Descriptions

 

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

 

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
South Campus

The Automotive Technology program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and abilities required for entry-level positions in the automotive industry. Students successfully completing this program will have the technical skills required to properly diagnose, repair, and maintain the parts and systems comprising the modern automobile.

The program also offers a solid preparation for passing the certification testing by government and private organizations.

Please check with a counselor. This associate's degree program may transfer to a variety of colleges for either a technical, business or general studies baccalaureate degree.

Program advisors Professors Grant Baxter, Daniel Claus, Kurtis LaHaie, Lyle Lippard, Dan Prater, and Stan Urban can be reached at 586.445.7012.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology program and the certificate and skill certificate programs are ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) certified through NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation), 101 Blue Seal Drive, Suite 101, Leesburg, Virginia 20175, 703.669.6650.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 68 semester hours)

Students choosing an associate's degree in Automotive Technology must take:

  • The two Career Preparation Courses listed below
  • All the courses listed in any four of the five specialty areas shown below
  • Three of the five labs shown below (minimum 9 credits)
  • Students seeking this degree program must also successfully complete a minimum of 18 semester hours in the Arts and Sciences Component.

A. Career Preparation and Related Courses

Course Course Title Sem Hrs
AUTO-1000 Automotive Systems 3
AUTO-1010 Automotive Electrical Systems 3
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Specialty Areas

I. Drive Line

Course Course Title Sem Hrs
AUTO-1320 Automotive - Automatic Transmission Theory & Diagnosis 2
AUTO-1330 Automotive - Manual Transmission & Powertrain Systems 3
AUTO-2300 Rear Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission Service 2
AUTO-2310 Front Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission Service 2
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II. Engines

Course Course Title Sem Hrs
AUTO-1200 Automotive Engines 3
AUTO-2200 Automotive Upper Engine Service 3
AUTO-2210 Automotive Lower Engine Service 3
  9


III. Brakes & Suspension

Course Course Title Sem Hrs
AUTO-1100 Automotive Brake Systems 3
AUTO-1110 Automotive Suspension Component Service 2
AUTO-1120 Automotive Suspension Alignment Procedures 2
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IV. Electrical & Air Conditioning

Course Course Title Sem Hrs
AUTO-1030 Automotive Electronics 3
AUTO-1400 Automotive Starting & Charging Systems 2
AUTO-1420 Automotive Air Conditioning Theory & Service 3
AUTO-2410 Advanced Automotive Electronics 2
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V. Driveability and Diagnosis

Course Course Title Sem Hrs
AUTO-1500 Automotive Ignition Systems 3
AUTO-1510 Automotive Emissions 2
AUTO-1520 Automotive Fuel Systems 3
AUTO-2500 Automotive Driveability & Diagnosis 3
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Laboratory Courses

9 hours from among the following courses:

Course Course Title Sem Hrs
AUTO-2190 Automotive Brakes & Suspension Laboratory 3
AUTO-2290 Automotive Engine Laboratory 3
AUTO-2390 Automotive Driveline Laboratory 3
AUTO-2490 Automotive Electrical & Air Conditioning Laboratory 3
AUTO-2590 Automotive Driveability Laboratory 3
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B. Arts and Sciences Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . minimum sem hrs 18

Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.

C. Elective Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . none required

D. Certificate Option

A Certificate in Automotive Technology will be awarded to students successfully completing:

  • The two core courses.
  • All courses listed in three of the five specialty areas.
A Certificate in Automotive Technology - (Specialty) will be awarded to students successfully completing:
  • The two core courses.
  • All courses listed in any specialty area.

E. Skill Specific Certificate

A Skill Specific Certificate in Automotive Technology - (Specialty) will be awarded to students successfully completing any one of Speciality Areas I-V.