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2014 - 2015 Catalog
Program: Automotive Technology
Degree Plan: Service Technician AAS (CVC and EFC)

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(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

Cedar Valley and Eastfield only

Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.AT.SERV.TECH

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for entry level employment as an automotive technician. This program reflects a building-block approach from simple to complex and includes theory, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of automobiles, including late model vehicles with electronic systems. Emphasis is placed on operational theory, practical skills and accepted shop procedures.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

AUMT 1305	Introduction to Automotive Technology	3
AUMT 1306	Automotive Engine Removal and Installation	3
AUMT 1319	Automotive Engine Repair	3
AUMT 1307	Automotive Electrical Systems	3
+Elective	MATH Elective	3
		15

SEMESTER II

AUMT 1310	Automotive Brake Systems	3
AUMT 1316	Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems	3
AUMT 2321	Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair	3
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
		12

SEMESTER III

AUMT 1345	Automotive Climate Control Systems	3
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication	3
		6

SEMESTER IV

AUMT 2317	Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I	3
AUMT 2334	Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II	3
AUMT 2380	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	3
++Elective	Humanities/Fine Arts	3
		12

SEMESTER V

AUMT 2313	Automotive Drive Train and Axles	3
AUMT 2325	Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle	3
AUMT 2332	Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle II OR	3
AUMT 2311	Automotive Electronic Controls	(3)
AUMT 2381	Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	3
+++Elective	Social/Behavioral Sciences	3
		15

Minimum Hours Required

+MATH Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.

++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four year institution of their choice.