Automotive Technology, A.A.S.
Five options are available: a One-Year Certificate, a Two-Year Diploma, an Associated in applied Science Degree, an Associate in Science, and the Bachelor of Science in Technology Management degree.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 64 | |
| General Education Requirements | 16 Credits | |
| MKTG 220G | Written Business Communication GI WE | 3 |
| or ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| AUT 1260 | Tech Math for Mechanics | 3 |
| or MAT 1015 | Intermediate Algebra with Integrated Review | |
| Any approved Humanities, Fine Arts, or Foreign Language Distribution Course | 3 | |
| Any approved Behavioral Science, Social, or Political Science Distribution Course | 3 | |
| Any approved Biology or Physical Science Distribution Course | 3 | |
| Any approved Physical Education, Health, Safety, or Environment Course | 1 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 48 Credits | |
| AUT 1110 | Brake Systems | 2 |
| AUT 111L | Brake Systems Lab | 1 |
| AUT 1120 | Powertrain Systems | 2 |
| AUT 112L | Powertrain Systems Lab | 1 |
| AUT 1130 | Engine Mechanical | 2 |
| AUT 113L | Engine Mechanical Lab | 1 |
| AUT 1160 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 2 |
| AUT 116L | Automotive Electrical Systems Lab | 1 |
| AUT 1170 | Engine Electrical Systems | 2 |
| AUT 117L | Engine Electrical Systems Lab | 1 |
| AUT 1210 | Steering and Suspension Systems | 2 |
| AUT 121L | Suspension and Steering Systems Lab | 1 |
| AUT 1220 | Automatic Powertrain Systems | 2 |
| AUT 122L | Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles Lab | 1 |
| AUT 1230 | Engine Performance | 2 |
| AUT 123L | Engine Performance Lab | 1 |
| AUT 2110 | Advanced Steering Suspension and Alignment | 2 |
| AUT 211L | Automotive Service Practicum Steering/Suspension/Alignment Lab | 1 |
| AUT 2120 | Engine Performance II | 2 |
| AUT 212L | Advanced Engine Performance II Lab | 1 |
| AUT 2130 | Transportation Environmental Pollution Controls | 2 |
| AUT 213L | Transportation Environmental Pollution Controls Lab | 1 |
| AUT 2140 | Chassis Electrical and Electronics Systems | 2 |
| AUT 214L | Chassis Electrical and Electronics Systems Lab | 1 |
| AUT 2210 | Brake Systems and Regenerative Braking | 2 |
| AUT 221L | Brake Systems and Regenerative Braking Lab | 1 |
| AUT 2220 | Automatic Powertrain Systems | 2 |
| AUT 222L | Automatic Powertrain Systems Lab | 1 |
| AUT 2240 | Transportation Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Theory | 2 |
| AUT 224L | Transportation Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Lab | 1 |
| AUT 2250 | Fuel Management | 2 |
| or AUT 2350 | Electronic Diesel Fuel Management Systems | |
| AUT 225L | Fuel Management Lab | 1 |
Graduation Requirements
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Completion of a minimum of 64 semester credits
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Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above. (Departments may require a higher GPA.)
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Residency hours--minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU
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Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| AUT 1110 | Brake Systems | 2 |
| AUT 111L | Brake Systems Lab | 1 |
| AUT 1120 | Powertrain Systems | 2 |
| AUT 112L | Powertrain Systems Lab | 1 |
| AUT 1130 | Engine Mechanical | 2 |
| AUT 113L | Engine Mechanical Lab | 1 |
| AUT 1160 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 2 |
| AUT 116L | Automotive Electrical Systems Lab | 1 |
| AUT 1260 or MAT 1015 | Tech Math for Mechanics or Intermediate Algebra with Integrated Review | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AUT 1170 | Engine Electrical Systems | 2 |
| AUT 117L | Engine Electrical Systems Lab | 1 |
| AUT 1210 | Steering and Suspension Systems | 2 |
| AUT 121L | Suspension and Steering Systems Lab | 1 |
| AUT 1220 | Automatic Powertrain Systems | 2 |
| AUT 122L | Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles Lab | 1 |
| AUT 1230 | Engine Performance | 2 |
| AUT 123L | Engine Performance Lab | 1 |
| MKTG 220G or ENGL 1010 | Written Business Communication GI WE or Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| AUT 2110 | Advanced Steering Suspension and Alignment | 2 |
| AUT 211L | Automotive Service Practicum Steering/Suspension/Alignment Lab | 1 |
| AUT 2120 | Engine Performance II | 2 |
| AUT 212L | Advanced Engine Performance II Lab | 1 |
| AUT 2130 | Transportation Environmental Pollution Controls | 2 |
| AUT 213L | Transportation Environmental Pollution Controls Lab | 1 |
| AUT 2140 | Chassis Electrical and Electronics Systems | 2 |
| AUT 214L | Chassis Electrical and Electronics Systems Lab | 1 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Physical Education | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| AUT 2210 | Brake Systems and Regenerative Braking | 2 |
| AUT 221L | Brake Systems and Regenerative Braking Lab | 1 |
| AUT 2220 | Automatic Powertrain Systems | 2 |
| AUT 222L | Automatic Powertrain Systems Lab | 1 |
| AUT 2240 | Transportation Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Theory | 2 |
| AUT 224L | Transportation Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Lab | 1 |
| AUT 2250 | Fuel Management | 2 |
| AUT 225L | Fuel Management Lab | 1 |
| Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 64 | |