AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY -- SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Cedar Valley and Eastfield only
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
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.
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 |
| +Elective |
Any 3 or 4 credit MATH course OR |
3-4 |
| TECM 1341 |
Technical Algebra AND |
(3) |
| ++Elective |
Natural Science |
(4) |
|
|
15-19 |
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
| AUMT 1345 |
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning |
3 |
| SPCH 1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication |
3 |
|
|
6 |
SEMESTER IV
| AUMT 2317 |
Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I |
3 |
| AUMT 2334 |
Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II |
3 |
| AUMT 2375 |
Powertrain Diagnostics |
3 |
| AUMT 2380 |
Cooperative Education - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician |
3 |
| +++Elective |
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
|
|
15 |
SEMESTER V
| AUMT 2313 |
Manual Drive Train and Axles |
3 |
| AUMT 2325 |
Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle |
3 |
| AUMT 2332 |
Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle II |
3 |
| AUMT 2381 |
Cooperative Education - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician |
3 |
| ++++Elective |
Social/Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
|
|
15 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
63-67 |
+Elective - any student enrolling in TECM 1341 must take one Natural Science course from the DCCCD Natural Science Core list. Other college level MATH meets the requirement for MATH and Natural Sciences.
++Natural Science Elective - any student enrolling in TECM 1341 must take one Natural Science course selected from the DCCCD Natural Science Core list.
+++Elective - Must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Humanities/Fine Arts.
++++Elective - Must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Social/Behavioral Sciences.
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.
