Automotive Technology, A.A.S.

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The automotive technology program provides quality training relevant to current trends in automotive repair technology. The program enhances a student’s employment potential and opportunities; provides knowledge and skills relevant to current trends in automotive repair; provides a solid foundation for continuing education in related fields; and provides a flexible, career-oriented path of training and education.

Housed in the spacious shop facility of the Neil and Doris McMurry Career Studies Center, the automotive technology program is one of 30 career programs at Casper College designed to prepare students for the work force. Students can earn a one-year certificate or a two-year associate of applied science degree, which includes general education coursework with automotive, machine tool and welding electives.

Note: To graduate with a certificate or degree, students must earn a “C” or better in all major requirements.

(Recommended Curriculum)

General Education (Minimum 17 credits)

General education coursework can be completed from within or outside of the major field of study.

1. Exploration and Participation

(One course minimum)

Laboratory Science

Mathematics

2. Communication

(One course minimum)

Written or Spoken Communication
CO/M 1505 - Communication for Professional Success (highly recommended)

3. Relationship with the World

Human Behavior
U.S. and Wyoming constitutions (3CR) required
Cultural Environment

4. General Education Electives

Must be chosen from areas 1, 2, or 3 above.

5. Physical Education (1CR)

Major Requirements

Fall Semester

AUTO 1510 - Engine System Fundamentals (6CR)
AUTO 1690 - Manual Power Train Fundamentals (4CR)
AUTO 1765 - Automotive Electrical (5CR)
AUTO 2555 - Suspension and Steering (4CR)
AUTO 2980 - Cooperative Work Experience (Automotive) (2CR) required

Spring Semester

AUTO 1740 - Brake Systems (4CR)
AUTO 1760 - Heating and Air Conditioning (4CR)
or
AUTO 2500 - Advanced Engine Rebuilding (4CR)
AUTO 2565 - Advanced Automotive Electrical (5CR)
AUTO 2610 - Computerized Fuel Systems (5CR)
AUTO 2980 - Cooperative Work Experience (Automotive) (2CR) required

Approved electives (15CR)

Approved electives may be any other AUTO, WELD, and/or MCHT courses.

Graduation Requirements

The normal length of this program is two academic years at 16-18 credit hours per semester.

A minimum of 64 approved semester credits are required for graduation. For specific graduation requirements see “Academic Policies ” and “Degree Requirements .”

Note:

Only courses numbered 1000 or above can be used toward the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Business, Associate of Fine Arts and Associate of Applied Science Degrees.

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