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Automotive Technology (AU)
Academic School: Transportation Technology
(Effective Fall 2006)
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. Business management and specialized service courses prepare students for advancement in the automotive field. Specific courses also prepare the student for transfer to four-year colleges. The major also prepares students to take written certification exams (e.g., the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence exam and the Pennsylvania Vehicle Safety Inspection exams, written and practical) for certification as vehicle safety inspectors.
Career Opportunities: Dealership service specialist, assistant manager, skilled jobs in automotive manufacturing, service equipment representative, rebuilding shop assembler, repair shop operator, parts department manager.
Recommended High School Subjects: Three years of English, two years of algebra, and one year of science.
Remediation Strategies: Students may enter the major with two deficiencies. 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 (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits.htm ). 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 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 the field of automotive service and repair.
- 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 | |
| MTH124 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| or | |||
| MTH180 | College Algebra and Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| FIT | Fitness and Lifetime Sports Elective | 1 | |
| 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 | |
| CSC110 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | |
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
| 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 | |
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| 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.