Automotive Systems Technology
Curriculum Description
The Automotive Systems Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment as automotive service technicians. It provides an introduction to automotive careers and increases student awareness of the challenges associated with this fast and ever-changing field.
Classroom and lab experiences integrate technical and academic coursework. Emphasis is placed on theory, servicing and operation of brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, steering/suspension, automatic transmission/transaxles, engine repair, climate control, and manual drive trains.
Upon completion of this curriculum, students should be prepared to take the ASE exam and be ready for full-time employment in dealerships and repair shops in the automotive service industry.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A60160
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POS Approved: Fall 2009
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUT 110 | Intro to Auto Technology | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| AUT 141 | Suspension & Steering Sys | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| AUT 141A | Suspension & Steering Lab | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| AUT 161 | Basic Auto Electricity | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| MAT 115 | Mathematical Models | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 10 | 13 | 0 | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUT 151 | Brake Systems | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| AUT 151A | Brakes Systems Lab | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| AUT 163 | Adv Auto Electricity | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| AUT 181 | Engine Performance I | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| AUT 181A | Engine Performance 1 Lab | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 9 | 15 | 0 | 14 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUT 171 | Auto Climate Control | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| AUT 183 | Engine Performance 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 7 | 10 | 0 | 14 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Automotive Servicing I | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | |
| OR | |||||
| Co-op Work Experience I | (0) | (0) | (20) | (2) | |
| AUT 116 | Engine Repair | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| AUT 116A | Engine Repair Lab | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| AUT 231 | Man Trans/Axles/Drtrains | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| AUT 231A | Man Trans/Ax Drtrians Lab | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| AUT 285 | Intro to Alternative Fuels | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 20 | 0 | 13 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUT 221 | Auto Transm/Transaxles | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| AUT 221A | Auto Transm/Transax Lab | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| AUT 283 | Adv Auto Electronics | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| PHY 122 | Applied Physics II | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Automotive Servicing 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| OR | |||||
| Co-op Work Experience II | (0) | (0) | (20) | (2) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Oral Communication | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 11 | 13 | 0 | 16 | |
Total Credit Hours: 72
Additional Information
The Automotive Systems Technology program at Forsyth Tech is certified by the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF). Per NATEF recommendations, students are required to purchase his/her own tool set to take this program of study.
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, ENG 125, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 121, HUM 170, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 240, or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
A60160