2017-2018 Catalog

Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science


About the Program

Program Mission & Description

Program Mission:

The mission of the Automotive Technology program is to prepare students with a skill level sufficient for entry level positions/careers in the automotive repair industry. Students demonstrate the ability to meet recognized automotive industry standards upon completion of the program.

This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed.

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What You Will Learn

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of the completion of the Automotive Program students will be able to:

- Test, diagnose, and repair complex mechanical, chemical, and electronic equipment found in today's automobiles

- Demonstrate required shop and personal safety during shop/lab activities

- Demonstrate proper use and cleaning of tools and equipment

- Prepare vehicles for service

- Prepare vehicles for the customer

- Comply with workplace policies and laws

- Communicate (written and verbal) effectively with customers and coworkers

- Demonstrate the use of scientific, technical, engineering and mathematics principles and reasoning to accomplish assigned tasks

- Demonstrate appropriate work-ethic traits through personal conduct and effective teamwork

- Demonstrate critical thinking skills by analyzing and resolving problems encountered in the field

Career Opportunities

Graduates are finding excellent employment opportunities as technicians, sales associates, service writers, and parts staff. These opportunities exist in dealerships, independent service facilities, machine shops and other automotive businesses.

My Academic Plan

My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to guide you toward program completion. You should complete courses in the recommended order provided below and work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.

First Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Upon the completion of these classes, you will earn your Automotive/Electronic Systems certificate.

ASE 101Automotive Shop Orientation

2

ASE 120Basic Automotive Electricity

2

ASE 123Battery, Starting and Charging Systems

2

ASE 134Automotive Fuel and Emissions Systems I

2

ASE 221Auto/Diesel Body Electrical

4

ASE 231Automotive Computers and Ignition Systems

2

MAT- GENMathematics:___________

3-4

Total Credit Hours:17-19

Second Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Upon completion first semester and this semester courses, you will earn your Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning certificate and Suspension & Steering certificate.

ASE 140Suspension and Steering I

2

ASE 141Suspension and Steering II

2

ASE 240Suspension and Steering III

2

ASE 233Automotive Fuel Injection and Emission Systems II

4

ASE 264Introduction to Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning

1

ASE 265Heating and Air Conditioning Systems

4

COM- GENCommunication:___________

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Third Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Upon completion of first semester, second semester, and this semester courses, you will earn your Automatic Transmission/Transaxle certificate, General Automotive Maintenance & Repair certificate, Manual Drivetrain & Axles certificate, and Engine Performance certificate.

ASE 130General Engine Diagnosis

2

ASE 150Manual Drive Train and Axle Maintenance

2

ASE 151Automotive Manual Transmission/Transaxles and Clutches I

2

ASE 152Manual Transmission, Transaxles and Clutches II

2

ASE 250Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Service

1

ASE 251Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Repair

3

ENG- GENEnglish:___________

3

ELC- LSTApproved Elective List: __________

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Fourth Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Upon completing first semester, second semester, third semester, and this semester courses, you will earn your Engine Repair certificate and Brakes certificate.

ASE 110Brakes I

2

ASE 111Brakes II

2

ASE 210Automotive Power and ABS Brake Systems

2

ASE 160Automotive Engine Repair

2

ASE 161Engine Repair and Rebuild

3

ASE 162Automotive Engine Service

2

PHY 105Conceptual Physics with Lab

4

Total Credit Hours:17

Total Credit Hours: 70-72