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Engineering and Industrial Technology: Automotive
Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree:
• Automotive Technology
Career Studies Certificates:
• Auto Parts Management Trainee
• Automotive Brakes, Suspension, and State Inspection
• Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Air Conditioning
• Automotive Engine Diagnosis
• Automotive Heavy-Duty Engine and Transmission
• Automotive Service and Parts Specialist
The Automotive Technology programs are designed to prepare students
for employment as automotive technicians, based on standards set by the
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National
Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology is
designed for those who wish to work as a diagnostician, line technician,
service advisor, manager, or manufacturing representative in the automotive
repair industry. The Career Studies Certificates provide the background
required for those interested in entry-level positions related to automotive
maintenance and repair.
Students seeking additional credentials may pursue the National
Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE) Certified Automotive Technician
examinations and Virginia state inspection certification.
Tidewater Community College, in partnership with industry leaders,
also offers programs designed for those who plan to work with specific
automobile dealerships. The Toyota T-TEN Automotive Technology programs,
the Chrysler College Automotive Program, and the Honda Professional
Career Program are available within the Associate of Applied Science
degree, providing advanced knowledge of specific technologies related to
these vehicles.
Associate of Applied Science Degree: Automotive Technology (909)
| SEMESTER 1 (BASED ON A FALL SEMESTER START) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
AUT 101 |
Introduction to Automotive Systems |
3 |
|
AUT 166 |
Automotive Diagnostics I |
5 |
|
AUT 167 |
Automotive Diagnostics II |
5 |
AUT 166 |
ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
Placement |
SDV 101 |
Orientation to Automotive Technology (or SDV 100) |
1 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
17 |
|
| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
AUT 220 |
Automotive Diagnostics V |
5 |
AUT 166 |
AUT 221 |
Automotive Diagnostics VI |
5 |
AUT 166 |
MTH 103 |
Applied Technical Mathematics (or MTH 121) |
3 |
Placement |
| |
Humanities Elective1 |
3 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
16 |
|
| SEMESTER 3 |
|
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
|
Automotive Final Drive and Manual Transmission Systems |
4 |
|
|
Cooperative Education in Automotive |
3 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
7 |
|
| SEMESTER 4 |
|
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
|
Automotive Diagnostics III |
5 |
AUT 166 |
|
Automotive Diagnostics IV |
5 |
AUT 166 |
|
Cooperative Education in Automotive |
2 |
|
| |
Social Science Elective1 |
3 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
15 |
|
| SEMESTER 5 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
AUT 247 |
Automotive Diagnostics VII |
5 |
AUT 166 |
AUT 248 |
Automotive Diagnostics VIII |
5 |
AUT 166 |
AUT 297 |
Cooperative Education in Automotive |
2 |
|
| |
Health/Physical Education Elective1 |
2 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
14 |
|
| |
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS |
69 |
|
1 Eligible courses are listed on page 28 in the 2011-2012 catalog. See your academic
advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).
Career Studies: Auto Parts Management Trainee (221.909.62)
Gainful Employment Consumer Information
This Career Studies Certificate is offered in partnership with Advance
Auto Parts.
| SEMESTER 1 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
BUS 100 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
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BUS 205 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
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ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
Placement |
MKT 100 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
12 |
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| SEMESTER 2 |
|
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
|
Business Communications |
3 |
ENG 111 |
|
Principles of Management |
3 |
BUS 100 |
| |
Approved Electives1 |
3 |
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| |
Approved Electives1 |
3 |
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| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
12 |
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| SEMESTER 3 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
BUS 202 |
Applied Management Principles |
3 |
BUS 200 |
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
3 |
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| |
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS |
27 |
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1 Students may select electives from the following list without approval:
ACC 220 – Accounting for Small Business 3
AUT 101 – Introduction to Automotive Systems 3
AUT 297 – Cooperative Education in Automotive 1-5
BUS 111 – Principles of Supervision I 3
ITE 115 – Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 4
MKT 110 – Principles of Selling 3
MKT 260 – Customer Service Management 3
MKT 271 – Consumer Behavior 3
SDV 106 – Preparation for Employment 1
Career Studies: Automotive Brakes, Suspension, and State Inspection (221.909.02)
Gainful Employment Consumer Information
The Career Studies Certificate in Automotive Brakes, Suspension, and
State Inspection prepares students to specialize in brakes, steering, and
suspension diagnosis, service, and repair. The training includes preparation
for the ASE certification exams in steering and suspension (A4) and brakes
(A5). Additionally, the training includes preparation for the VA Safety
Inspection exam.
| SEMESTER 1 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
AUT 101 |
Introduction to Automotive Systems |
3 |
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AUT 166 |
Automotive Diagnostics I |
5 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
8 |
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| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
AUT 220 |
Automotive Diagnostics V |
5 |
AUT 166 |
AUT 221 |
Automotive Diagnostics VI |
5 |
AUT 166 |
AUT 297 |
Cooperative Education in Automotive |
5 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS
|
23 |
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Career Studies: Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Air Conditioning (221.909.45)
Gainful Employment Consumer Information
The Career Studies Certificate in Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and
Air Conditioning prepares students to specialize in the service, diagnosis,
and repair of basic and advanced electrical systems as well as heating
and air conditioning systems. Basic engine performance concepts are also
covered. The training includes preparation for the ASE certification exams
in electrical/electronic systems (A6) and heating and air conditioning (A7).
Additionally, the training provides preparation for the Refrigerant Recovery
License exam.
| SEMESTER 1 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
AUT 101 |
Introduction to Automotive Systems |
3 |
|
AUT 166 |
Automotive Diagnostics I |
5 |
|
AUT 167 |
Automotive Diagnostics II |
5 |
AUT 166 |
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
13 |
|
| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
AUT 169 |
Automotive Diagnostics IV |
5 |
AUT 166 |
AUT 297 |
Cooperative Education in Automotive |
5 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
10 |
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TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS
|
23 |
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Career Studies: Automotive Engine Diagnosis (221.909.01)
Gainful Employment Consumer Information
The Career Studies Certificate in Automotive Engine Diagnosis prepares
students to specialize in the service, diagnosis, and repair of engine
management and control systems. These systems include ignition, fuel,
emissions, and computer controls. The training includes preparation for the
ASE certification exam in engine performance (A8).
| SEMESTER 1 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
AUT 101 |
Introduction to Automotive Systems |
3 |
|
AUT 166 |
Automotive Diagnostics I |
5 |
|
AUT 167 |
Automotive Diagnostics II |
5 |
AUT 166 |
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
13 |
|
| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
AUT 168 |
Automotive Diagnostics III |
5 |
AUT 166 |
AUT 297 |
Cooperative Education in Automotive |
5 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
10 |
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TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS
|
23 |
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Career Studies: Automotive Heavy-Duty Engine and Transmission (221.909.06)
Gainful Employment Consumer Information
The Career Studies Certificate in Automotive Heavy-Duty Engine and
Transmission prepares students to specialize in the service, diagnosis, and
repair of automatic and manual transmissions, transaxles, and engines. The
training includes preparation for the ASE certification exams in engine repair
(A1), automatic transmissions (A2), and manual drive transmissions (A3).
| SEMESTER 1 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
AUT 101 |
Introduction to Automotive Systems |
3 |
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AUT 166 |
Automotive Diagnostics I |
5 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
8 |
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| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
AUT 247 |
Automotive Diagnostics VII |
5 |
AUT 166 |
AUT 248 |
Automotive Diagnostics VIII |
5 |
AUT 166 |
AUT 297 |
Cooperative Education in Automotive |
5 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS
|
23 |
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Career Studies: Automotive Service and Parts Specialist (221.909.03)
Gainful Employment Consumer Information
The Career Studies Certificate in Automotive Service and Parts Specialist
prepares students to become a service advisor and/or a parts department
specialist in an automotive repair facility. The courses covered in this
program include various automotive systems, automotive business skills,
and computer competencies.
| SEMESTER 1 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
AST 117 |
Keyboarding for Computer Usage |
1 |
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AUT 101 |
Introduction to Automotive Systems |
3 |
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AUT 170 |
Automotive Systems Operation |
3 |
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ENG 111 |
College Composition I (or ENG 131) |
3 |
Placement |
CST 110 |
Introduction to Communication (or CST 100) |
3 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
13 |
|
| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ACC 220 |
Accounting for Small Business (or ACC 211) |
3 |
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ITE 115 |
Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts (or SAF 125) |
4 |
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MTH 103 |
Applied Technical Mathematics (or MTH 121) |
3 |
Placement |
AUT 110 |
Automotive Business Practices |
3 |
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| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
13 |
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| SEMESTER 3 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
AUT 297 |
Cooperative Education in Automotive |
3 |
|
| |
SEMESTER TOTAL |
3 |
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TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS
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29 |
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