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Automotive Technology, A.A.S.

Requirements

Five options are available: a One-Year Certificate, a Two-Year Diploma, an Associated in applied Science Degree, an Associate in Science, and the Bachelor of Science in Technology Management degree.

Total Program Credits: 64

General Education Requirements: 16 Credits
  MKTG 220G Written Business Communication GI WE 3
or ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC (3)  
or ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC (5)  
  AUT 1260 Tech Math for Mechanics 3
or MAT 1015 Intermediate Algebra with Integrated Review  
  Any approved Humanities, Fine Arts, or Foreign Language Distribution Course  3
  Any approved Behavioral Science, Social, or Political Science Distribution Course  3
  Any approved Biology or Physical Science Distribution Course  3
  Any approved Physical Education, Health, Safety, or Environment Course  1
Discipline Core Requirements: 48 Credits
  AUT 1110 Brake Systems 2
  AUT 111L Brake Systems Lab 1
  AUT 1120 Manual Power Trains 2
  AUT 112L Manual Power Trains Lab 1
  AUT 1130 Engine Repair 2
  AUT 113L Engine Repair Lab 1
  AUT 1160 Automotive Electrical Systems 2
  AUT 116L Automotive Electrical Systems Lab 1
  AUT 1170 Engine Electrical Systems 2
  AUT 117L Engine Electrical Systems Lab 1
  AUT 1210 Suspension and Steering Systems 2
  AUT 121L Suspension and Steering Systems Lab 1
  AUT 1220 Automatic Powertrain Systems 2
  AUT 122L Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles Lab 1
  AUT 1230 Engine Performance 2
  AUT 123L Engine Performance Lab 1
  AUT 2110 Advanced Steering Suspension and Alignment 2
  AUT 211L Automotive Service Practicum Steering/Suspension/Alignment Lab 1
  AUT 2120 Advanced Engine Performance 2
  AUT 212L Automotive Service Practicum Engine Performance Lab 1
  AUT 2130 Advanced Emission Control Systems 2
  AUT 213L Automotive Service Practicum Emission Controls Lab 1
  AUT 2140 Chassis Electrical and Electronics Systems 2
  AUT 214L Automotive Service Practicum Chassis Electrical and Electronics Lab 1
  AUT 2210 Advanced Braking and Control Systems 2
  AUT 221L Automotive Service Practicum Brake Systems Lab 1
  AUT 2220 Automatic Transmissions and Electronic Controls 2
  AUT 222L Automotive Service Practicum Transmission Controls Lab 1
  AUT 2240 Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Theory 2
  AUT 224L Automotive HVAC Lab 1
  AUT 2250 Electronic Fuel Management Systems  2
or AUT 2350 Electronic Diesel Fuel Management Systems (2)  
  AUT 225L Automotive Service Practicum Fuel Management Systems Lab  1

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 64 semester credits
  2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above. (Departments may require a higher GPA.)
  3. Residency hours--minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU
  4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
AUT 1110 Brake Systems 2
AUT 111L Brake Systems Lab 1
AUT 1120 Manual Power Trains 2
AUT 112L Manual Power Trains Lab 1
AUT 1130 Engine Repair 2
AUT 113L Engine Repair Lab 1
AUT 1160 Automotive Electrical Systems  2
AUT 116L Automotive Electrical Systems Lab 1
AUT 1260 or MAT 1015 Tech Math for Mechanics or Intermediate Algebra with Integrated Review 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
AUT 1170 Engine Electrical Systems 2
AUT 117L Engine Electrical Systems Lab 1
AUT 1210 Suspension and Steering Systems 2
AUT 121L Suspension and Steering Systems Lab 1
AUT 1220 Automatic Powertrain Systems 2
AUT 122L Automatic Transmissions  and Transaxles Lab 1
AUT 1230 Engine Performance 2
AUT 123L Engine Performance Lab 1
MKTG 220G or ENGL 1010 Written Business Communication GI WE or Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
Social Science  3
  Semester total: 18
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
AUT 2110 Advanced Steering Suspension and Alignment 2
AUT 211L Automotive Service Practicum Steering/Suspension/Alignment Lab 1
AUT 2120 Advanced Engine Performance 2
AUT 212L Automotive Service Practicum Engine Performance Lab 1
AUT 2130 Advanced Emission Control Systems 2
AUT 213L Automotive Service Practicum Emission Control Lab 1
AUT 2140 Chassis Electrical and Electronics Systems 2
AUT 214L Automotive Service Practicum Chassis Electrical and Electronics Lab 1
Humanities/Fine Arts  3
Physical Education  1
  Semester total: 16
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
AUT 2210 Advanced Braking and Control Systems 2
AUT 221L Automotive Service Practicum Brake Systems Lab 1
AUT 2220 Automatic Transmissions and Electronic Controls 2
AUT 222L Automotive Service Practicum Transmisson Control Lab 1
AUT 2240 Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Theory 2
AUT 224L Automotive HVAC Lab 1
AUT 2250 Electronic Fuel Management Systems 2
AUT 225L Automotive Service Practicum Fuel Management Systems Lab 1
Biology or Physical Science  3
  Semester total: 15
  Degree total: 64

Department

Transporation Technologies

The Transportation Technologies department is in the   Scott M. Smith College of Engineering. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Transportation Technologies department, visit their website.

Transporation Technologies department

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Students will be able to demonstrate and discuss what effect wide band O2 sensors have on vehicle emissions and drivability, and how PCM input and output is interpreted.
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