College of Applied Science and Technology 69 related industries including field service operations, fleet management, and technical support activities. It will also prepare them to advance in organizations such as: • Original Equipment Manufacturers • Aftermarket Management • Service/Parts Management and Marketing • Collision Repair and Automotive Insurance • Advanced Vehicle Systems Technical Research and Support. To cover the broad range of knowledge and skills that these different organizations require, the degree has three different tracks. They are as follows: • 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) • Prog ra m Pre re qu isite: 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. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) 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 Deg ree Automotive Service Courses Required for All Tracks except Collision Repair (6 credit hours) • AUSV 1000 - Introduction to Automotive Service Credits: (3) • AUSV 1300 - Technical Mathematics Credits: (3) or • MATH 1030 QL - Contemporary Mathematics Credits: (3) * Support Courses Required for All Tracks (19 credit hours) • CHEM 1010 PS - Introductory Chemistry Credits: (3) or • CHEM 1110 PS - Elementary Chemistry Credits: (5) • COMM 2110 HU - Interpersonal & Small Group Communication Credits: (3) • ENGL 1010 EN - Introductory College Writing Credits: (3) • NTM 1700 TE - Introduction to Microcomputer Applications Credits: (3) and • NTM 1504 TD - Information Literacy Competency Exam Credits: (.5) or • LIBS 1704 TD - Information Navigator Credits: (l) or • equivalent exams - see Computer Literacy as defined in this catalog • SST 3203 - Customer Service Techniques Credits: (3) • Social Science General Education Course (3) Elective Course (3 credit hours) Choose one of the following • BSAD 3000 - Small Business Management Credits: (3) • SST 3363 - Contract and Sales Negotiation Techniques Credits: (3) • SST 4203 - Ethical Sales and Service Credits: (3) * Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog