56 • Toyota Toyota Technical Education Network (T-TEN) is a program with technical coverage specializing exclusively in current Toyota and Lexus products. • Automotive Technology Educational Program (ATEP) is a com prehensive training program covering all major manufacturers' products. • Heavy Duty Truck Technology is an articulated program with Davis Applied Technology Center, specializing in current Mack and Volvo White products. Additionally, an Institutional Certificate is offered that prepares students for entry level automotive technician positions in Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealerships or at independent shops that repair Ford vehicles. The Automotive Service Technology degree options are certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Partnerships with five of the world's largest automotive corporations, Chrysler, Ford, 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 (provided the prerequisites have been met). 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 manufacturer's tiaining centers, listed on the previous page, located on campus allowing faculty and students access to the latest equipment, data, and vehicles. Automotive Service Technology associate of applied science degree (aas) Department Chairman: John Kelly, 801-626-7183 Program Coordinator for the ASEP, CAP, PACT, and T-Ten Programs: Lisa Burr, 801-626-7350 Program Coordinator for the ATEP/Ford MLR Program: WillSpeigle, 801-626-6321 Program Coordinator for the Collision Repair Program: Justin Tate, 801-626-8735 Program Information for the HD-Truck Program: Steven Stuart, 801-626-6903 Department Website: www.weber.edu/automotive » Program Prerequisite: An interview with the program coordinator or advisor in the desired option 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 credit hours is required except for 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 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 option for 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 your specific program coordinator or faculty advisor. National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification Requirement Automotive Services students are required to take all eight automotive ASE exams. The student must pass at least four of the eight exams to qualify for graduation. 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 Collsion Repair and Heavy Duty Truck Technology students will be exempt from this requirement. General Education Refer to pages 38-43 for Associate of Applied Science requirements. The following general education courses are required for this degree: CHEM PS1010 (3) or CHEM PS/SI1110 (5), COMM HU2110 (3), and a Social Science course (3). Computer Literacy as defined in this catalog is also required for the AAS degree. Course Requirements for AAS Degree Automotive Service Courses Required for All Options except Collision Repair (8 credit hours) AUSV 1000 Introduction to Automotive Service (3) AUSV 1100 Principles of Technology I (2) or PHYS PS/SI1010 Elementary Physics (3)* AUSV 1300 Technical Mathematics (3) or MATH QL1030 Contemporary Mathematics (3)* Support Courses Required for All Options (9 credit hours) ENGL EN1010 Introductory College Writing (3) TBE TE1700 Intro to Microcomputer Applications (3) SST 3203 Customer Service Techniques (3) Elective Course (3 credit hours) Choose one of the following BSAD 3000 Small Business Management (3) SST 3363 Contract & Sales Negotiation Techniques (3) SST 4203 Ethical Sales and Service (3)* * Students wishing to complete a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Automotive Technology after completing their Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree should take the courses marked with an asterisk. OPTION REQUIREMENTS Select one of the following options (see the option coordinator for a suggested course sequence): CHRYSLER CAP OPTION Automotive Service Courses Required (34 credit hours) AUSV 1050 Chrysler Braking, Steering, Suspension & Climate Control Systems (8) or AUSV 1051, AUSV 1052 and AUSV 2350 AUSV 1250 Chrysler Manual Drivetrain Systems (3) AUSV SI1355 Chrysler Electronics, Electrical and Body Control Systems (7) AUSV 2550 Chrysler Automatic Transmissions (4) AUSV 2655 Chrysler Engine Mechanical and Engine Control Systems (6) or AUSV 1150 and AUSV 2050 AUSV 2880 Cooperative Practicum (6) Weber State University 2009-2010 Catalog