Automotive Technology, A.A.S.

Associate of Applied Science

This curriculum is designed to train technicians for the automotive field. Students completing this program will be ready for full-time employment as automotive technicians. Job opportunities include line technician, new car make-ready, and customer service representative.

Credit for Prior Learning: Students in this program may be eligible for credit for prior learning. See an academic advisor or counselor for further information.

Transfer Information

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.

Course Curriculum

Below is a table that shows the courses needed to satisfy this program. Please speak with an advisor to ensure you meet your program requirements.

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
Introduction to Automotive Shop Practice AUT 100	2
Automotive Cooperative Education ¹AUT 197	2
Automotive Engines I AUT 111	4
Automotive Electricity I AUT 241	4
Choose One
College Composition I ENG 111	3
Technical Writing ENG 115	3
Choose One
College Success Skills SDV 100	1
Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) SDV 101	1
Total	14
2nd Semester
Automotive Electricity II AUT 242	4
Automotive Braking Systems AUT 265	4
Auto Alignment, Suspension, and Steering AUT 266	4
Choose One
Elements of Physics PHY 100	4
Basic Technical Mathematics OR Higher MTH 111	3
Total	15-16
3rd Semester
Automotive Fuel Systems I AUT 121	4
Automotive Climate Control AUT 236	4
Total	8
4th Semester
Automotive Engines II AUT 112	4
Automotive Fuel Systems II AUT 122	4
Auto Power Trains I AUT 141	4
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ²	3
Total	15
5th Semester
Auto Power Trains II AUT 142	4
Automotive Electronics 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.

²See 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.