Automotive Service Technology, Technical Certificate
This program holds the highest level of program accreditation, Master Automobile Service Technology, recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
| Fall | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AST 1003 | Automotive Electronics | 3 |
| AST 1004 | Gasoline Engine Theory | 4 |
| AST 1113 | Introduction to Automotive Drivetrains | 3 |
| CIS 1113 or BST 1303 |
Fundamental Computer Operation or Introduction to Computers |
3 |
| BST 1003 or ENGL 1013 |
Business English or Composition I |
3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| AST 1005 | Engine Performance | 5 |
| AST 1103 | Automotive Brake Systems | 3 |
| AST 1213 | Automotive Chassis and Steering | 3 |
| AST 2103 | Advanced Automotive Electronics | 3 |
| TMAT 1203 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Summer | ||
| 1st Summer Session (five-week course) | ||
| AST 1203 | Automotive Climate Control | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |