Automotive Technology, AAS (AAS.AUT 35306)

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The Associate in Applied Science in Automotive Technology is designed to prepare graduates for jobs in vehicle maintenance and repair. The Associate in Applied Science in Automotive Technology is accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), and graduates are prepared to begin the process to become an ASE Certified Mechanic. The Automotive Technology faculty maintain ASE Master Technician Certification to provide students with the necessary foundation to begin a successful and well-paid career. The automotive industry offers stable careers with extraordinary salary potentials.

Degree Requirements

General Education

ECO 101 - Basic Economics Credit Hours: 3 *
or
ECO 210 - Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3 *
ENG 155 - Communications I Credit Hours: 3 *
HSS 205 - Technology and Society Credit Hours: 3 *
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 *
PSY 105 - Personal/Interpersonal Psychology Credit Hours: 3 *

Subtotal: 15 Credit Hours

Required Core Subject Areas

AUT 102 - Engine Repair Credit Hours: 4 *
AUT 112 - Braking Systems Credit Hours: 4 *
AUT 115 - Manual Drive Train/Axle Credit Hours: 3 *
AUT 124 - Steering, Suspension and Alignment Credit Hours: 4 *
AUT 131 - Electrical Systems Credit Hours: 3 *
AUT 241 - Automotive Air Conditioning Credit Hours: 4 *

Subtotal: 22 Credit Hours

Other Hours Required for Graduation

COL 101 - College Orientation Credit Hours: 1
AUT 133 - Electrical Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3 *
AUT 143 - Active Devices and Sensors Credit Hours: 4 *
AUT 146 - Emission Systems Credit Hours: 3 *
AUT 149 - Ignition and Fuel Systems Credit Hours: 4 *
AUT 158 - Automotive Diagnosis Credit Hours: 3 *
AUT 161 - Introduction to Automotive Maintenance Credit Hours: 1 *
AUT 247 - Electronic Fuel Systems Credit Hours: 4 *
AUT 251 - Automatic Transmission Overhaul Credit Hours: 5 *
AUT 262 - Advanced Automotive Diagnosis and Repair Credit Hours: 4 *

Subtotal: 32 Credit Hours

Completion Plan

First Semester

COL 101 - College Orientation Credit Hours: 1 (recommended terms: 1st 4 week- FA)
AUT 131 - Electrical Systems Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week- FA) *
AUT 133 - Electrical Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week-FA) *
AUT 143 - Active Devices and Sensors Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week- FA) *
AUT 161 - Introduction to Automotive Maintenance Credit Hours: 1 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week-FA) *
ENG 155 - Communications I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week-FA) *

Subtotal: 15 Credit Hours

Second Semester

AUT 102 - Engine Repair Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week) *
AUT 146 - Emission Systems Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week) *
AUT 149 - Ignition and Fuel Systems Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week) *
ECO 101 - Basic Economics Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week) *
or
ECO 210 - Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week) *

Subtotal: 14 Credit Hours

Third Semester

AUT 112 - Braking Systems Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 1st 4 week SU) *
AUT 241 - Automotive Air Conditioning Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 2nd 4 week SU) *
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week SU) *

Subtotal: 11 Credit Hours

Fourth Semester

AUT 115 - Manual Drive Train/Axle Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week FA) *
AUT 124 - Steering, Suspension and Alignment Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week FA) *
AUT 247 - Electronic Fuel Systems Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week FA) *
PSY 105 - Personal/Interpersonal Psychology Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week FA) *

Subtotal: 14 Credit Hours

Fifth Semester

AUT 158 - Automotive Diagnosis Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week SP) *
AUT 251 - Automatic Transmission Overhaul Credit Hours: 5 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week SP) *
AUT 262 - Advanced Automotive Diagnosis and Repair Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week SP) *
HSS 205 - Technology and Society Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week SP) *

Subtotal: 15 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 69

*Courses in this program that require a minimum grade of “C.”