Automotive Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Students must complete all College degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 62 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Courses required from Area I, II, III, IV, V, and VI. 1 | 19-20 | |
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I (Technical Requirement) 2 | ||
Area II: Mathematics | ||
Area III: Laboratory Science | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
Area V: Humanities 3 | ||
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 3 | ||
| Technical Requirements | ||
| AUTO 112 | Basic Gasoline Engines | 5 |
| AUTO 117 | Electronic Analysis and Tune-Up of Gasoline Engines | 5 |
| AUTO 119 | Manual Transmission/Clutch | 5 |
| AUTO 120 | Electrical Systems | 4 |
| AUTO 125 | Brakes | 5 |
| AUTO 126 | Suspension, Steering, and Alignment | 5 |
| AUTO 127 | Basic Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| or AUTO 132 | Automotive Air-Conditioning and Heating Systems | |
| AUTO 137 | Fuel Systems and Emission Controls | 4 |
| ENGL 2210G | Professional & Technical Communication | 3 |
| OETS 118 | Mathematics for Technicians | 3 |
| Total Hours | 62-63 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Course is a Technical Requirement and must be completed regardless of transfer credit awarded.
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Will also satisfy Flexible 3 requirement for the NMHED General Education requirements for an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| AUTO 112 | Basic Gasoline Engines | 5 |
| AUTO 120 | Electrical Systems | 4 |
| AUTO 126 | Suspension, Steering, and Alignment | 5 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| AUTO 117 | Electronic Analysis and Tune-Up of Gasoline Engines | 5 |
| AUTO 119 | Manual Transmission/Clutch | 5 |
| AUTO 125 | Brakes | 5 |
| Area II: Mathematics | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Summer | ||
| #AREA-I-ENGL 1110G (Technical Requirement) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 3-4 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| OETS 118 | Mathematics for Technicians | 3 |
| Area III: Laboratory Science | 4 | |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| AUTO 127 or AUTO 132 |
Basic Automatic Transmission or Automotive Air-Conditioning and Heating Systems |
4 |
| AUTO 137 | Fuel Systems and Emission Controls | 4 |
| ENGL 2210G | Professional & Technical Communication | 3 |
| Area V: Humanities | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 62-63 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.