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Automotive Technology
(In cooperation with and taught at Warren Tech)
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Certificates: Awarded upon completion of
at least one NATEF specialty area and at
least 60 AUM credits
Master Technician: Completion of all eight
NATEF areas
This program is a nationally certified automotive repair program
(NATEF) providing you with entry level skills in the automotive industry
or upgrading for those currently in the field. This is an open-entry program
where students may begin at several designated starting times
during the year. Therefore, you may complete some of the courses,
enter the work force, then return to completerequirements for the AAS
degree, certificates, or to upgrade specific skills. Demonstrated mastery
of skills is required. All automotive (AUM) courses are held at
the Warren Tech Auto Shop. The instructors are ASE Certified Master
Technicians.
You should consult with an automotive technology advisor before
beginning any program of study.
Degree:Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science degree (60—66 credits),requires a
minimum of 15 credits of academic general education courses and a
minimum of 45 credits from five of the eight NATEF specialty areas
listed. The AUM courses offered in the NATEF specialty areas must
be completed as groups to satisfy requirements.
General Education 15
English/Speech (COM, ENG, SPE) minimum 3 credits
Mathematics (MAT 100 or above) minimum 3 credits
Take a minimum of 9 credits from any two of the following three
areas:
Humanities
(ART, FRE, GER, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, SPA, THE)
Science (AST, BIO, CHE, ENV, GEY, PHY)
Social/Behavioral Science
(ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, POS, PSY, SOC)
Automotive Courses (at least 45 credits)
Credits
AUM 101 Basic Mechanics/Safety 1
(Required course for all students new to the program)
NATEF Specialty Area Certificates:
Brakes
AUM 102 Brakes I 2
AUM 103 Brakes II 3
Total Required Credits 5
Suspension and Steering
AUM 104 Suspension I 2
AUM 105 Suspension II 3
AUM 106 Alignment I 3
AUM 107 Alignment II 2
Total Required Credits 10
Heating and Air Conditioning
AUM 108 Heating and A/C 7
Total Required Credits 7
Manual Drive Train and Axles
AUM 109 Manual Drive Train I 3
AUM 110 Manual Drive Train II 6
Total Required Credits 9
Automatic Transmission/Transaxles
AUM 114 Auto Transmission I 3
AUM 115 Auto Transmission II 4
Total Required Credits 7
Engine Performance
AUM 118 Tune-up I 3
AUM 119 Tune-up II 3
AUM 120 Emissions 2
AUM 123 Fuel Systems I 2
AUM 125 Fuel Systems II 1
AUM 126 Fuel Injection 3
Total Required Credits 14
Electrical and Electronic Systems
AUM 127 Basic Electrical I 6
AUM 128 Advanced Electrical II 6
Total Required Credits 12
Engine Repair
AUM 131 Basic Engines I 3
AUM 132 Engine Overhaul II 5
AUM 134 Auto Parts Specialist 7
Total Required Credits 8
Other Electives
AUM 297 Cooperative Education 1 - 3
AUM 299 Independent Study 1 - 3
No more than five credits from these two courses may be used to substitute
for NATEF specialty area courses.
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