Automotive Technology (AAS)
This program familiarizes the student with the technical aspects of operating and servicing various components and systems used in automotive applications. Classroom lecture is devoted to theory of operation, troubleshooting and repair. Lab work incorporates work on equipment in which safety, business ethics, testing procedures, and techniques are emphasized. Jobs are plentiful for automotive technicians with the strong electronics background needed to work on today’s vehicles. The growing complexity of automotive technology, the introduction of hybrid vehicles, the increased use of electronics and emissions control systems and the demand for increased fuel efficiency, all require that vehic
Courses
- AUT 112 — AUT-112. Introductory Automotive Technology. (4 Credits)
- AUT 114 — AUT-114. Electrical/Electronic Systems I. (4 Credits)
- AUT 120 — AUT-120. Automotive Service Advisor. (3 Credits)
- AUT 121 — AUT-121. Automotive Brake Systems. (4 Credits)
- AUT 125 — AUT-125. Performance and Driveability I. (4 Credits)
- AUT 127 — AUT-127. Intro to Alternative Fuels. (3 Credits)
- AUT 214 — AUT-214. Electrical/Electronic Systems II. (4 Credits)
- AUT 232 — AUT-232. Performance & Driveability II. (4 Credits)
- AUT 233 — AUT-233. Seminar. (1 Credit)
- AUT 234 — AUT-234. Steering and Suspension Systems. (4 Credits)
- AUT 236 — AUT-236. Auto Engine Reconditioning. (4 Credits)
- AUT 237 — AUT-237. Internship. (3 Credits)
- AUT 240 — AUT-240. Manual Transmissions and Drivelines. (4 Credits)
- AUT 242 — AUT-242. Automatic Transmissions. (4 Credits)
- AUT 244 — AUT-244. OBDII and Emission Control Systems. (4 Credits)
- AUT 246 — AUT-246. Heating & Air Conditioning Systems. (4 Credits)
- AUT 248 — AUT-248. Electric Vehicle Service and Repair. (4 Credits)
- BUS 100 — BUS-100. Introduction to Business. (3 Credits)
- COM 101 — COM-101. Composition I. (3 Credits)
- COM 103 — COM-103. Speech Fundamentals. (3 Credits)
- PHY 108 — PHY-108. Fundamentals of Physics. (4 Credits)