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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSAUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS – CORE COURSESThe Automotive Technology core courses are the foundation for several programs offered at WyoTech. Thesefour courses offer 1,000 clock hours of training in the classroom and lab over a six month period and would betaken in addition to a 3 month, 500 hour advanced course, or two additional 3 month elective coursesresulting in an additional 1,000 hours of advanced courses.CourseNumberCourse TitleClockHoursSemesterCredit HoursAutomotive Technology Core Requirements100 Basic Engine Management Systems 250 10.0200 Drivability Diagnostics 250 10.0300 Drivetrain Systems 250 10.0400 Chassis 250 10.0Core Total 1,000 40.0The Automotive Technology core courses may be taken with the following specialty courses: Motorsports Chassis Fabrication,Street Rod and Custom Fabrication, Trim and Upholstery Technology, any two Diesel electives, or Applied Service Management.The following Automotive programs are offered:Motorsports Chassis Fabrication with Automotive TechnologyStreet Rod and Custom Fabrication with Automotive TechnologyAuto/Diesel Vehicle TechnologyAutomotive Technology with Trim and Upholstery TechnologyAutomotive Technology and ManagementAutomotive Technology with Motorsports Chassis Fabrication and ManagementAutomotive Technology with Street Rod and ManagementMOTORSPORTS CHASSIS FABRICATION WITH AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGYCredential Clock Hours Credit Hours LengthDiploma 1,500 60.0 9 monthsThe objective of this Diploma program is to provide the student with skills necessary to obtain a broad range of entry-leveltechnician positions in the automotive or specialty automotive fields. The student receives training as a modern automotivetechnician plus specialty training in motorsports chassis fabrication. Theory lectures and labs are used. The program consists ofapproximately 45% theory and 55% lab.CourseNumberCourse TitleClockHoursSemesterCredit HoursAutomotive Technology Core Requirements100 Basic Engine Management Systems 250 10.0200 Drivability Diagnostics 250 10.0300 Drivetrain Systems 250 10.0400 Chassis 250 10.0Core Total 1,000 40.0Motorsports Chassis Fabrication Courses3200 Motorsports Chassis Fabrication I 250 10.03300 Motorsports Chassis Fabrication II 250 10.0Program Total 1,500 60.0Students may work on their own vehicles during Motorsports Chassis Fabrication II if the work is educationaland is related to the course content. If students do not have a project of their own, WyoTech will provide ametal fabrication project. All projects must receive approval from the Department Coordinator.34