Automotive Technology, AAS

Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology is designed for students who have minimal experience and knowledge of automotive technology.

The general education requirements are designed to encourage students to develop critical and creative thinking, computation, communication skills, and technological literacy. The program requirements provide students with the prerequisite coursework that is required for students to successfully complete one or more of the following options in the Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science degree: 1) Automotive Technology and 2) Power Sports.

Students must complete the general education, program requirements, and choose at least one of the Automotive Technology program options to complete the two-year degree. A student who chooses to complete one or more of the Automotive Technology program options will earn an Automotive Technology AAS degree in each program option, and each completed program option will be listed separately on the student’s transcript.

Automotive Technology Option: Automotive Technology is a field of study in which students are taught diagnostic techniques, service, and repair of automobiles and pickup trucks. Classroom work involves knowledge of general principles, as well as specific product information. Laboratory work emphasizes a hands-on orientation with extensive training on vehicles. Courses are designed to address the ever changing technical developments in the automotive industry which includes computerized electronic control systems, development of the student’s diagnostic capabilities, and proficiency with recommended service procedures..

Power Sports Option: The Power Sports option provides the students with entry level knowledge of the motorcycle, ATV, and snowmobile repair business. Proper repair procedures, theory of operation, customer service, and suggested business practices are emphasized in the curriculum.

General Education Requirements

Writing Level I (WR1) 3 credits
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) 3 credits
MATH/APPM/LSCI (in program)
Student must complete six (6) credits of general education courses distributed over two (2) different general education areas, one of which is either WR2 or ORAL.
ORAL (in program)
ARTS/HUM/IT/SOC/WR2 3 credits
UNST 1 credits

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
AUTO 1600Fuel Systems I

3 credits

AUTO 1765Automotive Electrical Systems

4 credits

AUTO 1770Automotive Electronics

4 credits

AUTO 2810Diagnosis & Tune-Up Procedures

4 credits

MATH 1500Applied Math

3 credits

PFDV 1500Managing Career Development

3 credits

PRSP 1500Basic Automotive Terms and Concepts

3 credits

Program Options

(Choose a minimum of one option)

Automotive Technology General Option

Course NumberTitleCredits
AUTO 1510Engine Systems Fundamentals

3 credits

AUTO 1690Power Train Fundamentals

4 credits

AUTO 1730Automatic Transmissions

4 credits

AUTO 1740Brake Systems

4 credits

AUTO 1755Automotive Suspension and Alignment

4 credits

AUTO 1760Heating & Air Conditioning

3 credits

AUTO 2630Emission Systems

3 credits

CO/M 1030Interpersonal Communication

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:62

Power Sports Option

Course NumberTitleCredits
CO/M 1030Interpersonal Communication

3 credits

PWRS 1500Power Sports Maintenance & Tune-Up

3 credits

PWRS 15102-CYCLE Fundamentals

3 credits

PWRS 15204-CYCLE Engine Fundamentals

3 credits

Option Electives:

Student must complete nine (9) credits of approved courses from the following departments:

ACCT, AUTO, CO/M, ENTR, MGT, PRSP

General Electives (5 credits)

Total Credit Hours:60