Automotive Service Technology, AAS

Required Courses

• AST 100: Environmental and Automotive Safety 2 Cr
• AST 113: Fundamentals and Electrical I Lecture 8 Cr
• AST 114: Fundamentals and Electrical I Lab Variable Cr
• AST 123: Engines and Electrical II Lecture 8 Cr
• AST 124: Engine and Electrical II Lab Variable Cr
• AST 133: Steering, Suspension, and Brakes Lecture 8 Cr
• AST 134: Steering, Suspension, and Brakes Lab Variable Cr
• AST 211: Engine Performance I: Lecture 8 Cr
• AST 212: Engine Performance I: Lab variable Cr
• AST 223: Automotive Drivetrains Lecture 8 Cr
• AST 224: Automotive Drivetrains Lab Variable Cr
• AST 233: Emission and HVAC Systems Lecture 8 Cr
• AST 234: Emission and HVAC Systems Lab Variable Cr
• BA 220: Human Relations in the Workplace 2 Cr ■

Total Credits 108-110

Core Competency Codes

♦ Computation
• Communication
■ Human Relation

Automotive Service Tech, AAS Program Learning Outcomes

Student will be able to:

1. Distinguish automobile systems and their function, components, operation, and symptomatic failures.
2. Choose, navigate, and interpret applicable service information from appropriate industry resources.
3. Formulate a systematic diagnostic plan considering the following:  customer concern, system operations, and test outcomes.
4. Evaluate proper maintenance, service, diagnostic and repair procedures.
5. Compile documentation of service appropriate for the customer, personal, and legal record.