Automotive Management - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Description
The Automotive Technology program emphasizes educating students as multi-skilled workers with the ability to complete a wide variety of tasks within the automotive technology service and repair setting. Coursework includes technical skills in computer applications, electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and network systems, both in theory as well as hands-on training. A self-paced method of instruction is offered for the entry-level courses. Communication skills are also highly emphasized throughout each program. The Associate of Applied Science degree enables students to enter the transportation industry as an automotive technician and/or middle management.
Learning Outcomes
- Communication - Demonstrate oral and written strategies for directing automotive employees to perform duties correctly and to communicate with managerial staff members clearly.
- Diagnose and Analyze Specialized Areas - Demonstrate how to use defined procedures to accurately assess problem solving in vehicle application issues, in personnel behaviors, and in addressing clients concerns, in a manner that is most likely to lead to a successful outcome
- Professional - - Model professional practices of the automotive industry and the needs of a service environment, by demonstrating team attitude, displaying management behavior in regard to tasks, by behavior specific to management tasks related to the concern, and by keeping an orderly, task-based mindset of learned processes document.
- Certification - Substantiate knowledge of up-to-date automotive and service industry practices by successfully completing NATEF, and Master Automotive Service Excellence Certification (levels Al-A8, from Engine Repair to Engine Performance) and understanding of sophisticated drivability and emissions-related issues by obtaining Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certification (Ll).
Entrance Requirements
Academic Entrance Requirements
Required:
- Students must complete the following five courses prior to proceeding into other AUT courses: AUT 101 Basic Electricity for Automotive, AUT 106 Automotive Program Orientation, AUT 107 Mechanical Systems I, AUT 110 Small Gas Engines, and AUT 115 College Success for Automotive Technology.
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Recommended:
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High school diploma or GED.
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Additional Program Costs (beyond standard tuition/fees and textbooks)
Material costs
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Materials (coveralls, safety glasses, work jacket, safety shoes, t-shirts): $200
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ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification – up to $450 total for all eight areas of testing
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Cost of tools: $1,500 to $2,500 depending on the source
Enrollment fees
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| AUT 101 | Basic Electricity for Automotive | 2 |
| AUT 102 | Automotive Electric I | 5 |
| AUT 103 | Automotive Electric II | 2 |
| AUT 104 | Automotive Electric III | 2 |
| AUT 105 | Diesel Performance I | 2 |
| AUT 106 | Automotive Program Orientation | 1 |
| AUT 107 | Mechanical Systems I | 3 |
| AUT 110 | Small Gas Engines | 3 |
| AUT 111 | Computerized Engine Controls | 5 |
| AUT 112 | Basic Engine Performance I | 1 |
| AUT 113 | Basic Engine Performance II | 1 |
| AUT 114 | Welding for the Automotive Trade | 3 |
| AUT 115 | College Success for Automotive Technology | 2 |
| AUT 201 | Automotive Engines | 4 |
| AUT 202 | Manual Drive Trains I | 3 |
| AUT 203 | Manual Drive Trains II | 3 |
| AUT 204 | Steering and Suspension | 3 |
| AUT 205 | Engine Performance I | 2 |
| AUT 206 | Engine Performance II | 2 |
| AUT 208 | Automotive Brakes | 3 |
| AUT 216A | CWE Automotive A 1 | 4 |
| AUT 251 | Automatic Transmissions I | 3 |
| AUT 253 | Automotive Air Conditioning | 3 |
| AUT 256 | Automatic Transmissions II | 2 |
| BA 101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BA 111 | Applied Accounting I | 3 |
| BA 178 | Customer Service | 3 |
| BA 206 | Management Fundamentals I | 4 |
| BA 223 | Marketing Principles I | 4 |
| BA 280 | Co-op Work Experience Business | 3 |
| BA 286 | Managing Business Processes | 4 |
| or BA 250 | Entrepreneurship | |
| Other Courses | ||
| CIS 120 | Computer Concepts (or Computer Competency Test) | 0-4 |
| HHP 252A | Fitness/First Aid | 3 |
| MTH 060 | Beginning Algebra I (or higher) | 4 |
| WR 121 | Academic Composition | 4 |
| Total Credits | 100-104 | |
| 1 | Automotive CWE may be taken after 24 credits of automotive courses in addition to the basic skills courses, including summer. Students may not enroll in CWE without first being cleared by an instructor. Exceptions are based on individual student goals. |
Advising Notes
Full-time students are discouraged from working more than 15 hours each week due to a heavy course load. It is recommended that the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification test be taken as the student completes the program
Performance Standards
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Academic Requirements:
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Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
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All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
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Sample Plan
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| AUT 101 | Basic Electricity for Automotive | 2 |
| AUT 106 | Automotive Program Orientation | 1 |
| AUT 107 | Mechanical Systems I | 3 |
| AUT 110 | Small Gas Engines | 3 |
| AUT 115 | College Success for Automotive Technology | 2 |
| WR 121 | Academic Composition | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Term | ||
| AUT 102 | Automotive Electric I | 5 |
| AUT 105 | Diesel Performance I | 2 |
| AUT 202 | Manual Drive Trains I | 3 |
| MTH 060 | Beginning Algebra I (higher) | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Third Term | ||
| AUT 103 | Automotive Electric II | 2 |
| AUT 112 | Basic Engine Performance I | 1 |
| AUT 203 | Manual Drive Trains II | 3 |
| AUT 253 | Automotive Air Conditioning | 3 |
| BA 101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| CIS 120 | Computer Concepts (Computer Competency Test) | 0-4 |
| Credits | 13-17 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| AUT 104 | Automotive Electric III | 2 |
| AUT 113 | Basic Engine Performance II | 1 |
| AUT 204 | Steering and Suspension | 3 |
| AUT 216A | CWE Automotive A 1 | 4 |
| AUT 251 | Automatic Transmissions I | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Fifth Term | ||
| AUT 205 | Engine Performance I | 2 |
| AUT 208 | Automotive Brakes | 3 |
| AUT 256 | Automatic Transmissions II | 2 |
| BA 111 | Applied Accounting I | 3 |
| BA 206 | Management Fundamentals I | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Sixth Term | ||
| AUT 111 | Computerized Engine Controls | 5 |
| AUT 201 | Automotive Engines | 4 |
| BA 178 | Customer Service | 3 |
| HHP 252A | Fitness/First Aid | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Seventh Term | ||
| AUT 114 | Welding for the Automotive Trade | 3 |
| AUT 206 | Engine Performance II | 2 |
| BA 223 | Marketing Principles I | 4 |
| BA 280 | Co-op Work Experience Business | 3 |
| BA 286 or BA 250 | Managing Business Processes Entrepreneurship | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 100-104 | |
