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.

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A.A.S. Power Technology

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