Program: Automotive Technology, A.A.S. - Western Wyoming Community College - Modern Campus Catalog™

Mar 26, 2025

2025-2026 Catalog

The Automotive Technology program provides courses for those who want to prepare for the high-tech and exciting world of automotive service and repair. The Associate degree is a 66-credit hour program leading to an Associate of Science Degree in Automotive Technology. An Associate Degree in Automotive Technology will help the student begin a career in the automotive industry that will be both fun and rewarding with a lifetime knowledge of engines, transmissions, final drive, brakes, suspension, steering and alignment, safety, HVAC, and related electrical components.

Degree Requirements

First Semester

AUTO 1765 - Automotive Electrical Systems I Credits: 3
AUTO 1766 - Automotive Electrical Systems II Credits: 3
AUTO 1770 - Automotive Electronics Credits: 3
General Education - Written Communication 3-5 Credits: 3-5
General Education - Quantitative Literacy 3-5 Credits: 3-5

Subtotal: 15-19

Second Semester

AUTO 1700 - Engine Fundamentals Credits: 6
AUTO 2510 - Engine Performance I Credits: 3
AUTO 2520 - Engine Performance II Credits: 3
AUTO 2590 - Engine Performance III Credits: 3
General Education - Business Communication 3 Credits: 3

Subtotal: 18

Third Semester

AUTO 1730 - Automatic Transmissions Credits: 6
AUTO 1740 - Brake Systems Credits: 3
AUTO 2540 - Advanced Brakes and Suspension Systems Credits: 3
AUTO 2545 - Automotive Alignment and Steering Systems Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Fourth Semester

AUTO 1690 - Manual Power Transmission Fundamentals Credits: 6
AUTO 1760 - Heating and Air Conditioning Credits: 3
TECH 1600 - Industrial Safety Credits: 3
General Education - Computer Technology for Business 3 Credits: 3
General Education - Human Societies and the Individual 3-4 Credits: 3-4

Subtotal: 18-19

Total Credit Hours: 66-71