Automotive Technology - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - ATC)
The Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science degree provides students with a working knowledge of the skills required for employment as automotive technicians. It benefits both students seeking marketable skills and experienced automotive technicians looking to upgrade their proficiency and obtain industry certification. Students successfully completing the program will be prepared to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automobile & Light Truck Certification tests.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate the ability to select and use the proper hand tools and equipment for a variety of specific automotive repair tasks.
- Demonstrate the ability to use diagnostic equipment to analyze engine controls and other subsystems.
- Demonstrate the ability to use diagnostic charts, schematics, and meters to analyze faults.
- Demonstrate a general proficiency in areas of the ASE Master Certification Standard: Automobile & Light Truck Certification tests and Automobile Parts Specialist Certification test.
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT 18-19 CREDITS
Composition 6 credits
Mathematics 3-4 credits
| MAT 132 | Applied Mathematics* | 3 |
| or higher (3-4 credits) | |
Liberal Arts 6 credits
Technology Literacy 3 credits
| CIS 116 | Computer Essentials* | 3 |
| OR | |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Information Systems** | 3 |
CORE CURRICULUM 42 CREDITS
| AUT 101 | Introduction to Automotive Technology* | 3 |
| AUT 102 | Automotive Electrical Fundamentals* | 3 |
| AUT 103 | Internal Combustion Engines* | 3 |
| AUT 104 | Automotive Brake Systems* | 3 |
| AUT 105 | Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems* | 3 |
| AUT 106 | Automotive Manual Drive Systems* | 3 |
| AUT 108 | Automotive Parts Specialist | 3 |
| AUT 200 | Light Vehicle Diesel Engines* | 3 |
| AUT 201 | Automotive Electrical Systems and Equipment* | 3 |
| AUT 204 | Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Diagnostics and Rebuilding* | 3 |
| AUT 205 | Automobile Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning* | 3 |
| AUT 206 | Engine Performance* | 3 |
| WLD 105 | Oxyacetylene Welding* | 3 |
| WLD 128 | Gas Metal Arc Welding* | 3 |
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60-61 CREDITS