The Automotive Technology associate degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Technology Degree, which qualifies them as automotive technicians.
| General Core Courses | ||
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| General Core Courses |
25 |
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| PHY1110 |
Introductory Physics |
5 |
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| MAT1100 |
Quantitative Skills and Reasoning |
(5) |
| Total Core Hours |
30 |
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| Fundamental Courses | ||
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AUT120 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 3 |
| AUT122 | Electrical and Electronics Systems | 6 |
| AUT124 | Battery, Starting and Charging Systems | 4 |
| AUT126 | Engine Principles of Operations and Repairs | 6 |
| AUT128 | Fuel, Ignition, and Emission Systems | 7 |
| AUT130 | Automotive Brake Systems | 4 |
| AUT132 | Suspension and Steering Systems | 4 |
| AUT134 | Drivelines | 4 |
| SCT101 | Computer Concepts & Applications | 3 |
| 41 | ||
| Specific Courses | ||
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AUT138 | Manual Transmission/Transaxle | 4 |
| AUT140 | Electronic Engine Control Systems | 7 |
| AUT142 | Climate Control Systems | 6 |
| AUT144 | Introduction to Automatic Transmissions | 4 |
| AUT210 | Automatic Transmission Repair | 7 |
| AUT212 | Advanced Electronic Transmission Diagnosis | 3 |
| AUT214 | Advanced Electronic Controlled Brake System Diagnosis | 4 |
| AUT216 | Advanced Electronic Controlled Suspension & Steering Systems | 4 |
| AUT218 | Advanced Electronic Engine Control Systems | 4 |
| AUT220 | utomotive Technology Internship | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |