Automotive Systems Technology
The curriculum prepares individuals for employment as automotive service technicians. It provides an introduction to automotive careers and increases student awareness of the challenges associated with this fast and ever-changing field. Classroom and lab experiences integrate technical and academic coursework. Emphasis is placed on theory, servicing and operation of brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, steering/suspension, automatic transmission/trans axles, engine repair, climate control, and manual drive trains. Upon completion of this curriculum, students should be prepared to take the ASE exam and be ready for full-time employment in dealerships and repair shops in the automotive service industry.
Program Details
Associate in Applied Science Program (A60160)
General Education Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Art Elective | 3 | |
| MAT 120 | Geometry & Trig | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Sci. Elect. | 3 |
Communications Elective (Choose from below)
Students are required to take 3 SHC from the following:
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 110 | Intro. to Communication | 3 |
| COM 120 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COM 231 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
Major Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AUT 110 | Intro to Auto Technology | 3 |
| AUT 116 | Engine Repair | 3 |
| AUT 116A | Engine Repair Lab | 1 |
| AUT 123 | Powertrain Diagnosis/Service | 2 |
| AUT 141 | Suspension & Steering Sys. | 3 |
| AUT 141A | Suspension & Steering Lab | 1 |
| AUT 151 | Brake Systems | 3 |
| AUT 151A | Brake Systems Lab | 1 |
| AUT 161 | Basic Auto Electricity | 5 |
| AUT 163 | Adv. Electricity/Electronics | 3 |
| AUT 163A | Adv. Electricity/Electronics Lab | 1 |
| AUT 171 | Auto Climate Control | 4 |
| AUT 181 | Engine Performance 1 | 3 |
| AUT 181A | Engine Performance 1 Lab | 1 |
| AUT 183 | Engine Performance 2 | 4 |
| AUT 212 | Auto Shop Management | 3 |
| AUT 221 | Automatic Trans./Transaxles | 3 |
| AUT 221A | Automatic Trans./Transaxles Lab | 1 |
| AUT 231 | Manual Trans/Ax/Drivetrains | 3 |
| AUT 231A | Manual Trans/Ax/Drivetrains Lab | 1 |
| AUT 281 | Adv. Engine Performance | 3 |
| AUT 283 | Adv. Automotive Electronics | 3 |
| AUT 285 | Intro to Alternative Fuels | 3 |
| CIS 111 | Basic PC Literacy | 2 |
Total Credits: ……………………………………………75
Recommended Course Sequence
| FallSemester I | SpringSemester I | SummerSemester I | FallSemester II | SpringSemester II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUT 110AUT 151AUT 151AAUT 161
Communication Elective MAT 120 |
AUT 141AUT 141AAUT 163AUT 163A
AUT 171 CIS 111 Social/Behav. Science Elect. |
AUT 181AUT 181AAUT 183AUT 212
Humanities/ Fine Art Elect |
AUT 116AUT 116AAUT 123AUT 281
AUT 283 |
AUT 221AUT 221AAUT 231AUT 231A
AUT 285 ENG 111 |
Certificate (C60160A)
| Fall Semester I |
|---|
| AUT 110AUT 116AUT 116AAUT 151
AUT 151A AUT 161 |
