Associate in Applied Science
In this AAS degree, students have a choice to follow any of three different specialty
tracks that will prepare them for employment in the transportation industry. This
option can be selected if an associate's degree is required for employment or advancement
in a field. Each track features a variety of application level classes where students
perform lab-oriented practice for the required skills in the automotive service related
or auto body repair fields. Students will learn using the latest technology, methods
and tooling in their area of concentration.
Students will select a specialized track in one of the following areas, each of which
has its own associated certificated program(s): Auto Service, Auto Body or Motorcycle
Service. The program prepares the student for the State of Michigan Mechanics Certification
tests as well as the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification
Exams. Meet with a divisional advisor or faculty.
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2023-2024 Academic Requirements
In this AAS degree, students have a choice to follow any of three different specialty tracks that will prepare them for employment in the transportation industry. This option can be selected if an associate's degree is required for employment or advancement in a field. Each track features a variety of application level classes where students perform lab-oriented practice for the required skills in the automotive service related or auto body repair fields. Students will learn using the latest technology, methods and tooling in their area of concentration.
Students will select a specialized track in one of the following areas, each of which has its own associated certificated program(s): Auto Service or Auto Body. The program prepares the student for the State of Michigan Mechanics Certification tests as well as the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification Exams. Meet with a divisional advisor or faculty.
Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Academic Math Level 3
- Division
- Adv Tech/Public Serv Careers
- Department
- Transportation Technologies
- Advisors
Concentrations
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 62
First Semester
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABR 140 | Aluminum Welding for Automotive Applications | 4 | |
| ASV 132 | Automotive Engines | 4 | |
| ASV 133 | Automotive Fuel Systems | 4 | |
| ASV 134 | Automotive Transmissions | 4 | |
| Elective | Restricted Elective(s): ABR 111, ASV 135, ASV 174, ASV 257, ASV 266, ASV 274, ASV 277, ASV 279, CSS 200, CSS 205, CSS 285, CST 185, MST 110 | 2 | |
| Total | 18 | ||
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASV 255 | Brakes | 2 | |
| ASV 258 | Engine Drivability | 2 | |
| ASV 266 | Advanced Transmissions | 2 | |
| Elective | Restricted Elective(s): ABR 111, ASV 135, ASV 174, ASV 257, ASV 266, ASV 274, ASV 277, ASV 279, CSS 200, CSS 205, CSS 285, CST 185, MST 110 | 2 | |
| Elective | Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Elective | Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 62