Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science

Automotive Service Management Technology (2236)

Drive up your income as an expert auto and light truck technician. This two-year training program is hands-on and teaches you to locate problems and repair and service engines, fuel, emission, steering and suspension systems; and brakes, drive trains, and transmissions. Besides the basics, today’s service technicians and mechanics need to have advanced skills. After completion, you’ll be capable and comfortable with high-tech electronic engine controls and electrical and computerized systems.

Dealerships, privately-owned garages and other automotive repair shops will be looking to hire you. Safe, efficient work practices and “people skills” are part of the excellent all-around instruction.

Curriculum

General Education Courses
ENC 1101 English Composition I (3)
*Mathematics (3)
*Social and Behavioral Sciences (3)
*Humanities (3)
**Physical Science (3)

Credit hours: 15

Professional Courses
AER 1007 Introduction to Automotive Technology (3)
  or AER 1002 Introduction to Automotive Technology: Module I (1)
  and AER 1003 Introduction to Automotive Technology: Module II (1)
  and 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)
  and AER 1351 Electrical/Electronics: Module II, Electronics Circuits (1)
  and AER 1352 Electrical/Electronics: Module III, Electronic Application (1)
  and 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)
  and AER 1613 Heating and Air Conditioning: Module II, Diagnostics and Repair (1)
  and AER 1614 Advanced Heating and Air Conditioning: Module I (1)
  and 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)
  and AER 1422 Brake: Module II, Brake Controls (1)
  and AER 1423 Brake: Module III, Drum and Disc Brakes (1)
  and 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)
  and AER 1456 Steering and Suspension: Module II, Suspension Systems (1)
  and AER 1457 Steering and Suspension: Module III, Alignment, Wheels and Tires (1)
  and 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)
  and AER 1237 Manual Drive Train and Axle: Module II, Manual Drive Train, Transmission (1)
  and AER 1238 Manual Drive Train and Axle: Module III, Driveshaft and Drive Axle (1)
  and 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)
  and AER 1105 Engine Repair: Module II, Cylinder Heads (1)
  and AER 1115 Engine Repair: Module III, Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair (1)
  and 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)
  and AER 2505 Engine Performance and Test: Module II, Ignition System Diagnostics and Repair (1)
  and AER 2513 Engine Performance and Test: Module III, Fuel Systems Diagnostics and Repair (1)
  and 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 Control Diagnostics and Repair (1)
  and AER 2550 Engine Performance and Test: Module VI, General Motors Performance Diagnostics (1)
  and AER 2551 Engine Performance and Test: Module VII, Ford Performance Diagnostics (1)
  and 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)
  and AER 1291 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles: Module II, Principles of Operation (1)
  and AER 1292 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles: Module III, Transmission and Transaxle Torque Converter (1)
  and 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)
  and AER 2295 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles: Module VI, Transmission Overhaul Manufacture Specific: GM (1)
  and AER 2296 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles: Module VII, Transmission Overhaul Manufacture Specific: Ford (1)
  and 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)
  and AER 2355 Electrical/Electronics: Module VI, Accessories Diagnosis and Repair (1)
  and AER 2356 Electrical/Electronics: Module VII, Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair (1)
  and 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)
  and AER 2554 Engine Performance and Test: Module X, Asian Performance Diagnostics (1)
  and AER 2555 Engine Performance and Test: Module XI, Electronic Diesel Performance Diagnostics (1)
  and 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

Total Credit Hours: 68

*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.
** PHY 1020C Physics for Liberal Arts recommended.

Notes
You have two options in this program: the associate in science (A.S.) degree, which can prepare you for employment or transfer to a state university, and the associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree, which is intended primarily for students who want immediate employment after graduation. If you choose the A.S. degree you must take MAC 1105, MGF 1106 or a higher level mathematics. The A.A.S. degree requires MAT 1033 or higher. Please see an advisor to determine the option that is best for you.

Cost
Estimated cost of tuition is $4,100 (for Florida residents, as of 7/04)