Let's face it, you belong in the garage, getting your hands dirty. Automotive Technology is the program for you. With advances in radar technology, computer-controlled systems, and alternative fuel sources, the field gets more interesting every day.
NOVA's A.A.S. in Automotive Technology is ideal for students who love working on, and learning about, cars. Graduates can pursue careers as technicians, in sales, or customer support.
Transfer is not the primary goal of an A.A.S. degree, but transfer resources are available for students interested in applying to senior institutions.
Broaden your education with electives in English, History, Fine Arts, etc.
Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.
| Two Years | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |||
| Choose One | |||
| AUT | 100 | Introduction to Automotive Shop Practice | 2 |
| 1AUT | 197 | Automotive Cooperative Education | 2 |
| AUT | 111 | Automotive Engines I | 4 |
| AUT | 241 | Automotive Electricity I | 4 |
| Choose One | |||
| ENG | 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENG | 115 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Choose One | |||
| SDV | 100 | College Success Skills | 1 |
| SDV | 101 | Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) | 1 |
| Total | 14 | ||
| 2nd Semester | |||
| AUT | 242 | Automotive Electricity II | 4 |
| AUT | 265 | Automotive Braking Systems | 4 |
| AUT | 266 | Auto Alignment, Suspension, and Steering | 4 |
| Choose One | |||
| PHY | 100 | Elements of Physics | 4 |
| MTH | 111 | Basic Technical Mathematics OR Higher | 3 |
| Total | 15-16 | ||
| 3rd Semester | |||
| AUT | 121 | Automotive Fuel Systems I | 4 |
| AUT | 236 | Automotive Climate Control | 4 |
| Total | 8 | ||
| 4th Semester | |||
| AUT | 112 | Automotive Engines II | 4 |
| AUT | 122 | Automotive Fuel Systems II | 4 |
| AUT | 141 | Auto Power Trains I | 4 |
| 2 | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
| 5th Semester | |||
| AUT | 142 | Auto Power Trains II | 4 |
| 3AUT | 245 | Automotive Electronics | 4 |
| CST | 110 | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 |
| 4 | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
| Total credits for the Associate of Applied Science = 66-67 | |||
| Two Years | Credits |
|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |
| Choose One | |
|
AUT
100
|
2 |
|
Automotive Cooperative Education
1AUT
197
|
2 |
|
AUT
111
|
4 |
|
AUT
241
|
4 |
| Choose One | |
|
ENG
111
|
3 |
|
ENG
115
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
SDV
100
|
1 |
|
SDV
101
|
1 |
| Total | 14 |
| 2nd Semester | |
|
AUT
242
|
4 |
|
AUT
265
|
4 |
|
AUT
266
|
4 |
| Choose One | |
|
Elements of Physics
PHY
100
|
4 |
|
Basic Technical Mathematics OR Higher
MTH
111
|
3 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| 3rd Semester | |
|
AUT
121
|
4 |
|
AUT
236
|
4 |
| Total | 8 |
| 4th Semester | |
|
AUT
112
|
4 |
|
AUT
122
|
4 |
|
AUT
141
|
4 |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
2
|
3 |
| Total | 15 |
| 5th Semester | |
|
AUT
142
|
4 |
|
3AUT
245
|
4 |
|
Introduction to Human Communication
CST
110
|
3 |
|
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective
4
|
3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Total credits for the Associate of Applied Science = 66-67 | |
1 Available to students in cooperative internship programs only.
2 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.
3 May substitute AUT 233.
4 See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.
Every engineer knows the value of a solid plan. Get in touch with an advisor today, and let’s start planning your future.
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