Automotive, Associate of Applied Science
Program Description
UCC’s Automotive Technology program partners with Chrysler, Ford, Subaru, and Toyota to offer OEM certification along with an AAS degree. Training and certification are provided in Engine Repair and Maintenance, Drive Trains, Suspension and Steering, Braking Systems, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating and Air-conditioning, Engine Performance and Drivability, Light Duty Diesel, and Alternative Fuels, Hybrid, and Electrical vehicles. The UCC Automotive Program is accredited by the International Advanced Vehicle Technology Education and Credentialing Coalition (AVTECC)
Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Automotive AAS will:
- Apply fundamentals of automotive service training, including the basics of automotive diagnostics, repair, pre-delivery inspection, and warranty repair procedure.
- Diagnose, service, and repair automotive internal combustion engines.
- Diagnose, service, and repair automotive brake, steering, suspension systems, and handling concerns.
- Diagnose, service, and repair electronic engine controls and emission systems.
- Diagnose, service, and repair automotive electrical systems.
- Diagnose, service, and repair automotive drive trains.
- Diagnose, service, and repair automotive climate control systems.
- Diagnose, service and repair Hybrid/Electric vehicles.
Career Considerations
UCC’s Automotive Technology AAS program is designed to give the successful student the required skills to gain employment as an entry level technician at an automotive dealership or repair shop.
Program Course Requirements
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Credits | |
| AUT 100A | Intro to Automotive Tech I | 2 |
| AUT 100B | Intro to Automotive Tech II | 4 |
| AUT 116 | Electrical I | 6 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Second Term | ||
| AUT 111 | Engine Repair and Maintenance | 6 |
| AUT 113 | Drive Trains | 6 |
| MTH 102 | Math for the Trades (or higher) | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Term | ||
| AUT 114 | Suspension and Steering | 6 |
| AUT 115 | Braking Systems | 6 |
| AUT 280 | CWE-Automotive 1 | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| AUT 216 | Electrical II | 6 |
| AUT 218 | Engine Performance I | 6 |
| WR 115 or WR 117 | Intro to Expos Writing (or higher) or Writing for Trades | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Term | ||
| AUT 217 | Heating and Air Conditioning | 6 |
| AUT 228 | Engine Performance II | 6 |
| COM 218Z or PSY 101 | Interpersonal Communication or Psychology of Human Relations | 3-4 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Third Term | ||
| AUT 219 | Light Duty Diesel | 6 |
| AUT 220 | Alternative Fuel Vehicles | 6 |
| AUT 280 | CWE-Automotive 1 | 3-4 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 90-92 | |
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See instructor the term prior for information on cooperative work experience. 7 credits needed to meet program requirements.
Advising Notes:
- Successful students from Career Academy Automotive will have AUT 100A and AUT 111 and will not need to retake.
- Students will need to have completed AUT 100A or be currently enrolled in AUT 100A (available thru independent study each term) to enroll in other automotive courses.
- While the ideal course order will be with the student starting Fall term, they can start at various terms the first year.
- CWE is strongly recommended. If a student is unable to complete a CWE, they should see their instructor for recommended elective choices.
- All courses must be passed with a grade of C or better.