College of Applied Science & Technology 55 • Field Service Operations • Collision Repair and Insurance Management • Advanced Vehicle Systems Automotive Technology graduates will be technically competent and possess strong interpersonal skills. They will have the ability to communicate effectively, be able to solve problems, work in teams, and will have developed an understanding of the need for continued professional development. The Automotive Technology bachelor's degree is designed as a "2+2" program building upon associate degree graduates who have received a degree in automotive service technology, heavy duty truck technology, collision repair, diesel technology, or similar programs. Students who have completed their associate degrees in one of these programs will be admitted as juniors and can complete their baccalaureate degree within two years. Automotive Service Technology (AAS) Program Prerequisite: An interview with the program coordinator or advisor in the desired track is necessary prior to acceptance into the program. 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 63-66 credit hours is required except for the Heavy Duty Truck track 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 or your department for specific information regarding assessment. Advisement Automotive Service students should meet each semester with the program coordinator or faculty advisor for their specific track for advisement. Call 801-626-6579 f°r more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information) and meet with your specific program coordinator or faculty advisor. National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification Requirement Automotive Service students are required to take all eight automotive ASE exams. See www.asecert.org for testing information. ASE exam fees are included in the student fees for each course. Exams will be taken twice per year at the end of each semester. Only Collision Repair and Heavy Duty Truck Technology students will be exempt from this requirement. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science requirements. The following support courses required for this degree will also be applied toward general education requirements: CHEM 1010 (3) or CHEM 1110 (5), COMM 2110 (3), NTM 1700, NTM 1504 or LIBS 1704, and a Social Science general education course (3). Major Course Requirements for AAS Degree Automotive Service Courses Required for All Tracks except Collision Repair (6 credit hours) • AUSV 1000 - Introduction to Automotive Service (3) • AUSV 1300 - Technical Mathematics (3) or • MATH 1030 QL - Contemporary Mathematics (3) * Support Courses Required for All Tracks (19 credit hours) • CHEM 1010 PS - Introductory Chemistry (3) or • CHEM 1110 PS - Elementary Chemistry (5) • COMM 2110 HU - Interpersonal & Small Group Communication (3) • ENGL 1010 EN - Introductory College Writing (3) • NTM 1700 TE - Introduction to Microcomputer Applications (3) and • NTM 1504 TD - Information Literacy Competency Exam (.5) or • LIBS 1704 TD - Information Navigator (l) or equivalent exams - see Computer Literacy as defined in this catalog • SST 3203 - Customer Service Techniques (3) • Social Science General Education Course (3) Elective Course (3 credit hours) Choose one of the following • BSAD 3000 - Small Business Management (3) • SST 3363 - Contract and Sales Negotiation Techniques (3) • SST 4203 - Ethical Sales and Service (3) * * Students wishing to complete a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Auto m otiveTec hno logy after co mpl eting their Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree should take the courses marked with an asterisk. Track Requirements Select one of the following tracks (see the track coordinator for a suggested course sequence): Chrysler Cap Track Automotive Service Courses Required (36 credit hours) • AUSV 1050 - Chrysler Braking, Steering, Suspension and Climate Control Systems (8) or • AUSV 1051 - Chrysler Braking Systems (3) and • AUSV 1052 - Chrysler Steering and Suspension Systems (2) and • AUSV 2350 - Chrysler Climate Control Systems (3) • AUSV 1100 - Principles of Technology I (2) or • PHYS 1010 PS - Elementary Physics (3) Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog