Automotive Technology 2008-2009
Degree(s) Available:
Certificate(s):
The automotive technology associate of applied science degree, is designed to provide the broad academic and technical education and training necessary to function in today’s automotive service industry. The student will study the mechanical, electrical/electronic and environmental systems of the contemporary automobile and light truck. The graduate will be well prepared for entry-level employment as a career technician within dealership service departments or other major retail or service firms. The academic requirements of the program provide a foundation for continued studies should the student decide to further pursue his or her education or training.
The automotive technology program has been reviewed by the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation and has full Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification. The student is prepared and is encouraged to take the appropriate ASE certification exams.
The General Service Technician Certificate program prepares the individual for basic, entry-level, employment in the automotive service industry. The program provides course work specializing in the brakes, under car mechanical, and the steering and suspension of the contemporary automobile and light truck that affect vehicle control and safety.
The Chassis and Electrical Technician Specialization Certificate program prepares the individual for basic, entry-level, employment in the automotive service industry. The essentials of the mechanical, electrical and environmental systems of the contemporary automobile and light truck are major components of the program. Courses completed in this certificate program may be applied toward the associate degree in Automotive Technology.
The Power Train and Driveability Technician Specialization Certificate program prepares the individual for basic, entry-level, employment in the automotive service industry. The program provides course work specializing in the mechanical and electrical systems of the contemporary automobile and light truck that affect optimum operation and driveability.
Courses completed in the certificate programs may be applied toward the Associate Degree in Automotive Technology.
The general education core will transfer to a variety of colleges and universities. Contact a counselor, or faculty member at any of the colleges for specific information and to obtain the recommended sequencing of courses.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
AAS, Tech Prep |
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| (degree offered at Lone Star College-North Harris) |
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| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course | Number | Title | Credit |
| AUMT | 1405 | Intro. to Automotive Technology | 4 |
| AUMT | 1407 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 |
| ENGL | 1301 | Composition & Rhetoric I | 3 |
| Elective1 | | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL | 14 |
| Second Semester |
| Course | Number | Title | Credit |
| AUMT | 1410 | Automotive Brake Systems | 4 |
| AUMT | 1419 | Automotive Engine Repair | 4 |
| SPCH | 1318 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| TECM* | 1303 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL | 14 |
| Third Semester (Summer) |
| Course | Number | Title | Credit |
| AUMT | 2417 | Engine Performance Analysis I | 4 |
| HUMA2 | 1301 | Introduction to the Humanities | 3 |
| ITSC | 1401 | Introduction to Computers | 4 |
| KINE | | Any physical activity course | 1 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL | 12 |
| SECOND YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course | Number | Title | Credit |
| AUMT3 | | Elective | 4 |
| AUMT | 2434 | Engine Performance Analysis II | 4 |
| AUMT | 2380 | Cooperative Education | 3 |
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| AUMT | 2328 | Automotive Service | |
| CHEM | 1405 | Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL | 15 |
| Second Semester |
| Course | Number | Title | Credit |
| AUMT3 | | Elective | 4 |
| AUMT | 1445 | Auto Heating & Air Conditioning | 4 |
| AUMT | 2381 | Cooperative Education | 3 |
| AUMT | 2437 | Automotive Electronics | 4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL | 15 |
TOTAL Credit Hours for Automotive Technology Specialization | 70 |
1 See catalog for associate of applied science degree requirements for a listing of elective. 2 Meets multicultural requirement 3 Meets Automotive electives to be selected from AUMT 1416, 2413, 2425. |
NOTE: The required Capstone experience will be completed by taking a departmental exit exam. It is strongly suggested that the following A.S.E. exams be taken by the student: the Engine Repair exam, Engine Performance exam, Electrical exam, and one elective exam. * Students must meet college-level math competency |
GENERAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
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| (certificate offered at Lone Star College–Montgomery and Lone Star College-North Harris) |
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| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course | Number | Title | Credit |
| AUMT | 1405 | Intro to Automotive Technology | 4 |
| AUMT | 1407 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 |
| AUMT | 1410 | Automotive Brake Systems | 4 |
| AUMT | 1416 | Suspension and Steering | 4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL | 16 |
| Second Semester |
| Course | Number | Title | Credit |
| AUMT1 | 2380 | Cooperative Education OR | 3 |
| AUMT1 | 2328 | Automotive Service | |
| SEMESTER TOTAL | 3 |
TOTAL Credit Hours for General Service Technician Certificate | 19 |
| 1 Capstone course. |
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CHASSIS AND ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN SPECIALIZATION CERTIFICATE
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| (certificate offered at Lone Star College-North Harris) |
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| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course | Number | Title | Credit |
| AUMT | 1405 | Intro. to Automotive Technology | 4 |
| AUMT | 1407 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 |
| AUMT | 1410 | Automotive Brake Systems | 4 |
| AUMT | 2425 | Auto Transmission and Transaxles | 4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL | 16 |
| Second Semester |
| Course | Number | Title | Credit |
| AUMT1 | | Elective | 4 |
| AUMT | 1416 | Suspension and Steering | 4 |
| AUMT | 1445 | Auto Heating & Air Conditioning | 4 |
| AUMT | 2437 | Automotive Electronics | 4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL | 16 |
TOTAL Credit Hours for Chassis and Electrical Technician Specialization Certificate | 32 |
1To be selected from the remaining AUMT courses for which prerequisites have been met. Note: The required Capstone experience will be completed by taking a departmental exam. It is strongly suggested that the following A.S.E. exams be taken by the student: the Electrical exam, and one elective exam. |
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POWER TRAIN AND DRIVEABILITY TECHNICIAN SPECIALIZATION CERTIFICATE
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| (certificate offered at Lone Star College-North Harris) |
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| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course | Number | Title | Credit |
| AUMT | 1405 | Intro. to Automotive Technology | 4 |
| AUMT | 1407 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL | 8 |
| Second Semester |
| Course | Number | Title | Credit |
| AUMT | 2417 | Engine Performance Analysis I | 4 |
| AUMT | 2425 | Auto Transmissions and Transaxles | 4 |
| AUMT | 1419 | Automotive Engine Repair | 4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL | 12 |
| Third Semester |
| Course | Number | Title | Credit |
| AUMT | 2434 | Engine Performance Analysis II | 4 |
| AUMT | 2437 | Automotive Electronics | 4 |
| AUMT | 2413 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL | 12 |
TOTAL Credit Hours for Power Train and Driveability Technician Specialization Certificate | 32 |
Note: The required Capstone experience will be completed by taking a departmental exam. It is strongly suggested that the following A.S.E. exams be taken by the student: the Engine Performance exam and the Electrical exam. |
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