Automotive Systems Technology
Curricula in the Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair pathway prepare individuals
for employment as entry-level transportation service technicians. The programs provide
an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness
of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field.
Course work may include transportation systems theory, braking systems, climate control,
design parameters, drive trains, electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine
performance, environmental regulations, materials, product finish, safety, steering/suspension,
transmission/transaxles, and sustainable transportation depending on the program major
area chosen.
Graduates of this pathway should be prepared to take professional licensure exams,
which correspond to certain programs of study, and to enter careers as entry-level
technicians in the transportation industry.
The Automotive Systems Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical
knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. This
program includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance,
engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive
trains, and heating and air condition systems.
Fall Semester 1
Course
Lec
Lab
Clinic
Credit
ACA-115
Success & Study Skills
0
2
0
1
English Options
English Options Listed Below
3
0
0
3
TRN-110
Introduction to Transport Technology
1
2
0
2
TRN-120
Basic Transportation Electricity
4
3
0
5
TRN-140
Transportation Climate Control
1
2
0
2
TRN-170
Pc Skills for Transportation
1
2
0
2
TRN-180
Basic Welding for Transportation
1
4
0
3
Total:
Spring Semester 1
Course
Lec
Lab
Clinic
Credit
AUT-116
Engine Repair
2
3
0
3
AUT-116A
Engine Repair Lab
0
3
0
1
AUT-141
Suspension & Steering Systems
2
3
0
3
AUT-151
Brake Systems
2
3
0
3
AUT-181
Engine Performance 1
2
3
0
3
AUT-231
Manual Transmissions/Transaxles/Drive Trains
2
3
0
3
Total:
Summer Semester 1
Course
Lec
Lab
Clinic
Credit
Communications Option
Communications Options Listed Below
3
0
0
3
Math Option
Mathematics Options Listed Below
2
2
0
3
Total:
Fall Semester 2
Course
Lec
Lab
Clinic
Credit
AUT-163
Advanced Automotive Electricity
2
3
0
3
AUT-212
Auto Shop Management
3
0
0
3
AUT-221
Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles
2
3
0
3
AUT-281
Advanced Engine Performance
2
2
0
3
Humanities Option
Humanities and Fine Arts Options Listed Below
3
0
0
3
Total:
Spring Semester 2
Course
Lec
Lab
Clinic
Credit
ELN-112
Diesel Electronics System
2
6
0
4
HET-110
Diesel Engines
3
9
0
6
HET-125
Preventive Maintenance
1
3
0
2
Social & Behavioral Option
Social & Behavioral Science Options Listed Below
3
0
0
3
Total:
Total Credit Hours: 70
English: Choose One of the following courses:
Course
Lec
Lab
Clinic
Credit
ENG-110
Freshman Composition
3
0
0
3
ENG-111
Writing and Inquiry
3
0
0
3
Mathematics: Choose at least 3 hours from the following courses:
Course
Lec
Lab
Clinic
Credit
MAT-110
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
2
2
0
3
MAT-143
Quantitative Literacy
2
2
0
3
Humanities/Fine Arts Choices for AAS Degree Programs Unless Otherwise Noted:
Course
Lec
Lab
Clinic
Credit
ART-111
Art Appreciation
3
0
0
3
HUM-110
Technology and Society
3
0
0
3
HUM-115
Critical Thinking
3
0
0
3
MUS-110
Music Appreciation
3
0
0
3
Social and Behavioral Sciences Choices for AAS Degree Programs Unless Otherwise Noted:
Course
Lec
Lab
Clinic
Credit
ECO-251
Principles of Microeconomics
3
0
0
3
ECO-252
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
0
0
3
POL-120
American Government
3
0
0
3
PSY-150
General Psychology
3
0
0
3
SOC-210
Introduction to Sociology
3
0
0
3
Fall Semester 1
Course
Lec
Lab
Clinic
Credit
ACA-115
Success & Study Skills
0
2
0
1
English Options
English Options Listed Below
3
0
0
3
TRN-110
Introduction to Transport Technology
1
2
0
2
TRN-120
Basic Transportation Electricity
4
3
0
5
TRN-140
Transportation Climate Control
1
2
0
2
TRN-170
Pc Skills for Transportation
1
2
0
2
TRN-180
Basic Welding for Transportation
1
4
0
3
Total:
Spring Semester 1
Course
Lec
Lab
Clinic
Credit
AUT-116
Engine Repair
2
3
0
3
AUT-116A
Engine Repair Lab
0
3
0
1
AUT-141
Suspension & Steering Systems
2
3
0
3
AUT-151
Brake Systems
2
3
0
3
AUT-181
Engine Performance 1
2
3
0
3
AUT-231
Manual Transmissions/Transaxles/Drive Trains
2
3
0
3
Total:
Summer Semester 1
Course
Lec
Lab
Clinic
Credit
Math Option
Mathematics Options Listed Below
2
2
0
3
Total:
Total Credit Hours: 37
English: Choose One of the following courses:
Course
Lec
Lab
Clinic
Credit
ENG-110
Freshman Composition
3
0
0
3
ENG-111
Writing and Inquiry
3
0
0
3
Mathematics: Choose at least 3 hours from the following courses:
Course
Lec
Lab
Clinic
Credit
MAT-110
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
2
2
0
3
MAT-143
Quantitative Literacy
2
2
0
3
Fall Semester 1
Course
Lec
Lab
Clinic
Credit
TRN-110
Introduction to Transport Technology
1
2
0
2
TRN-120
Basic Transportation Electricity
4
3
0
5
TRN-140
Transportation Climate Control
1
2
0
2
TRN-170
Pc Skills for Transportation
1
2
0
2
TRN-180
Basic Welding for Transportation
1
4
0
3
Total:
Total Credit Hours: 14
Spring Semester 2
Course
Lec
Lab
Clinic
Credit
ELN-112
Diesel Electronics System
2
6
0
4
HET-110
Diesel Engines
3
9
0
6
HET-125
Preventive Maintenance
1
3
0
2
Total:
Total Credit Hours: 12