2011-2012 CATALOG - Ozarks Technical Community College

A UTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AUM)
C ERTIFICATE - 35 HOURS
A.A.S. DEGREE - 69 HOURS
Under the supervision of certifi ed instructors experienced in the industry,
students learn fundamentals of automotive systems design, operation,
diagnosis and repair. Classroom concepts and theory are applied in the
shop environment where troubleshooting, service procedures, estimating
and customer relations are practiced. The automotive industry is changing
and growing, with increasing emphasis on safety and electronics. Potential
employers include automotive dealerships, independent repair shops,
service stations, and product sales and service.
Program Specifi c Courses Cr Hrs
AUM 110 Engine Repair 4
AUM 121 Engine Diagnosis and Repair 4
AUM 135 Manual Drive Train and Axles 4
AUM 171 Electrical I 4
AUM 175 Electrical II 4
AUM 185 Heating and Air Conditioning 4
AUM 210 Brakes 4
AUM 215 Steering and Suspension 4
AUM 221 Engine Performance I 4
AUM 222 Advanced Engine Performance 4
AUM 233 Automatic Transmissions and Trans Axle 4
AUM 290 Capstone/Co-op/Internship 3
TEC 285 Occupational Seminar 1
General Ed Requirements Cr Hrs
Communication Elective 3
ENG 101 Composition I 3
HLT 101 Lifetime Wellness 2
Mathematics Elective (MTH 105 or higher) 3
Science Elective 4
Social Science Elective 3
1 Social Science Elective 3
P REFERRED COURSE SEQUENCE
Certifi cate = Courses in Shaded Areas
Semester I
AUM 110 Engine Repair 4
AUM 171 Electrical I 4
AUM 215 Steering and Suspension 4
HLT 101 Lifetime Wellness 2
Mathematics Elective (MTH 105 or higher) 3
Total Semester Hours ................................................. 17
Semester II
AUM 121 Engine Diagnosis and Repair 4
AUM 175 Electrical II 4
AUM 210 Brakes 4
ENG 101 Composition I 3
Social Science Elective 3
Total Semester Hours ................................................. 18
Semester III
AUM 135 Manual Drive Train and Axles 4
AUM 185 Heating and Air Conditioning 4
AUM 221 Engine Performance I 4
TEC 285 Occupational Seminar 1
Science Elective 4
Total Semester Hours ................................................. 17
Semester IV
AUM 222 Advanced Engine Performance 4
AUM 233 Automatic Transmissions and Trans Axle 4
AUM 290 Capstone/Co-op/Internship 3
Communication Elective 3
1 Social Science Elective 3
Total Semester Hours ................................................. 17
1Must satisfy Missouri law to include instruction in U.S.
and State Constitutions.
48 Ozarks Technical Community College Catalog and Student Handbook 2011-2012