Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology, AAS Degree

The Automotive Service Industry is a highly-skilled service group with employment opportunities in every community and in many types of shops. The increasing complexity and usage of computers on today’s cars has created a shortage of qualified automotive service and diagnostic technicians. Technicians may work on many types of vehicles and perform various types of repairs ranging from transmission overhaul to computer systems diagnosis. Some technicians may specialize in certain areas of repair such as drivability or engine repair; others prefer to work with customers, parts or sales. STI’s Automotive graduates obtain a thorough knowledge of vehicle operations and a comprehensive background using the latest technology on how to repair them. With an outstanding reputation, STI’s Automotive Technology graduates are always in demand.

A drug screen is required for this program. For more information please see Additional Program Requirements.

Automotive Tool List

Semester	Course Title	Credits

First Semester
SSS 100	Student Success Seminar	2
AT 110 AT 110	Manual Drive Train/Axles Theory	2
A study of the theory of operation of differentials, transfer cases, and manual transmissions on both front and rear wheel drive vehicles. Corequisite: AT 111
AT 111 AT 111	Manual Drive Train/Axles Lab	2
Students will perform laboratory tasks including the diagnosis and repair of differentials, transfer cases, and manual transmissions on both front and rear wheel drive vehicles. Corequisite: AT 110
AT 112 AT 112	Automatic Transmissions Theory	2
A study of the theory of automatic transmissions on both front and rear wheel drive vehicles. Corequisite: AT 113
AT 113 AT 113	Automatic Transmissions Lab	3
Students will perform laboratory tasks including the diagnosis and repair of automatic transmissions on both front and rear wheel drive vehicles. Corequisite: AT 112
AT 122 AT 122	Brake Theory	2
Covers the theory of operation of brake systems on both front and rear wheel drive vehicles. Corequisite: AT 123
AT 123 AT 123	Brake Lab	2
Students will perform laboratory tasks including the diagnosis of brake systems on both front and rear wheel drive vehicles. Corequisite: AT 122
ENGL 101T ENGL 101T	Composition	3
English Composition will help develop proficiency in writing concise, coherent essays, and in using correct English. Several modes of discourse will be explored and good grammar skills are required. This course will improve the student's critical thinking skills as it provides students with practice in all stages of the writing process: planning, supporting, rewriting, analyzing, proofreading, and editing. This course will also require critical reading and writing. Prerequisite: Placement Assessment
18
Second Semester
AB 121 AB 121	Auto Body Servicing	2
Teaches the alignments of hoods, fenders, bumpers, and doors. Also covered will be the servicing of all glass adjustments and replacements.
AT 120 AT 120	Suspension & Steering Theory	2
Covers the theory of operation of suspension and steering systems of both front and rear wheel drive vehicles. Corequisite: AT 121
AT 121 AT 121	Suspension & Steering Lab	3
Students will perform laboratory tasks including the diagnosis of suspension and steering systems in both front and rear wheel drive vehicles. Corequisite: AT 120
AT 130 AT 130	Engine Repair Theory	2
A study of the theory of operation of engine systems on both front and rear wheel drive vehicles. Corequisite: AT 131
AT 131 AT 131	Engine Repair Lab	3
Students will perform laboratory tasks including the diagnosis of engines in both front and rear wheel drive vehicles. Corequisite: AT 130
CIS 101 CIS 101	Computer Essentials	2
Designed to enable students with little or no computer experience to acquire a basic understanding of the personal computer. This course involves the study of computer basics such as hardware, operating systems, and file management, using the Internet for research, word processing, and spreadsheets.
ENGL/SPCM	ENGL 201- Technical Writing or SPCM 101T- Fundamentals of Speech	3
17
Third Semester
AT 210 AT 210	Electrical Systems Theory	4
A study of the theory of operation of batteries, starting systems, charging systems, ignition systems, lighting systems, gauges, horn and wiper systems, accessories and miscellaneous items. Corequisite: AT 211
AT 211 AT 211	Electrical Systems Lab	4
Students will perform laboratory tasks including the diagnosis and repair of batteries, charging systems, lighting systems, gauges, horn and wiper systems, accessories, and miscellaneous items. Corequisite: AT 210
AT 213 AT 213	Heating & Air Conditioning Theory	2
A study of the theory of operation of refrigeration system components, heating and engine cooling systems, electrical and vacuum control units, and temperature controls. Corequisite: AT 214
AT 214 AT 214	Heating/Air Conditioning Lab	2
Students will perform laboratory tasks including the diagnosis and repair of refrigeration system components, heating and engine cooling systems, electrical and vacuum control units and temperature controls. Corequisite: AT 213
MATH 115 MATH 115	College Math	3
A course covering the concepts and applications of mathematics, that includes: the arithmetic order of operations, percent problems, descriptive statistics and graphing, algebraic manipulations, solving linear equations, formula rearrangement, word problems, measurement, and applied plane and solid geometry. This course satisfies the institution's general education requirements for mathematics, but is not a transfer course. Prerequisite: Placement Assessment
15
Fourth Semester
AT 230 AT 230	Engine Performance Theory	5
The theory of operation of computerized and non-computerized general engine performance, fuel and exhaust systems, emissions control systems, and engine related service are studied. Prerequisite: AT 210; Corequisite: AT 231
AT 231 AT 231	Engine Performance Lab	6
This lab enables students to gain experience in computerized and non-computerized general engine diagnosis, fuel and exhaust systems, emission control systems, and engine related service. Corequisite: AT 230
PSYC 101T PSYC 101T	General Psychology	3
Provides the student with an introduction to the basic psychological processes underlying human behavior. Topics include the functions of the brain amd nervous system, the characteristics of sensation, perception and altered states of consciousness, learning and memory, the nature of thinking skills and intelligence, theories of motivation, emotion and personality, a survey of psychological disorders and approaches to therapy, social/interpersonal relations, and practical applications.
SOC SOC	Social Science Elective: SOC 150T - Social Problems; or SOC 250T - Marriage and the Family	3
17
Total Credits 67
Students entering a program in any semester other than outlined may not graduate in the expected amount of time.

2 year Diploma Option(Instead of Associates Degree)
COMM 102	Communications in the Workplace	3
PSYC 103	Psychology at Work	3
SOC	Social Science Elective: Not required	3
ENGL/SPCM	ENGL 201- Technical Writing or SPCM 101T- Fundamentals of Speech- Not required	3