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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.
The Automotive Systems Technology program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), 101 Blue Seal Drive, S.E. Suite 101, Leesburg, VA 20175.
Course Requirements
General Education
COM 110 Introduction to Communication
or
COM 231 Public Speaking
ENG 111 Expository Writing
HUM/FA Humanities/Fine Arts Core Elective
MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I
or
MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra
SOC/BEH Social/Behavioral Sci. Core Elective
Major Course Courses
AUT 141 Suspension & Steering Sys
AUT 151 Brake Systems
AUT 161 Basic Auto Electricity
AUT 181 Engine Performance 1
AUT 183 Engine Performance 2
AUT 281 Adv Engine Performance
Other Major Courses
AUT 116 Engine Repair
AUT 116A Engine Repair Lab
AUT 141A Suspension & Steering Lab
AUT 151A Brake Systems Lab
AUT 163 Adv Auto Electricity
AUT 171 Auto Climate Control
AUT 212 Auto Shop Management
AUT 221 Transmissions/Transaxles
AUT 283 Advanced Auto Electronics
Elective (choose a total of 6 hours from courses below)
AUT 113 Automotive Servicing I
or
COE 112 Co-op Work Experience I
AUT 114 Safety and Emissions
AUT 163A Advanced Auto Electricity Lab
AUT 181A Engine Performance I Lab
AUT 213 Auto Servicing II
or
COE 122 Co-op Work Experience II
AUT 231 Man Trans/Axles/Drivetrains
AUT 284 Emerging Auto Technology
AUT 285 Intro. to Alternative Fuels
Other Required Courses
ACA 115 Success and Study Skills
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
Total Semester Hour Credits for AAS Degree 68-69 |
