Automotive Technology AAS
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The in Automotive Technology (AAS) degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the automotive industry. The Automotive Technology program follows automotive industry-wide standards and curriculum. Upon completion of this program students will be able to analyze engine diagnostic problems, demonstrate and apply skills learned to perform computerized wheel alignments and other steering and suspension repairs, utilize additional electrical training to explain more complex electrical circuits and select and demonstrate the ability to locate service repair information by different types of media. Students are encouraged to complete the requirements of the Automotive Technician Certificate of Applied Science before beginning the second year of coursework.
Occupational Objective: Entry-level Automotive Technician with automotive dealerships, independent repair shops, oil field applications, fleet shops and other related areas.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of the use of proper tools, equipment and procedures to safely perform automotive repairs
- Demonstrate necessary skills to identify and repair defective braking systems, steering and suspension problems, perform electrical diagnostics and repair
- Develop the abilities to locate service repair information with different types of media
- Students will develop essential workplace skills and attributes necessary for an automotive related career
Related Instruction Requirements |
Credits |
|---|---|
| Communications: (WRIT 101 or WRIT 104) | 3 |
| Computer Applications: (CAPP options) | 3 |
| Health: (HLTH options) | 2 |
| Human Relations: (HS 100) | 1 |
| Mathematics: (M 111 or M 121) | 3 |
| Native American Studies: (NASX Options) | 3 |
| Total General Education credits required for degree | 15 |
Automotive Technology Program of Study |
Credits |
|---|---|
| AST 102 Introduction to Automotive Service | 3 |
| AST 116 Chassis I | 5 |
| AST 117 Chassis II | 4 |
| AST 138 Electrical I | 4 |
| AST 139 Electrical II | 4 |
| AST 222 Automatic Steering and Suspension and Alignment | 4 |
| AST 232 Electrical III | 4 |
| AST 250 Basic Engine Diagnostics | 2 |
| AST 251 Engine Performance/Diagnostics I | 4 |
| AST 252 Engine Performance/Diagnostics II | 4 |
| AST 253 Engine Performance/Diagnostics III | 2 |
| AST 280 Applied Lab Experience/Light Repair | 3 |
| WLDG 100 Introduction to Welding Fundamentals | 3 |
| Total Program of Study credits required for degree | 46 |
| Total credits required for degree | 61 |
*Program Requirements Based On FPCC Courses-All Transfer Students (credits) Will Be Evaluated On An Individual Basis