Automotive Technology in Electronics and Diagnostics - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

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 AutomotiveAUT 106 Automotive Program OrientationAUT 107 Mechanical Systems IAUT 110 Small Gas Engines, and AUT 115 College Success for Automotive Technology

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

Course Title Credits
Core Courses
AUT 101Basic Electricity for Automotive2
AUT 102Automotive Electric I5
AUT 103Automotive Electric II2
AUT 104Automotive Electric III2
AUT 105Diesel Performance I2
AUT 106Automotive Program Orientation1
AUT 107Mechanical Systems I3
AUT 110Small Gas Engines3
AUT 111Computerized Engine Controls5
AUT 115College Success for Automotive Technology2
AUT 201Automotive Engines4
AUT 202Manual Drive Trains I3
AUT 203Manual Drive Trains II3
AUT 204Steering and Suspension3
AUT 205Engine Performance I2
AUT 206Engine Performance II2
AUT 208Automotive Brakes3
AUT 216ACWE Automotive A 14
AUT 216BCWE Automotive B 14
AUT 251Automatic Transmissions - Rebuild3
AUT 253Automotive Air Conditioning3
AUT 256Automatic Transmissions Theory2
AUT 260Diesel Performance II4
AUT 270Automotive Controller Systems I4
AUT 271Automotive Controller Systems II4
AUT 280Hybrid Electric Vehicles I4
AUT 281Hybrid Electric Vehicles II4
Other Required Courses
BA 214Business Communications3-4
or WR 121Z Composition I
CIS 120Computer Concepts (or Computer Competency Test)0-4
CIS 131Software Applications4
Human Relations:3-4
Choose one math course from the following:3-4
Business Math
Applied Technical Mathematics
Or one math course from the foundational requirements math list
Total Credits96-103
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

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

Sample Plan Grid
First Year
FallCredits
AUT 106Automotive Program Orientation1
AUT 107Mechanical Systems I3
AUT 115College Success for Automotive Technology2
AUT 110Small Gas Engines3
AUT 101Basic Electricity for Automotive2
CIS 120Computer Concepts0-4
Choose one math course from the following list:3-4
Business Math
Applied Technical Mathematics
Or one math course from the foundational requirements math list
 Credits14-19
Winter
AUT 102Automotive Electric I5
AUT 103Automotive Electric II2
AUT 205Engine Performance I2
AUT 251Automatic Transmissions - Rebuild3
BA 214
Business Communications
or Composition I
3-4
 Credits15-16
Spring
AUT 104Automotive Electric III2
AUT 111Computerized Engine Controls5
AUT 202Manual Drive Trains I3
AUT 206Engine Performance II2
CIS 131Software Applications4
 Credits16
Summer
AUT 216ACWE Automotive A4
AUT 253Automotive Air Conditioning3
 Credits7
Second Year
Fall
AUT 201Automotive Engines4
AUT 208Automotive Brakes3
AUT 280Hybrid Electric Vehicles I4
AUT 270Automotive Controller Systems I4
 Credits15
Winter
AUT 105Diesel Performance I2
AUT 203Manual Drive Trains II3
AUT 256Automatic Transmissions Theory2
Human Relations:3-4
AUT 281Hybrid Electric Vehicles II4
 Credits14-15
Spring
AUT 204Steering and Suspension3
AUT 216BCWE Automotive B4
AUT 260Diesel Performance II4
AUT 271Automotive Controller Systems II4
 Credits15
 Total Credits96-103

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