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Automotive Technology

Associate in Applied Science Degree - AUTO.AAS.C31

The objective of the Automotive Technology curriculum is to prepare students to enter the automotive service field with a proven degree of competency. The AAS program courses are designed to give the student entry-level skills in most phases of automotive repair. The student must realize, however, that to become an expert in the automotive field requires dedication and continued schooling. Automotive Technology graduates are generally prepared to enter automotive programs at selected colleges and universities with junior status.

Automotive Technology Core (10 courses)
Credit hours: 31

  • AUTO 1064 - Internal Combustion Engines
  • AUTO 1073 - Ignition & Electrical Systems I
  • * AUTO 1123 - Ignition & Electrical Systems II
  • AUTO 1143 - Brakes
  • AUTO 1213 - Manual Transmissions & Drivelines
  • * AUTO 1223 - Automatic Transmissions
  • * AUTO 2013 - Computerized Engine Controls I
  • AUTO 2233 - Heating & Air Conditioning
  • AUTO 2243 - Alignment, Steering & Suspension
  • * AUTO 2253 - Service Shop Operations

General Education (5 courses)
Credit hours: 16

Complete all four subrequirements:

  1. Communications1 courses - 6 credit hours
    • * ENGL 1413 - Fundamentals of Writing
    • BSNS 1603 - Business Communications
  2. Mathematics2 course - 3 credit hours
    • * MATH 1123 - Technical Mathematics II
  3. Physical Science course - 4 credit hours
    • * PSCI 1514 - Introduction to Physical Science-Chemistry & Physics
  4. Social Science course - 3 credit hours
    • * SOCY 2513 - Sociology

Technical Core (7 courses)
Credit hours: 22

  • DRFT 1154 - Technical Drafting & Print Reading
  • ELTR 1064 - Fundamentals of Electricity3
  • ELTR 1123 - Microcomputer Fundamentals
  • ELTR 1402 - Industrial Safety
  • MCHN 1214 - Machine Tool I
  • MCHN 1311 - Precision Measurement
  • WELD 1114 - Basic Welding

Minimum credit hours required for completion - 69

*Course has prerequisite.

1For transfer students, a higher level English course may be required.

2For transfer students, a higher level of mathematics course may be required.

3Those who have completed ELTR 1014 or both ELTR 1062 and ELTR 1072 will not be required to take ELTR 1064.

Automotive Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree

Suggested course sequence

Fall
AUTO 1064 4 cr. hrs.
AUTO 1073 3 cr. hrs.
AUTO 1143 3 cr. hrs.
PSCI 1514 4 cr. hrs.
WELD 1114 4 cr. hrs.
Spring

* AUTO 1123

 3 cr. hrs.
* AUTO 2013 3 cr. hrs.
ELTR 1123 3 cr. hrs.
ELTR 1402 2 cr. hrs.
* ENGL 1413 3 cr. hrs.
MATH 1123 3 cr. hrs.
Fall
AUTO 1213 3 cr. hrs.
AUTO 2243 3 cr. hrs.
DRFT 1154 4 cr. hrs.
ELTR 1064 4 cr. hrs.
MCHN 1214 4 cr. hrs.
MCHN 1311 1 cr. hrs.
Spring
* AUTO 1223 3 cr. hrs.
AUTO 2233 3 cr. hrs.
* AUTO 2253 3 cr. hrs.
BSNS 1603 3 cr. hrs.
SOCY 2513 3 cr. hrs.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

A transfer agreement with at least one four-year college or university exists for this A.A.S. program. Students should consult an adviser for more information.

Certificate in Automotive Technology

Curriculum code: C81G

Upon completion of this program, the graduate is prepared for entry-level employment in the automotive repair and maintenance field.

Required courses: (9 courses)

  • AUTO 1064 - Internal Combustion Engines
  • AUTO 1073 - Ignition & Electrical Systems I
  • * AUTO 1123 - Ignition & Electrical Systems II
  • AUTO 1143 - Brakes
  • AUTO 1213 - Manual Transmissions & Drivelines
  • * AUTO 1223 - Automatic Transmissions
  • * AUTO 2013 - Computerized Engine Controls I
  • AUTO 2233 - Heating & Air Conditioning
  • AUTO 2243 - Alignment, Steering and Suspension

Minimum credit hours required for completion - 28

*Course has prerequisite.

Automotive Technology
Certificate

Suggested course sequence

Fall
AUTO 1064 4 cr. hrs.
AUTO 1073 3 cr. hrs.
AUTO 1143 3 cr. hrs.
Spring
* AUTO 1123 3 cr. hrs.
* AUTO 2013 3 cr. hrs.
Fall
AUTO 1213 3 cr. hrs.
AUTO 2243 3 cr. hrs.
Spring
* AUTO 1223 3 cr. hrs.
AUTO 2233 3 cr. hrs.

Certificate options in Automotive Technology

It is possible for a student to take a small grouping of courses which, taken as a unit, may satisfy requirements for a particular position within the automotive technology field. The student may make written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of the certificate program.

Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning (3 hours)
Curriculum code: C81A
AUTO 2233 - Heating & Air Conditioning 3 cr. hrs.
Brakes & Alignment (6 hours)
Curriculum code: C81B
AUTO 1143 - Brakes 3 cr. hrs.
AUTO 2243 - Alignment, Steering and Suspension 3 cr. hrs.
Drivelines (6 hours)
Curriculum code: C81C
AUTO 1213 - Manual Transmissions & Drivelines 3 cr. hrs.
* AUTO 1223 - Automatic Transmissions 3 cr. hrs.

*Course has prerequisite, but it may be waived with documented previous work experience and consent of instructor.