Sinclair Community College

Automotive Technology (AUT.S.AAS)

69.0 Credit Hours

Fully accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, the Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology provides training for students aspiring to become automotive technicians. Training in automotive management and business operations is a component of the program.

Program Outcomes

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Apply effective customer communication skills in an automotive service environment. Apply good management skills in operating an automotive service business. Develop and analyze an automotive business facility layout. Demonstrate business computer skills.

Apply effective customer communication skills in an automotive service environment. Apply good Utilize safety and environmental skills in applying automotive service practices.

Diagnose fuel injection, delivery and emission control system problems. Utilize scan tools, scopes, DVOM meters and other test equipment in troubleshooting engine and drivability problems.

Apply effective customer communication skills in an automotive service environment. Apply good Demonstrate analytical and logical thinking skills in diagnosing mechanical and practical applied problems or projects activities.

Demonstrate knowledge of social and human skill sets in supporting community, work and/or the college experience.

Diagnose fuel injection, delivery and emission control system problems. Diagnose/repair brake, anti-lock and power booster systems. Diagnose/repair suspension and steering components. Perform vehicle alignments.

Diagnose fuel injection, delivery and emission control system problems. Diagnose and repair heating and air conditioning systems including automatic climate-control systems.

Diagnose fuel injection, delivery and emission control system problems. Diagnose automotive electrical and accessory system problems. Utilize DVOM meters, scopes and other electrical testing equipment to troubleshoot battery, charging and hybrid propulsion systems.

Diagnose fuel injection, delivery and emission control system problems. Utilize scan tools, scopes, DVOM meters and other test equipment in troubleshooting engine and Diagnose and repair automatic transmission/transaxle systems, torque converters and 4-wheel drive/all-wheel drive systems.

Diagnose fuel injection, delivery and emission control system problems. Utilize scan tools, scopes, DVOM meters and other test equipment in troubleshooting engine and Diagnose and repair manual transmission systems, drivelines and differentials.

Perform entry-level engine overhaul, precision measurements; perform machining and engine mechanical service.

3 credit hours Ohio Transfer Module: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective

3 credit hours Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective

2 credit hours Automotive Elective

2 credit hours AUT 1102: Introduction to Automotive Service

2 credit hours AUT 1111: Automotive Management

3 credit hours AUT 1114: Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems I

4 credit hours AUT 1115: Automotive Engine Performance I

3 credit hours AUT 1116: Automotive Steering & Suspension Systems

3 credit hours AUT 1142: Automotive Manual Transmission & Driveline

3 credit hours AUT 1146: Automotive Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Systems

3 credit hours AUT 1165: Automotive Brake Systems

4 credit hours AUT 2214: Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems II

4 credit hours AUT 2215: Automotive Engine Performance II

4 credit hours AUT 2241: Automatic Transmission Systems

7 credit hours AUT 2250: Automotive Service Operations

4 credit hours AUT 1108: Automotive Engine Systems

3 credit hours CAM 1109: Fundamentals of Tooling & Machining

3 credit hours COM 2206: Interpersonal Communication

3 credit hours ENG 1101: English Composition I

3 credit hours MAT 1110: Math for Technologists

2 credit hours OPT 2211: Industrial Risk Management

1 credit hour SCC 1101: First Year Experience

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