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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

ENG 101CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3
ENG 102English CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

Mathematics 3-4 credits

MAT 132Applied MathematicsThis course may be offered online

3
or higher (3-4 credits)

Liberal Arts 6 credits

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 116Computer EssentialsThis course may be offered online

3
OR
CIS 120Introduction to Information SystemsSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

CORE CURRICULUM 42 CREDITS

AUT 101Introduction to Automotive TechnologyThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3
AUT 102Automotive Electrical FundamentalsThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3
AUT 103Internal Combustion EnginesThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3
AUT 104Automotive Brake SystemsThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3
AUT 105Automotive Suspension and Steering SystemsThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3
AUT 106Automotive Manual Drive SystemsThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3
AUT 108Automotive Parts Specialist

3
AUT 200Light Vehicle Diesel EnginesThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3
AUT 201Automotive Electrical Systems and EquipmentThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3
AUT 204Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Diagnostics and RebuildingThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3
AUT 205Automobile Heating, Ventilation, and Air ConditioningThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3
AUT 206Engine PerformanceThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3
WLD 105Oxyacetylene WeldingThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3
WLD 128Gas Metal Arc WeldingThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60-61 CREDITS