2006-07 Catalog Archive (Archived July 31, 2006)
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Automotive Technology
Toyota Emphasis (TY)
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
This major includes advanced operating theories of automotive systems and components. Students learn to apply automotive operating principles and to diagnose malfunctions in automotive systems. The course work emphasizes the development of skills in service, repair and test procedures in relation to Toyota/Lexus vehicles and systems. Specialized service courses prepare students for advancement in Toyota/Lexus dealerships. The major also prepares students to take written certification exams (e.g., the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence), for certification as vehicle safety inspectors, and for Toyota/Lexus certification. Specific courses also prepare the student for transfer to four-year majors, such as Automotive Technology Management.
Career Opportunities: Dealership service specialist, assistant service manager, skill jobs in automotive manufacturing, service equipment representative, independent automotive repair technician, automotive parts manager.
Recommended High School Subjects: Three years of English, two years of algebra, and one year of science.
Special Admissions Requirements: A prospective student will need dealer sponsorship prior to the Toyota Dealership Internship and acceptance into the major.
Remediation Strategies: Students may enter the major with one deficiency. Students deficient in MTH 004 or RDG 001 must remediate before entering any of the automotive majors. The order of remediation will be math, reading, English.
Transfer Procedures: This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College and detailed in the Information section (see "Transferring Credits") of this catalog. Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals: A graduate of this major should be able to:
- understand the theory of the applied physical and scientific principles and the technical knowledge necessary for successful employment in the field of automotive service and repair.
- apply a technical skill level sufficient for entry-level employment and advancement in a Toyota or Lexus dealership.
- demonstrate adequate and appropriate workplace behaviors and pursue ongoing technical skill development, sufficient for continued employment in the field of automotive service and repair.
- be successfully employed in the field of automotive service and repair, or successfully graduate from a four-year degree.
| First Semester | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AMT111 | Manual Transmission and Transaxle Principles | 3 | |
| AMT112 | Brake Systems | 3 | |
| AMT113 | Steering and Suspension | 3 | |
| AMT119 | Fundamentals of Automatic Transmissions | 3 | |
| AMT242 | Vehicle Safety Inspection | 1 | |
| FIT | Fitness and Lifetime Sports Elective | 1 | |
| MTH124 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| or | |||
| MTH180 | College Algebra and Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| 17 | |||
| Second Semester | Credits | ||
| AMT109 | Automotive Electrical Fundamentals | 3 | |
| AMT121 | Automotive Fuel and Emission Control Systems | 2 | |
| AMT122 | Engine Principles | 3 | |
| AMT126 | Engine Electrical Systems | 4 | |
| AMT149 | Introduction to the Toyota Technical Education Network and Hybrid Synergy Drive | 1 | |
| CSC110 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | |
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| 19 | |||
| Summer Session | Credits | ||
| AMT150 | Toyota Dealership Internship | 1 | |
| 1 | |||
| Third Semester | Credits | ||
| AMT236 | Engine Performance | 4 | |
| AMT266 | Engine Repair | 4 | |
| AMT264 | Powertrain Electronics | 3 | |
| ENL201 | Technical and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| HUM | Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| SSE | Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| ART | Art Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| FOR | Foreign Language Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| AAE | Applied Arts Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| IFE | International Field Experience Elective | 3 | |
| 17 | |||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | ||
| AMT243 | Automotive Chassis and Wheel Service | 6 | |
| AMT274 | Automotive Air Conditioning Systems and Service | 3 | |
| AMT276 | Electrical/Electronic Accessory Service | 4 | |
| PHS103 | Physics Survey | 3 | |
| or | |||
| PHS114 | Physics with Technological Applications | 4 | |
| 16 | |||
CERTIFICATION: The automotive major is master certified by the National Automotive Technician's Education Foundation and meets the standards for Automotive Service Excellence.