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 in light vehicle repair. Students who successfully complete the program will be prepared to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automobile and Light Truck Certification tests.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Apply appropriate safety procedures for working with and around shop equipment.
  • Select and use the proper hand tools and equipment for a variety of specific automotive repair tasks.
  • Use diagnostic equipment to analyze engine controls and other subsystems on light-duty automobiles and trucks.
  • Use diagnostic charts, schematics, and meters to analyze faults in light-duty automobiles and trucks.
  • Demonstrate a general proficiency in areas of the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Certification Standard: Automobile and Light Truck Certification tests and Automobile Parts Specialist Certification test.

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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT 15-16 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

 

ENG 102English CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

OR

COM 102Essentials of CommunicationSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

OR

CIS 179Applied Technical WritingThis 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 3 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 45 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 112Light Vehicle Diesel Engine RepairThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3

AUT 116Light Vehicle Diesel Engine Intake and Exhaust Systems

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

AUT 220Light Vehicle Diesel Engine Fuel Systems and Computerized Engine Controls

3

 

WLD 105Oxyacetylene WeldingThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3

OR

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

3

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60-61 CREDITS