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2002 - 2003 Catalog (Archived)
Degree Plans
Automotive Technology
Dealership-Sponsored Technician AAS


AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY -- DEALERSHIP SPONSORED TECHNICIAN

Brookhaven only

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

(Students pursuing this AAS program are required to meet all TASP requirements.)

Degree Plan Code: AAS.AT.DEALERSHIP

This specialized program is designed to prepare students for entry level employment as Automotive technicians in specific manufacturer's dealership service organizations. Students entering this program must be sponsored by participating dealerships approved by the College. Emphasis is placed upon the development of the necessary skills and knowledge required to function in Automotive dealerships repairing and maintaining late model Automobiles with electronic systems. This program includes operational theory, practical skills, and accepted shop procedures reinforced by intensive practice during cooperative work experience periods in the sponsoring dealership.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

AUMT 1305 Introduction to Automotive Technology 3
AUMT 1306 Automotive Engine Removal and Installation 3
AUMT 1319 Automotive Engine Repair 3
AUMT 1380 Cooperative Education - Auto/Automotive Mechanic Technician 3
+Elective Any 3 or 4 credit MATH course OR 3-4
TECM 1341 Technical Algebra AND (3)
PHYS 1405 Concepts in Physics (4)
15-19

SEMESTER II

AUMT 1307 Automotive Electrical Systems 3
AUMT 1310 Automotive Brake Systems 3
AUMT 1316 Suspension and Steering 3
AUMT 1381 Cooperative Education - Auto/Automotive Mechanic Technician 3
12

SEMESTER III

AUMT 1345 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning 3
AUMT 2311 Automotive Electronics Controls 3
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
9

SEMESTER IV

AUMT 2317 Engine Performance Analysis I 3
AUMT 2334 Engine Performance Analysis II 3
AUMT 2375 Powertrain Diagnostics 3
AUMT 2280 Cooperative Education - Auto/Automotive Mechanic Technician 2
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
PSYC 2302 Applied Psychology 3
17

SEMESTER V

AUMT 2313 Manual Drive Train and Axles 3
AUMT 2325 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxle 3
AUMT 2332 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxle II 3
AUMT 2381 Cooperative Education - Auto/Automotive Mechanic/Technician 3
HUMA 1301 Introduction to the Humanities 3
15
Minimum Hours Required 68-72

+Elective - Any student enrolling in TECM 1341 Technical Algebra must take PHYS 1405 Concepts in Physics. Any college level course with the prefix of MATH can be taken instead of both TECM 1341 and PHYS 1405.

NOTE: Some students enrolling in this program may plan to transfer to four- year institutions. They should consult with an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and to identify how courses will transfer to the four year institution of their choice.