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Automotive Technology

The in Automotive Technology (AAS) degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the automotive industry. The Automotive Technology program follows automotive industry-wide standards and curriculum. Upon completion of this program students will be able to analyze engine diagnostic problems, demonstrate and apply skills learned to perform computerized wheel alignments and other steering and suspension repairs, utilize additional electrical training to explain more complex electrical circuits and select and demonstrate the ability to locate service repair information by different types of media. Students are encouraged to complete the requirements of the Automotive Technician Certificate of Applied Science before beginning the second year of coursework.

Occupational Objective: Entry-level Automotive Technician with automotive dealerships, independent repair shops, oil field applications, fleet shops and other related areas.

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

CAPP
CAPP Option

3
HLTH
Health Option

2
HS 100Human Relations
 
M 121College Algebra
Or
M 145Math for Liberal Arts
 
NASX
NASX Option

3
 
WRIT 101College Writing
Or
WRIT 104Workplace Communications
Total Credit Hours:15

Program of Study Courses

AST 102Introduction to Automotive Service
AST 116Chassis I
AST 117Chassis II
AST 138Electrical I
AST 139Electrical II
AST 222Auto Steering And Suspension And Alignment
AST 232Electrical III
AST 250Basic Engine Performance
AST 251Engine Performance I
AST 252Engine Performance II
AST 253Engine Performance III
AST 280Applied Lab Experience/Light Repair
WLDG 100Introduction to Welding Fundamentals
Total Credit Hours:46

Total Credit Hours: 61

Automotive Technology

First Semester (Fall)

AST 102Introduction to Automotive Service
AST 116Chassis I
AST 138Electrical I

Second Semester (Sp)

AST 117Chassis II
AST 139Electrical II
WLDG 100Introduction to Welding Fundamentals

Third Semester (Fall)

AST 222Auto Steering And Suspension And Alignment
AST 232Electrical III
AST 250Basic Engine Performance

Fourth Semester (Sp)

AST 251Engine Performance I
AST 252Engine Performance II
AST 253Engine Performance III
AST 280Applied Lab Experience/Light Repair

Total Credit Hours: 46

Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of the use of proper tools, equipment and procedures to safely perform automotive repairs.
  • Demonstrate necessary skills to identify and repair defective braking systems, steering and suspension problems, perform electrical diagnostics and repair.
  • Develop the abilities to locate service repair information with different types of media.
  • Students will develop essential workplace skills and attributes necessary for an automotive related career.