Automotive Systems Tech-AAS

Automotive Systems Technology
Associate in Applied Science (A60160)

Overview

The Automotive Systems Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment as
Automotive Service Technicians. It provides an introduction to automotive careers and NATEF Logo increase student awareness of the challenges associated with this fast and ever-changing field.

Classroom and lab experiences integrate technical and academic course work. 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.

The Automotive Systems Technology program is nationally accredited by National Technician Education Foundation (NATEF).

Career Outline

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.

Curriculum

Admissions Information: Valid Driver's License Required.

		Class	Lab	Credits
Fall
AUT 110	Intro to Auto Technology	2	2	3
AUT 116	Engine Repair	2	3	3
AUT 116A	Engine Repair Lab	0	3	1
AUT 114	Safety and Emissions	2	0	2
AUT 114A	Safety and Emissions Lab	0	2	1
AUT 161	Basic Auto Electricity	4	3	5
CIS 111	Basic PC Literacy	1	2	2
MAT 121	Algebra and Trig I	2	2	3

Spring
AUT 141	Suspension and Steering Sys.	2	3	3
AUT 141A	Suspension and Steering Lab	0	3	1
AUT 163	Advanced Auto Electric	2	3	3
AUT 113	Automotive Servicing I	0	6	2
	OR
COE 112	Co-op Work Experience	0	20	2

Summer
ENG 111	Expository Writing	3	0	3
AUT 171	Heating and Air Conditioning	2	4	4
AUT 151	Brake System	2	3	3
AUT 151A	Brake System Lab	0	3	1
AUT 183	Engine Performance II	2	6	4
WLD 112	Basic Welding Processes	1	3	2

Fall
AUT 231	Manual Trans/ Transaxles	2	3	3
AUT 231A	Manual Trans/ Transaxles Lab	0	3	1
HUM 110	Society and Technology	3	0	3
AUT 181	Engine Performance	2	3	3
AUT 181A	Engine Performance Lab	0	3	1

AUT 213	Automotive Servicing II	1	3	2
	OR
COE 122	Co-op Work Experience II	0	20	2

Spring
AUT 221	Automatic Trans/Transaxles	2	3	3
AUT 221A	Automatic Trans/Transaxles Lab	0	3	1
AUT 281	Advanced Engine Performance	2	2	3
ENG 114	Professional Research / Reporting	3	0	3
	Social/ Behavior Science Elective	3	0	3

	TOTAL HOURS			72

Program News & Links

The Automotive department is excited to announce the start of a newly established automotive club called Gaston Auto Society (GAS). The purpose of the G.A.S. is to promote integrity, encourage leadership, and provide quality automotive repairs. Our officers are:

President:	John Moore
Vice President:	Wayne Clukey
Secretary:	Jason Snyder
Treasurer:	Jonathan Furr
Faculty Advisors:	Jason Thompson, Eric Rhom, and Mike Cloninger

Chairperson: Mike Cloninger
Phone: 704.922.6388
Email: cloninger.mike@gaston.edu

You may contact the following faculty and staff for any further questions.

Faculty Member	Office Phone	Office	E-mail Address
Mike Cloninger, Chairperson	704-922-6388	PTI 110-B	cloninger.mike@gaston.edu
Eric Rhom	704-922-6386	PTI 109 C	rhom.eric@gaston.edu
Jason Thompson	704-922-6387	PTI 108 C	thompson.jason@gaston.edu