Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science

Automotive Service Management Technology (2236)

The need for educated automotive service technicians becomes greater every day. It is an indispensable occupation that carries job security and a better than average income. The Automotive Service Management Technology program combines your aptitude for mechanical and technical systems with basic business training. You will use current industry technology to locate, diagnose and address problems in every major system in an automobile, from the transmission to the drive trains, the electrical system to steering and suspension.

In this program you can choose between the Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees. Your training and education ready you for high-paying employment at a dealership, independent garage or other automotive repair facility. Applicants with degrees are in demand. The more education and experience you have, the better your income and opportunities will be.

Florida Community College’s multi-million-dollar Advanced Technology Center is one of the finest facilities of its kind in the nation. Labs are clean, air-conditioned, and stocked with state-of-the-art equipment. Each lab has Internet access for researching current automotive repair database information.

Internships
Every program contains an internship component so you can gain on-the-job experience while working toward a degree. The demand for educated technicians is so great, employers contact us daily for talented, qualified candidates.

Career Opportunities, Rapid Placement
The Automotive program has a better than 90% immediate placement record for graduates.

Annual Salaries
Graduates with internship experience enter the field at about $30,000 a year. Degreed technicians with experience and ASE certification begin at about $40,000.

Cost
Estimated cost of tuition is $4,515 (for Florida residents, as of 7/06). Contact the program manager for additional costs (materials, textbooks, fees).

Automotive Service Management Technology (2236)
Curriculum

General Education Courses
ENC 1101	English Composition I	3
	*Mathematics	3
	*Social and Behavioral Science	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 1253 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.