Automotive Service Technology - Associate of Technology

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Students in this program gain an overall technical foundation of theory and practical applications in engine repair, automatic transmissions, chassis systems, power trains, vehicle electrical systems, fuel and ignition systems and computer control systems. State certification tests are offered at the end of each semester.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the College of Technology and Occupational Sciences - DEPARTMENT department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/automotive-service-t…

Total Credits Required 63 Credits

General Education 15 Credits

EN 111 - College Composition I [EFFC] [COMP] 4 Credits
MA 101 - Quantitative Literacy [QUAR] [MATH] 4 Credits
General Education Electives 7 Credits

Technical Concentration** 48 Credits

AUT 100 - Automotive Fundamentals and Technician Safety 2 Credits ***
AUT 110 - Powertrain Fundamentals 2 Credits
AUT 140 - Steering and Suspension Fundamentals 2 Credits
AUT 150 - Automotive Brake Fundamentals 2 Credits
AUT 164 - Engine Repair 4 Credits
AUT 166 - Manual Drive Trains and Axles 4 Credits
AUT 170 - Electrical/Electronic Systems I 4 Credits
AUT 230 - Heating and Air Conditioning 4 Credits
AUT 240 - Advanced Steering Suspension and Alignment 2 Credits
AUT 250 - Advanced Automotive Braking 2 Credits
AUT 260 - Automatic Transmission and Transaxle 4 Credits
AUT 262 - Engine Performance I 4 Credits
AUT 264 - Engine Performance II 4 Credits
AUT 272 - Electrical/Electronic Systems II 4 Credits
AUT 268 - Automotive Service Repair 4 Credits or
AUT 291 - Automotive Service Repair Internship 4 Credits

Notes:

* MA 101 or higher course while meeting the General Education Program requirements.

** Students must have a minimum grade of “C” and a grade point average of 2.25 for all technical concentration courses.

*** AUT 100 is a prerequisite for all AUT courses and may be taken concurrently with other 100 level AUT courses.