Automotive Technology (Associate of Science)

A student specializing in Automotive Technology must complete a minimum of 55 quarter hours in the specialization consisting of the core courses and technical requirements. In addition, the student must complete required cognates, general studies requirements, and all Associate of Science degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin.

The A.S. in Automotive Technology has been designed to be completed in three years. Due to the many alternating–year AUTO classes, it will generally take three years of full time study to complete the required classes for the degree. The A.S. in Automotive Technology is primarily intended for students who are already pursuing a Bachelor’s degree.

Core Requirements:

AUTO 134Internal Combustion Engine Theory

2

AUTO 135Internal Combustion Engine Laboratory

2

AUTO 145Manual Drive Trains and Axles

2

AUTO 146Manual Drive Trains and Axles Laboratory

2

AUTO 156Electrical Systems

2

AUTO 157Electrical Systems Laboratory

2

AUTO 280Practicum

2

AUTO 214Engine Performance

2

AUTO 215Engine Performance Laboratory

2

AUTO 335Suspension and Steering Systems

2

AUTO 336Suspension and Steering Systems Laboratory

2

AUTO 337Brake Systems and Traction Control

2

AUTO 338Brake Systems and Traction Control Laboratory

2

AUTO 355Climate Control Systems

2

AUTO 356Climate Control Systems Laboratory

2

AUTO 357Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles

2

AUTO 358Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles Laboratory

2

AUTO 414Advanced Engine Performance

3

DSGN 121Fundamentals of CAD

2

TECH 335CNC Prototyping

3

Electives

13

Total Credit Hours:55

Electives must be chosen from AUTO, AVIA, TECH, or PHTO in consultation with and approved by the academic advisor.