Automotive Technology General Option, AAS

Program Description

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

The general education requirements are designed to encourage the student to develop critical and creative thinking, computation, communication skills, and technological literacy. The program requirements provide the student with the prerequisite coursework that is required for the student to successfully complete the Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science degree.

The student will perform diagnostic techniques, service, and repair of automobiles and pickup trucks. Classroom work involves reviewing general principles and 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. 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 1500Basic Automotive Mechanics

4 credits

AUTO 1510Engine Systems Fundamentals

4 credits

AUTO 1600Fuel Systems I

3 credits

AUTO 1690Manual Power Train Fundamentals

4 credits

AUTO 1730Automatic Transmissions

4 credits

AUTO 1740Brake Systems

4 credits

AUTO 1760Heating and Air Conditioning

4 credits

AUTO 1765Automotive Electrical Systems

4 credits

AUTO 1770Automotive Electronics

4 credits

AUTO 2550Automotive Alignment and Suspension

4 credits

AUTO 2630Emission Systems

3 credits

AUTO 2810Diagnosis and Tune-Up Procedures

4 credits

COMM 1030Interpersonal Communication

3 credits

MATH 1500Applied Math

3 credits

Total Credit Hours: 62