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Show A close affiliation between the department and leading automotive companies ensures that students will have state-of-the- art instruction, industry supported practicums and excellent opportunities for employment with major corporation, dealerships, fleet operators, utilities, government agencies and small companies. The Automotive Technology curriculum is a "2 + 2" design facilitating articulation with programs in automotive service, collision repair, diesel mechanics, etc. Students who have obtained associate degrees in appropriate high quality programs are admitted as juniors, and can complete the baccalaureate degree in two years. There are also provisions to recognize those with significant automotive industry experience. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE (B.S.) » Program Prerequisite: An interview with the program advisor is necessary prior to acceptance into the program. » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: Minimum grade of "C" in courses required for this major in addition to an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 130 credit hours is required - a minimum of 63 of these is required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 300 and above) - 20 are required within the major. Advisement Automotive Technology students should meet annually with the faculty advisor for course and program advisement. Call 801-626- 6579 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18) and meet with the faculty advisor. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for Bachelor of Science requirements. The following courses required for the Automotive Technology major will also fulfill general education requirements: Chem PS 1010 or Chem PS/Sill 10, Comm HU 1050, Soclgy SS/DV1020, Botany LSI403, and Geogr PS/SI 1010. Course Requirements for B.S. Degree Automotive Service Courses Required (41 credit hours) AutoSv 1021 Brakes (2) AutoSv 1022 Suspension and Steering (2) AutoSv 1100 Principles of Technology I (2) AutoSv 1120 Engines (3) AutoSv 1200 Principles of Technology II (2) AutoSv 1220 Drive Mechanisms (2) AutoSv 1321 Specialized Electricity (2) AutoSv 1322 Specialized Electronics (2) AutoSv 1520 Automatic Transmission (4) AutoSv 2020 Fuel & Emission Control Systems (3) AutoSv 2120 Electrical Systems (3) AutoSv 2220 Diagnosis & Tune-up (4) AutoSv 2320 Air Conditioning & Heating (2) AutoSv 2480 Auto Body Business Practices (2) AutoSv 2860 Automotive Shop Practice (6) Automotive Technology Courses Required (20 credit hours) AutoTc 3020 Intro to Hazardous Materials (2) AutoTc 3520 Fleet Management (2) AutoTc 3620 Automotive Business Practices (2) AutoTc 4020 Environmental Issues (2) AutoTc SI 4220 Advanced Diagnosis (2) AutoTc 4880 Cooperative Practicum (8) AutoTc 4990 Seminar in Automotive Tech (2) Sales and Service Technology Courses Required (15 credit hours) SST 1143 Fundamental Selling Techniques (3) SST 3103 Sales Personalities & Profiles (3) SST 3153 Sales Engineering Techniques (3) SST 3203 Customer Service Techniques (3) SST 3363 Contract & Sales Negotiation (3) Support Courses Required (30-35 credit hours) Botany LSI403 Chem PS 1010 orChemPS/SIlllO Comm HUl050 Geogr PS/SI 1010 Mgmt 3010 or SST 3563 Math QL 1030 Soclgy SS/DV 1020 TBE TE 1700 and TBE TD 1704 TBE 3070 TBE 3080 TBE 3250 Environment Appreciation (3) Introduction to Chemistry (3) Elementary Chemistry (5) Intro to Interpersonal Comm (3) Natural Environments of the Earth (3) Organiz Behavior & Management (3) Principles of Supervision (3) Contemporary Mathematics (3) Social Problems (3) Intro to Microcomputer Apps (3) Internet Navigator (1) Spreadsheet Applications (1) Database Applications (1) Business Communications (3) Electives (6-11 credit hours) Select one course from Group 1 and one course from Group 2 Group 1 AutoSv 1080 AutoSv 1180 AutoSv 2080 Math QL 1080 Group 2 BusAdm 3200 Comm DV3080 Comm 3550 ChFam 4400 ForLng 3850 ForLng 4850 Geogr 3360 Mgmt 4400 Psych 4510 SST 4102 SST 4203 Non-Structural Analysis & Repair (4) Structural Analysis & Repair (4) Painting & Refinishing (4) Pre-Calculus (5) Legal Environment of Business (3) Intercultural Communication (3) Organizational Communication (3) The Family in Stress (3) Study Abroad (1-6) Study Abroad (1-6) Economic Geography (3) Advanced Organizational Behavior (3) Industrial & Organizational Behavior (3) Developing Team Leadership Skills (2) Ethical Sales & Service (3) Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the on-line catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY COURSES - AUTOTC AutoTc 3020. Introduction to Hazardous Materials (2) Environmental regulations, safe practices, disposal of hazardous substances, such as paints and solvents. Suggested prerequisite: Chem 1010 or Chem 1110. AutoTc 3520. Fleet Management (2) Overview of fleet operations and common management practices. AutoTc 3620. Automotive Business Practices (2) Study of fleet and dealership fixed operations financial policies and procedures. Includes financial statement analysis. Weber State Univ 2003-2004 CATALOG E R S I T Y |
