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DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, COURSESCAREER PROGRAMSAUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGYpageAutomotive Technology (A.A.S.) 72Auto Body Services 72Automotive Alignment Specialist 73Automotive Brake Specialist 73Automotive Driveability Specialist 73Automotive Engines Specialist 73Automotive Heating/Air Conditioning Specialist 73Automotive Parts Specialist 73Automotive Service Management Specialist 74Automotive Services Technology 73Automotive Transmission Specialist 742006-2008 CATALOGOur Automotive Technology program has received certification by theNational Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) andthe National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).Certification was awarded in automatic transmission and transaxle,brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, engine repair,heating and air conditioning, manual drive train and axles, and suspensionand steering.DEGREES,CERTIFICATES,COURSESAUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGYA.A.S. DegreeThis program provides the balance of theory and practicalknowledge necessary for students preparing for careers in theautomotive technology industry. Students may choose to specializein automotive services or auto body repair.I. GENERAL EDUCATION CORE (20)Area A: Communication (6 credits)ENG 101 Composition I - with a grade of C or better (3)COMM 101 Principles of Communication (3)Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 credits)Select one course from Area B on pages 42-44 (3)Area C: Mathematics (4 credits)TECH 109 Technical Mathematics I (4) requiredArea D: Physical and Life Sciences (4 credits)TECH 221 Technical Physics I (4) requiredArea E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)Select one course from Area E on pages 42-44 (3)II. AREA OF CONCENTRATION/PROGRAMREQUIREMENTS (50)AUTO 101 Basic Automobile Service and Systems (3)AUTO 102 Automotive Engines (4)AUTO 107 Automotive Electricity/Electronics I (4)AUTO 108 Suspension and Steering Systems (4)ITAPP 101 Introduction to Computers (3)Specialization: Select one option (29-32)Option A:AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN (32)Service Technicians are trained to maintain and repair cars, vans, smalltrucks and other vehicles. Using both hand tools and specializeddiagnostic test equipment, they learn to pinpoint problems and makenecessary repairs or adjustments. In addition to forming complex anddifficult repairs, technicians handle a number of routine maintenanceprocedures such as oil changes, tire rotation and battery replacement.Technicians also interact with customers to explain repair proceduresand discuss maintenance needs.AUTO 202 Automotive Brake Systems (4)AUTO 205 Manual Transmissions and Transaxles (4)AUTO 206 Automotive Engine Performance (4)AUTO 207 Automotive Heating/Air-Conditioning (4)AUTO 208 Automotive Transmissions/Transaxles (4)AUTO 210 Automotive Electricity/Electronics II (4)AUTO 211 Automotive Engine Performance II (4)AUTO 215 Advanced Automotive Service and Systems (4)Option B:AUTOMOTIVE BODY TECHNICIAN (29)Body Technicians are trained to repair, replace and refinish (repaint)damaged parts and components of automobiles, buses and light trucks.They learn to use hand tools and power tools to straighten bent framesand body sections, replace badly damaged parts, smooth out minordents and creases, remove rust, fill small holes or dents and repair damagedsurfaces. Students are also trained in giving repair estimates.APPW 101 Principles of Flat Welding (2)AUTO 111 Auto Body Welding (3)AUTO 112 Sheet Metal Repairs - Body Adjustments (4)AUTO 214 Collision Repair I: Frame/Body (4)AUTO 216 Body Preparation and Refinishing (4)AUTO 220 Collision Repair II: Frame/Body/Glass (4)Select from AUTO 202, 207, 211, 298, 299; BUS 127 or ENG 104;MT101 (8)Program Total: 67-70 creditsAUTO BODY SERVICESCertificateThis program will prepare service specialists in areas of sheetmetal repairs, body adjustments, fiberglass component repairs,glass service, surface preparation and vehicle refinishing. It willprovide service experience in a body service establishment.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSAMATH 100 Basic Mathematics for the Skilled Trades (2)AMATH 101 Algebra for the Skilled Trades (2)AUTO 101 Basic Automobile Service and System (3)AUTO 111 Auto Body Welding (3)AUTO 112 Sheet Metal Repairs - Body Adjustments (4)AUTO 214 Collision Repair I: Frame-Body (4)AUTO 216 Body Preparation and Refinishing (4)AUTO 298 Internship Seminar (1)AUTO 299 Internship:Automotive (2)APPW 101 Principles of Flat Welding (2)Select from AUTO 107, 108, 207; MT 101 (3-4)Program Total: 30-31 credits72