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.

Fall I

AUT 151 - Brake Systems Credit Hours: 3
AUT 151A - Brakes Systems Lab Credit Hours: 1
TRN 110 - Intro to Transport Tech Credit Hours: 2
TRN 120 - Basic Transp Electricity Credit Hours: 5
TRN 120A - Basic Transp Electrical Lab Credit Hours: 1
Communication (3 Credits): COM 110 , COM 120 ^*, or COM 231
College Success (1 Credit): ACA 111 ^*or ACA 122
Total Recommended Credits: 16

Spring I

AUT 141 - Suspension & Steering Sys Credit Hours: 3
AUT 141A - Suspension & Steering Lab Credit Hours: 1
AUT 163 - Adv Auto Electricity Credit Hours: 3
AUT 163A - Adv Auto Electricity Lab Credit Hours: 1
TRN 170 - Pc Skills for Transp Credit Hours: 2
Math (3 Credits): MAT 110 ^*, MAT 121 , MAT 143 , or MAT 171
Total Recommended Credits: 13

Summer I

AUT 231 - Man Trans/Axles/Drtrains Credit Hours: 3
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
TRN 140 - Transp Climate Control Credit Hours: 2
TRN 140A - Transp Climate Cont Lab Credit Hours: 2
Total Recommended Credits: 10

Fall II

AUT 116 - Engine Repair Credit Hours: 3
AUT 116A - Engine Repair Lab Credit Hours: 1
AUT 181 - Engine Performance Credit Hours: 3
AUT 181A - Engine Performance 1 Lab Credit Hours: 1
TRN 145 - Adv Transp Electronics Credit Hours: 3
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits): PSY 150 , SOC 210 , or SOC 213 ^*
Total Recommended Credits: 14

Spring II

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 281 - Adv Engine Performance Credit Hours: 3
Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits): ART 111 , HUM 110 ^*, HUM 115 , or MUS 110
Total Recommended Credits: 14

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 67

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.

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