Automotive Systems Technology
Curriculum Description
Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Career Cluster: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Pathway: Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Program Major Automotive Systems Technology
Pathway Description
Curriculums in the Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair pathway prepare individuals for employment as entry-level transportation service technicians. The program provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field.
Course work may include transportation systems theory, braking systems, climate control, design parameters, drive trains, electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, environmental regulations, materials, product finish, safety, steering/suspension, transmission/transaxles, and sustainable transportation, depending on the program major area chosen.
Graduates of this pathway should be prepared to take professional licensure exams, which correspond to certain programs of study, and to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.
Program Major Description
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A60160 REVISED
NC CIP: 47.0604
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POS Approved: Fall 2014
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUT 163 | Adv Auto Electricity NEW VERSION 2014 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TRN 110 | Intro to Transport Tech NEW 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| TRN 120 | Basic Transp Electricity NEW 2014 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Total: | 10 | 8 | 0 | 13 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUT 141 | Suspension & Steering Sys | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| AUT 141A | Suspension & Steering Lab | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| AUT 151 | Brake Systems | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| AUT 151A | Brakes Systems Lab | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| AUT 181 | Engine Performance I | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| AUT 181A | Engine Performance 1 Lab | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Total: | 6 | 18 | 0 | 12 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUT 183 | Engine Performance 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| TRN 140 | Transp Climate Control NEW 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| TRN 140A | Transp Climate Cont Lab NEW 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology REVISED REQUISITE | (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 | |||||
| Work-Based Learning I NEW 2014 | (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 |
| TRN 130 | Intro to Sustainable Transp NEW 2014 | 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 |
| PHY 122 | Applied Physics II | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| TRN 145 | Adv Transp Electronics NEW 2014 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Automotive Servicing 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| OR | |||||
| Work-Based Learning II NEW 2014 | (0) | (0) | (20) | (2) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Public Speaking REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Oral Communication | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 11 | 14 | 0 | 16 | |
Total Credit Hours: 68
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 Electives — Select one: HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 230, PHI 230, PHI 240, ART 111, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, REL 110
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
A60160 REVISED