Automotive Systems Technology, AAS (A60160)

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A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.

Curriculums in the Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair pathway prepare individuals for employment as entry-level transportation service technicians. The program provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field.

Course work may include transportation systems theory, braking systems, climate control, design parameters, drive trains, electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, environmental regulations, materials, product finish, safety steering/suspension, transmission/transaxles, and sustainable transportation, depending on the program major area chosen.

Graduates of this pathway should be prepared to take professional licensure exams, which correspond to certain programs of study, and to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.

Major Courses

AUT 141 - Suspension & Steering Sys Credit Hours: 3
AUT 151 - Brake Systems Credit Hours: 3
AUT 163 - Adv Auto Electricity Credit Hours: 3
AUT 181 - Engine Performance Credit Hours: 3
TRN 110 - Intro to Transport Tech Credit Hours: 2
TRN 120 - Basic Transp Electricity Credit Hours: 5
TRN 140 - Transp Climate Control Credit Hours: 2
Major Requirements Credit Hours: 30 *

Total: 51 Credit Hours

General Education Courses

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
Communication Credit Hours: 3 *
Humanities/Fine Arts Credit Hours: 3 *
Math Credit Hours: 3 *
Social/Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 3 *

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Other Required Courses

Other Requirement Credit Hours: 1 *

Total: 1 Credit Hour

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 67

*Recommended Elective & General Education Options

Major Requirements:

Take 30 credits:

AUT 114 - Safety and Emissions Credit Hours: 2
AUT 116 - Engine Repair Credit Hours: 3
AUT 116A - Engine Repair Lab Credit Hours: 1
AUT 141A - Suspension & Steering Lab Credit Hours: 1
AUT 151A - Brakes Systems Lab Credit Hours: 1
AUT 163A - Adv Auto Electricity Lab Credit Hours: 1
AUT 181A - Engine Performance 1 Lab Credit Hours: 1
AUT 183 - Engine Performance Credit Hours: 4
AUT 221 - Auto Transm/Transaxles Credit Hours: 3
AUT 221A - Auto Transm/Transax Lab Credit Hours: 1
AUT 231 - Man Trans/Axles/Drtrains Credit Hours: 3
AUT 281 - Adv Engine Performance Credit Hours: 3
TRN 120A - Basic Transp Electrical Lab Credit Hours: 1
TRN 140A - Transp Climate Cont Lab Credit Hours: 2
TRN 145 - Adv Transp Electronics Credit Hours: 3
TRN 170 - Pc Skills for Transp Credit Hours: 2

Communication:

Take One:

COM 110 - Introduction to Communication Credit Hours: 3
COM 120 - Intro Interpersonal Com Credit Hours: 3
COM 231 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3

Humanities/Fine Arts:

Take One:

ART 111 - Art Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
HUM 110 - Technology and Society Credit Hours: 3
HUM 115 - Critical Thinking Credit Hours: 3
MUS 110 - Music Appreciation Credit Hours: 3

Math:

Take One:

MAT 110 - Math Measurement & Literacy Credit Hours: 3
MAT 121 - Algebra/Trigonometry I Credit Hours: 3
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credit Hours: 3
MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra Credit Hours: 4

Social/Behavioral Sciences:

Take One:

PSY 150 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 213 - Sociology of the Family Credit Hours: 3

Other Requirement:

Take One:

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1
ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credit Hours: 1

Note:

Students enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress should complete this program in five semesters. Additional time may be needed to achieve minimum requirements in English, math or science. Graduates of this program must demonstrate competence in math by completion of MAT 003 with a P1 or an appropriate math placement test score.

Contact the program coordinator or department chair for specific requirements.