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Automotive Technology, A.A.S. - Automotive Technician Concentration

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Program Code: E.AUT.AAS.TECH

Graduation requirement: 71-73 credit hours

The Automotive Technician Program prepares graduates for entry-level employment in automotive dealerships and independent service centers in technical positions.

The program is designed to develop strong technical skills along with managerial skills.

Curriculum for the Automotive Technology degree is based on the Master Automotive Service Technology standards (MAST) set by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation.

Students should plan their programs with a faculty advisor. Students considering transferring to a senior institution will need to contact the institution as soon as possible to determine the general education courses that are transferable and the required credit hours.

Program Notes

AFD elective courses are offered each semester and may be completed during other semesters than the suggested sequence.
A valid driver’s license is required for internship courses.
MAT 107 , MAT 108 , or MAT 124 may be taken instead of MAT 131 .
WLX substitutions are accepted for WLD 111 , WLD 112 , and WLD 212 .
- WLD 111 = WLX 112 + WLX 113 + WLX 114 + WLX 115
- WLD 112 = WLX 116 + WLX 117
- WLD 212 = WLX 210 + WLX 211
For the Motorsport concentration, one credit hour of AFD 212 may be substituted for AFD 273 if work experience does not meet AFD 273 placement requirements.

Graduation Requirements

Program Courses (35 credit hours)

AFD 112 - Introduction to Power Trains 3 credit hours
AFD 113 - Automotive Chassis Systems Maintenance and Light Repair 7 credit hours
AFD 115 - Basic Chassis Electrical Systems 7 credit hours
AFD 117 - Basic Automotive Electronics and Computer Control Strategies 3 credit hours
AFD 119 - Chassis Electrical/Electronic Systems and Accessories 4 credit hours
AFD 210 - Automotive Work Experience Seminar 2-3 credit hours
AFD 231 - Fuel and Emissions Diagnosis 4 credit hours
AFD 234 - Vehicle High-Voltage Systems 2 credit hours
AFD 295 - Service Shop Operations 3 credit hours

Concentration Courses (18 credit hours)

AFD 110 - Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair 4 credit hours
AFD 111 - Automotive Powertrain Maintenance and Light Repair 7 credit hours
AFD 211 - Auto Work Experience I 1 credit hour
AFD 212 - Auto Work Experience II 1 credit hour
AFD 232 - Multi-Cylinder Engine Overhaul 5 credit hours

Program Electives (3-5 credit hours)

Choose a course to complete the minimum 71 credit hours required for the program.

AFD 217 - Basic Refrigeration 3 credit hours
AFD 233 - Automatic Transmissions 3 credit hours
AFD 296 - Motorsport Vehicle System Assessment 3 credit hours
AFD 297 - Motorsport Concepts and Vehicle Preparation 4 credit hours
AFD 298 - Motorsport Chassis Analysis 5 credit hours
WLD 111 - Introduction to Welding 4 credit hours

General Education Courses (15 credit hours)

MAT 131 - Applied Mathematics 3-4 credit hours
General Education electives - 6 credit hours

Communications electives - 6 credit hours

Complete one course from each group:

Group one
ENG 101 - Composition I 3 credit hours
ENG 111 - Workplace Writing 3 credit hours
Group two
ENG 102 - Composition II 3 credit hours
COM 103 - Introduction to Public Speaking 3 credit hours
COM 120 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credit hours
COM 140 - Voice and Diction 3 credit hours
COM 200 - Leadership and Small Group Communication 3 credit hours
COM 205 - Business and Professional Communication 3 credit hours

Suggested Full-time Sequence

1st Semester (Fall)

AFD 110 - Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair 4 credit hours
AFD 113 - Automotive Chassis Systems Maintenance and Light Repair 7 credit hours
AFD 210 - Automotive Work Experience Seminar 2-3 credit hours
MAT 131 - Applied Mathematics 3-4 credit hours

2nd Semester (Spring)

AFD 111 - Automotive Powertrain Maintenance and Light Repair 7 credit hours
AFD 115 - Basic Chassis Electrical Systems 7 credit hours
Communications elective

3rd Semester (Summer)

AFD 211 - Auto Work Experience I 1 credit hour
Program elective

4th Semester (Fall)

AFD 112 - Introduction to Power Trains 3 credit hours
AFD 117 - Basic Automotive Electronics and Computer Control Strategies 3 credit hours
AFD 232 - Multi-Cylinder Engine Overhaul 5 credit hours
Communications elective
General Education elective

5th Semester (Spring)

AFD 119 - Chassis Electrical/Electronic Systems and Accessories 4 credit hours
AFD 212 - Auto Work Experience II 1 credit hour
AFD 231 - Fuel and Emissions Diagnosis 4 credit hours
AFD 234 - Vehicle High-Voltage Systems 2 credit hours
AFD 295 - Service Shop Operations 3 credit hours
General Education elective

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