AT23 Automotive Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree

Offered at the Griffin Campus

Program Entrance Term:	Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program:	5 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation:	66

Program Description

The Automotive Technology associate degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical applications necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Auto Technology associate degree that qualifies them as entry-level technicians.

Admission Requirements

• Submit completed application and application fee
• Be at least 16 years of age
• Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
• Meet assessment requirements

Additional Costs

Approximate additional costs other than tuition, fees, and textbooks

Tools	$500 and up
Equipment/supplies	$70 and up

Other required out-services

• EPA certification in mobile air conditioning servicing 20

  (Must be achieved before students complete AUTT 1060, Climate Control)

Note: AUTT 1010 must be completed with a grade of a C or better before entering AUTT 1020.

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Program Courses

First Term

AUTT 1010	Automotive Technology Introduction	2
AUTT 1020	Automotive Electrical Systems	7
AUTT 1030	Automotive Brake Systems	4

Second Term

AUTT 1040	Automotive Engine Performance	7
AUTT 1050	Auto Suspension & Steering Systems	4
ENGL 1101	Composition and Rhetoric	3

Third Term

AUTT 1060

Automotive Climate Control Systems

5

Social/Behavioral Sciences elective—Choose one: (Required)

ECON 1101	Principles of Economics	3
	OR
PSYC 1101	Introductory Psychology	3
	OR
SOCI 1101	Introduction to Sociology	3
	OR
POLS 1101	American Government	3
	OR
HIST 2111	U.S. History I	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Choose One: (Required)

COLL 1500	Student Success	3
	OR
COMP 1000	Introduction to Computer Literacy	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

General Core elective: (Required)

Choose one non-repetitive course from Area I, II, III, or IV (see General Education Core Classes in this catalog)

Total Credit Hours:

3

Fourth Term

AUTT 2010

Automotive Engine Repair

6

Humanities/Fine Arts elective—Choose one: (Required)

HUMN 1101	Introduction to Humanities	3
	OR
MUSC 1101	Music Appreciation	3
	OR
ARTS 1101	Art Appreciation	3
	OR
ENGL 2130	American Literature	3
	OR
THEA 1101	Theatre Appreciation	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Natural Sciences/Mathematics elective—Choose one: (Required)

MATH 1111	College Algebra	3
	OR
MATH 1100	Quantitative Skills & Reasoning	3
	OR
MATH 1101	Mathematical Modeling	3
	OR
MATH 1103	Quantitative Skills & Reasoning	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

MATH 1100: Course will be accepted when transferred in from another institution with a grade of a C or better but may not be offered at this institution.

Fifth Term

AUTT 2020	Automotive Manual Drive Train & Axles	4
AUTT 2030	Auto Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles	5

Specific Occupational electives—Choose one

AUTT 1070	Automotive Technology Internship	4
	OR
AUTT 2100	Automotive Alternative Fuel Vehicles	4
	OR
WELD 1000	Introduction to Welding Technology	3