The Automotive Systems Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment as automotive service technicians. It provides an introduction to automotive careers and increases student awareness of the challenges associated with this fast and ever-changing field.

Classroom and lab experiences integrate technical and academic coursework. Emphasis is placed on theory, servicing and operation of brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, steering/suspension, automatic transmission/transaxles, engine repair, climate control, and manual drive trains.

Upon completion of this curriculum, students should be prepared to take the ASE exam and be ready for full-time employment in dealerships and repair shops in the automotive service industry.

General Education

COM 110 Introduction to Communication
ENG 111 Expository Writing
HUM 115 Critical Thinking
MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I
or
MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra
PSY 135 Group Processes
or
PSY 150 General Psychology

Required Courses

AUT 141 Suspension & Steering Sys
AUT 151 Brake Systems
AUT 161 Basic Auto Electricity
AUT 181 Engine Performance
AUT 183 Engine Performance

Other Required Courses

AUT 116 Engine Repair
AUT 116A Engine Repair Lab
AUT 141A Suspension & Steering Lab
AUT 151A Brakes Systems Lab
AUT 163 Adv Auto Electricity
AUT 171 Auto Climate Control
AUT 281 Adv Engine Performance
AUT 221 Auto Transm/Transaxles
AUT 231 Man Trans/Axles/Drtrains
AUT 283 Adv Auto Electronics
CIS 110 Introductions to Computers
or
CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy

Elective (choose 6 hours from the list below)
AUT 113 Auto Servicing I
or
COE 112 Co-op Work Experience I
AUT 213 Auto Servicing II
or
COE 122 Co-op Work Experience II
AUT 114 Safety and Emissions
AUT 212 Auto Shop Management
AUT 284 Emerging Auto Technology
AUT 285 Intro to Alternative Fuels