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University of Alaska Fairbanks
Alaska , United States
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Automotive Engineering | Automotive Technology | Mechanics and Metal Trades
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Manufacturing and Processing | Engineering
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University of Alaska Fairbanks Programs

The University of Alaska Fairbanks offers a wide range of programs for students. Below are the details of these programs.


Programs by Degree Type

  • Occupational Endorsements
    • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician O.E.C.
    • Basic Carpentry O.E.C.
    • Bookkeeping and Finance O.E.C.
    • Computer Support Specialist O.E.C.
    • Content Creation O.E.C.
    • Cybersecurity Foundations O.E.C.
    • Dental Assistant O.E.C.
    • Drafting Technology O.E.C.
    • Entrepreneurship & Innovation O.E.C.
    • Ethnobotany O.E.C.
    • Executive Assistant O.E.C.
    • Facility Maintenance O.E.C.
    • High Latitude Range Management O.E.C.
    • Homeland Security O.E.C.
    • Law Enforcement Academy O.E.C.
    • Marketing & Digital Design O.E.C.
    • Medical Assisting O.E.C.
    • Medical Billing O.E.C.
    • Medical Coding O.E.C.
    • Medical Office Reception O.E.C.
    • Medical Scribe O.E.C.
    • Mining Mill Operations O.E.C.
    • Nanny Caregiving O.E.C.
    • Nurse Aide O.E.C.
    • Rural Surface Water Quality Testing O.E.C.
    • Rural Waste Management and Spill Response O.E.C.
    • Strategic Leadership O.E.C.
    • Sustainable Energy O.E.C.
    • Tribal Justice O.E.C.
    • Tribal Stewardship O.E.C.
    • Unmanned Aircraft Operations O.E.C.
    • Welding, Entry-level O.E.C.
    • Wildland Fire Science O.E.C.
    • Yup'ik Language Competency O.E.C.
  • Certificates
    • Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
    • Airframe Certificate
    • Applied Accounting Certificate
    • Applied Business Certificate
    • Automotive Technology Certificate
    • Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate
    • Culinary Arts Certificate
    • Dental Assistant Certificate
    • Diesel/Heavy Equipment Certificate
    • Drafting Technology Certificate
    • Early Childhood Education Certificate
    • Health Care Reimbursement Certificate
    • High Latitude Range Management Certificate
    • Information Technology Specialist Certificate
    • Instrumentation Technology Certificate
    • Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate
    • Local Knowledge Educator Certificate
    • Medical Assistant Certificate
    • Medical Scribe Specialist Certificate
    • Medical/Dental Reception Certificate
    • Native Language Education Certificate
    • Powerplant Certificate
    • Pre-nursing Qualifications Certificate
    • Rural Human Services Certificate
    • Tribal Governance Certificate
    • Yup'ik Language Proficiency Certificate
  • Associates
    • Applied Accounting A.A.S.
    • Applied Business A.A.S.
    • Apprenticeship Technologies A.A.S.
    • Associate of Arts
    • Associate of Science
    • Aviation Maintenance A.A.S.
    • Construction Management A.A.S.
    • Culinary Arts and Hospitality A.A.S.
    • Dental Assistant A.A.S.
    • Early Childhood Education A.A.S.
    • Fire Science A.A.S.
    • Human Services A.A.S.
    • Industrial Process Operator A.A.S.
    • Information Technology Specialist A.A.S.
    • Interdisciplinary Studies A.A.S.
    • Medical Assistant A.A.S.
    • Native Language Education A.A.S.
    • Paralegal Studies A.A.S.
    • Paramedicine A.A.S.
    • Professional Piloting A.A.S.
    • Tribal Governance A.A.S.
    • Yup'ik Language Proficiency A.A.S.
  • Bachelor's
    • Accounting B.B.A.
    • Aerospace Engineering B.S.
    • Alaska Native Languages B.A.
    • Alaska Native Studies B.A.
    • Anthropology B.A.
    • Applied Management B.A.M.
    • Art B.A.
    • Art B.F.A.
    • Biological Sciences B.A.
    • Biological Sciences B.S.
    • Business Administration B.B.A.
    • Chemistry B.S.
    • Child Development and Family Studies B.A.
    • Civil Engineering B.S.
    • Climate and Arctic Sustainability B.A.
    • Climate and Atmospheric Sciences B.S.
    • Climate and Environmental Change B.S.
    • Communication B.A.
    • Computer Engineering B.S.
    • Computer Science B.A.
    • Computer Science B.S.
    • Economics B.B.A.
    • Electrical Engineering B.S.
    • Elementary Education (K-8) B.A.
    • Energy Resource Engineering B.S.
    • English B.A.
    • Film and Performing Arts B.A.
    • Fisheries and Marine Sciences B.S.
    • Fisheries B.A.
    • Foreign Languages B.A.
    • Geological Engineering B.S.
    • Geoscience B.S.
    • History B.A.
    • Homeland Security and Emergency Management B.S.E.M.
    • Interdisciplinary Studies B.A.
    • Interdisciplinary Studies B.A.A.S.
    • Interdisciplinary Studies B.S.
    • Japanese Studies B.A.
    • Journalism: Science and the Environment B.A.
    • Justice B.A.
    • Linguistics B.A.
    • Mathematics B.A.
    • Mathematics B.S.
    • Mechanical Engineering B.S.
    • Mining Engineering B.S.
    • Music B.A.
    • Music Education B.M.
    • Music Performance B.M.
    • Natural Resources and Environment B.S.
    • Petroleum Engineering B.S.
    • Philosophy B.A.
    • Physics B.S.
    • Political Science B.A.
    • Pre-professional Preparation
    • Psychology B.A.
    • Psychology B.S.
    • Rural Development B.A.
    • Secondary Education (7-12) B.A.
    • Social Work B.A.
    • Wildlife Biology and Conservation B.S.
    • Wildlife Ecology and Society B.A.
    • Yup'ik Language and Culture B.A.
  • Minors
    • Accounting Minor
    • Aerospace Engineering Minor
    • Agrometeorology Minor
    • Alaska Native Languages Minor
    • Alaska Native Studies Minor
    • American Sign Language Minor
    • Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Studies Minor
    • Anthropology Minor
    • Applied Accounting Minor
    • Applied Business Minor
    • Applied Statistics Minor
    • Arctic and Northern Studies Minor
    • Arctic Skills Minor
    • Art History Minor
    • Art Minor
    • Asian Studies Minor
    • Aviation Technology Minor
    • Biochemistry Minor
    • Biological Sciences Minor
    • Chemistry Minor
    • Communication Minor
    • Computer Information Technology Specialist Minor
    • Computer Science Minor
    • Creative Writing Minor
    • Cybersecurity Minor
    • Early Childhood Education Minor
    • Elementary Education Minor
    • English Minor
    • Environmental Change Minor
    • Environmental Politics Minor
    • Ethnobotany Minor
    • Film Minor
    • Finance Minor
    • Fire Science Minor
    • Fisheries Minor
    • Foreign Languages Minor
    • General Business Minor
    • General Education Minor
    • Geology Minor
    • Geophysics Minor
    • Geospatial Sciences Minor
    • Global Studies Minor
    • Health Sciences for Pre-professionals Minor
    • History Minor
    • Homeland Security and Emergency Management Minor
    • Human Services Minor
    • Integrated Arts Minor
    • Interdisciplinary Studies Minor
    • Japanese Studies Minor
    • Journalism: Science and the Environment Minor
    • Justice Minor
    • Leadership Minor
    • Linguistics Minor
    • Management and Organizations Minor
    • Marine Science Minor
    • Marketing Minor
    • Mathematics Minor
    • Military Science and Leadership Minor
    • Military Security Studies Minor
    • Mining Engineering Minor
    • Music Minor
    • Natural Resources and Environment Minor
    • Paleontology Minor
    • Paralegal Studies Minor
    • Philosophy Minor
    • Physics Minor
    • Political Science Minor
    • Pre-law Minor
    • Psychology Minor
    • Recreation and Guiding Management Minor
    • Rural Development Minor
    • Science and Environmental Communication Minor
    • Secondary Education Minor
    • Social Work Minor
    • Space Operations Minor
    • Special Education Minor
    • Speech-Language Pathology Minor
    • Sport Management Minor
    • Statistics Minor
    • Sustainable Agriculture Minor
    • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Minor
    • Theatre Minor
    • Tribal Governance Minor
    • Unmanned Aircraft Operations Minor
    • Wildlife Biology and Conservation Minor
    • Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Minor
  • Accelerated Programs
    • Chemistry B.S./M.S.
    • Civil Engineering B.S./M.S.
    • Communication B.A./Professional Communication M.A.
    • Computer Science B.S./M.S.
    • Linguistics B.A./Applied Linguistics M.A. Combined Degrees
    • Mathematics B.S./M.S.
    • Mathematics B.S./Secondary Education M.Ed.
    • Mathematics B.S./Statistics and Data Science M.S.
    • Mechanical Engineering B.S./M.S.
  • Postbaccalaureate Certificates
    • Accounting P.B.C.T.
    • Art K-12 Licensure Program toward M.Ed., Secondary Education
    • Elementary (K-8) Postbaccalaureate Certificate and Licensure
    • K-12 Art Licensure Program
    • Secondary Postbaccalaureate Licensure Program
    • Secondary Postbaccalaureate Licensure Program toward M.Ed., Secondary Education
    • Special Education K-12 Postbaccalaureate Certificate of Completion
  • Graduate Certificates
    • Aerospace Engineering Graduate Certificate
    • Applied and Computational Mathematics Graduate Certificate
    • Arctic and Northern Studies Graduate Certificate
    • Arctic Security Graduate Certificate
    • Business Continuity Graduate Certificate
    • Climate Security Graduate Certificate
    • Cybersecurity Management Graduate Certificate
    • Geospatial Science Graduate Certificate
    • Healthcare Management and Leadership Graduate Certificate
    • Justice Administration Graduate Certificate
    • Rural Development Graduate Certificate
    • School Counselor Certification Graduate Certificate
    • Science Teaching and Outreach Graduate Certificate
    • Statistics Graduate Certificate
    • Strategic Leadership Graduate Certificate
    • Systems Engineering/Program Management Graduate Certificate
  • Master's
    • Anthropology M.A.
    • Arctic and Northern Studies M.A.
    • Art M.F.A.
    • Atmospheric Sciences M.S.
    • Biological Sciences M.S.
    • Business Administration MBA
    • Chemistry M.S.
    • Civil Engineering M.S.
    • Computer Science M.S.
    • Counseling M.Ed.
    • Creative Writing and Literature Combined M.F.A./M.A.
    • Creative Writing M.F.A.
    • Earth System Science M.S.
    • Electrical Engineering M.S.
    • Elementary Education M.Ed.
    • English M.A.
    • Fisheries M.S.
    • Geological Engineering M.S.
    • Geophysics M.S.
    • Geoscience M.S.
    • Healthcare Management and Leadership M.H.M.L.
    • Indigenous Studies M.A.
    • Interdisciplinary Studies M.A.
    • Interdisciplinary Studies M.S.
    • Justice Administration M.A.
    • Linguistics, Applied M.A.
    • Marine Biology M.S.
    • Marine Policy M.M.P.
    • Marine Studies M.M.S.
    • Mathematics M.S.
    • Mechanical Engineering M.S.
    • Mining Engineering M.S.
    • Music Performance M.Mu.
    • Natural Resources and Environment M.N.R.E.
    • Natural Resources and Environment M.S.
    • Oceanography M.S.
    • One Health O.H.M.
    • Petroleum Engineering M.S.
    • Physics M.S.
    • Physics with Computational Physics Concentration M.S.
    • Physics with Space Physics Concentration M.S.
    • Professional Communication M.A.
    • Rural Development M.A.
    • Secondary Education M.Ed.
    • Security and Disaster Management M.S.D.M.
    • Special Education M.Ed.
    • Statistics and Data Science M.S.
    • Wildlife Biology and Conservation M.S.
  • Ph.D.
    • Anthropology Ph.D.
    • Atmospheric Sciences Ph.D.
    • Biochemistry and Neuroscience Ph.D.
    • Biological Sciences Ph.D.
    • Earth System Science Ph.D.
    • Engineering Ph.D.
    • Environmental Chemistry Ph.D.
    • Fisheries Ph.D.
    • Geophysics Ph.D.
    • Geoscience Ph.D.
    • Indigenous Studies Ph.D.
    • Interdisciplinary Studies Ph.D.
    • Marine Biology Ph.D.
    • Mathematics Ph.D.
    • Natural Resources and Sustainability Ph.D.
    • Oceanography Ph.D.
    • Physics Ph.D.
    • Space Physics Ph.D.

Automotive Technology Program

The Automotive Technology program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the automotive industry. The program offers a variety of courses, including:


Course Descriptions

  • AUTO F080: Driver and Safety Education
    • 2 Credits
    • Offered As Demand Warrants
    • Driver education for the beginning driver. Alaska Driver's Manual and material necessary to gain an Alaska Driver's Permit. Defensive driving methods for accident-free driving and basic mechanical information.
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
  • AUTO F081: Behind-the-Wheel Training
    • 1 Credit
    • Offered As Demand Warrants
    • Practical driver training in actual situations. Expected student outcome is obtaining a State of Alaska driver's license.
    • Prerequisites: Current Alaska driver's permit required.
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 3 + 0
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
  • AUTO F100: Introduction to Small Engine Repair
    • 1 Credit
    • Offered As Demand Warrants
    • Parts and functions of a small engine and its electrical system. Dismantling procedures, cleaning and reassembly techniques, gasket-making, lubrication, troubleshooting, and minor repairs.
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
  • AUTO F102: Introduction to Automotive Technology
    • 3 Credits
    • Offered Fall
    • Provides career information in the automotive industry. Shop safety, hand tools, fasteners, fittings, and an introduction to the major automotive systems.
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 2 + 0
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
  • AUTO F103: Auto Tune-Up
    • 1 Credit
    • Offered As Demand Warrants
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
  • AUTO F110: Basic Electrical Systems
    • 3 Credits
    • Offered Spring
    • The history and origins of electrical theory, the generation of electricity and diagnosis, minor repair and general servicing of alternators, starters and batteries.
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 2 + 0
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
  • AUTO F112: Basic Auto Maintenance
    • 1 Credit
    • Offered As Demand Warrants
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 0 + 0
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
  • AUTO F113: Gasoline Fuel Delivery Systems
    • 4 Credits
    • Offered As Demand Warrants
    • Basics of carburation and electronic fuel injection. Emphasis on theory, diagnostic/repair skills, inputs and outputs of the PCM, engine performance, use of on-board diagnostic data (OBD II) and special test equipment.
    • Recommended: AUTO F110.
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 2 + 0
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
  • AUTO F115: Climate Control Systems
    • 1 Credit
    • Offered Fall, Spring and Summer
    • Theory, diagnostics and repair of motor vehicle air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems. R-12, R-134a, R-1234yf refrigerant recovery and related EPA regulations.
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.7 + 1 + 0
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
  • AUTO F122: Engine Theory and Diagnosis
    • 3 Credits
    • Offered Fall
    • Introduction to fundamental aspects of engine design, general diagnosis and engine related service, to include combustion process, engine noise, basics of exhaust emissions, vacuum/pressure, compression, intake and exhaust systems, valve and ignition timing.
    • Prerequisites: AUTO F102 (may be taken concurrently).
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 2 + 0
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
  • AUTO F131: Automotive Electrical II
    • 3 Credits
    • Offered Spring
    • Theory, diagnosis and repair of automotive electrical/electronic systems to include testing tools, schematics and on-board computers.
    • Prerequisites: AUTO F110.
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 2 + 0
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
  • AUTO F150: Brake Systems
    • 4 Credits
    • Offered Fall
    • Theory, diagnosis and servicing of light- and heavy-duty vehicle hydraulic brake and traction control systems. Includes discussion and tasks on disc brakes, drum brakes, power assist systems and anti-lock/traction controls.
    • Prerequisite: AUTO F102 (may be taken concurrently).
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 3 + 0
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
  • AUTO F162: Suspension Alignment
    • 4 Credits
    • Offered Fall
    • Theory, diagnosis and repair of suspension, steering and wheel alignment of automobiles and trucks.
    • Prerequisites: AUTO F102 (may be taken concurrently).
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 3 + 0
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
  • AUTO F170: Snowmachine Maintenance and Repair
    • 1 Credit
    • Offered As Demand Warrants
    • Fundamental skills for operation and repair. Engine tune-up, lubrication, belt and track repair, alignment and basic problems encountered during operation.
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
    • Grading System: Pass/Fail Grades
  • AUTO F172: All-Terrain Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
    • 1 Credit
    • Offered As Demand Warrants
    • Teaches fundamental skills for maintenance and repair of an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV). Engine tune-up, lubrication, clutch and belt (if applicable), transmission troubleshooting, tire and wheel repair, alignment and other basic problems encountered during operation along with safe shop procedures.
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
    • Grading System: Pass/Fail Grades
    • Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 3 times for up to 3 credits
  • AUTO F190: Automotive Practicum I
    • 1-6 Credits
    • Offered Fall and Spring
    • Provides supervised workplace experience in selected industry settings. Integrates knowledge and practice to achieve competencies in basic skills. A maximum of 6 credits may be earned.
    • Prerequisites: Advisor approval required.
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 0 + 1-6
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
  • AUTO F202: Auto Fuel and Emissions Systems
    • 4 Credits
    • Offered Spring
    • Builds on the skills and knowledge gained in AUTO F122. Combustion chemistry, volumetric efficiency, design and function of emission control devices, laws and regulations concerning vehicle emissions are covered, with an emphasis on interfacing with on-board computers, automotive computer networking, and four and five gas analysis.
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 2 + 0
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
  • AUTO F204: Emission Controls and Diagnostics
    • 3 Credits
    • Offered Spring
    • Builds on the skills and knowledge gained in AUTO F110, F122, F131, F227. Combustion chemistry, volumetric efficiency, design, function, and testing of electronic emission control devices, laws and regulations concerning federal vehicle emissions are covered, with an emphasis on interfacing with on-board computers, automotive computer networking, and five gas analysis.
    • Prerequisites: Department or instructor approval.
    • Corequisites: AUTO F110; AUTO F131; AUTO F227.
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 2 + 0
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
  • AUTO F209: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
    • 5 Credits
    • Offered As Demand Warrants
    • Automatic transmissions and transaxles. Includes the operation, diagnosis and repair of planetary gears, clutches, pumps, hydraulic controls and electronic shifting controls. Study and hands-on tasks.
    • Recommended: AUTO F110 strongly recommended.
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 3 + 0
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
  • AUTO F215: Engine Analyzer, Scopes and Scan Tools
    • 4 Credits
    • Offered As Demand Warrants
    • Use and interpretation of diagnostic analyzers for spark ignition engines, digital data, fault code and input/output information retrieval, scan tool usage and other diagnostic tools used in the vehicle repair industry.
    • Recommended: AUTO F110.
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 3 + 0
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
  • AUTO F219: The Auto/Diesel Repair Business
    • 2 Credits
    • Offered As Demand Warrants
    • Overview of practices common in the vehicle repair industry. Includes flat rate, repair order write-up, customer relations, repair industry related OSHA and EPA regulations, and financing and acquiring a repair business.
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
  • AUTO F222: Drivability Diagnostics
    • 3 Credits
    • Offered Spring
    • Builds on skills and knowledge gained in AUTO F110, AUTO F131, AUTO F227, and AUTO F202 or AUTO F204. Applies strategies for diagnosing fuel and ignition systems, automotive computers and multiplexing. Includes communication strategies, on-board diagnostics, testing and diagnosis of engine input sensors, module processing, and output actuators.
    • Prerequisites: AUTO F110; AUTO F131; AUTO F227; AUTO F202 or AUTO F204 (either course may be taken concurrently).
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 2 + 0
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
  • AUTO F227: Automotive Electrical III
    • 3 Credits
    • Offered Spring
    • The theory, diagnosis and repair of automotive electrical and electronic systems to include accessories.
    • Prerequisites: AUTO F131.
    • Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 2 + 0
    • Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
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