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Automotive Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Suggested course sequence
Fall semester
Credit hours
AUTO 1064 4
AUTO 1073 3
AUTO 1143 3
PSCI 1514 4
WELD 1114 4
Spring semester
* AUTO 1123 3
* AUTO 2013 3
ELTR 1123 3
ELTR 1402 2
* ENGL 1413 3
MATH 1123 3
Fall semester
AUTO 1213 3
AUTO 2243 3
DRFT 1154 4
ELTR 1064 4
MCHN 1214 4
MCHN 1311 1
Spring semester
* AUTO 1223 3
AUTO 2233 3
* AUTO 2253 3
BSNS 1603 3
SOCY 2513 3
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
A transfer agreement with at least one four-year
college or university exists for this A.A.S. program.
Students should consult an adviser for more
information.
Automotive Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree – AUTO.AAS.C31
The objective of the Automotive Technology curriculum is to prepare students to enter the automotive service
field with a proven degree of competency. The AAS program courses are designed to give the student entry-level
skills in most phases of automotive repair. The student must realize, however, that to become an expert in the
automotive field requires dedication and continued schooling. Automotive Technology graduates are generally
prepared to enter automotive programs at selected colleges and universities with junior status.
Automotive Technology Core (10 courses) Credit hours: 31
AUTO 1064 - Internal Combustion Engines
AUTO 1073 - Ignition & Electrical Systems I
* AUTO 1123 - Ignition & Electrical Systems II
AUTO 1143 - Brakes
AUTO 1213 - Manual Transmissions & Drivelines
* AUTO 1223 - Automatic Transmissions
* AUTO 2013 - Computerized Engine Controls I
AUTO 2233 - Heating & Air Conditioning
AUTO 2243 - Alignment, Steering & Suspension
* AUTO 2253 - Service Shop Operations
General Education (5 courses) Credit hours: 16
Complete all four sub-requirements:
1. Communications 1 courses - 6 credit hours
* ENGL 1413 - Fundamentals of Writing
BSNS 1603 - Business Communications
2. Mathematics 2 course - 3 credit hours
* MATH 1123 - Technical Mathematics II
3. Physical Science course - 4 credit hours
* PSCI 1514 - Introduction to Physical Science – Chemistry & Physics
4. Social Science course - 3 credit hours
* SOCY 2513 - Sociology
Technical Core (7 courses) Credit hours: 22
DRFT 1154 - Technical Drafting & Print Reading
ELTR 1064 - Fundamentals of Electricity 3
ELTR 1123 - Microcomputer Fundamentals
ELTR 1402 - Industrial Safety
MCHN 1214 - Machine Tool I
MCHN 1311 - Precision Measurement
WELD 1114 - Basic Welding
Minimum credit hours required for completion - 69
*Course has prerequisite.
1
For transfer students, a higher level English course may be required.
2
For transfer students, a higher level of mathematics course may be required.
3
Those who have completed ELTR 1014 or both ELTR 1062 and ELTR 1072 will not be required to take ELTR 1064.
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