Career Opportunities

Auto Dealerships, Repair Shops, Garages

Professional Accreditations

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, Middle States Association, and New York State Board of Regents

Program Description

In this age of computer enhanced fuel-injected automobiles, the modern auto technician must be knowledgeable in many areas to be successful. These changes in auto technology have expanded the need for automotive technicians.

The objective of the Automotive Technology Curriculum is to prepare graduates for the challenges of the auto industry. Either on a full-time or part-time basis during the day or evening, students in this program develop the automotive expertise to work within this changing industry.

The Automotive Technology Curriculum provides both theoretical and practical knowledge. In automotive courses, students learn about electrical systems, transmissions, transaxles, engine performance, fuel and emissions, alignment and suspension, air conditioning and heating, as well as mastering computer-assisted mechanisms and New York State inspection. Coursework is complemented with laboratory experiences in a fully-equipped, up-to-date facility.

Graduates of the Automotive Technology Program are eligible for positions as technicians, lead technicians, assistant foremen, shop foremen, parts managers, service managers, or salespersons.

Department Notes

• Registration and admission to the Automotive Technology Program is processed through the South Campus Admissions Office.
• All automotive students registered in labs will be required to display essential hand tools the first week of lab. The necessary tools will cost the student approximately $1,200-$1,800, depending upon the source of purchase and quality of the tools. A list of the essential tools will be made available upon request.
• Graduates can be New York State approved technicians in the areas of electrical, emissions, computer diagnostics, and certified vehicle safety inspectors.
• The Automotive Technology Department administers the Ford Motor Company ASSET Program and Chrysler CAP Program. These training programs have special admissions requirements. For more information contact the Automotive Technology Department.
• All students enrolled in automotive technology classes are required to show proof of health/accident insurance before attending automotive labs.

Program Competencies

Upon graduating with an associate in applied science degree in automotive technology, the graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate appropriate methods of estimating and developing repair order/invoices.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
• Utilize current technical communication systems in diagnosing and servicing.
• Demonstrate proper use of tools.
• Demonstrate proper use of test equipment.
• Interpret manufacturer’s specifications and perform prescribed procedures from manuals for diagnosis and repair of charging, starting, electrical and accessory systems, drivelines, differentials, clutches, manual and automatic transmissions and transaxles, struts, torsion bars, leaf and coil suspension systems, fuel and emissions systems, computerized engine control systems, air conditioning and heating systems, fuel metering systems (including carburation, throttle body injection, ported fuel injection, and turbo charging.)

Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Hegis: 5306
Curriculum Code: 0525
Total Degree Credits: 67.0
Campus Location: South — Vehicle Technology Training Center
Engineering and Technologies Division

Curriculum

First Year, Fall Semester

AU 300  Introduction to Automotive Technology (2 cr)
AU 310  Automotive Electrical (2 cr)
AU 311  Lab for AU 310 (2 cr)
AU 312  Automotive Engines (2 cr)
AU 313  Lab for AU 312 (2 cr)
EN 120 Composition and Occupational Communications (3 cr)
MT 121 Technical Mathematics (4 cr)

First Year, Spring Semester

AU 320  Automotive Brakes (2 cr)
AU 321  Lab for AU 320 (2 cr)
AU 324  Manual Transmissions and Transaxles (2 cr)
AU 325  Lab for AU 324 (2 cr)
EN 121 Composition and Readings in Science and Literature (3cr)
______ Liberal Arts Elective (3 cr)
PH 240 Basic Physics (4 cr)

Second Year, Fall Semester

AU 412*  Fuel Emissions (2 cr)
AU 413   Lab for AU 412 (2 cr)
AU 416   Service and Parts Management (3 cr)
AU 418* Engine Performance (2 cr)
AU 419   Lab for AU 418 (2 cr)
AU 420   Alignment and Suspension (2 cr)
AU 421   Lab for AU 420 (2 cr)

Second Year, Spring Semester

AU 414     New York State Inspection (1 cr)
AU 415     Lab for AU 414 (1 cr)
AU 422     Air Conditioning and Heating (2 cr)
AU 423     Lab for AU 422 (2 cr)
AU 424** Computer Assisted Mechanisms (2 cr)
AU 425     Lab for AU 424 (2 cr)
AU 322     Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles (2 cr)
AU 323     Lab for AU 322 (2 cr)
______     Liberal Arts Elective (3 cr)

* Prerequisites: AU 312, AU 313, AU 310, and AU 311
** Prerequisites: AU 412, AU 413, AU 418, and AU 419
NOTE: This is a recommended sequence. Student should consult his/her academic advisor prior to registering.