Automotive Technology (909) Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Purpose: In order to maintain new and changing automotive systems, the automotive technician needs current training. This degree provides training for new mechanics and also serves the continuing education needs of the trained mechanic already working in the field.

Course Offerings: Automotive courses in this program are offered at the Hampton campus in the daytime and evening.

Special Note: The Automotive Program is open entry/open exit, allowing students to start in any semester.

For more information call the automotive program head at 757/825-3859.

Articulation Agreement: Students who are interested in transferring to Old Dominion University to continue the AAS Automotive Technology to BS Occupational Technical Studies plan should meet with Academic Advising early to determine and discuss requirements.

Part-Time Plan Sequence

Possible Career Opportunities

In order to review a listing of possible career opportunities available upon completion of this program, please visit the VA Wizard at https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action.

Fall I

AUT 101 - Introduction to Automotive Systems (3 credits)
AUT 111 - Automotive Engines I (4 credits)
AUT 242 - Automotive Electricity II (4 credits)
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 credit)

Semester Total Credits 12

Spring I

AUT 125 - Anti-Pollution Systems (3 credits)
AUT 236 - Automotive Climate Control (4 credits)
AUT 245 - Automotive Electronics (4 credits)
HLT 106 - First Aid and Safety (2 credits)

Semester Total Credits 13

Summer I

ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)
CST 126 - Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
MTH 111 - Basic Technical Mathematics (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 9

Fall II

AUT 126 - Auto Fuel and Ignition Systems (5 credits)
AUT 266 - Auto Alignment, Suspension and Steering (4 credits)
AUT 141 - Auto Power Trains I (4 credits)

Semester Total Credits 13

Spring II

AUT 273 - Automotive Driveability and Tune-Up I (3 credits)
AUT 267 - Automotive Suspension and Braking Systems (4 credits)
AUT 251 - Automatic Transmissions (4 credits)
AUT 230 - Introduction to Alternative Fuels and Hybrid Vehicles (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 14

Summer II

— xx3 - Humanities (3 credits)
— xx3 - Social Science (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 6

Total Minimum Credits 67

NOTE: Not all automotive courses are taught every semester, substitutions may be necessary.

Program Information (STEM)

For additional information about this program visit the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics webpage, stop by room 321 Hastings Hall, phone 757-825-2898, or email stemoffice@tncc.edu.