Automotive Technology, A.A.S. (Spring 2012)
Automotive technicians generally begin their careers in service repair shops, with continually expanding industrial and service career advancement opportunities. Technicians work with experienced professionals and have frequent contact with the public. This field requires good mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity skills.
The two-year associate of applied science degree, which is certified by the ASE, covers all major areas, including diagnosis and tune-up, chassis, electrical/electronic and hydraulic systems, automatic transmissions, engines, and emissions. Students work on developing the skills needed to advance to a supervisory position, such as customer relations, estimating materials and labor costs, and managing the work of others.
(Major Code 2420; CIP Code 47.0604)
Associate of Applied Science Degree
First Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO 125 | Introduction to Automotive Shop Practices | 3 |
| AUTO 129 | Brakes I | 3 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 AND Corequisite: AUTO 131 | ||
| AUTO 131 | Brakes II | 1 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 AND Corequisite: AUTO 129 | ||
| AUTO 156 | Electrical I | 3 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 | ||
| AUTO 158 | Steering and Suspension I | 2 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 AND Corequisite: AUTO 159 | ||
| AUTO 159 | Steering and Suspension II | 2 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 AND Corequisite: AUTO 158 | ||
| ENGL 121 | Composition I | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 106 or appropriate placement test score or EAP 113 and EAP 117 |
Total Semester Hours: 17
Second Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Health and/or Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| INDT 125 | Industrial Safety | 3 |
| AUTO 166 | Electrical II | 2 |
| Prerequisite: AUTO 156 | ||
| AUTO 161 | Engine Performance I | 3 |
| Prerequisite: AUTO 156 | ||
| AUTO 165 | Automotive Engine Repair | 4 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 or department approval | ||
| INDT 155 | Workplace Skills | 1 |
Total Semester Hours: 17
Third Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO 208 | Electrical III | 3 |
| AUTO 205 | Engine Performance II | 3 |
| Prerequisite: AUTO 161 and AUTO 165 | ||
| AUTO 209 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 4 |
| Prerequisite: AUTO 156 | ||
| ENGL 123 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 121 | ||
| MATH 120 | Business Math or higher | 3 |
| Prerequisite: MATH 111 with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate score on the math assessment test |
Total Semester Hours: 16
Note: Students transferring to 4 year programs should take MATH 171 College Algebra.
Fourth Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Technical/Related Electives | 3 | |
| Social Science and/or Economics Elective | 3 | |
| AUTO 250 | Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles | 4 |
| Prerequisite: AUTO 166 and AUTO 205 | ||
| AUTO 215 | Engine Performance III | 3 |
| Prerequisite: AUTO 205 | ||
| AUTO 221 | Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 |
| Prerequisite: AUTO 156 and AUTO 165 |
Total Semester Hours: 17
Technical/Related Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO 120 | Basic Automobile Operation and Maintenance | 3 |
| AUTO 121 | Small Engine Service | 3 |
| AUTO 122 | Introduction to Automotive Glass | 3 |
| AUTO 123 | Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair | 2 |
| AUTO 128 | Automotive Parts Specialist | 2 |
| AUTO 130 | Diesel Fundamentals | 2 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 | ||
| AUTO 201 | ASE Certification Seminar | 1 |
| AUTO 210 | Advanced Engine Repair | 3 |
| Prerequisite: AUTO 165 | ||
| AUTO 271 | Automotive Technology Internship | 3 |
| Prerequisite: Department approval required | ||
| AUTO 291 | Independent Study | 1-7 |
| MFAB 127 | Welding Processes | 2 |
| ENTR 142 | Fast Trac Business Plan | 3 |
Total Program Hours: 67