
Automotive Technology Course Descriptions
Associate of Applied Science, (AAS.AUT)
This program will prepare students for careers in the automotive industry as service technicians. Students will be trained in the technical competencies necessary to service state-of-the-art automobiles in accordance with industry standards. Supervised work experience will be provided through an internship program to reinforce the concepts and skills learned in the classroom/lab experiences. The specialized automotive courses will be taught by Burlington County Institute of Technology faculty at their Westampton campus. Students enrolling in this program should apply for admission through the Burlington County Institute of Technology, Adult Education Division. Upon completion of AUT 101 through AUT 105, students should apply for admission to Burlington County College and complete AUT 201 through AUT 204. This program prepares students to take the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Certification Exam.
| General Education Courses | Credits |
| Written Communications |
3 |
| Arts and Humanities |
3 |
| Social Science |
6 |
| Mathematics (MTH 104 recommended) |
3 |
| Natural Science |
4 |
| Computer Science |
3 |
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| Total |
22 |
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| Program Courses | Credits |
AUT 101 Automotive Service Fundamentals |
2 |
AUT 102 Automotive Brake Systems |
3 |
AUT 103 Automotive Steering, Suspension, and Alignment |
3 |
AUT 104 Automotive Drivelines and Manual Transmission |
3 |
AUT 105 Automotive Electricity/Electronics |
4 |
AUT 201 Automotive Computer Systems |
3 |
AUT 202 Automotive Fuel and Emission Systems |
4 |
AUT 203 Automotive Engine Repair |
4 |
AUT 204 Automotive Transmissions/Transaxles |
4 |
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| Total |
30 |
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| Electives |
12 |
| Total Required for Degree |
64 |
Contact Curtis Cearfoss ext. 7806
Last Updated: 02/02/02
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