Description

The Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology in Electronics and Diagnostics prepares students to enter the field of electric and hybrid vehicle service. Coursework includes technical skills in computer applications, electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and network systems. Students will learn theory as well as application and will use the latest equipment to diagnose and repair alternative fuel vehicles.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Communication: Demonstrate oral and written strategies for directing automotive employees to perform duties correctly and to communicate with managerial staff members clearly.
2. Certification: Substantiate knowledge of up-to-date automotive and service industry practices by successfully preparing for NATEF and Master Automotive Service Excellence certification (levels Al-A8 from Engine Repair to Engine Performance).
3. Preparation: Apply and maintain current skills in vehicle electrification systems diagnostics, including extensive computer networking that includes automatic highway braking, driverless vehicles, LAN radar, and automatic parking.
4. Professionalism: 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.
5. 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.
6. Advanced Vehicle Training: Demonstrate skills in electric drive vehicle systems by building competency in hybrid and electric vehicles, reprogramming and custom programming vehicle control systems, and application of clean diesel practices.

Entrance Requirements

Required:

• Students must complete the following five courses before enrolling in 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
• Students must complete driving history verifications with COCC Campus Services Department during Automotive Program Orientation AUT 106.
• Students must currently possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license while enrolled in Automotive Programs except (AUT 101, AUT 107, AUT 110, AUT 115, and MFG 103 may be taken without a driver's license or driving history check)

Recommended:

• High school diploma or GED

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM COSTS (BEYOND STANDARD TUITION/FEES AND TEXTBOOKS)

Material costs

• Automotive Service Excellence certification: up to $450 total for all eight areas of testing
• Tools: $1,500 to $2,500

• Materials (coveralls, safety glasses, work jacket, safety shoes, t-shirts): $200

Enrollment fees

• All AUT courses AUT 260 Diesel Performance II  and higher: $200 course fee

• All AUT courses lower than AUT 260 Diesel Performance II: $15 course fee

Course Requirements

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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

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.

Full-time students are recommended to avoid working more than 15 hours per week due to a heavy course load. It is recommended that the Automotive Service Excellence certification test be taken as the student completes the program.

Performance Standards

• Academic Requirements:

  • Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.

  • All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Sample Plan