A60160 – Automotive Systems Technology - AAS
| Degree Designation |
Articulation Agreement |
| Associate in Applied Science |
None |
| Minimum Required Credit Hours |
Fully online option available? |
| 69 |
No |
Description
Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair Pathway Description: Curriculums in the Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair pathway prepare individuals for employment as entry level transportation service technicians. The program provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field.
Course work may include transportation systems theory, braking systems, climate control, design parameters, drive trains, electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, environmental regulations, materials, product finish, safety, steering/suspension, transmission/transaxles, and sustainable transportation, depending on the program major area chosen.
Graduates of this pathway should be prepared to take professional licensure exams, which correspond to certain programs of study, and to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.
Automotive Systems Technology program Description: The Automotive Systems Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.
This curriculum complies with the standard approved by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Work safely and responsibly within all shop standards and environmental guidelines.
- Apply automotive system principles according to the ASE Education Foundation Certified areas
- Interpret and apply information from various transportation prepared manual resources.
Program Requirements
General Education
Transfer Pathway
Complete at least 1 of the following:
Transfer Pathway
Complete all of the following Courses:
Vocational Pathway
Complete all of the following Courses:
| ENG-110 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| COM-120 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Humanities (AAS)
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Social/Behavioral Science Electives (AAS)
Mathematics
Complete all of the following Courses:
| MAT-110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 3 |
Technical Core
Technical Core Requirements
Complete all of the following Courses:
| AUT-141 | Suspension & Steering Systems | 3 |
| AUT-151 | Brake Systems | 3 |
| AUT-181 | Engine Performance 1 | 3 |
| AUT-183 | Engine Performance 2 | 4 |
| TRN-111 | Chassis Maintenance and Light Repair | 4 |
| TRN-112 | Powertrain Maintenance and Light Repair | 4 |
| TRN-120 | Basic Transportation Electricity | 5 |
| TRN-130 | Introduction to Sustainable Transportation | 3 |
| TRN-140 | Transportation Climate Control | 2 |
Other Major Hours - Required
Other Major Requirements
Complete all of the following Courses:
| AUT-116 | Engine Repair | 3 |
| AUT-151A | Brakes Systems Lab | 1 |
| AUT-181A | Engine Performance 1 Lab | 1 |
| AUT-221 | Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles | 3 |
| AUT-231 | Manual Transmissions/Transaxles/Drive Trains | 3 |
| TRN-140A | Transportation Climate Control Lab | 2 |
| TRN-145 | Advanced Transportation Electronics | 3 |
Other Major Hours - Electives
Other Major Hours - Electives List
Electives
Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
Other Required Courses
Success Skills
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Recommended Course Sequence
View the recommended course sequence for a suggested program schedule