Automotive Technology, A.A.S

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Graduates of the Automotive Technology Programs will have the skill- set to enter into employment in the U.S. Automotive Industry. This program includes technical hands-on skills in gasoline and light duty engines; automatic and manual transmissions; up-to-date scanners, scopes, meters, probes for diagnostic analysis; diagnostic and re-charge of A/C systems; braking tools, lathes and application and four wheel alignments. Graduate will also learn soft skills required to be successful and complete in the U.S. Automotive industry including: safe and productive utilization of shop tools and machinery; automotive information and data retrieval using national databases; interpersonal communication techniques in individual and group settings and critical thinking skills.

Objectives

To provide students with an exceptional curriculum that encourages professional mechanical techniques necessary to succeed professionally.
To support students in their pursuit of life-time learning and professional development.
Function on teams.
Relevant work experience.
Express oneself in written and oral form.
Critical thinking skills.
Prepared for employment as entry level automotive technician.

Outcomes

At graduation, students earning an AAS in Automotive will have the necessary knowledge and skills to obtain placement within the discipline.
Students within the Automotive Program will demonstrate competency in the use of manual and diagnostic software equipment typically used in industry.
Demonstrate problem solving, informational literacy, technological and communication skills in team and individual learning exercises.

Assessment

Course assessment through student evaluations
Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey
Graduate Placement Survey
Survey of seniors
Employer feedback through advisory boards

1st Semester

AST 102 - Introduction To Automotive Service 3 credits
AST 118 - Brakes & Chassis 3 credits
AST 119 - Brakes & Chassis Lab 3 credits
AST 160 - Automotive Engine Repair (Lec) 3 credits
AST 161 - Automotive Engine Repair (Lab) 3 credits
M 105 - Contemporary Math 3 credits
-OR-
M 111 - Technical Mathematics 3 credits
-OR-
M 121 - College Algebra 3 credits

Total: 18

2nd Semester

AST 136 - Automotive Electrical/Electronics Systems 3 credits
AST 137 - Automotive Electrical/Electronics Systems Lab 3 credits
AST 166 - Engine Performance & Diagnostics 3 credits
AST 167 - Engine Performance & Diagnostics Lab 3 credits
WRIT 100 - Composing Mindfully: Writing Fundamentals 3 credits
-OR-
WRIT 101 - College Writing I 3 credits
-OR-
WRIT 121 - Introduction To Technical Writing 3 credits

Total: 15

3rd Semester

DST 260 - Diesel Engine Diagnostic Troubleshooting 3 credits
DST 265 - Applied Lab Experience 3 credits
AST 270 - Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles 3 credits
AST 271 - Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles Lab 3 credits
CAPP 131 - Basic MS Office 3 credits
-OR-
CAPP 156 - MS Excel 3 credits

Total: 15

4th Semester

BGEN 105 - Introduction To Business 3 credits
AST 298 - Automotive Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
AST 230 - Electrical/Electronics Sys II (Lecture/Lab) 4 credits
AST 172 - Automotive Air Conditioning (Lecture/Lab) 3 credits
BGEN 235 - Business Law 3 credits
-OR-
COMX 115 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credits

Total: 14

Minimum credits for an AAS degree in Automotive Technology: 62

Completion of the first two semesters may result in a Certificate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology. Student must complete a course in each of the following areas: English and Math to receive a certificate.