Cedar Valley College - Degree Plans - Automotive Technology

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2002 - 2003 Catalog (Archived)
Degree Plans
Automotive Technology
Service Technician AAS (EFC and CVC)

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY -- SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Cedar Valley and Eastfield only

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

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

Degree Plan Code: AAS.AT.SERV.TECH

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for entry level employment as an automotive technician. This program reflects a building-block approach from simple to complex and includes theory, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of automobiles, including late model vehicles with electronic systems. Emphasis is placed on operational theory, practical skills and accepted shop procedures.

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 1307	Automotive Electrical Systems	3
MATH	Any 3 or 4 credit Math course OR	3-4
TECM 1341	Technical Algebra AND	(3)
+Elective	Natural Science	(4)
		15-19

SEMESTER II

AUMT 1310	Automotive Brake Systems	3
AUMT 1316	Suspension and Steering	3
AUMT 2311	Automotive Electronics Controls	3
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
		12

SEMESTER III

AUMT 1345	Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning	3
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication	3
		6

SEMESTER IV

AUMT 2317	Engine Performance Analysis I	3
AUMT 2334	Engine Performance Analysis II	3
AUMT 2375	Powertrain Diagnostics	3
AUMT 2380	Cooperative Education - Auto/Automotive Mechanic/Technician	3
++Elective	Humanities/Fine Arts	3
		15

SEMESTER V

AUMT 2313	Manual Drive Train and Axles	3
AUMT 2325	Automatic Transmission and Transaxle	3
AUMT 2332	Automatic Transmission and Transaxle II	3
AUMT 2381	Cooperative Education - Auto/Automotive Mechanic/Technician	3
+++Elective	Social/Behavioral Sciences	3
		15

Minimum Hours Required

63-67

+Elective - Any student enrolling in TECM 1341 Technical Algebra must take one 4 SCH natural science course selected from the DCCCD approved course list.

++ Elective - Must be selected from the DCCCD Humanities/Fine Arts approved course list.

+++Elective - Must be selected from the DCCCD Social/Behavioral Sciences approved course list.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four year institution of their choice.