Automotive Systems Technology A.A.S.
The Automotive Systems Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment as Automotive Service Technicians. It provides an introduction to automotive careers and increases student awareness of the challenges associated with this fast and ever-changing field.
Classroom and lab experiences integrate technical and academic course work. Emphasis is placed on theory, servicing and operation of brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, steering/suspension, automatic transmission/transaxles, engine repair, climate control, and manual drive trains.
Upon completion of this curriculum, students should be prepared to take the ASE exam and be ready for full-time employment in dealerships and repair shops in the automotive service industry.
Courses requiring a grade of "C" or better: ACA, AUT, COE
General Education Requirements
| Subject | Course Number | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACA | 115 | Success and Study Skills | 1 |
| COM | 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
| ENG | 110 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| PHY | 121 | Applied Physics I | 4 |
| A.A.S. Humanities/Fine Arts General Education Elective | |||
| A.A.S. Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective |
Major Requirements
| Subject | Course Number | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUT | 110 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 3 |
| AUT | 116 | Engine Repair | 3 |
| AUT | 116A | Engine Repair Lab | 1 |
| AUT | 141 | Suspension and Steering Systems | 3 |
| AUT | 141A | Suspension and Steering Systems Lab | 1 |
| AUT | 151 | Brake Systems | 3 |
| AUT | 151A | Brake Systems Lab | 1 |
| AUT | 161 | Basic Automotive Electricity | 5 |
| AUT | 163 | Advanced Automotive Electricity/Electronics | 3 |
| AUT | 171 | Automotive Climate Control | 4 |
| AUT | 181 | Engine Performance I | 3 |
| AUT | 221 | Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles | 3 |
| AUT | 221A | Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles Lab | 1 |
| AUT | 231 | Manual Trans/Transaxles and Drivetrains | 3 |
| AUT | 231A | Manual Trans/Transaxles and Drivetrains Lab | 1 |
| AUT | 281 | Advanced Engine Performance | 3 |
| AUT | 285 | Introduction to Alternative Fuels | 3 |
| CIS | 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| COE | 112 | Co-op Work Experience I | 2 |
| COE | 122 | Co-op Work Experience II | 2 |
Total Credit Hours Required | 68 |




