AAS Degree
The AAS Degree in Power Technology with Automotive Emphasis is a vocational training program for men and women interested in a career in the automotive industry. Upon graduation, students will be eligible for employment in automotive dealerships, fleet service operations, independent and franchise repair shops, and national chain automotive service stores. Students expecting to gain employment in this industry will need a valid driver’s license with a good driving record, and a personal toolbox meeting industry standards.
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 (2009-2010 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 | |||
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S__ | Advisor-approved GER* | 3-4 |
| *Humanities, mathematics, natural sciences or social sciences course. Course must be at the 100-level or above. | |||
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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:
- Submission of a resume of work experiences and a letter stating why the individual wants to become an automotive technician.
- 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 | |||
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