The two-year automotive service management
technology program is designed to prepare students for employment
as automotive/light truck technicians at area dealerships, independent
garages or other automotive repair facilities.
Instruction is provided in the diagnosis, repair
and service of engines, fuel and emission systems, brakes, drive
trains, steering and suspension systems, transmissions, electrical
systems, electronic engine controls and automotive computer control
systems. The program also includes instruction in safe and efficient
work practices, troubleshooting skills and service and maintenance
of automobiles. Students will also be instructed in techniques
to develop the “people” skills essential for job success.
Classroom instruction, shop experiences and internship will be
the primary delivery systems.
The program manager may require additional
courses or make substitutions required to meet the needs of students.
Students
have two degree alternatives in this program: The associate
in
science
(A.S.) and the associate in applied science (A.A.S.). If you
intend to pursue further education at the university level,
you should
enroll in the A.S. option. If you intend to go directly to work
after completing your associate’s degree, consider the
A.A.S. While the A.A.S. will not provide you with the articulation
benefits
of the A.S., the A.A.S. will provide you with the skills required
to begin working in the field immediately upon graduation.
If
you are unsure of which option is best for you, please see an
advisor for further counseling.
The following is a list of courses required
for this program presented in a recommended sequence of completion.
The sequence is only a suggested guide, and there is no requirement
to follow the sequence precisely. Students in this program may
register for any course as long as the student has met any prerequisites
for that course.
|
| General Education |
|
| CGS 1570 Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
| ENC 1101 English Composition I |
3 |
| *Mathematics (3 credit hours required) |
3 |
| SOP 1002 Human Relations |
3 |
| **Physical Science (3 credit hours required) |
3 |
Credit Hours |
15 |
| AER 1007 Introduction to Automotive Technology |
3 |
| OR |
|
| AER 1002 Introduction to Automotive Technology: Module
I |
1 |
| AER 1003 Introduction to Automotive Technology: Module
II |
1 |
| AER 1004 Introduction to Automotive Technology: Module
III |
1 |
| AER 1310 Electrical Systems I |
4 |
| OR |
|
| AER 1350 Electrical/Electronics: Module I, Basic Electrical |
1 |
| AER 1351 Electrical/Electronics: Module II, Electronics
Circuits |
1 |
| AER 1352 Electrical/Electronics: Module III, Electronic
Application |
1 |
| AER 1353 Electrical/Electronics: Module IV, Battery, Starting
and Charging |
1 |
| AER 1610 Air Conditioning and Heating 4 |
|
| OR |
|
| AER 1612 Heating and Air Conditioning: Module I, Theory
and Operation |
1 |
| AER1613 Heating and Air Conditioning: Module II, Diagnostics
and Repair |
1 |
| AER 1614 Advanced Heating and Air Conditioning: Module
I |
1 |
| AER 1615 Advanced Heating and Air Conditioning: Module
II |
1 |
| AER 1410 Brake Systems |
4 |
| OR |
|
| AER 1421 Brake: Module I, Introduction to Brakes, Hardware |
1 |
| AER 1422 Brake: Module II, Brake Controls |
1 |
| AER 1423 Brake: Module III, Drum and Disc Brakes |
1 |
| AER 1424 Brake: Module IV, Anti-Lock Brakes |
1 |
| AER 1450 Steering and Suspension |
4 |
| OR |
|
| AER 1455 Steering and Suspension: Module I, Steering Systems |
1 |
| AER 1456 Steering and Suspension: Module II, Suspension
Systems |
1 |
| AER 1457 Steering and Suspension: Module III, Alignment,
Wheels and Tires |
1 |
| AER 1458 Steering and Suspension: Module IV, Electronic
Steering Systems |
1 |
| AER 1231 Manual Transmissions and Transaxles |
4 |
| OR |
|
| AER 1236 Manual Drive Train and Axle: Module I, Manual
Drive Train, Clutch |
1 |
| AER 1237 Manual Drive Train and Axle: Module II, Manual
Drive Train, Transmission |
1 |
| AER 1238 Manual Drive Train and Axle: Module III, Driveshaft
and Drive Axle |
1 |
| AER 1239 Manual Drive Train and Axle: Module IV, All Wheel
Drive/4 Wheel Drive |
1 |
| AER 1111 Engines |
4 |
| OR |
|
| AER 1104 Engine Repair: Module I, Engine Basics |
1 |
| AER 1105 Engine Repair: Module II, Cylinder Heads |
1 |
| AER 1115 Engine Repair: Module III, Engine Block Diagnosis
and Repair |
1 |
| AER 1116 Engine Repair: Module IV, Engine Assembly |
1 |
| AER 2520 Engine Performance I |
4 |
| OR |
|
AER 2504 Engine Performance and Test: Module I, General
Engine Performance
Diagnostics and Repair |
1 |
AER 2505 Engine Performance and Test: Module II, Ignition
System Diagnostics
and Repair |
1 |
AER 2513 Engine Performance and Test: Module III, Fuel
Systems Diagnostics
and Repair |
1 |
| AER 2514 Engine Performance and Test: Module IV, Emission
Diagnostics and Repair |
1 |
| AER 2522 Engine Performance II |
4 |
| OR |
|
AER 2529 Engine Performance and Test: Module V, Computerized
Engine Controls
Diagnostics and Repair |
1 |
AER 2550 Engine Performance and Test: Module VI, General
Motors Performance
and Diagnostics |
1 |
| AER 2551 Engine Performance and Test: Module VII, Ford
Performance Diagnostics |
1 |
AER 2552 Engine Performance and Test: Module VIII Daimler
Chrysler Performance
Diagnostics |
1 |
AER 1132 Automatic Transmissions and
Transaxles I |
4 |
| OR |
|
AER 1290 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles: Module
I, Automatic
Transmission Basics |
1 |
| AER 1291 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles: Module
II, Principles of Operation |
1 |
AER 1292 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles: Module
III, Transmission and
Transaxle Torque Converter |
1 |
AER 1293 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles: Module
IV, Transmission Fluids
and Filters, Gaskets and Seals |
1 |
| AER 2251 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles II |
4 |
| OR |
|
AER 2294 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles: Module
V, Transmission Electronic
Control Systems |
1 |
AER 2295 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles: Module
VI, Transmission Overhaul
Manufacture Specific: GM |
1 |
AER 2296 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles: Module
VII, Transmission Overhaul
Manufacture Specific: Ford |
1 |
AER 2297 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles: Module
VIII, Transmission
Overhaul Manufacture Specific: Chrysler |
1 |
| AER 2311 Electrical Systems II |
4 |
| OR |
|
| AER 2354 Electrical/Electronics: Module V, Lighting Systems
Diagnosis and Repair |
1 |
| AER 2355 Electrical/Electronics: Module VI, Accessories
Diagnosis and Repair |
1 |
| AER 2356 Electrical/Electronics: Module VII, Ignition System
Diagnosis and Repair |
1 |
| AER 2357 Electrical/Electronics: Module VIII, Air Bag System
Diagnosis |
1 |
| AER 2523 Advanced Engine Performance |
4 |
| OR |
|
| AER 2553 Engine Performance and Test: Module IX, Bosch
Performance Diagnostics |
1 |
| AER 2554 Engine Performance and Test: Module X, Asian Performance
Diagnostics |
1 |
AER 2555 Engine Performance and Test: Module XI, Electronic
Diesel Performance
Diagnostics 1 |
|
| AER 2556 Engine Performance and Test: Module XII, Lab Scope
Diagnostics |
1 |
| AER 2880 First Year Automotive Internship |
1 |
| AER 2881 Second Year Automotive Internship |
1 |
Credit Hours |
53 |
|
|
*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.
**PHY 1020C Physics for Liberal Arts recommended.
Students
earning an A.S. degree must take MAC 1105, MGF 1106 or a higher
level mathematics course. Students earning an A.A.S. degree must take MAT 1033 or a higher level mathematics course.
