Automotive Service Technology Program Leader: Richard K. DeMoss Faculty: Lynn Adams, John Cline, Roger Crockett, Rondo H. Erickson, Ben Shekar and Steven Stuart Program Coordinator: Lisa Burr, 801-626-7350 Secretary: 801-626-6579 Automotive Service Technology is the field of study dealing with diagnosis, service, and repair of automobiles and light trucks. Lab and classroom courses are oriented toward high levels of technical understanding, current developments such as electronic control systems and environmental issues, the development of the students' diagnostic capabilities, and proficiency with recommended service procedures. In addition to specific technical training, supporting courses provide for growth of interpersonal and other skills needed to advance within the automotive service industry. There are seven options available under the Automotive Service Technology Associate of Applied Science degree. ♦ Chrysler CAP is a program with technical coverage specializing exclusively in current Chrysler products. • General Motors ASEP is a program with technical coverage specializing exclusively in current General Motors products. ♦ General Motors BSEP is a Collision Repair Program with emphasis on environmental and safety topics. Technical coverage specializes in current General Motors' products. * Honda PACT is a program (pending approval) with technical coverage specializing exclusively in current Honda and Acura products. * Toyota T-TEN is a program with technical coverage specializing exclusively in current Toyota products. • ATEP is a comprehensive program covering all major manufacturer's products. ♦ Heavy Duty Truck Technology is an articulated program with Davis Applied Technology Center, specializing in current Mack and Volvo White products. The Automotive Service Technology degree options are fully accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Partnerships with four of the world's largest automotive corporations, Chrysler, General Motors, Honda and Toyota assure direct access to state-of-the art automotive technology. Although it is normally advantageous to complete one of the specified options, a student may elect to take an individual course or courses to meet their particular needs. To assure optimum functioning, individual program options may have limited enrollment. See department for details. In addition to the above degree options, the Automotive program also has the following manufacturer's training centers located on campus allowing faculty and students access to the latest equipment, data, and vehicles. Daimler Chrysler Training Center Coordinator: Richard K. DeMoss Advisor. Robert Wilkes The Daimler Chrysler Training Center provides short, current product information courses for Daimler Chrysler technicians and service management personnel throughout Utah and several western states. The Center's resources are shared with a broader automotive community through activities such as automotive faculty development workshops. General Motors Training Center Coordinator: Richard K. DeMoss Advisor: John Kelly The General Motors Training Center provides short, current product information courses for GM technicians and service management personnel throughout Utah and several western states. The Center's resources are shared with a broader automotive community through activities such as automotive faculty development workshops. Toyota Training Center Coordinator. Richard K. DeMoss Advisor: Lorin Munsee The Toyota Training Center provides short, current product information courses for Toyota technicians and service management personnel throughout Utah and several western states. The Center's resources are shared with a broader automotive community through activities such as automotive faculty development workshops. The Center for Automotive Science and Technology at Weber State University Advisors: Charles Gee and Joe Thomas The center for Automotive Science and Technology is a partnership of education, industry and government entities formed to provide applied research, education and training in a variety of areas. These include vehicle emissions, on-board diagnostics, fuels and vehicle safety all of which are of interest to the academic, regulatory and private sectors. The Center offers various services for automotive inspection and maintenance technicians, repair technicians, instructors, students regulatory officials and field engineers. Automotive Service Technology ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (A.A.S.) Program Coordinator: Lisa Burr, 801-626-7350 » Program Prerequisite: An interview with the program coordinator or advisor in the desired option is necessary prior to acceptance into the program. » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or "C." » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 69 credit hours is required except for the BSEP option which requires a total of 64 credit hours and the Heavy Duty Truck option which requires a total of 68 credit hours. » Assessment Requirements: Students will be required to complete certain assessment instruments as part of the overall requirements for receiving their associate's degree. Please see the program coordinator or your advisor for specific information regarding assessment. Advisement Automotive Service students should meet each semester with the program coordinator or faculty advisor for their specific option for advisement. Call 801-626-6579 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study and meet with your specific program coordinator or faculty advisor. General Education Refer to the General Education Requirements (see pages 36-41) for Associate of Applied Science degrees. The following general education courses are required for this degree: Chem PS 1010 (3) or Weber State University 2 004-2005 Catalog