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Student Individual Education Plan
Automotive Management
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Catalog Year 2006-2007
Location Offered: Prescott
The Automotive Management Degree program is designed for individuals preparing for positions utilizing a combination of automotive technology and business management skills including service managers, insurance adjustors, and small business owners. This degree program will prepare students for the National Automotive Service (ASE) certification examinations to become an ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician and a Certified Engine Machinist. ASE certification requires hands-on working experience as well as completion of written examinations. Two years of post high school educational training, such as that offered in this automotive degree program at Yavapai College, may be substituted for up to one year of the hands-on work experience requirement of the ASE certification.
 | General Education Requirements | |
A. | Foundation Studies | (9 credits) |
1. 2. | English (ENG 101-102, ENG 135-136 or equivalent sequence) Numeracy (any math course 100-level or higher) | 6 3 |
B. | Core Studies | (4 credits) |
1. 2. | LSC Connections LSC Western Civilization I, II, or III OR Humanities (select any 200-level course on the approved Area Studies- Humanities list) | 1 3 |
C. | Area Studies | (7 credits) |
1. 2. | Science (select from approved Area Studies list) Social Science (select from approved Area Studies list OR BSA 120, 140, 220) | 4 3 |
| subtotal | 20 |
Automotive Technology Requirements
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
AUT 101 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 2 |
AUT 122 | Automatic & Manual Trans/Transaxle | 5 |
AUT 123 | Brakes | 4 |
AUT 125 | Heating and Air Conditioning | 3 |
AUT 126 | Suspension & Steering | 4 |
AUT 131 | Engine Performance | 5 |
AUT132 | Electrical Systems | 5 |
AUT 151 | Engine Repair | 5 |
AUT 252 | Advanced Engine Performance | 3 |
AUT 253 | Advanced Engine Repair | 3 |
AUT 255 | Computer Applications in Shop Management | 3 |
| subtotal | 42 | |
| Related Requirements | | |
| CSA 111 | Keyboarding | 1 |
| COM 134 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| subtotal | 4 |
| Total Minimum Credit Hours | 66 |
The NEW automotive curriculum is being revised and updated to reflect new industry technology and standards and is moving to a partnership format. For more information, please contact the director at 928.634.3450.
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