Automotive Technology, A.A.S.
Major Code: 0525The Automotive Technology curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for the entry into the automotive/transportation service and repair industry.
The 50,000 square-foot and 12,000 square-foot automotive facilities provide an excellent opportunity for students to develop their skills in all automotive repair and service areas. Students receive practical laboratory experience in brakes/steering/ suspension, drive-trains, electrical, engine mechanical, engine performance, air conditioning, and basic auto body collision repair in addition to liberal arts courses.
The Automotive Technology program prepares students for an entry level position in the Automotive/Transportation field and provide the opportunity to complete ASE certifications. The program also prepares students to continue their education in a 4-year degree program. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or greater in all automotive classes. Students must complete the A.A.S. degree with a minimum 2.0 grade point average to transfer into the Automotive Technology, B.Tech. program as a junior.
Program Requirement
Students are required to have a tool set and roll around toolbox.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the auto service industry
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair of automotive internal combustion engines
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive electrical/electronic systems
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning systems
- Describe and follow safety and environmental guideline standards for the auto service industry
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive steering and suspension
SUNY General Education Requirements: All SUNY Morrisville AAS degree programs require completion of at least 20 credits of SUNY GE, a minimum of four (out of ten) knowledge and skills areas (including the four required knowledge and skills areas as indicated below), and completion of the two core competencies. The specific courses required within each knowledge and skills area/core competency for this degree program are outlined below.
Knowledge and Skills Areas:
| Field Name | Field Value |
|---|---|
| Communication Written & Oral (required) | as advised |
| Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (required) | as advised |
| Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) (required) | as advised |
| Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (required) | as advised |
| Humanities | as advised |
| Social Sciences | PSYC 101 |
| The Arts | as advised |
| US History and Civic Engagement | as advised |
| World History and Global Awareness | as advised |
| World Languages | as advised |
Core Competencies:
| Field Name | Field Value |
|---|---|
| Information Literacy (required) | as advised |
| Critical Thinking and Reasoning (required) | as advised |
Curriculum Requirements
A minimum of 60 credits is required for degree completion.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| AUTO 102 | Metals | 3 |
| AUTO 103 | Internal Combustion Engines I | 3 |
| AUTO 104 | Basic Auto Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AUTO 109 | Chassis Analysis I | 4 |
| AUTO 110 | Summer Work Experience | 3 |
| AUTO 138 | Automobile Industry Awareness | 1 |
| AUTO 155 | Intermediate Auto Electricity | 3 |
| AUTO 171 | Automotive Drivetrains | 3 |
| AUTO 202 | Autobody Fundamentals | 3 |
| AUTO 204 | Automotive Electronic Systems | 3 |
| AUTO 205 | Electronic Fuel Systems | 3 |
| AUTO 209 | Chassis Analysis II | 4 |
| AUTO 255 | Driveability &Performance Prob | 5 |
| or AUTO 259 | Non-Structural Repair Refinish | |
| AUTO 261 | Auto Air Condition & Heat | 3 |
| SUNY General Education Communication Written & Oral as advised | 3-6 | |
| Required SUNY General Education & Liberal Arts and Sciences Coursework | ||
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SUNY General Education Math as advised | 3 | |
| SUNY General Education Natural Science as advised | 3 | |
| SUNY General Education Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice as advised | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives 1 | 2-5 | |
| Total Credits | 61-67 | |
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Minimum 20 Liberal Arts and Sciences Credits
Sample Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| AUTO 102 or AUTO 103 |
Metals or Internal Combustion Engines I |
3 |
| AUTO 104 | Basic Auto Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AUTO 109 | Chassis Analysis I (fall only) | 4 |
| AUTO 138 | Automobile Industry Awareness | 1 |
| SUNY General Education Math as advised | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| AUTO 102 or AUTO 103 |
Metals or Internal Combustion Engines I |
3 |
| AUTO 155 | Intermediate Auto Electricity (spring only) | 3 |
| AUTO 209 | Chassis Analysis II (spring only) | 4 |
| SUNY General Education Communication as advised | 3 | |
| SUNY General Education Natural Science as advised | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| AUTO 110 | Summer Work Experience | 3 |
| AUTO 202 | Autobody Fundamentals (fall only) | 3 |
| AUTO 204 | Automotive Electronic Systems (fall only) | 3 |
| AUTO 205 | Electronic Fuel Systems (fall only) | 3 |
| SUNY General Education Communication or Liberal Art and Science as advised | 3 | |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| AUTO 171 | Automotive Drivetrains (spring only) | 3 |
| AUTO 255 or AUTO 259 |
Driveability &Performance Prob (spring only) or Non-Structural Repair Refinish |
5 |
| AUTO 261 | Auto Air Condition & Heat | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences as advised | 2 | |
| SUNY General Education Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice as Advised as advised | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 64 | |