AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY -- DEALERSHIP SPONSORED TECHNICIAN

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

Brookhaven only

• 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.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.

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

SEMESTER IV

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

SEMESTER IV

+MATH Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.

++Social/Behavioral Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Sciences.

+++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

++++Elective-Students enrolled in the Ford ASSET Track are required a minimum of six credit hours of cooperative work experience for graduation. Students must select to complete the cooperative work experience through the completion of three (3) two-credit hour courses or two (2) three-credit hour courses. The courses must be selected from the following list:

++++Elective-Students enrolled in the GM ASEP Track are required a minimum of nine credit hours of cooperative work experience for graduation. Students must select to complete the cooperative work experience through the completion of three (3) three-credit hour courses. The courses must be selected from the following list:

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.

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY -- ELECTRONICS AND CLIMATE CONTROLS TECHNICIAN

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

Brookhaven, Cedar Valley and Eastfield only

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet 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: C1.AUMT.ELEC.CLIM

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

AUMT 1305	Introduction to Automotive Technology	3
AUMT 1307	Automotive Electrical Systems	3
AUMT 2321	Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair	3
		9

SEMESTER II

AUMT 1345	Automotive Climate Control Systems	3
AUMT 2311	Automotive Electronic Controls	3
+Elective	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	2-3
		8-9

Minimum Hours Required

17-18

+Elective - a minimum of two credit hours of cooperative work experience courses must be selected from the following list:

AUMT 1281	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	2
AUMT 1381	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	3
AUMT 2281	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	2
AUMT 2381	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	3

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.

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY -- ENGINE REPAIR AND PERFORMANCE TECHNICIAN

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

Brookhaven, Cedar Valley and Eastfield only

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet 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: C1.AUMT.ENGINE.PERF

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

AUMT 1305	Introduction to Automotive Technology	3
AUMT 1319	Automotive Engine Repair	3
AUMT 1307	Automotive Electrical Systems	3
		9

SEMESTER II

AUMT 2321	Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair	3
AUMT 2317	Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I	3
AUMT 2334	Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II	3
+Elective	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	2-3
++Elective		3-4
		14-16

Minimum Hours Required

23-25

+Elective - a minimum of two credit hours of cooperative work experience courses must be selected from the following:

AUMT 1281	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	2
AUMT 1381	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	3
AUMT 2281	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	2
AUMT 2381	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	3

++Elective - must be selected from the following:

ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication	3
MATH XXXX	Any MATH course from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics	3
ITSC 1401	Introduction to Computers	4

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.

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY -- SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Gainful Employment Information

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

Brookhaven only

• 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 1307	Automotive Electrical Systems	3
AUMT 2321	Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair	3
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication	3
		12

SEMESTER II

AUMT 1310	Automotive Brake Systems	3
AUMT 1316	Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems	3
+Elective	MATH Elective	3
		9

SEMESTER III

AUMT 1345	Automotive Climate Control Systems	3
AUMT 1319	Automotive Engine Repair	3
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
		9

SEMESTER IV

AUMT 2317	Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I	3
AUMT 2334	Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II	3
AUMT 1391	Special Topics in Auto/Automobile Mechanic/Technician	3
++Elective	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	3
+++Elective	Social/Behavioral Sciences	3
		15

SEMESTER V

AUMT 2313	Automotive Drive Train and Axles	3
AUMT 2325	Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle	3
AUMT 2332	Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle II	3
++Elective	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	3
++++Elective	Humanities/Fine Arts	3
		15

Minimum Hours Required

60

+MATH Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.

++Elective - Students are required a minimum of six credit hours of cooperative work experience for graduation. Students must select to complete the cooperative work experience through the completion of three (3) two-credit hour courses. If a student selects this option, the student will need to begin the courses by the fourth semester of the degree. Students choosing to complete the cooperative work experience requirement by completing two (2) three-credit hour courses should wait until their last two semesters of course work. The courses must be selected from the following list:

AUMT 1281	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	2
AUMT 2280	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	2
AUMT 2380	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	3
AUMT 2281	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	2
AUMT 2381	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	3

+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Sciences.

++++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options 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.

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY -- TRANSMISSION SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

Brookhaven, Cedar Valley and Eastfield only

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet 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: C1.AUMT.TRANSMISSION

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

AUMT 1305	Introduction to Automotive Technology	3
AUMT 1307	Automotive Electrical Systems	3
AUMT 2313	Automotive Drive Train and Axles	3
		9

SEMESTER II

AUMT 2325	Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle	3
AUMT 2321	Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair	3
+Elective	Cooperative Education - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	3
		9

Minimum Hours Required

18

+Elective - must be selected from the following:

AUMT 1380	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	3
AUMT 2380	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	3

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.

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