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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY -- CHASSIS SERVICE TECHNICIAN
(Level I Certificate)
Brookhaven, Cedar Valley and Eastfield only
(Block Scheduling available on Cedar Valley Campus)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet 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: C1.AUMT.CHASSIS
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| AUMT 1305 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 3 |
| AUMT 1307 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AUMT 1310 | Automotive Brake Systems | 3 |
| AUMT 1316 | Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems | 3 |
| +Elective | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
| 15 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 15 |
+Elective--a minimum of three credit hours of cooperative work experience courses must be selected from the following:
| AUMT 1380 | Cooperative Education - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
| AUMT 2380 | Cooperative Education - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
NOTE: Some students enrolling in this program may plan to transfer to four-year institutions. They should consult with an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and to identify how courses will transfer to the four-year institution of their choice.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY -- DEALERSHIP SPONSORED TECHNICIAN
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
Brookhaven only
(Block Scheduling available on Cedar Valley Campus)
- 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.DEALERSHIP
This specialized program is designed to prepare students for entry level employment as Automotive technicians in specific manufacturer's dealership service organizations. Students entering this program must be sponsored by participating dealerships approved by the College. Emphasis is placed upon the development of the necessary skills and knowledge required to function in Automotive dealerships repairing and maintaining late model Automobiles with electronic systems. This program includes operational theory, practical skills, and accepted shop procedures reinforced by intensive practice during cooperative work experience periods in the sponsoring dealership.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| AUMT 1305 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 3 |
| AUMT 1307 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AUMT 1310 | Automotive Brake Systems | 3 |
| AUMT 1316 | Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems | 3 |
| ++++Elective | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician OR | 2 |
| ++++Elective | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | (2) |
| 14 |
SEMESTER II
| AUMT 1319 | Automotive Engine Repair | 3 |
| AUMT 2317 | Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I | 3 |
| AUMT 2334 | Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II | 3 |
| AUMT 2321 | Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair | 3 |
| ++++Elective | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician OR | 2 |
| ++++Elective | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | (2) |
| 14 |
SEMESTER III
| AUMT 1345 | Automotive Climate Control Systems | 3 |
| AUMT 2313 | Automotive Drive Train and Axles | 3 |
| AUMT 2325 | Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle | 3 |
| AUMT 2332 | Automotive Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles II | 3 |
| AUMT 1391 | Special Topics in Auto/Automobile Mechanic/Technician | 3 |
| ++++Elective | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician OR | 2 |
| ++++Elective | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | (2) |
| 17 |
SEMESTER IV
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication OR | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | (3) |
| +Elective | MATH Elective | 3 |
| ++Elective | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 |
| +++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 15 |
| 60 |
SEMESTER I
| AUMT 1305 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 3 |
| AUMT 1307 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AUMT 1310 | Automotive Brake Systems | 3 |
| AUMT 1316 | Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems | 3 |
| ++++Elective | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER II
| AUMT 1319 | Automotive Engine Repair | 3 |
| AUMT 2317 | Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I | 3 |
| AUMT 2334 | Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II | 3 |
| AUMT 2321 | Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair | 3 |
| ++++Elective | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER III
| AUMT 1345 | Automotive Climate Control Systems | 3 |
| AUMT 2313 | Automotive Drive Train and Axles | 3 |
| AUMT 2325 | Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle | 3 |
| AUMT 1391 | Special Topics in Auto/Automobile Mechanic/Technician | 3 |
| ++++Elective | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER IV
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication OR | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | (3) |
| +Elective | MATH Elective | 3 |
| ++Elective | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 |
| +++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 15 |
| 60 |
+MATH Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.
++Social/Behavioral Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Sciences.
+++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
++++Elective-Students enrolled in the Ford ASSET Track are required a minimum of six credit hours of cooperative work experience for graduation. Students must select to complete the cooperative work experience through the completion of three (3) two-credit hour courses or two (2) three-credit hour courses. The courses must be selected from the following list:
| AUMT 1281 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 2 |
| AUMT 2280 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 2 |
| AUMT 2281 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 2 |
| AUMT 2380 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
| AUMT 2381 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
++++Elective-Students enrolled in the GM ASEP Track are required a minimum of nine credit hours of cooperative work experience for graduation. Students must select to complete the cooperative work experience through the completion of three (3) three-credit hour courses. The courses must be selected from the following list:
| AUMT 1380 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
| AUMT 1381 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
| AUMT 2380 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
| AUMT 2381 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
NOTE: Some students enrolling in this program may plan to transfer to four- year institutions. They should consult with an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and to identify how courses will transfer to the four year institution of their choice.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY -- ELECTRONICS AND CLIMATE CONTROLS TECHNICIAN
Gainful Employment Information(Level I Certificate)
Brookhaven, Cedar Valley and Eastfield only
(Block Scheduling available on Cedar Valley Campus)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet 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: C1.AUMT.ELEC.CLIM
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| AUMT 1305 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 3 |
| AUMT 1307 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AUMT 2321 | Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair | 3 |
| 9 |
SEMESTER II
| AUMT 1345 | Automotive Climate Control Systems | 3 |
| +Elective | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
| 6 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 15 |
+Elective - a minimum of three credit hours of cooperative work experience courses must be selected from the following list:
| AUMT 1381 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
| AUMT 2381 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
NOTE: Some students enrolling in this program may plan to transfer to four-year institutions. They should consult with an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and to identify how courses will transfer to the four-year institution of their choice.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY -- ENGINE REPAIR AND PERFORMANCE TECHNICIAN
Gainful Employment Information(Level I Certificate)
Brookhaven, Cedar Valley and Eastfield only
(Block Scheduling available on Cedar Valley and Brookhaven Campus)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet 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: C1.AUMT.ENGINE.PERF
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| AUMT 1305 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 3 |
| AUMT 1319 | Automotive Engine Repair | 3 |
| AUMT 1307 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 3 |
| 9 |
SEMESTER II
| AUMT 2321 | Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair | 3 |
| AUMT 2317 | Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I | 3 |
| AUMT 2334 | Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II | 3 |
| +Elective | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 2-3 |
| 11-12 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 20-21 |
+Elective - a minimum of two credit hours of cooperative work experience courses must be selected from the following:
| AUMT 1281 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 2 |
| AUMT 1381 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
| AUMT 2281 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 2 |
| AUMT 2381 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
NOTE: Some students enrolling in this program may plan to transfer to four-year institutions. They should consult with an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and to identify how courses will transfer to the four-year institution of their choice.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY -- SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Gainful Employment Information(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
Brookhaven only
(Block Scheduling available on Cedar Valley and Brookhaven Campus)
- 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.SERVICE.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 1307 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AUMT 2321 | Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| 12 |
SEMESTER II
| AUMT 1310 | Automotive Brake Systems | 3 |
| AUMT 1316 | Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems | 3 |
| +Elective | MATH Elective | 3 |
| 9 |
SEMESTER III
| AUMT 1345 | Automotive Climate Control Systems | 3 |
| AUMT 1319 | Automotive Engine Repair | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| 9 |
SEMESTER IV
| AUMT 2317 | Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I | 3 |
| AUMT 2334 | Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II | 3 |
| AUMT 1391 | Special Topics in Auto/Automobile Mechanic/Technician | 3 |
| ++Elective | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
| +++Elective | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| 15 |
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 | 3 |
| ++Elective | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
| ++++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 15 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 |
+MATH Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.
++Elective - Students are required a minimum of six credit hours of cooperative work experience for graduation. Students must select to complete the cooperative work experience through the completion of three (3) two-credit hour courses. If a student selects this option, the student will need to begin the courses by the fourth semester of the degree. Students choosing to complete the cooperative work experience requirement by completing two (2) three-credit hour courses should wait until their last two semesters of course work. The courses must be selected from the following list:
| AUMT 1281 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 2 |
| AUMT 2280 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 2 |
| AUMT 2380 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
| AUMT 2281 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 2 |
| AUMT 2381 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Sciences.
++++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
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.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY -- TRANSMISSION SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Gainful Employment Information(Level I Certificate)
Brookhaven, Cedar Valley and Eastfield only
(Block Scheduling available on Cedar Valley and Brookhaven Campus)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet 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: C1.AUMT.TRANSMISSION
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| AUMT 1305 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 3 |
| AUMT 1307 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AUMT 2313 | Automotive Drive Train and Axles | 3 |
| 9 |
SEMESTER II
| AUMT 2325 | Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle | 3 |
| AUMT 2321 | Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair | 3 |
| +Elective | Cooperative Education - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
| 9 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 18 |
+Elective - must be selected from the following:
| AUMT 1380 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
| AUMT 2380 | Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
NOTE: Some students enrolling in this program may plan to transfer to four-year institutions. They should consult with an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and to identify how courses will transfer to the four-year institution of their choice.
