Associate in Automotive Systems Technology (A60160)
Curriculum Description:
Curriculums in the Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair pathway pre- pare individuals for employment as entry-level transportation service technicians. The program provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field.
Course work may include transportation systems theory, braking systems, climate control, design parameters, drive trains, electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, environmental regulations, materials, product finish, safety, steering/suspension, transmission/transaxles, and sustainable transportation, depending on the program major area chosen.
Graduates of this pathway should be prepared to take professional licensure exams, which correspond to certain programs of study, and to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.
This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.
Academic Plan
First Year
Fall Semester
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
| AUT 116 | Engine Repair | 3 |
| AUT 116A | Engine Repair Lab | 1 |
| TRN 110 | Introduction to Transport Technology | 2 |
| TRN 120 | Basic Transportation Electricity | 5 |
| TRN 170 | PC Skills for Transportation | 2 |
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Spring Semester
Summer Semester
| TRN 140 | Transportation Climate Control | 2 |
| TRN 140A | Transportation Climate Control Lab | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| AUT 183 | Engine Performance 2 | 4 |
| AUT 212 | Auto Shop Management | 3 |
| AUT 231 | Manual Transmissions/Transaxles/Drive, Trains | 3 |
| AUT 231A | Manual Transmissions/Transaxles/Drive, Trains Lab | 1 |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Spring Semester
| AUT 113 | Automotive Servicing I | 2 |
| AUT 221 | Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles | 3 |
| AUT 221A | Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles Lab | 1 |
| AUT 281 | Advanced Engine Performance | 3 |
Elective
| Humanities (See following list) | |
Choose 1 of the following PSY Courses
| PSY 118 | Interpersonal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 68
Requirements
Humanities Electives