Automotive Technology AAS

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The ASE-NATEF Master Certified curriculum prepares students for employment in the automotive service industry as a repair technician. The curriculum also prepares students for seven ASE automobile technician certification exams: ASE A-1, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-8, and L-1. Students are exposed to the following areas of expertise: undercar (brakes, suspension, steering, and alignment), electrical (engine and chassis/body), engineer performance (computer controlled fuel injection, ignition, and emission control systems, ) engine repair and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning). All automotive (AUTO) classes consist of a lecture section and a lab (shop) section. Some AUTO classes also include a lab discussion section. Successful completion of this program, AUTO 130 and AUTO 220 , leads to the award of an AAS degree and the powertrain specialist certificate. Successful complete of this program AUTO 130 and AUTO 220 also prepares students for all ASE automobile technician certification exams. This combination is designed for individuals seeking ASE a master automobile technician status.

General Education Course Selections

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Suggested Course Sequence

All students should consult an advisor.

First Semester

AUTO 101 - Introduction to Automotive Technology 3 semester hours
AUTO 140 - Suspension and Steering 5 semester hours
AUTO 161 - Automotive Electricity I 4 semester hours
ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *

Second Semester

AUTO 150 - Brakes 5 semester hours
AUTO 180 - Basic Engine Performance 4 semester hours
AUTO 262 - Battery/Starting/Charging 3 semester hours
English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)

Third Semester

AUTO 111 - Engine Repair 4 semester hours
AUTO 282 - Engine Performance II 4 semester hours
CHEM 109 - Chemistry and Society 3 semester hours (NSLD)
and
CHEM 109L - Chemistry and Society Laboratory 1 semester hour (NSLD)
OR
Natural science distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)
Health foundation 1 semester hour (HLTF)
Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)

Fourth Semester

AUTO 200 - Auto Tech Practicum 1 semester hour
AUTO 283 - Engine Performance III 4 semester hours
COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech Communication 3 semester hours (SPCF)
OR
Speech foundation 3 semester hours (SPCF)
Arts or humanities distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD or HUMD)
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or general elective.

Program Outline / Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Foundation Courses

English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Health foundation 1 semester hour (HLTF)
Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)
COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech Communication 3 semester hours (SPCF)
OR
Speech foundation 3 semester hours (SPCF)

Distribution Courses

Arts or humanities distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD or HUMD)
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
CHEM 109 - Chemistry and Society 3 semester hours (NSLD)
AND
CHEM 109L - Chemistry and Society Laboratory 1 semester hour (NSLD)
OR
Natural science distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)

Program Requirements

AUTO 101 - Introduction to Automotive Technology 3 semester hours
AUTO 111 - Engine Repair 4 semester hours
AUTO 140 - Suspension and Steering 5 semester hours
AUTO 150 - Brakes 5 semester hours
AUTO 161 - Automotive Electricity I 4 semester hours
AUTO 180 - Basic Engine Performance 4 semester hours
AUTO 200 - Auto Tech Practicum 1 semester hour
AUTO 262 - Battery/Starting/Charging 3 semester hours
AUTO 282 - Engine Performance II 4 semester hours
AUTO 283 - Engine Performance III 4 semester hours
ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed, for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or general elective.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Identify and describe operation of automotive components and systems.
Demonstrate safe and effective use of tools and equipment related to the automotive service and repair industry.
Diagnose, service, and repair automotive systems and components.