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2004 - 2005 / 2005 - 2006 Catalog
2005-2006 Catalog Year (Archived)
Degree Plans
Automotive Technology
Service Technician AAS (BHC)

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY -- SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Brookhaven 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.SERVICE.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
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
12

SEMESTER II

AUMT 1307 Automotive Electrical Systems 3
AUMT 1310 Automotive Brake Systems 3
AUMT 1316 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems 3
+Elective Any 3 or 4 credit MATH course OR 3-4
TECM 1341 Technical Algebra AND (3)
++Elective Natural Science (4)
12-16

SEMESTER III

+++Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3
3

SEMESTER IV

AUMT 2313 Manual Drive Train and Axles 3
AUMT 2311 Automotive Electronic Controls 3
AUMT 1345 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
12

SEMESTER V

AUMT 2317 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I 3
AUMT 2334 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II 3
AUMT 2343 Advanced Emission Systems Diagnostics 3
AUMT 2380 Cooperative Education - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 3
PSYC 2302 Applied Psychology 3
15

SEMESTER VI

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
9
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.

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.