Automotive Technology

Associate in Applied Science Degree

This program is designed for the student who aspires to work as a technician in a new car dealership or other advanced service facility.  The complete set of courses provides the student with skills and abilities in all facets of automobile and light truck repairs in addition to general education skills necessary to excel in today's workforce.

REQUIRED COURSES  HOURS
First Semester
AUTO 106 Engine Electrical Systems 
5
AUTO 111 Intro to Engine Technology 
3
AUTO 113 Drive Train Systems 
4
ENGL 101 Rhetoric 
or
ENGL 121 Communication Skills 
3
Total 
15
Second Semester
AUTO 121 Engine Overhaul 
3
AUTO 128 Fuel Systems & Emission Controls 
5
AUTO 228 Diagnostic Engine Testing (pre: AUTO 106) 
5
MATT 132 Elementary Technical Math 
4
Total 
17
Third Semester
AUTO 134 Steering & Suspension Systems 
3
AUTO 135 Braking Systems 
4
AUTO 236 Automotive Computer Controls (pre: AUTO 228) 
4
*Technical Elective 
3
Communication elective
3
Total 
17
Fourth Semester
AUTO 147 Principles of AC 
4
AUTO 244 Alignment & Balance (pre: AUTO 134)
2
INFO 245 Employment Seminar
1
*Humanities Elective
3
*Social Science Elective
3
Total 
13

Technical Electives
AUTO 242 Automatic Transmissions (pre: AUTO 113) -- 3
AUTO 253 Manual Transmissions (pre: AUTO 113) -- 4

Enrollment in developmental classes may increase the length of time it takes to complete an associate degree.

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