Automotive Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Doña Ana Community College
2024-2025 Catalog
(63 credits)
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C-/S or better in all required AUTO courses/Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total 63 credits as required by the degree. 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 | |
| This degree requires a course from Area I, students must select three courses from the remaining areas to complete General Education requirements (at least 9 credits worth). | ||
Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | ||
| Composition I 3 | 4 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences 3 | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 | ||
Area V: Humanities 3 | ||
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 3 | ||
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication 3 | 3 |
| or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Mathematics for Technicians | 3 | |
| Intermediate Algebra 3 | 3 | |
| College Algebra 3 | 3 | |
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus (or higher 3 or 4 credit Math course) 3 | 4 | |
| Electives | ||
| AUTO 160 | Hybrid\Electric Vehicles | 4 |
| or AUTO 210 | Light Diesel | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Technical Requirements | ||
| AUTO 113 | Automotive Electricity and Electronics PT I | 4 |
| AUTO 114 | Automotive Electricity and Electronics PT II | 4 |
| AUTO 115 | Automotive Engine Repair | 4 |
| AUTO 122 | Automotive Brakes | 4 |
| AUTO 123 | Job Shadowing | 1 |
| AUTO 127 | Basic Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| AUTO 129 | Automotive Steering and Suspension | 4 |
| AUTO 132 | Automotive Air-Conditioning and Heating Systems | 4 |
| AUTO 200 | Engine Performance | 4 |
| AUTO 205 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 4 |
| AUTO 221 | Cooperative Experience I | 2 |
| AUTO 290 | ASE Certification Preparation | 1 |
| Total Credits | 63 | |
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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.
(63 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required AUTO courses/Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total 64 credits as required by the degree. 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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| OETS 118 | Mathematics for Technicians | 3 |
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus (or higher 3 to 4 credit Math course) | ||
| AUTO 113 | Automotive Electricity and Electronics PT I | 4 |
| AUTO 115 | Automotive Engine Repair | 4 |
| AUTO 123 | Job Shadowing | 1 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| AUTO 114 | Automotive Electricity and Electronics PT II | 4 |
| AUTO 122 | Automotive Brakes | 4 |
| AUTO 127 | Basic Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| AUTO 129 | Automotive Steering and Suspension | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| COMM 1115G or COMM 1130G | Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | 3 |
| Select one course from different NM General Education Areas III, IV, V, and VI. A total of 3 courses from different areas are required. | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 6-7 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one course from different NM General Education Areas III, IV, V, and VI. A total of 3 courses from different areas are required. | 3-4 | |
| AUTO 200 | Engine Performance | 4 |
| AUTO 205 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 4 |
| AUTO 132 | Automotive Air-Conditioning and Heating Systems | 4 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one course from different NM General Education Areas III, IV, V, and VI. A total of 3 courses from different areas are required. | 3-4 | |
| AUTO 160 or AUTO 210 | Hybrid\Electric Vehicles or Light Diesel | 4 |
| AUTO 221 | Cooperative Experience I | 2 |
| AUTO 290 | ASE Certification Preparation | 1 |
| Credits | 10-11 | |
| Total Credits | 63-66 | |