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Automotive Technology, Associate in Applied Science
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Automotive Technology program, the graduate should be able to:
- Demonstrate competent speaking, technical vocabulary, and technical writing skills when working with diverse groups, displaying the ability to work independently & collaboratively for observation, integrative, and synthetic skills.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical systems of automotive engines; automatic transmissions and transaxles; manual drive trains and axles; suspension and steering systems; braking systems; electrical and electronic systems; heating and air conditioning systems; and engine performance systems.
- Exhibit logical thinking throughout essential areas of automotive diagnostics, using published technical information to repair a vehicle while meeting the manufacturer's specifications.
- Demonstrate competence in the use of general and highly specialized tools and equipment.
- Apply knowledge mastered to troubleshooting and solving discipline and industry-related problems by analyzing and presenting data in an acceptable and standardized manner with proficient research and computer data-gathering skills.
Courses
First Semester
| COLS101 | College Success | 1 credits |
| AUTO101 | Automotive Engines | 4 credits |
| AUTO103 | Automotive Brakes | 3 credits |
| AUTO104 | Automotive Suspension & Alignment | 3 credits |
| AUTO105 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 3 credits |
| AUTO106 | PA Safety Inspection Certificate | 1 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
AUTO101: or ASEP101/AUTC101
AUTO103: or ASEP103/AUTC103
AUTO104: or ASEP104/AUTC104
AUTO105: or ASEP105/AUTC105
Second Semester
| AUTO145 | Winter Practicum I | 2 credits |
| AUTO121 | Automotive Air Conditioning and Heating Systems | 3 credits |
| AUTO125 | Advanced Automotive Electronic Systems | 3 credits |
| COMM101 | Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
| ENGL101 | English I | 3 credits |
| MATH103 | Technical Mathematics | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
AUTO121: or ASEP121/AUTC121
AUTO125: or ASEP125/AUTC125
Summer Session
| AUTO175 | Summer Practicum | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Third Semester
| AUTO203G | Automotive Shop Management Practices | 3 credits |
| AUTO211 | Automotive Fuel and Emission Systems | 3 credits |
| AUTO221 | Advanced Engine Performance | 3 credits |
| AUTO224 | Advanced Automotive Studies | 3 credits |
| ENGL151R | English II | 3 credits |
| PHYS152 | Physical Science II | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
AUTO211: or ASEP211/AUTC211
AUTO221: or ASEP221/AUTC221
AUTO224: or ASEP224/AUTC224
Fourth Semester
| AUTO245 | Winter Practicum II | 2 credits |
| AUTC225 | Chrysler Mechanical Drive Train Systems | 4 credits |
| AUTC226 | Chrysler Automatic Transmission Systems | 4 credits |
| AUTO230 | Hybrid and Electric Vehicles | 2 credits |
| GEOG121 | Environmental Sustainability | 3 credits |
| HUMA121 | American Work Experience | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
AUTC225: or AUTO225/ASEP225
AUTC226: or AUTO226/ASEP226
Total Credit Hours: 72
- ASEP are GM-specific courses and AUTC are Chrysler-specific courses.
- Completion of AUTO230G satisfies the Writing Intensive (WI) requirement for this program.
- Computer competencies are included in various courses in this program; thus, completing the program automatically satisfies the computing requirement for this program.
- Recommended additional non-credit course: Welding for Auto Techs.
- AUTO230 prerequisite ASEP/AUTO/AUTC 105 and 125