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:
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-112 | Introductory Automotive Technology | 4 |
| AUT-114 | Electrical/Electronic Systems I | 4 |
| AUT-121 | Automotive Brake Systems | 4 |
| AUT-125 | Performance and Driveability I | 4 |
| AUT-214 | Electrical/Electronic Systems II | 4 |
| AUT-232 | Performance & Driveability II | 4 |
| AUT-234 | Steering and Suspension Systems | 4 |
| AUT-236 | Auto Engine Reconditioning | 4 |
Electives
Select 15 credit hours from the following:
Suggested Schedule
Semester 1 (15 credit hours)
Semester 2 (16 credit hours)
| AUT-121 | Automotive Brake Systems | 4 |
| AUT-125 | Performance and Driveability I | 4 |
| AUT-214 | Electrical/Electronic Systems II | 4 |
| AUT-234 | Steering and Suspension Systems | 4 |
Semester 3 (16 credit hours)
| AUT-232 | Performance & Driveability II | 4 |
| AUT-236 | Auto Engine Reconditioning | 4 |
| MTH-133 | Math for Industry | 2 |
| AUT-___ | Electives from Automotive | 6 |
Semester 4 (15 credit hours)
| COM-103 | Speech Fundamentals | 3 |
| - | | |
| ___-___ | Humanities and Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| OR- | | |
| ___-___ | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| - | | |
| AUT-___ | Electives from Automotive | 9 |