Automotive Technology (AAS.AUTO)

This degree prepares students with entry-level skills and knowledge necessary for employment in automotive repair maintenance shops as service or parts personnel. The curriculum is based on, and follows Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) guidelines and is designed to prepare students for ASE certification. The program covers the vehicle's mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, including light duty diesel fuel & emissions systems. Instruction is provided by ASE certified instructors in a shop equipped with modern equipment. Textbooks/lab manuals are approximately $500. A list of recommended tools can be obtained from counselors or auto instructors.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
Catalog Term Year: 2020 Fall
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
AUT-048
Intro to Automotive Technology 
+
2.0
AUT-050
Engine Repair 
+
5.0
AUT-051
Electrical Systems I 
+
4.0
ENG-050
Writing for Industry 
3.0
TEC-048
Applied Shop Computations 
3.0

Semester Totals
17.0
Second Semester
AUT-052
Engine Performance I 
+++
5.0
SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication 
3.0
HED-178
Responding to Emergencies 
2.0
AUT-053
Brake Systems 
+++
4.0
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Social Science Elective 
2.0

Semester Totals
16.0
Summer Term
AUT-054
Heating and Air Conditioning I 
*++++
3.0
AUT-075
Supervised Occupational Exp 
*++++
3.0

Semester Totals
6.0
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
Hours
AUT-059
Electrical Systems II 
*+
4.0
AUT-080
Steering and Suspension 
*+
4.0
AUT-081
Engine Performance II 
*+
5.0
--- ---
Economics Elective 
3.0

Semester Totals
16.0
Second Semester
AUT-076
Auto Transmissions/Transaxles 
*+++
5.0
AUT-082
Manual Dr Train and Axles 
*+++
5.0
AUT-083
Engine Performance III 
*+++
2.0
AUT-089
ASE Test Review 
+++
2.0
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Technical Elective 
2.0

Semester Totals
16.0

Total Program Hours

71.0