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Automotive Technology

Associate in Applied Science

Checklist

  • View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
  • Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
  • Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met.
  • Note: Courses listed below are shown in a suggested order, but do not have to be taken in that exact order to fulfill degree requirements.

Summary

        

Prescribed Program60
General Education15
Digital Literacy
Total Credits75

Degree Plan

Semesters

Plan of Study Grid
1st Year
Fall SemesterCredits
Prescribed Program  
AUTO 108 Mechanical and Shop Orientation 1
AUTO 128 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles 5
AUTO 161 Electronics 2
AUTO 163 Starting and Charging Systems 3
AUTO 164 Instruments and Accessory Systems 4
General Education  
Written or Oral Communications  
ENGL 110 College Composition I 3
 Credits18
Spring Semester
Prescribed Program  
AUTO 131 Clutches, Drive Trains and Axles 3
AUTO 132 Manual Transmissions and Transaxles 3
AUTO 148 Suspension and Steering 4
AUTO 151 Brake Fundamentals 2
AUTO 152 Brake Repair 3
General Education  
Written or Oral Communications  
Select from the following: 3
Fundamentals of Public Speaking  
College Composition II  
Introduction to Professional Writing  
 Credits18
Summer Semester
General Education  
Business, Math, Science, & Technology  
Select from the “Business, Math, Science & Technology" categories on the General Education matrix. 3
 Credits3
2nd Year
Fall Semester
Prescribed Program  
AUTO 211 Engine Fundamentals 4
AUTO 212 Engine Repair 4
AUTO 271 A/C Heating Theory and Operation 3
AUTO 272 A/C & Heating Diagnosis 4
General Education  
Arts & Humanities/Social & Behavioral Sciences   
Select from the "Arts & Humanities" or "Social & Behavioral Sciences" categories on the General Education matrix. 3
 Credits18
Spring Semester
Prescribed Program  
AUTO 282 Ignition Systems 3
AUTO 283 Fuel Delivery Systems 6
AUTO 284 Emission Control Systems 6
General Education  
Business, Math, Science, & Technology  
Select from the “Business, Math, Science & Technology" categories on the General Education matrix. 3
 Credits18
 Total Credits75

Digital Literacy

          

Select one of the following:
College Composition I
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course