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Automotive Technology-Associate in Applied Science

This program is designed for the student who aspires to work as a technician in a new car dealership or other advanced service facility. The complete set of courses provides the student with skills and abilities in all facets of automobile and light truck repairs in addition to general education skills necessary to excel in today's workforce. This is an occupational program typically not designed to transfer; however, this program has been articulated to some senior institutions. Please contact a counselor for specific details.

Required Courses

First Semester

AUTO 106Engine & EV Electrical Tech

5
AUTO 111Intro to Engine & EV Motors

3
AUTO 113Drivetrain Systems

4
ENGL 101Rhetoric and Composition I

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Second Semester

AUTO 121Engine Overhaul

3
AUTO 128Fuel Systems & Emission Controls

5
AUTO 228Diagnostic Engine Testing

5
MATT 132Elementary Technical Math

4
Total Credit Hours:17

Third Semester

AUTO 134Steering & Suspension Systems

3
AUTO 135Hydraulic-Regnerative Braking

4
AUTO 236Automotive Computer Systems

4
Technical Elective

3
Communication Elective
Total Credit Hours:17

Fourth Semester

AUTO 147Principles of Air Conditioning

4
AUTO 244Alignment & Balance

2
INFO 245Employment Seminar

1
Humanities Elective
Social Science Elective
Total Credit Hours:13

Automotive Technical Electives

AUTO 242Automatic Transmissions

3
AUTO 229Vehicle Performance Safety

3
WELD 150Welding for Mechanics

4

Total Credit Hours: 62