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Automotive Technology Students interested in Automotive Technology should enjoy working with their handsin a shop setting and should possess decision-making and problem-solving skills.
| English: | 3 hours | |||
| Three hours of English courses must be selected from the following list: | ||||
| ____ | ENG | 1003 | Basic Technical Communications | 3 credit hours |
| ____ | ENG | 1013 | Composition I | 3 credit hours |
| Mathematics: | 3 hours | |||
| Three hours of mathematics courses must be selected from the following list: | ||||
| ____ | MATH | 1003 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 credit hours |
| ____ | MATH | 1253 | Applied Technical Math | 3 credit hours |
| ____ | MATH | (Any Higher Level Math) | 3 credit hours | |
| Technical Core: | 20 hours | |||
| Twenty hours of technical courses must be selected from the following list: | ||||
| ____ | AST | 1005 | Electrical/Electronic Systems | 5 credit hours |
| ____ | AST | 1105 | Brakes | 5 credit hours |
| ____ | AST | 1205 | Engine Repair | 5 credit hours |
| ____ | AST | 1305 | Power Trains | 5 credit hours |
| ____ | AST | 2005 | Climate Control | 5 credit hours |
| ____ | AST | 2105 | Automatic Transmissions | 5 credit hours |
| ____ | AST | 2115 | Engine Performance | 5 credit hours |
| ____ | AST | 2205 | Chassis & Steering | 5 credit hours |
Students are encouraged to take ACAD 0411 College Study Skills their first semester to better equip them to make the transition from high school to college-level course work. |
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After UACCM
Graduates are employed as:
- Independent shop owner/operators
- Shop managers in auto dealerships
- Parts store managers
- Managers of nationwide trucking companies
- Owners of trucking companies and truck shops
- Line mechanics
Hints
- Students should take all remedial courses early in order to focus on degree-required classes in later semesters.
- Take classes when offered as some classes are only offered certain semesters.
- Plan electives early to insure completion of courses within the desired time frame.
Note
Automotive Technology courses can be taken at any time. Each is a stand alone course and does not need a prerequisite.
UACCM teaches the eight ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) test areas. The courses cover the auto from the front bumper to the rear bumper. Students spend and hour each day in the classroom and the remainder of time in the lab working on automobiles in the well-equipped shop.
