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 | |||
| AUT | 100 | Introduction to Automotive Shop Practice | 2 |
| AUT | 111 | Automotive Engines I | 4 |
| 1AUT | 241 | Automotive Electricity I | 4 |
| Choose One | |||
| ENG | 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENG | 131 | Technical Report Writing I | |
| Choose One | |||
| SDV | 100 | College Success Skills | 1 |
| SDV | 101 | Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) | |
| 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 | 130 | Survey of Applied Physics | 3 |
| PHY | 101 | Introduction to Physics I | |
| MTH | 111 | Basic Technical Mathematics | |
| 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 Communication | 3 |
| 4 | Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
| Total credits for the Associate of Applied Science = 66-67 | |||
| Two Years | Credits |
|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |
|
Introduction to Automotive Shop Practice
AUT
100
|
2 |
|
AUT
111
|
4 |
|
1AUT
241
|
4 |
| Choose One | |
|
ENG
111
|
3 |
|
ENG
131
|
|
| Choose One | |
|
SDV
100
|
1 |
|
Orientation to (a Specific Discipline)
SDV
101
|
|
| Total | 14 |
| 2nd Semester | |
|
AUT
242
|
4 |
|
AUT
265
|
4 |
|
Auto Alignment, Suspension, and Steering
AUT
266
|
4 |
| Choose One | |
|
PHY
130
|
3 |
|
PHY
101
|
|
|
MTH
111
|
|
| Total | 15-16 |
| 3rd Semester | |
|
AUT
121
|
4 |
|
AUT
236
|
4 |
| Total | 8 |
| 4th Semester | |
|
AUT
112
|
4 |
|
AUT
122
|
4 |
|
AUT
141
|
4 |
|
2
|
3 |
| Total | 15 |
| 5th Semester | |
|
AUT
142
|
4 |
|
3AUT
245
|
4 |
|
CST
110
|
3 |
|
Social/Behavioral Science Elective
4
|
3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Total credits for the Associate of Applied Science = 66-67 | |
1 May substitute DSL 141 plus DSL 143. Both courses must be taken in order to make this substitution.
2 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives.
3 May substitute AUT 233.
4 See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives.
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