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
| Core I | Communications | 6 |
| Core VI | Computer Technology | 3 |
| Core II | Mathematics and Science | 12 |
| Core V | Native American Studies | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
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General Education Requirements
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Credits
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Core I
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Communications
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WRIT101, College Writing or
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3
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WRIT104 Workplace Communications
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Core II
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Mathematics
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M 105 Contemporary Math or
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3
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M 111 Technical Math or
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M 121 College Algebra
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Core VI
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Native American Studies
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{1} 3 credit Native American Studies option
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3
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Core VII
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Technology
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CAPP120 Intro to Computers, or
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3
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CAPP131 Basic MS Office
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Total General Education Credits required for degree
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12
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Program of Study Courses
| WLDG 100 | Introduction to Welding Fundamentals | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 49 |
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Program of Study Courses
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Credits
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AST 102
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Intro to Automotive
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3
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AST 114
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Automotive Brakes
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3
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AST 115
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Automotive Brakes Lab
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2
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AST 122
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Foundations of Automotive Suspension & Steering Systems
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2
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AST 123
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Foundations of Automotive Suspension & Steering Systems LAB
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2
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AST 136
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Automotive Electrical/Electronics Sys
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2
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AST 137
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Automotive Electrical/Electronics Sys Lab
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2
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AST 220
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Auto Steering & Suspension
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3
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AST 221
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Auto Steering & Suspension LAB
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2
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AST 230
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Electrical/Electronics Sys II
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2
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AST 231
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Electrical/Electronics Sys II Lab
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2
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AST 260
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Advanced Automotive Diagnostics
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3
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AST 262
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Engine Performance I
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4
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AST 264
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Engine Performance II
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6
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AST 266
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Computerized Engine Controls
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2
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AST 267
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Computerized Engine Controls Lab
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2
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AST 280
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Applied Lab Experience/Light Repair
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4
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WLDG 100
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Intro to Welding
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3
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Total Program of Study Credits required for degree
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49
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Total Credits required for Degree
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61
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Total Credit Hours: 61
Automotive Technology
First Semester (Fall)
Second Semester (Sp)
| WLDG 100 | Introduction to Welding Fundamentals | 2 |
Third Semester (Fall)
Fourth Semester (Sp)
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.