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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 an automotive technician. It benefits both students seeking marketable skills and experienced automotive technicians looking to upgrade their proficiency and obtain industry certification. 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; such as Automobile and Light Truck Certification tests and/or Automobile Parts Specialist Certification test.

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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT 15-16 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3
OR
ENG 101LComposition with Support Lab

3
 
ENG 102English Composition**

3
OR
COM 102Essentials of Communication**

3
OR
CIS 179Applied Technical Writing*

3

Mathematics 3-4 credits

MAT 132Applied Mathematics*

3
OR
MAT 132LApplied Mathematics with Support Lab

3
or higher (3-4 credits)

Liberal Arts 3 credits

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 116Computer Essentials*

3
OR
CIS 120Introduction to Information Systems**

3

CORE CURRICULUM 45 CREDITS

AUT 101Introduction to Automotive Technology*

3
AUT 102Automotive Electrical Fundamentals*

3
AUT 103Internal Combustion Engines*

3
AUT 104Automotive Brake Systems*

3
AUT 105Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems*

3
AUT 106Automotive Manual Drive Systems*

3
AUT 112Light Vehicle Diesel Engine Repair*

3
AUT 116Light Vehicle Diesel Engine Intake and Exhaust Systems*

3
AUT 130Light Duty Hybrid and Electric Vehicles*

3
AUT 201Automotive Electrical Systems and Equipment*

3
AUT 204Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Diagnostics and Rebuilding*

3
AUT 205Automobile Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning*

3
AUT 206Engine Performance*

3
AUT 220Light Vehicle Diesel Engine Fuel Systems and Computerized Engine Controls*

3
 
WLD 105Oxyacetylene Welding*

3
OR
WLD 128Gas Metal Arc Welding*

3

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60-61 CREDITS