Automotive Technology, A.A.S.

The Automotive Technology program provides courses for those who want to prepare for the high-tech and exciting world of automotive service and repair. Associate degree and certificate are available: a 71 credit hour program leading to an A.A.S. Degree in Automotive Technology and a 42 credit hour program leading to a One-Year Certificate in Automotive Technology. The Certificate in Automotive Technology and the Associate Degree in Automotive Technology will help the student to begin a career in the automotive industry that will be both fun and rewarding.

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
CMAP 1200 - Computer Information Systems Credits: 3
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3
HMDV 1005 - 1st Year Success Credits: 1

Subtotal: 16

In addition to ENGL 1010 , students may be required to also take ENGL 1011 (2 credits) due to placement, adding 2 additional credits to their graduation total.

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
ENGL 2005 - Writing in Technology and the Sciences Credits: 3

Subtotal: 18

Third Semester

AUTO 1730 - Automatic Transmissions Credits: 6
AUTO 1740 - Brake Systems Credits: 3
AUTO 2540 - Advanced Brakes & Suspension Systems Credits: 3
AUTO 2545 - Automotive Alignment & Steering Systems Credits: 3
WELD 2630 - Welding for the Arts I Credits: 3

Subtotal: 18

Fourth Semester

AUTO 1690 - Manual Power Transmission Fundamentals Credits: 6
AUTO 1760 - Heating and Air Conditioning Credits: 3
PHYS 1050 - Concepts of Physics Credits: 4
TECH 1600 - Industrial Safety Credits: 3
Human Societies and the Individual Credits: 3

Subtotal: 19

US & Wyoming Constitution can be fulfilled by U.S. to 1865 (HIST 1211 ), U.S. From 1865 (HIST 1221 ), Wyoming History (HIST 1251 ) and American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000 ).

Automotive Technology, A.A.S.

Degree Requirements

First Semester

Subtotal: 16

Second Semester

Subtotal: 18

Third Semester

Subtotal: 18

Fourth Semester

Subtotal: 19

Total Credit Hours: 71