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Automotive Technology Credit Associate in Applied Science

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Degree Type

Associate in Applied Science

Recommended Course Sequence

Associate in Applied Science Degree

First Year


Fall Semester


  • AUTO 140 - Orientation To Automotive Technology 1 credit hour

  • AUTO 143 - Intro. Align./Susp./Steering/Brakes 3 credit hours

  • AUTO 145 - Intro Automot. Elec. Htng./Air Condt 3 credit hours *

  • AUTO 243 - Brake Systems Diagnosis And Repair 4 credit hours

  • AUTO 246 - Electrical System Diagnosis & Repair 4 credit hours

  • MATH 122 - Technology-Integrated Math 4 credit hours

    or

  • MATH 125 - Technical Math I 3 credit hours

*Upon successful completion of AUTO 145, students will have the opportunity to attempt the Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC) refrigerant recovery examination.

Total: 18-19 Credit Hours


Spring Semester


  • AUTO 244 - Alignment, Suspension and Steering 4 credit hours

  • AUTO 245 - Auto. Heating/Cooling & Air Cond. 4 credit hours

  • ENGL 131 - First-Year English I 3 credit hours

    or

  • ENGL 137 - Technical Writing 3 credit hours

  • PHSC 130 - General Physical Science 4 credit hours

    or

  • PHYS 125 - Applied Physics I 4 credit hours

    or

  • PHYS 130 - Concepts Of Physics 4 credit hours

Total: 15 Credit Hours


Summer Session


  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 credit hours

  • Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 credit hours

Note: Summer courses are optional.  These courses may be taken during a regular fall or spring term.

Total: 6 Credit Hours


Second Year


Fall Semester


  • AUTO 141 - Intro to Automotiv. Eng Perf/Repair 3 credit hours

  • AUTO 147 - Intro Auto Manual Transm Drive Lns. 3 credit hours

  • AUTO 242 - Automotive Engine Performance 4 credit hours

  • AUTO 247 - Manual Drive Lines & Axle Assemb. 4 credit hours

  • SPCH 145 - Public And Private Communication 3 credit hours

Total: 17 Credit Hours


Spring Semester


  • AUTO 241 - Automotive Engine Repair 4 credit hours

  • AUTO 248 - Automatic Transmissions & Transaxle 4 credit hours

  • AUTO 279 - Advanced Engine Performance 6 credit hours

  • AUTO 280 - Automotive Technology Internship 2 credit hours

Total: 16 Credit Hours


Total credit hours required for the A.A.S. in Automotive Technology: 72

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