Automotive Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 62 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Choose one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits. 1, 2 | 12-14 | |
Area I: Communications | ||
Area II: Mathematics | ||
Area III: Laboratory Science | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
Area V: Humanities | ||
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
| General Education Elective 2 | 3-4 | |
| Core Curriculum Requirements | ||
| AUTO 112 | Basic Gasoline Engines | 5 |
| AUTO 117 | Electronic Analysis and Tune-Up of Gasoline Engines | 5 |
| AUTO 118 | Technical Math for Mechanics | 3 |
| or OETS 118 | Mathematics for Technicians | |
| AUTO 119 | Manual Transmission/Clutch | 5 |
| AUTO 120 | Electrical Systems | 4 |
| AUTO 125 | Brakes | 5 |
| AUTO 126 | Suspension, Steering, and Alignment | 5 |
| AUTO 127 | Basic Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| or AUTO 132 | Automotive Air-Conditioning and Heating Systems | |
| AUTO 137 | Fuel Systems and Emission Controls | 4 |
| Related Requirements | ||
| Approved BMGT Elective | 3 | |
| OECS 105 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| or OECS 227 | Computer Applications for Technicians | |
| OETS 102 | Career Readiness Certification Preparation | 1 |
| Total Credits | 62-65 | |
| 1 | Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area. |
| 2 | See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses. |
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| AUTO 112 | Basic Gasoline Engines | 5 |
| AUTO 120 | Electrical Systems | 4 |
| AUTO 126 | Suspension, Steering, and Alignment | 5 |
| GEN Ed Course - One course from Areas I-VI 1, 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| AUTO 117 | Electronic Analysis and Tune-Up of Gasoline Engines | 5 |
| AUTO 125 | Brakes | 5 |
| AUTO 137 | Fuel Systems and Emission Controls | 4 |
| GEN Ed Course - One course from Areas I-VI 1, 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AUTO 119 | Manual Transmission/Clutch | 5 |
| AUTO 118 or OETS 118 |
Technical Math for Mechanics or Mathematics for Technicians |
3 |
| GEN Ed Course - One course from Areas I-VI 1, 2 | 3-4 | |
| OECS 105 or OECS 227 |
Introduction to Information Technology or Computer Applications for Technicians |
3 |
| GEN Ed Course - One course from Areas I-VI 1, 2 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 17-19 | |
| Spring | ||
| AUTO 127 or AUTO 132 |
Basic Automatic Transmission or Automotive Air-Conditioning and Heating Systems |
4 |
| OETS 102 | Career Readiness Certification Preparation | 1 |
| Approved BMGT Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Elective - Any "G" Course 2 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 11-12 | |
| Total Credits | 62-65 | |
| 1 | Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area. |
| 2 | See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses. |