Automotive Technology, AAS

AUTO.AAS.C31

Program Overview

The objective of the Automotive Technology curriculum is to prepare students to enter the automotive service field with a proven degree of competency. The AAS program courses are designed to give the student entry-level skills in most phases of automotive repair. The student must realize, however, that to become an expert in the automotive field requires dedication and continued schooling. Automotive Technology graduates are generally prepared to enter automotive programs at selected colleges and universities with junior status.

Additional Program Information

A transfer agreement with at least one four-year college or university exists for this A.A.S. program. Students should consult an advisor for more information.

Program Requirements

Major Courses

AUTO 1021	Service Shop Operations I	1 Credit
AUTO 1064	Internal Combustion Engines	4 Credits
AUTO 1073	Ignition & Electrical Systems I	3 Credits
AUTO 1123	Ignition & Electrical Systems II	3 Credits
AUTO 1143	Brakes	3 Credits
AUTO 1213	Manual Transmissions & Driveline	3 Credits
AUTO 1223	Automatic Transmissions	3 Credits
AUTO 2013	Computerized Engine Controls I	3 Credits
AUTO 2233	Heating & Air Conditioning	3 Credits
AUTO 2243	Alignment, Steering & Suspension	3 Credits
AUTO 2252	Service Shop Operations II	2 Credits
COSC 1513	Introduction to Information Processing	3 Credits
COGT 2114	AutoCAD I	4 Credits
ELTR 1064	Fundamentals of Electricity	4 Credits
ELTR 1402	Industrial Safety	2 Credits
MCHN 1214	Machine Tool I	4 Credits
MCHN 1311	Precision Measurement	1 Credit
WELD 1114	Basic Welding	4 Credits
Credit Hours:		53

Those who have completed ELTR 1014 or both ELTR 1062 and ELTR 1072 will not be required to take ELTR 1064.

General education

ENGL 1413	Fundamentals of Writing	3 Credits
BSNS 1603	Business Communication	3 Credits
MATH 1123	Technical Mathematics II	3 Credits
PSCI 1514	Introduction to Physical Science	4 Credits
SOCY 2513	Sociology	3 Credits
Credit Hours:		16

For transfer students, a higher level of mathematics course may be substituted.

For transfer students, a higher level of English course(s) may be substituted for ENGL 1413 and/or BSNS 1603.

Minimum Credit Hours: 69

Suggested Course Sequence

Fall semester

AUTO 1021	Service Shop Operations I	1 Credit
AUTO 1064	Internal Combustion Engines	4 Credits
AUTO 1073	Ignition & Electrical Systems I	3 Credits
AUTO 1143	Brakes	3 Credits
ENGL 1413	Fundamentals of Writing	3 Credits
WELD 1114	Basic Welding	4 Credits

Spring semester

AUTO 1123	Ignition & Electrical Systems II	3 Credits
AUTO 2013	Computerized Engine Controls I	3 Credits
COSC 1513	Introduction to Information Processing	3 Credits
ELTR 1402	Industrial Safety	2 Credits
MATH 1123	Technical Mathematics II	3 Credits
PSCI 1514	Introduction to Physical Science	4 Credits

Fall semester

AUTO 1213	Manual Transmissions & Driveline	3 Credits
AUTO 2243	Alignment, Steering & Suspension	3 Credits
COGT 2114	AutoCAD I	4 Credits
ELTR 1064	Fundamentals of Electricity	4 Credits
MCHN 1311	Precision Measurement	1 Credit

Spring semester

AUTO 1223	Automatic Transmissions	3 Credits
AUTO 2233	Heating & Air Conditioning	3 Credits
AUTO 2252	Service Shop Operations II	2 Credits
BSNS 1603	Business Communication	3 Credits
SOCY 2513	Sociology	3 Credits
MCHN 1214	Machine Tool I	4 Credits

Program Cost

Minimum credit hours required for completion:			69
Tuition and fees - $142.00 per credit hour			142.00
					$9,798.00
Lab fees:
	AUTO 1021	Service Shop Operations I		$15.00
	AUTO 1064	Internal Combustion Engines		60.00
	AUTO 1073	Ignition & Electrical Systems I		40.00
	AUTO 1123	Ignition & Electrical Systems II		40.00
	AUTO 1143	Brakes		35.00
	AUTO 1213	Manual Transmissions & Drivelines		35.00
	AUTO 1223	Automatic Transmissions		75.00
	AUTO 2013	Comp Engine Controls I		50.00
	AUTO 2233	Heating & Air Conditioning		45.00
	AUTO 2243	Alignment, Steering & Suspension		30.00
	AUTO 2252	Service Shop Operations II		20.00
	BSNS 1603	Business Communications		10.00
	COGT 2114	AutoCAD I		20.00
	COSC 1513	Intro to Information Processing		25.00
	ELTR 1064	Fundamentals of Electricity		25.00
	ELTR 1402	Industrial Safety		110.00
	ENGL 1413	Fundamentals of Writing		5.00
	MCHN 1214	Machine Tool I		50.00
	PSCI 1514	Introduction to Physical Science		25.00
	WELD 1114	Basic Welding		100.00
				815.00
					815.00
Books:
	AUTO 1021	Service Shop Operations I*		200.00
	BSNS 1603	Business Communications		310.00
	COSC 1513	Intro to Information Processing		210.15
	COGT 2114	AutoCAD I		86.65
	ELTR 1064	Fundamentals of Electricity		100.00
	ENGL 1413	Fundamentals of Writing		62.65
	MATH 1123	Technical Mathematics II		242.60
	MCHN 1214	Machine Tool I		210.40
	MCHN 1311	Precision Measurement		53.35
	PSCI 1514	Introduction to Physical Science		416.30
	SOCY 2513	Sociology		177.00
	WELD 1114	Basic Welding		115.00
				2,184.75
					2,184.75
*The same textbook is used for AUTO 1021, AUTO 1064, AUTO 1073, AUTO 1143, AUTO 1213, AUTO 1223, AUTO 2013, AUTO 2233, and AUTO 2243.
Supplies:
	MCHN 1311:
		Leather work-style shoes		84.49
		Safety glasses		10.00
		6” steel rule		16.75
		6” dial caliper		20.50
				131.74
	WELD 1114:
		#5 filter lens		5.60
		Welding hood - #10 or #11 lens		40.44
		Leather welding gloves/work gloves		3.78
		Chipping hammer		10.98
		Mild steel wire brush		2.41
		Mill jacket – green/blue		28.93
		Heavy pliers		14.86
		Additional clear lens for welding hood		1.38
		Safety glasses (Clear – not reflective)		5.96
		Welding beany/Fitters hat		2.29
		Work boots		84.49
		Tip cleaner		2.86
		Striker		2.68
		Tape measure – minimum 16’		5.76
		Silver and black Sharpie markers		4.79
		11R vise grip		18.55
				235.76
			Total Supplies	367.50
					367.50
TOTAL					$13,165.25
All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices.