A.A.S. Power Technology

The A.A.S. in Power Technology has emphasis areas in Automotive, Diesel and USCG Documented Marine Oiler.

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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2007-2008 CATALOG)

Minimum credit hours			60-65
General Requirements			16
Written Communication Skills
ENGL	S111	Methods of Written Communication	3
Select one from the following (3 credits)
ENGL	S211	Intermediate Composition: Writing About Literature	3
ENGL	S212	Technical Report Writing	3
Oral Communication Skills
Select one from the following (3 credits)
COMM	S111	Fundamentals of Oral Communications*	3
COMM	S235	Small Group Communication & Team Building*	3
COMM	S237	Interpersonal Communication*	3
COMM	S241	Public Speaking*	3
*Grade C or better
Computational Skills
MATH	S105	Intermediate Algebra (or higher)	4
Other Skills
-----	S----	Advisor-approved GER*	3-4
*Humanities, mathematics, natural sciences or social sciences course. Course must be at the 100-level or above.

AUTOMOTIVE EMPHASIS

This degree is a vocational training program for men and women interested in securing employment in automotive technician positions. Graduation can lead to employment in automobile dealerships, fleet service operations, national chain automotive service stores, franchise repair shops, and independent repair shops. Students expecting to gain employment in this industry will need a valid driver's license with a good driving record, and a personal tool box meeting industry standards (contact department for details).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students will be admitted to the Automotive Emphasis program when they have met all UAS admissions requirements in addition to the following requirements:

1. Submission of a resume of work experiences and a letter stating why the individual wants to become an automotive technician.
2. Completion of a pre-admission interview.

Minimum Credit Hours			64
Major Requirements			48
AUTO	S102	Introduction to Automotive Technology	3
AUTO	S121	Auto Electrical I	3
AUTO	S122	Engine Performance I	3
AUTO	S131	Auto Electrical II	3
AUTO	S140	Auto Engine Repair	3
AUTO	S152	Brake Systems	4
AUTO	S160	Manual Drive Train and Axles	3
AUTO	S162	Suspension and Alignment	4
AUTO	S194	Auto Practicum I (1-6 credits variable)*	6
AUTO	S202	Fuel and Emission Systems	4
AUTO	S222	Engine Performance II	3
AUTO	S225	Auto Heating and A/C	3
AUTO	S227	Auto Electrical III	3
AUTO	S260	Electronic & Automatic Transmissions	3
*6 credit needed to graduate

DIESEL EMPHASIS

This degree is a vocational training program for men and women interested in securing employment working with various diesel engine applications such as (but not limited to):

Logging equipment	Rock crushers
Charter Boats	Marine main propulsion
Trucking	Sawmills
AC generators/switch gear	Tour vessels
Tour buses	Marine auxiliary systems
Construction equipment	Hydraulic systems
Earth moving machines	Mining machines
Cold storage systems

Minimum credit hours			60
Major Requirements			44
DESL	S105	Diesel Fuel Systems	3
DESL	S110	Diesel Engines	6
DESL	S125	Basic Hydraulics	3
DESL	S130	Refrigeration and Air Conditioning	2
DESL	S171	Heavy Duty Electrical Systems	3
DESL	S180	AC Power Generation	3
DESL	S250	Heavy Duty Brakes & CDL Preparation	2
DESL	S255	Heavy Duty Suspension and Alignment	2
DESL	S260	Heavy Duty Power Trains	3
DESL	S261	Marine Auxiliary Systems	3
DESL	S262	Marine Auxiliary Systems Lab	2
DESL	S263	Marine Transmissions	3
DESL	S291	Internship	3
WELD	S120	Basic Welding I	3
Select one from the following (3 credits):
WELD	S121	ArcWelding I	3
WELD	S122	ArcWelding II	3

USCG DOCUMENTED MARINE OILER EMPHASIS

This USCG DOCUMENTED MARINE OILER A.A.S. Degree is for both men and women who want to get the training needed to begin a career in marine transportation (engine room). With successful completion of this program and a written USCG examination, students receive a USCG Merchant Marine Document (MMD Z-card) with an OILER endorsement, which qualifies them for employment in the engine rooms of large U.S. flagged vessels anywhere in the world. OILER is the "qualified" entry level position in the engine room which has a career path that culminates in the chief engineer's position. Program graduates can expect to find employment with the state ferry system, private ferries, cruise ships, seafood processors, tug boats, or any other large sea going vessels. This degree incorporates a 120 day (1440 hour) internship at sea as part of the requirements.

Incoming students will have to pass a USCG background check, drug screen, and physical agility exam during the first semester. They will also have to pass a complete physical exam prior to getting the Oiler Z-card. English and mathematics placement exams are also required in the first semester.

Minimum Credit Hours			61
Major Requirements			45
DESL	S105	Diesel Fuel Systems	3
DESL	S110	Diesel Engines	6
DESL	S125	Basic Hydraulics	3
DESL	S130	Air Conditioning and Refrigeration	2
DESL	S171	Heavy Duty Electrical Systems	3
DESL	S180	AC Power Generation	3
DESL	S261	Marine Auxiliary Systems	3
DESL	S262	Marine Auxiliary Systems Lab	2
DESL	S263	Marine Transmissions	3
DESL	S291A	Alaska Marine Highway Oiler Internship (1440 hrs.)	12
MT	S129	Basic Safety Training	2
WELD	S120	Basic Welding	3

CONTACT INFORMATION

University of Alaska Southeast
Office of Admission
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Ph: 907-796-6100
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6100 (toll free)
Department Web site: www.uas.alaska.edu/career_ed
Email: admissions@uas.alaska.edu