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Automotive Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete all Automotive Technology, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:

  • Practice safety precautions to protect oneself, vehicles, and the environment.
  • Communicate clearly with team members and customers.
  • Conduct oneself on the job with a high degree of professionalism.
  • Use service literature and tools efficiently.
  • Practice a systematic diagnostic and repair strategy to maintain modern automobiles and light trucks.

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Automotive Technology, Associate of Applied Science Program Map.

Computation

AUT 290Math & Measurement for Transportation Technicians

4
or
MTH 075Variables and Linear Equations

4
AUT 290 and MTH 075: 3 credits apply towards computation requirements; one credit applies toward program.

Communication

IN4. 164Technical Writing for CTE

3
or
WR 121ZComposition I

4
WR 121Z: 3 credits apply towards communication requirements; one credit applies toward program.

Human Relations

AUT 643Customer Service for Auto Tech

3
or
Human Relations

3
See Related Instruction Requirements for approved courses that satisfy the Human Relations requirement.

Program Courses

AUT 295Manual Drivetrain & Axles

5
AUT 296Advanced Steering, Suspension, Brakes and Advanced Drivers Assist Systems (ADAS)

6
AUT 298Advanced Engine Performance

6
AUT 299Engine Repair

5
AUT 300Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles

6
AUT 303Auto Heating/Air Conditioning

5
AUT 315Vehicle Systems Diagnostics: Scanner and Scope

3
AUT 316Maintenance & Light Repair

10
AUT 317Electrical Sys & Engine Performance

10
AUT 319Suspension, Steering & Braking

10
AUT 350Shop Skills I

3
AUT 351Shop Skills II

3
Approved Electives

9

Approved Electives

AUT 301Automotive Service and Repair Practice

1-2
MA3. 396BManufacturing Processes I

2
WLD 170Welding I

2
WLD 171Welding II

2
WE1. 280WCWE Auto Technology

1-12

Students with prior Automotive certification may be elegible to receive LBCC credit. See Credit for Prior Learning webpage for more information.

Total Credit Hours: 91-92