automatic Transmissions

4.5

Spring semester, first year

ATO 2240Automotive Accessories

3

ATO 2260Advanced Drivelines

3

ATO 2270Automotive Service

4

ATO 2280Computerized Engine Controls

3

ATO 2290Automotive Certification

1

Total Credit Hours:29

Total Credit Hours: 29

Auto Brakes, Suspension, and Alignment

Some courses are semester specific.

ATO 1260Steering and Suspension Systems

4.5

ATO 2200Brake Systems

5

Total Credit Hours: 9.5

Engine Performance Certificate

Some courses are semester specific.

ATO 1220Basic Automotive Electricity

3

ATO 1250Engine Performance

3

Total Credit Hours: 6

Drivability Certificate

Some courses are semester specific.

ATO 2210Adv Engine Performance & Driveability

5

ATO 2220Fuel Systems & Emission Controls

4.5

ATO 2280Computerized Engine Controls

3

Total Credit Hours: 12.5

For additional information consult any counselor at (815) 224-0360 or art_koudelka@ivcc.edu (815) 224-0220. Tool list- https://www.ivcc.edu/counseling/AutomotiveToolList.pdf

4/19/2021