2017-2018 Catalog

Automotive Technology, A.A.S.

A.A.S. Degree—62 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1277

This program familiarizes the student with the technical aspects of operating and servicing various components and systems used in automotive applications. Classroom lecture is devoted to theory of operation, troubleshooting and repair. Lab work incorporates work on equipment in which safety, business ethics, testing procedures, and techniques are emphasized. Jobs are plentiful for automotive technicians with the strong electronics background needed to work on today’s vehicles. The growing complexity of automotive technology, the introduction of hybrid vehicles, the increased use of electronics and emissions control systems and the demand for increased fuel efficiency, all require that vehicles be serviced by highly trained technicians. Rising consumer purchase power; expansion of the driving-age population; and automobiles needing maintenance for pollution control, safety devices and air conditioning contribute to the growth of this occupation.

Required General Education Courses

15 credit hours as follows:

COM-101Composition I

3

COM-103Speech Fundamentals

3

MTH-133Math for Industry

2

PHY-106Fundamentals of Physics

3

PHY-107Fundamentals of Physics Lab

1

MTH-133: A minimum level of competency in mathematics is required for graduation for all A.A.S. degrees. This minimum competency may be demonstrated in one of three ways:
  • Placement into MTH-120 or higher; or
  • Successful completion with an earned grade of “C” or better in BUS-120, MTH-102, MTH-109, MTH-121, or MTH-133 or higher-level mathematics course for designated career programs; or
  • An equivalent transfer course from another college with an earned grade of “C” or better.

Select three credit hours from Humanities and Fine Arts or Social/Behaviorial Sciences:

ANT, ARB, ART, ECO, FRE, GEO, HIS, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, PSC, PSY, SOC, SPA, SSC, THE

Required Career Courses

32 credit hours as follows:

AUT-112Introductory Automotive Technology

4

AUT-114Electrical/Electronic Systems I

4

AUT-121Automotive Brake Systems

4

AUT-125Performance and Driveability I

4

AUT-214Electrical/Electronic Systems II

4

AUT-232Performance & Driveability II

4

AUT-234Steering and Suspension Systems

4

AUT-236Auto Engine Reconditioning

4

Electives

Select 15 credit hours from the following:

AUT-120Automotive Service Advisor

3

AUT-127Intro to Alternative Fuels

3

AUT-233Seminar

1

AUT-237Internship

3

AUT-240Manual Transmissions and Drivelines

4

AUT-242Automatic Transmissions

4

AUT-244OBDII and Emission Control Systems

4

AUT-246Heating & Air Conditioning Systems

4

Suggested Schedule

Semester 1 (15 credit hours)

AUT-112Introductory Automotive Technology

4

AUT-114Electrical/Electronic Systems I

4

COM-101Composition I

3

PHY-106Fundamentals of Physics

3

PHY-107Fundamentals of Physics Lab

1

Semester 2 (16 credit hours)

AUT-121Automotive Brake Systems

4

AUT-125Performance and Driveability I

4

AUT-214Electrical/Electronic Systems II

4

AUT-234Steering and Suspension Systems

4

Semester 3 (16 credit hours)

AUT-232Performance & Driveability II

4

AUT-236Auto Engine Reconditioning

4

MTH-133Math for Industry

2

AUT-___Electives from Automotive

6

(Note: Take MTH-133 or higher.)

Semester 4 (15 credit hours)

COM-103Speech Fundamentals

3

- 

___-___Humanities and Fine Arts Elective

3

OR-

___-___Social Science Elective

3

- 

AUT-___Electives from Automotive

9