General Technology

Associate in Occupational Technology
Automotive Technology Course Display Career Path
Credit Requirements: 60-84 Semester Credit Hours

The General Technology major allows students to select course work necessary to become multiskilled technicians. In addition to completing the College’s core curriculum, students also complete course work in at least two technical areas. The following is an example of a career path available. The secondary paths may be substituted for courses in other programs’ primary path. Interested students should talk with their advisors.

For entry into this program the student must be a high school graduate or possess a GED and take the College’s placement test or meet the College’s SAT or ACT requirements. Automotive Technology students must have a valid driver’s license.

Core Curriculum Requirements


	CPT 101	Introduction to Computers	3
or	EGR 110	Introduction to Computer Environment	3
	ENG 101	English Composition I	3
	IDS 201	Leadership Development	3
OR	ELE HUM	Select one course from Humanities Electives	3
	MAT 170	Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I	3
	ECO 210	Macroeconomics	3
or	PSY 110	Applied Psychology	3
or	PSY 201	General Psychology	3
	SPC 205	Public Speaking	3
or	SPC 209	Interpersonal Communication	3
Total 18
Primary Path
	AUT 101	Engine Fundamentals	3
	AUT 103	Engine Reconditioning	4
	AUT 111	Brakes	3
	AUT 116	Manual Transmission and Axle	4
	AUT 122	Suspension and Alignment	4
	AUT 131	Electrical Systems	3
	AUT 133	Electrical Fundamentals	3
	AUT 149	Ignition and Fuel Systems	4
Secondary Path
	MGT 101	Principles of Management	3
	MGT 120	Small Business Management	3
	MKT 101	Marketing	3
	MKT 130	Customer Service Principles	3
Additional Requirements
	AUT 145	Engine Performance	3
	AUT 152	Automatic Transmission	4
	AUT 153	Automatic Transmission Diagnosis	3
	AUT 211	Advanced Brakes	3
	AUT 241	Automotive Air Conditioning	4
	AUT 247	Electronic Fuel Systems	4
	AUT 252	Advanced Automatic Transmission	4
or	AUT 263	Advanced Automotive Machining	4