Automotive Technology - Associate of Applied Science
61 credits
The Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology provides training for employment as an automotive technician or in a related field. The Automotive Technology laboratory and classroom facilities have been equipped with the most current test and training equipment available. Classroom instruction is combined with practical training in the laboratory to provide students with service and repair procedures required for ASE certification. Additional training is available for those technicians seeking to update current practices in the ASE certification areas.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 61 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.
Program Requirements
| 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 | ||
| This degree requires courses from Areas I, IV, V and VI; students do not need to select any other General Education courses to complete the requirement | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 2 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | |
| Automotive Core Requirements | ||
| AUTO 115 | Automotive Engine Repair | 4 |
| AUTO 120 | Electrical Systems | 4 |
| AUTO 122 | Automotive Brakes | 4 |
| AUTO 129 | Automotive Steering and Suspension | 4 |
| AUTO 132 | Automotive Air-Conditioning and Heating Systems | 4 |
| or AUTO 127 | Basic Automatic Transmission | |
| AUTO 201 | Engine Performance I | 4 |
| AUTO 203 | Engine Performance II | 4 |
| AUTO 205 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 4 |
| ELTR 1120 | Electrical Theory I | 4 |
| CIST 1121 | A+ Hardware and Operating Systems | 3 |
| OETS 118 | Mathematics for Technicians | 3 |
| or MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra | |
| WELD 130 | GMAW-Gas Metal Arc Welding I | 3 |
| or WELD 140 | GTAW-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
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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
A Suggested Plan of Study
This roadmap assumes student placement in ENGL 1110G Composition I and demonstrates how to complete an Associate degree in two years. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change. Students are advised to earn a C or better in courses to avoid repeating courses and may consider completing General Education courses in the summer.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| AUTO 122 | Automotive Brakes | 4 |
| ELTR 1120 | Electrical Theory I | 4 |
| OETS 118 or MATH 1215 | Mathematics for Technicians or Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| AUTO 115 | Automotive Engine Repair | 4 |
| AUTO 120 | Electrical Systems | 4 |
| Area IV: Social/Behavior Science Course 1 | 3 | |
| WELD 130 or WELD 140 | GMAW-Gas Metal Arc Welding I or GTAW-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AUTO 129 | Automotive Steering and Suspension | 4 |
| AUTO 201 | Engine Performance I | 4 |
| AUTO 205 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 4 |
| CIST 1121 | A+ Hardware and Operating Systems | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| AUTO 132 or AUTO 127 | Automotive Air-Conditioning and Heating Systems or Basic Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| AUTO 203 | Engine Performance II | 4 |
| ENGL 2210G or COMM 1115G | Professional and Technical Communication or Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| Area V: Humanities Course 1 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses
Phone: (505) 287-6635
Email: ero@nmsu.edu
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