General Technology - Automotive Technology
Associate in Applied Science in General Technology
Automotive Technology career path
81 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.
This career path introduces students to the highly technical automotive industry. Employers today are looking for technicians with strong mechanical, analytical and reading comprehension skills. Students develop the basic skills required for the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of passenger cars and light trucks through theory and shop instruction. In addition, they are introduced to essential management and customer service principles.
Students can earn only one General Technology degree in a single career path.
General Education Core Requirements
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| ECO 210 | Macroeconomics | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| SPC 209 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
| REQ HUM | Select from Humanities | 3 |
| REQ MAT | Select from Mathematics/Natural Sciences | 3 |
| Total: | 15 |
First-Year Experience Requirement
| EGR 110 | Introduction to Computer Environment | 3 | |
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Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 |
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| IDS 109 | First Year Experience Seminar | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
| Total: | 3 |
Primary Technical Specialty
| AUT 101 | Engine Fundamentals | 3 | |
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Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 |
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| AUT 103 | Engine Reconditioning | 4 | |
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Lec: 2 Lab: 6 Credit:4 |
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| AUT 111 | Brakes | 3 | |
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Lec: 1.5 Lab: 4.5 Credit:3 |
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| AUT 116 | Manual Transmission and Axle | 4 | |
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Lec: 2 Lab: 6 Credit:4 |
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| AUT 122 | Suspension and Alignment | 4 | |
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Lec: 2 Lab: 6 Credit:4 |
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| AUT 131 | Electrical Systems | 3 | |
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Lec: 1.5 Lab: 4.5 Credit:3 |
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| AUT 133 | Electrical Fundamentals | 3 | |
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Lec: 1.5 Lab: 4.5 Credit:3 |
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| AUT 145 | Engine Performance | 3 | |
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Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 |
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| AUT 149 | Ignition and Fuel Systems | 4 | |
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Lec: 2 Lab: 6 Credit:4 |
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| AUT 152 | Automatic Transmission | 4 | |
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Lec: 2 Lab: 6 Credit:4 |
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| AUT 241 | Automotive Air Conditioning | 4 | |
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Lec: 2 Lab: 6 Credit:4 |
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| AUT 252 | Advanced Automatic Transmission | 4 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 |
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| AUT 263 | Advanced Automotive Machining | 4 | |
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Lec: 2 Lab: 6 Credit:4 |
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| AUT 299 | Evolving Technologies | 4 | |
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Lec: 2 Lab: 6 Credit:4 |
| Total: | 51 |
Secondary Technical Specialty
These are suggested courses. Other courses may be substituted from other primary technical programs. See your program advisor.
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| MGT 120 | Small Business Management | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| MKT 130 | Customer Service Principles | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
| Total: | 12 |
Admission Requirements
Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.