AAS Degree Programs
AAS Degree Programs
Big Sandy offers an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in the Automotive Technician option of Automotive Technology. The Automotive Technician option provides knowledge of the various systems used to develop skills in troubleshooting, performing preventative maintenance, servicing and repairing automobiles. The program, which is designed to be completed in two years, prepares graduates for entry-level service technician jobs in the auto repair industry. The student may be provided a work-study experience alternating between periods of work on-site and work in a classroom-laboratory setting.
Curriculum
General Education
| Subject | Number of Credits |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 3 credits |
| Science | 3 credits |
| Social Interaction | 3 credits |
| Heritage/Humanities | 3 credits |
| Writing/Accessing Information | 3 credits |
| Oral Communication | 3 credits |
| General Education Total Credit Hours: | 18 credits |
Technical Core
| Course Number | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADX 120 | Basic Automotive Electricity | 3 credits |
| ** OR ** | ||
| BEX 100 |
Basic Electricity for Non-Majors (Can be taken instead of ADX 120) |
3 credits |
| ADX 150 | Engine Repair | 3 credits |
| ADX 170 | Climate Control | 3 credits |
| ADX 260 | Electrical Systems | 3 credits |
| AUT 110 | Brake Systems | 3 credits |
| AUT 130 | Manual Transmissions | 3 credits |
| AUT 140 | Basic Fuel and Ignition Systems | 3 credits |
| AUT 142 | Emission Systems | 3 credits |
| AUT 160 | Suspension and Steering | 3 credits |
| AUT 180 | Automatic Transmission/Transaxle | 3 credits |
| COE 199 | Cooperative Education | 1 credit |
| ** OR ** | ||
| AUT 198 |
Practicum (Can be taken instead of COE 199) |
1 credit |
| AUT 240 | Computer Control Systems and Diagnosis | 3 credits |
| CPU 150 | Computer Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| ** OR ** | ||
| CIS 100 |
Introduction to Computers (Can be taken instead of CPU 150) |
3 credits |
| Technical Core Total Credit Hours: | 37 credits | |
Automotive Technician Option
| Course Number | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADX 121 | Basic Automotive Electricity Lab | 2 credits |
| ** OR ** | ||
| BEX 101 |
Basic Electricity Lab for Non-Majors (Can be taken instead of ADX 121) |
2 credits |
| ADX 151 | Engine Repair Lab | 2 credits |
| ADX 171 | Climate Control Lab | 1 credits |
| ADX 261 | Electrical Systems Lab | 2 credits |
| AUT 111 | Brake Systems Lab | 2 credits |
| AUT 131 | Manual Transmissions Lab | 2 credits |
| AUT 141 | Basic Fuel and Ignition Systems Lab | 2 credits |
| AUT 143 | Emission Systems Lab | 2 credits |
| AUT 161 | Suspension and Steering Lab | 2 credits |
| AUT 181 | Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Lab | 2 credits |
| AUT 241 | Computer Control Systems and Diagnosis Lab | 2 credit |
| Option Total Credit Hours: | 21 credits | |
| General Education Total Credit Hours: | 18 credits | |
| Technical Core Total Credit Hours: | 37 credits | |
| Degree Total Credit Hours: | 76 credits | |
