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Automotive Technology, Associate in Applied Science

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Automotive Technology program, the graduate should be able to:

  • Demonstrate competent speaking, technical vocabulary, and technical writing skills when working with diverse groups, displaying the ability to work independently & collaboratively for observation, integrative, and synthetic skills.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical systems of automotive engines; automatic transmissions and transaxles; manual drive trains and axles; suspension and steering systems; braking systems; electrical and electronic systems; heating and air conditioning systems; and engine performance systems.
  • Exhibit logical thinking throughout essential areas of automotive diagnostics, using published technical information to repair a vehicle while meeting the manufacturer's specifications.
  • Demonstrate competence in the use of general and highly specialized tools and equipment.
  • Apply knowledge mastered to troubleshooting and solving discipline and industry-related problems by analyzing and presenting data in an acceptable and standardized manner with proficient research and computer data-gathering skills.

Courses

First Semester

COLS101College Success

1 credits
AUTO101Automotive Engines

4 credits
AUTO103Automotive Brakes

3 credits
AUTO104Automotive Suspension & Alignment

3 credits
AUTO105Automotive Electrical Systems

3 credits
AUTO106PA Safety Inspection Certificate

1 credits
Total Credit Hours:15

AUTO101: or ASEP101/AUTC101

AUTO103: or ASEP103/AUTC103

AUTO104: or ASEP104/AUTC104

AUTO105: or ASEP105/AUTC105

Second Semester

AUTO145Winter Practicum I

2 credits
AUTO121Automotive Air Conditioning and Heating Systems

3 credits
AUTO125Advanced Automotive Electronic Systems

3 credits
COMM101Introduction to Communication

3 credits
ENGL101English I

3 credits
MATH103Technical Mathematics

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:17

AUTO121: or ASEP121/AUTC121

AUTO125: or ASEP125/AUTC125

Summer Session

AUTO175Summer Practicum

4 credits
Total Credit Hours:4

Third Semester

AUTO203GAutomotive Shop Management Practices

3 credits
AUTO211Automotive Fuel and Emission Systems

3 credits
AUTO221Advanced Engine Performance

3 credits
AUTO224Advanced Automotive Studies

3 credits
ENGL151REnglish II

3 credits
PHYS152Physical Science II

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:18

AUTO211: or ASEP211/AUTC211

AUTO221: or ASEP221/AUTC221

AUTO224: or ASEP224/AUTC224

Fourth Semester

AUTO245Winter Practicum II

2 credits
AUTC225Chrysler Mechanical Drive Train Systems

4 credits
AUTC226Chrysler Automatic Transmission Systems

4 credits
AUTO230Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

2 credits
GEOG121Environmental Sustainability

3 credits
HUMA121American Work Experience

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:18

AUTC225: or AUTO225/ASEP225

AUTC226: or AUTO226/ASEP226

Total Credit Hours: 72

  • ASEP are GM-specific courses and AUTC are Chrysler-specific courses.
  • Completion of AUTO230G satisfies the Writing Intensive (WI) requirement for this program.
  • Computer competencies are included in various courses in this program; thus, completing the program automatically satisfies the computing requirement for this program.
  • Recommended additional non-credit course: Welding for Auto Techs.
  • AUTO230 prerequisite ASEP/AUTO/AUTC 105 and 125