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
Program Options
(Choose a minimum of one option)
Automotive Technology General Option
| AUTO 1510 | Engine Systems Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| AUTO 1690 | Power Train Fundamentals | 4 credits |
| AUTO 1730 | Automatic Transmissions | 4 credits |
| AUTO 1740 | Brake Systems | 4 credits |
| AUTO 1755 | Automotive Suspension and Alignment | 4 credits |
| AUTO 1760 | Heating & Air Conditioning | 3 credits |
| AUTO 2630 | Emission Systems | 3 credits |
| CO/M 1030 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 62 |
Power Sports Option
| CO/M 1030 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits |
| PWRS 1500 | Power Sports Maintenance & Tune-Up | 3 credits |
| PWRS 1510 | 2-CYCLE Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| PWRS 1520 | 4-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)