Automotive Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Recommended basic skills standards are:
• AAA 090
• ENG 060
• MAT 030
• REA 090
This program leads to an interesting and challenging career in the automotive or diesel service, sales, or supply field. The program is designed for students who intend to pursue a career in an automotive or diesel field. Two options are available in the degree program. The diesel option specializes in diesel and light truck service. The automotive option specializes in automotive service. Both options are compatible with each other. Additional advanced classes are offered in engine and diesel areas. Students may choose from several certificate options in Automotive, Diesel, and Motorsports Technology.
Students entering this program should exhibit the following qualities: mechanical aptitude, ability to read and follow instructions and specific manuals, and enjoyment of precision work and problem solving. Appropriate work clothes, safety equipment, and a basic set of hand tools are required (see program faculty for requirements).
The engines and the diesel classes are on an open-entry/open-exit self-paced basis.
Students may complete deficiencies concurrently with the beginning courses in the program. Students not meeting a course prerequisite must have instructor permission to enroll.
General Education Course
| CIS 118 |
Introduction to PC Applications
|
3 |
| COM 225 |
Organizational Communication
|
3 |
| MAT 107 |
Career Math
|
3 |
| |
General Education Electives from approved list |
6 |
| |
|
15 |
Courses required for all emphasis areas
|
ASE 110
|
Brakes I |
3 |
| ASE 120 |
Basic Automotive Electricity |
2 |
| ASE 123 |
Automotive Battery, Starting, & Charging Systems |
2 |
| ASE 132 |
Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair |
2 |
| ASE 140 |
Suspension and Steering I |
3 |
| ASE 151 |
Automotive Manual Transmission/Transaxles and Clutches |
2 |
| ASE 161 |
Engine, Disassembly, Diagnosis and Assembly |
5 |
| ASE 210 |
Brakes II |
3 |
| ASE 231 |
Automotive Computers |
2 |
| ASE 233 |
Fuel Injection and Exhaust Systems |
4 |
| ASE 240 |
Suspension and Steering II |
3 |
| ASE 265 |
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning |
5 |
| |
|
36 |
*Elective hours must meet general education requirements. See list of approved general education courses. Students must consult with advisors for selection of elective courses to enhance their employability.
Emphasis Areas
Diesel
| DPM 100 |
Introduction to Diesel Mechanics |
2 |
| DPM 101 |
Diesel Shop Orientation |
2 |
| DPM 103 |
Diesel Engines I |
4 |
| DPM 106 |
Fuel Injection |
3 |
| DPM 107 |
Fundamentals of Four-Wheel & Front-Wheel Drive |
4 |
| DPM 203 |
Diesel Engines II |
4 |
| DPM 210 |
Air Induction and Engine Analysis |
1 |
| DPM 222 |
H/D Lighting & Instrumentation |
4 |
| |
|
24 |
| |
Total Hours for Diesel Degree Emphasis |
75 |
General Automotive
| ASE 102 |
Introduction to the Automotive Shop |
2 |
| ASE 130 |
General Engine Diagnosis |
2 |
| ASE 134 |
Automotive Emissions |
2 |
| ASE 150 |
Automotive U-joint and Axle Shaft Service |
2 |
| ASE 152 |
Differentials and 4WD/AWD Service |
2 |
| ASE 160 |
Automotive Engine Removal and Installation |
1 |
| ASE 220 |
Specialized Electronics Training |
2 |
| ASE 221 |
Automotive Body Electrical |
4 |
| ASE 235 |
Driveability Diagnosis |
1 |
| ASE 250 |
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Service |
1 |
| ASE 251 |
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis and Assemblies |
5 |
| |
|
24 |
| |
Total Hours for General Automotive Degree Emphasis |
75 |
Certificates
Air Conditioning & Heating
| ASE 102 |
Introduction to the Automotive Shop |
2 |
| ASE 120 |
Basic Automotive Electricity |
2 |
| ASE 123 |
Automotive Battery, Starting, & Charging Systems |
2 |
| ASE 265 |
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning |
5 |
| |
Total Credit Hours
|
11 |
Automotive Brakes
| ASE 102 |
Introduction to the Automotive Shop |
2 |
| ASE 110 |
Brakes I |
3 |
| ASE 120 |
Basic Automotive Electricity |
2 |
| ASE 123 |
Automotive Battery, Starting, & Charging Systems |
2 |
| ASE 210 |
Brakes II |
3 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
12 |
Automotive Electricity
| ASE 102 |
Introduction to the Automotive Shop |
2 |
| ASE 120 |
Basic Automotive Electricity |
2 |
| ASE 123 |
Automotive Battery, Starting, & Charging Systems |
2 |
| ASE 220 |
Specialized Electronics Training |
2 |
| ASE 221 |
Automotive Body Electrical |
4 |
| ASE 231 |
Automotive Computers |
2 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
14 |
Automotive Technology
| ASE 102 |
Introduction to the Automotive Shop |
2 |
| ASE 110 |
Brakes I |
3 |
| ASE 120 |
Basic Automotive Electricity |
2 |
| ASE 123 |
Automotive Battery, Starting, & Charging Systems |
2 |
| ASE 132 |
Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair |
2 |
| ASE 134 |
Automotive Emissions |
2 |
| ASE 140 |
Suspension and Steering I |
3 |
| ASE 150 |
Automotive U-joint and Axle Shaft Service |
2 |
| ASE 151 |
Automotive Manual Transmission/Transaxles and Clutches |
2 |
| ASE 152 |
Differentials and 4WD/AWD Service |
2 |
| ASE 160 |
Automotive Engine Removal and Installation |
1 |
| ASE 161 |
Engine, Disassembly, Diagnosis and Assembly |
5 |
| ASE 210 |
Brakes II |
3 |
| ASE 220 |
Specialized Electronics Training |
2 |
| ASE 221 |
Automotive Body Electrical |
4 |
| ASE 231 |
Automotive Computers |
2 |
| ASE 233 |
Fuel Injection and Exhaust Systems |
4 |
| ASE 240 |
Suspension and Steering II |
3 |
| ASE 265 |
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning |
5 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
51 |
Automatic Transmissions
| ASE 102 |
Introduction to the Automotive Shop |
2 |
| ASE 120 |
Basic Automotive Electricity |
2 |
| ASE 123 |
Automotive Battery, Starting, & Charging Systems |
2 |
| ASE 250 |
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Service |
1 |
| ASE 251 |
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis and Assemblies |
5 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
12 |
Diesel Engine Performance
| DPM 100 |
Introduction to Diesel Mechanics |
2 |
| DPM 101 |
Diesel Shop Orientation |
2 |
| DPM 106 |
Fuel Injection |
3 |
| DPM 210 |
Air Induction and Engine Analysis |
1 |
| DPM 222 |
H/D Lighting & Instrumentation |
4 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
12 |
Diesel Engine Repair
| ASE 160 |
Engine Removal and Installation |
1 |
| DPM 100 |
Introduction to Diesel Mechanics |
2 |
| DPM 101 |
Diesel Shop Orientation |
2 |
| DPM 103 |
Diesel Engines I |
4 |
| DPM 203 |
Diesel Engines II |
4 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
13 |
Diesel Fuel Injection
| ASE 120 |
Basic Automotive Electricity |
2 |
| DPM 100 |
Introduction to Diesel Mechanics |
2 |
| DPM 101 |
Diesel Shop Orientation |
2 |
| DPM 106 |
Fuel Injection |
3 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
9 |
Engine Performance
| ASE 102 |
Introduction to the Automotive Shop |
2 |
| ASE 120 |
Basic Automotive Electricity |
2 |
| ASE 123 |
Automotive Battery, Starting, & Charging Systems |
2 |
| ASE 130 |
General Engine Diagnosis |
2 |
| ASE 132 |
Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair |
2 |
| ASE 134 |
Automotive Emissions |
2 |
| ASE 160 |
Automotive Engine Removal and Installation |
1 |
| ASE 161 |
Engine, Disassembly, Diagnosis and Assembly |
5 |
| ASE 220 |
Specialized Electronics Training |
2 |
| ASE 221 |
Automotive Body Electrical |
4 |
| ASE 231 |
Automotive Computers |
2 |
| ASE 233 |
Fuel Injection and Exhaust Systems |
4 |
| ASE 235 |
Driveability Diagnosis |
1 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
31 |
Gasoline Engine Repair
| ASE 102 |
Introduction to the Automotive Shop |
2 |
| ASE 120 |
Basic Automotive Electricity |
2 |
| ASE 123 |
Automotive Battery, Starting, & Charging Systems
|
2 |
| ASE 160 |
Automotive Engine Removal and Installation |
1 |
| ASE 161 |
Engine, Disassembly, Diagnosis and Assembly |
5 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
12 |
Manual Drivetrain
| ASE 102 |
Introduction to the Automotive Shop |
2 |
| ASE 120 |
Basic Automotive Electricity |
2 |
| ASE 123 |
Automotive Battery, Starting, & Charging Systems |
2 |
| ASE 150 |
Automotive U-joint and Axle Shaft Service |
2 |
| ASE 151 |
Automotive Manual Transmission/Transaxles and Clutches |
2 |
| ASE 152 |
Differentials and 4WD/AWD Service |
2 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
12 |
Motorsports Technology
| ACT 111 |
Metal Welding and Cutting I |
3 |
| ACT 161 |
Automotive Graphics and Design |
3 |
| AUT 105 |
Introduction to Motorsports Technology |
2 |
| AUT 108 |
Racing Vehicle Systems |
2 |
| AUT 109 |
Suspension and Chassis Design |
2 |
| AUT 110 |
High Performance Suspension & Chassis Setup |
4 |
| AUT 116 |
High Performance Brake Systems |
2 |
| AUT 118 |
High Performance Power Trains |
2 |
| AUT 119 |
High Performance Electrical & Fuel Systems |
2 |
| AUT 127 |
High Performance Lubrication & Cooling Systems |
2 |
| AUT 128 |
High Performance Engine Design, Blueprinting and Testing |
4 |
| AUT 136 |
Introduction to Racecar Body Fabrication |
2 |
| AUT 137 |
Introduction to Racecar Chassis Fabrication |
2 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
32 |
Suspension and Steering
| ASE 102 |
Introduction to the Automotive Shop |
2 |
| ASE 120 |
Basic Automotive Electricity |
2 |
| ASE 123 |
Automotive Battery, Starting, & Charging Systems |
2 |
| ASE 140 |
Suspension and Steering I |
3 |
| ASE 240 |
Suspension and Steering II |
3 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
12 |
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