Automotive, AAS

Overview

The Automotive Technician Program is designed to prepare persons intending to enter the workforce as entry-level technicians in the automotive repair industry.

Intended Learning Outcomes

1. Performing quality mechanical diagnosis and repairs to automotive systems.
2. Applying personal employability skills, including work time management and communication skills, to maximize continued employment.
3. Assessing and resolving safety issues in the work environment using all the senses.
4. Assessing, prioritizing, and managing work tasks with a concern for customer satisfaction and fiscal responsibility.
5. Applying theory in assessing and diagnosing computer, module-based automotive repairs.

Upon completion the trainees will receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree, and a Competency Certificate from CCC qualifying them as an entry-level automotive technician. With the addition of two years minimum field experience, and upon successful completion of ASE exams of their choice, trainees may become ASE Automotive Technicians in their field of training. 

 

 

 

Program Requirements

Writing

Complete 2 courses of WR121 and WR122 or WR227.

WR121Z	Composition I	4
WR122Z	Composition II	4
	Or
WR227Z	Technical Writing	4

Mathematics

MTH065	Mathematics for Applied Sciences	4
	Or
MTH095	Algebra - Intermediate	4

Arts and Letters/Social Sciences

Complete 2 courses from the following list:

COM111Z	Public Speaking	4
	And
COM115	Intercultural Communication	4
	Or
	Any Arts & Letters/Social Science courses

Human Relations

Complete 1 course from the following list:

BA206	Management Fundamentals	3
BA285	Human Relations in Business	3
BLD207	Project Management	3
COM115	Intercultural Communication	4
COM219	Small Group Discussion	4
MAS207	Leadership and Managerial Skills	4
PSY101	Psychology of Human Relations	3
PSY190	Stress Theory and Management	3

Electives

Complete 3 credits of 100 or 200 level courses, selected from Arts and Letters or Social Science.

Core Courses

Automotive courses can be taken out of sequence with faculty approval.

AUTO101	Intro to Automotive Technology	4
AUTO108	Engine Fundamentals and Repair	4
AUTO120	Steering and Suspension I	4
AUTO125	Electrical/Electronics I	4
AUTO130	Brake Systems I	4
AUTO135	Electrical/Electronics II	4
AUTO209	Fluid Drives and Hydraulic Transmissions	4
AUTO210	Advanced Steering, Suspension, and Brakes	4
AUTO224	Engine Performance I	4
AUTO229	Engine Diagnosis and Service	4
AUTO230	Automotive HVAC	4
AUTO234	Engine Performance II	4
AUTO280	CWE: Automotive	1 - 11
AUTO281	CWE Seminar: Automotive	1
DRF213	Computer Aided Design I	4
IT110	Applied Technology Projects	1 - 3
IT140	Industrial Safety	1
WLD101	Shielded Metal Arc Welding	1 - 10
WLD102	Gas Metal Arc Welding	1 - 9
WLD150	Beginning Welding	1 - 9

WLD101 must be 2 credits
WLD102 must be 2 credits
WLD150 must be 3 credits
AUTO280 must be 4 credits
IT110 must be 2 credits

 

Planner

Year One

Fall

AUTO101	Intro to Automotive Technology	4
AUTO130	Brake Systems I	4
COM111Z	Public Speaking	4
IT140	Industrial Safety	1
WLD150	Beginning Welding	1 - 9

Note: 15 credits required during this term to complete AAS in two calendar years.
WLD150 must be 2 credits.

 

Winter

AUTO120	Steering and Suspension I	4
AUTO125	Electrical/Electronics I	4
AUTO280	CWE: Automotive	1 - 11
AUTO281	CWE Seminar: Automotive	1
MTH065	Mathematics for Applied Sciences	4
	Or
MTH095	Algebra - Intermediate	4

Note: 15 credits required during this term to complete AAS in two calendar years.
AUTO280 must be 2 credits.

Spring

AUTO108	Engine Fundamentals and Repair	4
AUTO135	Electrical/Electronics II	4
	Any Human Relations Course	3
WLD150	Beginning Welding	1 - 9
WR121Z	Composition I	4

Note: 16 credits required during this term to complete AAS in two calendar years.
WLD150 must be 1 credit.

 

Year Two

Fall

AUTO210	Advanced Steering, Suspension, and Brakes	4
AUTO224	Engine Performance I	4
DRF213	Computer Aided Design I	4
WR122Z	Composition II	4
	Or
WR227Z	Technical Writing	4

Note: 16 credits required during this term to complete AAS in two calendar years.

Winter

AUTO230	Automotive HVAC	4
AUTO234	Engine Performance II	4
AUTO280	CWE: Automotive	1 - 11
WLD101	Shielded Metal Arc Welding	1 - 10
COM115	Intercultural Communication	4
	Or
	Any Arts & Letters/Social Science Elective	3

Note: 15 or 16 credits required during this term to complete AAS in two calendar years.
AUTO280 must be 2 credits and WLD101 must be 2 credits.

 

Spring

AUTO209	Fluid Drives and Hydraulic Transmissions	4
AUTO229	Engine Diagnosis and Service	4
IT110	Applied Technology Projects	1 - 3
WLD102	Gas Metal Arc Welding	1 - 9
	Electives

Note: 15 credits required during this term to complete AAS in two calendar years.
IT110 must be 2 credits and WLD102 must be 2 credits.