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 118 - Brakes & Chassis 3 credits
AST 119 - Brakes & Chassis Lab 4 credits
AST 160 - Automotive Engine Repair (Lec) 3 credits
AST 161 - Automotive Engine Repair (Lab) 4 credits
AST 102 - Introduction To Automotive Service 3 credits

Total: 17

2nd Semester

AST 136 - Automotive Electrical/Electronics Systems 3 credits
AST 137 - Automotive Electrical/Electronics Systems Lab 4 credits
AST 166 - Engine Performance & Diagnostics 2 credits
AST 167 - Engine Performance & Diagnostics Lab 4 credits
M 111 - Technical Mathematics 3 credits
AST 126 - Parts Sourcing 3 credits

Total: 19

3rd Semester

COMX 115 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
DST 260 - Diesel Engine Diagnostic Troubleshooting 3 credits
DST 265 - Applied Lab Experience 4 credits
AST 270 - Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles 3 credits
AST 271 - Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles Lab 4 credits

Total: 17

4th Semester

AST 230 - Electrical/Electronics Sys II (Lec) 3 credits
AST 231 - Electrical/Electronics Sys II (Lab) 4 credits
AST 172 - Automotive Air Conditioning (Lab) 4 credits
WRIT 108 - Elementary Technical Writing 3 credits
AST 298 - Automotive Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
CAPP 131 - Basic MS Office 3 credits

Total: 17

Minimum credits for an AAS degree in Automotive Technology: 70

Completion of the first two semesters may result in a CERTIFICATE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY. To earn this certificate, students must also complete each of the following courses: COMX 115 and WRIT 108.