Automotive Technology
The Automotive Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment in the high technology automotive service industry. Students will gain knowledge in automotive air conditioning, electrical systems, fuel injection, transmissions and transaxles, engine performance, brake systems, steering and suspension systems, and computerized automotive control systems. Emphasis will be placed on hands-on learning in the labs to develop diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, as well as repair procedures. Graduates of the Automotive Technology program are typically placed in dealerships, independent garages and specialty automotive repair facilities. Courses taken for completion of the Certificate Program can be applied toward completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Technology.
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| Core Curriculum (45 Credits) |
| FIRST SEMESTER |
| AUMT 1305 Introduction to Automotive Technology |
3 |
| AUMT 1407 Automotive Electrical Systems |
4 |
| AUMT 1410 Automotive Brake Systems |
4 |
| AUMT 1416 Suspension & Steering |
4 |
| SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication** |
3 |
| SECOND SEMESTER |
| AUMT 1345 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning |
3 |
| AUMT 1419 Automotive Engine Repair |
4 |
| AUMT 2417 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I |
4 |
| TECM 1303 Technical Mathematics |
3 |
| SUMMER SESSION |
| ENGL 1301 Composition** |
3 |
| Humanities Elective** |
3 |
| THIRD SEMESTER |
| AUMT 2313 Automotive Drive Train & Axles |
3 |
| AUMT 2425 Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle |
4 |
| AUMT 2434 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II |
4 |
| PSYC 2301 General Psychology** |
3 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER |
| CSIR 1355 Industry Certifications |
3 |
| AUMT 2301 Automotive Management |
3 |
| AUMT 2421 Automotive Electrical Lighting and Accessories |
4 |
| PHYS 1415 Physical Science I** |
4 |
| AUMT 1266 CAPSTONE: Practicum I |
2 |
**Identifies courses to fulfill minimum 15 credit hour General Education Requirement
