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Automotive Technology

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Automotive Technology (full-time)

The plan below is a sample course list. Consult an advisor for the best choices. The total credits may exceed the 60 required for the Associate in Applied Science in Auto Technology. Some courses have specific semesters and prerequisites. Technical courses must be under five years old. 

Additional information about this area of interest along with course descriptions and syllabi can be found here

Semester 1: Total Credits = 16

Course ID Number Course Title Credit Total

AUT 101

Electrical I

3

AUT 121

Auto Electricity and Electronics

2

AUT 122

Brakes I

3

AUT 142

Automotive Technology Lab I

5

Gen Ed Course

Public Speaking or
Oral Communications

3

Semester 2: Total Credits = 19

Course ID Number Course Title Credit Total

AUT 132

Engine Performance I

3

AUT 151

Heating and Air Conditioning

2

AUT 161

Suspension & Steering I

3

AUT 192

Automotive Technology Lab II

5

Gen Ed Course

Social & Behavioral Science

3

Gen Ed Course

Composition I or
Technical Composition 

3

Semester 3: Total Credits 17

Course ID Number Course Title Credit Total

AUT 193

Hybrid & Fuel Cell Vehicles

1

AUT 201

Manual Drive Trains and Axles

2

AUT 211

Auto Transmissions / Transaxles I

2

AUT 221

Engine Performance / Drivability II

2

AUT 242

Automotive Technology Lab III

7

Gen Ed Course 

Math or Science

3

Semester 4: Total Credits = 16

Course ID Number Course Title Credit Total

AUT 251

Engine Repair

2

AUT 255

Auto Transmissions / Transaxles II

1

AUT 261

Auto Service Management

2

AUT 281

Automotive Technology Lab IV

7

AUT 291

Service Management Practicum 

1

Gen Ed Course

Humanities & Fine Arts

3

Effective Date 08/01/2022