Automotive Technology, A.A.S.

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The Automotive Technology program provides the student with the necessary skills and knowledge to enter the field of automotive service and repair. The program is flexible to allow students to enter at the beginning of any semester and plan a schedule around his/her needs. Students receive satisfactory achievement ratings by successfully performing actual on-the-job tasks.

Note: This program requires that the student purchase his/her own tools. To obtain a list of the required tools, contact the program instructor.

Note: A student must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses required for the program in order to receive a degree or certificate.

General Education Requirements

MATH-113 Math for Technical Careers 4 cr. OR
MATH-115 Intermediate Algebra-Applications 4 cr. OR
MATH-130 Conceptual Mathematics 3 cr. OR
MATH-160 College Algebra 3 cr. OR Higher
ENGL-118 Technical Composition 3 cr.
COMM-110 Public Speaking 3 cr. OR
COMM-111 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr. OR
COMM-120 Bus & Prof Communication 3 cr.
Approved Humanities/Social Science Course (See General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science Degrees ) 3 cr.
Approved Applied Technology Course (See General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science Degrees ) 3 cr.

General Education Credit Total 15-16

Required Courses

AUTE-111 Steering and Suspension 5 cr. *, **
AUTE-112 Brakes 5 cr. *, **
AUTE-113 Basic Electrical 4 cr. **
AUTE-115 Manual Dr Train & Transaxles 6 cr. *, **
AUTE-116 Auto Transmission & Transaxles 6 cr. *, **
AUTE-118 Engine Repair 8 cr. *, **
AUTE-119 Heating and Air Conditioning 4 cr. *, **
AUTE-114 Electrical Systems 6 cr.
AUTE-117 Engine Performance 12 cr.

Total Credits: 71-72

* Courses indicated with an asterisk (*) must be taken together: AUTE 111 and AUTE 112 , AUTE 115 and AUTE 116 , AUTE 118 and AUTE 119 .
** Courses indicated with a double asterisk (**) are suitable for first semester students.

Suggested Course Sequence Full-time Students:

Students who for any reason are unable to follow the suggested course sequence should contact an academic advisor for help with adjustments.

Spring 2

Suggested Course Sequence Part-time Students:

Fall 1

AUTE-113 Basic Electrical 4 cr.
MATH-113 Math for Technical Careers 4 cr.

Spring 1

ENGL-118 Technical Composition 3 cr.
COMM-110 Public Speaking 3 cr. OR
COMM-111 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr. OR
COMM-120 Bus & Prof Communication 3 cr.

Summer 1

Hum/Fine Arts & Soc/Beh Science 3 cr.
Applied Technology 3 cr.

Fall 2

AUTE-111 Steering and Suspension 5 cr.
AUTE-112 Brakes 5 cr.

Spring 2

Fall 3

AUTE-118 Engine Repair 8 cr.
AUTE-119 Heating and Air Conditioning 4 cr.

Spring 3

AUTE-114 Electrical Systems 6 cr.
AUTE-117 Engine Performance 12 cr.