AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
View Automotive Technology A.A.S. (R): 307
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Automotive Air Conditioning Specialist Certificate (R): 164 (Deletion:
Effective Spring 2006)
View Automotive Electrical Systems Specialist Certificate
(R): 162
View Engine Performance Specialist Certificate (R): 160A
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Powertrain Specialist Certificate (R): 161A
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Undercar Specialist Certificate (R): 163A
Automotive Technology A.A.S. (R): 307
Revised: Effective Semester— Summer 2007
The ASE-NATEF Master Certified curriculum prepares students for employment in the
automotive service industry as a repair technician. The curriculum
also prepares students for seven ASE automobile technician certification
exams; ASE A-1, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-8 and L-1. Students are exposed to
the following areas of expertise; Undercar (brakes, suspension, steering
and alignment), Electrical (engine and chassis/body), Engine Performance
(computer controlled fuel injection, ignition and emission control
systems), Engine Repair and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning).
All automotive (AT) classes consist of a lecture section and a lab
(shop) section. Some AT classes also include a lab discussion section.
Successful completion of this program, AT 220 and AT 230 leads to
the award of an A.A.S. degree and the Powertrain Specialist certificate.
Successful complete of this program, AT 220 and AT 230 also prepares
students for all ASE automobile technician certification exams.
This combination is designed for individuals seeking ASE Master automobile
technician status.
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| First Semester |
| AT 101 |
Introduction to Automotive Technology |
3 |
| AT 140 |
Suspension and Steering |
5 |
| AT 161 |
Automotive Electricity
I |
4 |
| EN 101 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing
I |
3
|
First semester
credit hours 15 |
Second Semester |
| AT 150 |
Brakes |
5 |
| AT 162 |
Battery/Starting/Charging |
3 |
| AT 163 |
Chassis Circuits |
4 |
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Mathematics foundation |
3 |
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English foundation |
3 |
Second semester credit
hours 18 |
Summer One |
| AT 200 |
Auto Tech Practicum |
1 |
| AT 270 |
Automotive HVAC |
4 |
Summer One
credit hours 5 |
Third Semester |
| AT 111 |
Engine Repair |
4 |
| AT 180 |
Basic Engine Performance |
4 |
| CH 109A/B |
Chemistry and
Society/Lab |
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OR |
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| |
National Sciences w/Lab Distribution |
4 |
| SP 212 |
Effective Technical Presentations |
|
| |
OR |
|
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Speech foundation |
3 |
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Third semester credit hours 15 |
Fourth Semester |
| AT 282 |
Engine Performance II |
4 |
| AT 283 |
Engine performance III |
4 |
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Health elective |
1 |
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Behavioral and Social Science distribution |
3 |
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Arts or Humanities Distribution |
3 |
Fourth semester
credit hours 15
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Total credit
hours 68 |
Program Outcomes for the Automotive Technology A.A.S. Degree
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
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Obtain gainful employment in the automotive service and repair (or a related) industry
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Complete successfully the following National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) automobile technician certification exams:
A-1 (Engine Repair), A-4 (Suspension and Steering), A-5 (Brakes), A-6 (Electrical / Electronic Systems), A-7 (Heating and Air Conditioning), A-8 (Engine Performance), and L-1 (Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Specialist)
Automotive Electrical Systems Specialist
Certificate (R): 162
Revised: Effective Semester Spring 2006
This certificate curriculum prepares individuals for employment
in the automotive service industry as an electrical systems technician.
The curriculum also prepares individuals for the ASE A-6 (Electrical Systems)
automobile technician certification exam. Credits may be applied to the
Automotive Technology A.A.S. degree.
| First Semester |
| AT 101 |
Introduction to Automotive
Technology |
3 |
| AT 161 |
Automotive Electricity I |
4 |
First semester
credits 7 |
| Second Semester |
| AT 162 |
Battery/Starting/Charging |
3 |
| AT 163 |
Chassis Circuits |
4 |
Second semester
credits 7 |
Total credit hours 14 |
Program Outcomes for the Automotive Electrical Systems Specialist
Certificate
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
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Obtain gainful employment in the automotive service and repair (or a related) industry.
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Complete successfully the following National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) automobile technician certification exams: A-6 (Electrical / Electronic Systems).
Revised: Effective Semester— Spring 2006
(formerly Automotive Driveability Specialist)
This certificate curriculum prepares individuals for employment
in the automotive service industry as an engine performance and repair
technician. The curriculum also prepares individuals for ASE A-1 (Engine
Repair), A-8 (Engine Performance), and L-1 (Advanced Engine Performance)
automobile technician certification exams. Credits may be applied to
the Automotive Technology A.A.S. degree.
.
| First Semester |
| AT 101 |
Introduction to Automotive
Technology |
3 |
| AT 161 |
Automotive Electricity |
4 |
| AT 180 |
Basic Engine Performance |
4 |
First semester
credit hours 11 |
| Second Semester |
| AT 111 |
Engine Repair |
4 |
| AT 282 |
Engine Performance II |
4 |
| AT 283 |
Engine Performance
III |
4 |
Second semester
credit hours 12 |
Total credit hours
23 |
Program Outcomes for the Engine Performance
Certificate
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
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Obtain gainful employment in the automotive service and repair (or a related) industry
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Complete successfully the following National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) automobile technician certification exams:
A-1 (Engine Repair), A-8 (Engine Performance), and L-1 (Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Specialist).
Powertrain Specialist Certificate
(R): 161A
Revised: Effective Semester Spring 2006
(formerly Automotive Drive Train Specialist Certificate) This certificate curriculum prepares individuals for
employment in the automotive service industry as an engine, automatic
trans/transaxle, manual trans/transaxle and driveline repair technician.
The curriculum also prepares individuals for ASE A-1 (Engine Repair),
A-2 (Automatic Trans/Transaxle), and A-3 (Manual Drive Train and Axles)
automobile technician certification exams. Credits may be applied
to the Automotive Technology A.A.S. degree.
.
| First Semester |
| AT 101 |
Introduction to Automotive Technology |
3 |
| AT 161 |
Automotive Electricity I |
4 |
| AT 180 |
Basic Engine Performance |
4 |
First semester credit hours 11 |
| Second Semester |
| AT 111 |
Engine Repair |
4 |
| AT 220 |
Automatic Trans/Transaxles |
5 |
| AT 230 |
Manual Drive Train and Axles |
5 |
Second semester credit hours 14 |
Total credit hours 25 |
Program Outcomes for the Powertrain Specialist
Certificate
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Obtain gainful employment in the automotive service and repair (or a related) industry.
- Complete successfully the following National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) automobile technician certification exams:
A-1 (Engine Repair), A-2 (Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles), and A-3 (Manual Drive Train and Axles).
(formerly Automotive Suspension, Brake and Alignment Specialist)
This certificate curriculum prepares individuals for employment
in the automotive service industry as a brake, suspension, steering and
alignment technician. The curriculum also prepares individuals for ASE
A-4 (Suspension and Steering) and A-5 (Brakes) automobile technician
certification exams. Credits may be applied to the Automotive Technology
A.A.S. degree.
| AT 101 |
Introduction to Automotive Technology |
3 |
| AT 140 |
Suspension and Steering |
5 |
| AT 150 |
Brakes |
5 |
| AT 161 |
Automotive Electricity I |
4 |
|
Total credit hours 17
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Program Outcomes for the Undercar Specialist
Certificate
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Obtain gainful employment in the automotive service and repair (or a related) industry.
- Complete successfully the following National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) automobile technician certification exams: A-4 (Suspension and Steering), and A-5 (Brakes).
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