Bachelor of Science in Technology Degree with a Major in Automotive Technology
The BST in Automotive Technology major completes a 37 credit hour automotive core and at least one of five 21-credit hour options in: 1) manufacturing management; 2) automotive marketing and service management; 3) diesel and heavy equipment; 4) automotive training; and 5) collision repair and automotive insurance management. Program prepares students with technical and business courses for success in a variety of automotive-related professional positions.
General Education Degree Requirements* |
Hours |
Basic Skills |
12 |
| ENGL 101 English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 190 Honors English Composition or ENGL 299 Introduction to Research Writing |
3 |
| COMM 207 Speech Communication | 3 |
| MATH 113 College Algebra or MATH 110 College Algebra with Review or MATH 133 Quantitative Reasoning |
3 |
General Education Electives |
34-41 |
Sciences |
8-9 |
Natural Sciences (Select one) |
|
| BIOL 111 and 112 General Biology and Laboratory | 5 |
| BIOL 113 Environmental Life Science | 4 |
| BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I | 4 |
Physical Sciences (Select one) |
|
| CHEM 105 and 106 Introductory Chemistry and Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 107 and 108 Chemistry for Life Sciences and Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 160 and 165 Physical Geology and Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 171 and 172 Physical Science and Laboratory | 4 |
Social Studies (Select one) |
3 |
| SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| WOMEN 200 Introduction to Women’s Studies | 3 |
Political Studies (Select one) |
3 |
| POLS 101 U.S. Politics | 3 |
| POLS 324 Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
Producing and Consuming |
5-6 |
| GT 190 Introduction to Technological Systems or | 2 |
| GT 350 Technology and Civilization | 3 |
| ACCTG 201 Financial Accounting or CSIS 130 Computer Information Systems or MGMKT 101 Introduction to Business |
3 |
Fine Arts and Aesthetic Studies (Select one) |
2-3 |
| ART 155 Printmaking I | 3 |
| ART 178 Introduction to the Visual Arts | 3 |
| ART 188 The Designed World. | 3 |
| ART 217 Crafts I | 3 |
| ART 222 Jewelry Design I | 3 |
| ART 233 Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 244 Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 266 Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 277 Painting I | 3 |
| ART 288 Western Art History I | 3 |
| ART 289 Western Art History II | 3 |
| ART 311 Art Education | 3 |
| COMM 105 Performance Appreciation | 3 |
| COMM 205 Performance Studies | 3 |
| COMM 295 Theatre History | 3 |
| ENGL 250 Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| HHP 151 Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| MUSIC 120 Music Appreciation (Classical, Jazz, or World Music) | 3 |
| MUSIC 121 Introduction to Music Literature | 2 |
| MUSIC 321 History of Music | 3 |
Cultural Studies (Select one) |
3-5 |
| MLL 124 French Language and Culture I | 5 |
| MLL 134 German Language and Culture I | 5 |
| MLL 154 Spanish Language and Culture I | 5 |
| MLL 184 Russian Language and Culture I | 5 |
| MLL 194 Korean Language and Culture I | 5 |
| GEOG 106 World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 300 Elements of Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 304 Human Geography | 3 |
| WOMEN 399 Global Women's Issues | 3 |
Health and Well-Being |
4-6 |
Psychological |
|
| PSYCH 155 General Psychology | 3 |
Physical (Select one) |
|
| FCS 203 Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| FCS 301 Nutrition | 3 |
| HHP 150 Lifetime Fitness Concepts | 1 |
Human Heritage (Select one from two of the following three categories) |
6 |
History |
|
| HIST 101 World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 102 World History from 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 201 American History to 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 202 American History from 1865 | 3 |
Literature |
|
| ENGL 113 General Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 114 General Literature (Genre) | 3 |
| ENGL 116 General Literature (Theme) | 3 |
| ENGL 320 Literature and Film | 3 |
| ENGL 315 Mythology | 3 |
Philosophy |
|
| PHIL 103 Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 105 Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 111 Ethics: Applied Emphasis (___) | 3 |
| PHIL 208 Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHIL 231 World Religions | 3 |
| TOTAL | 46-53 |
*For specific courses see general education degree requirements.
Support Courses |
Hours |
| ECON 200 Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 143 Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| ENGL 301 Technical/Professional Writing | 3 |
| TOTAL | 9 |
Approved Electives** (7 credit hours selected from the following) |
|
| AT 300 Automotive Internship (___) | 3 |
| AT 301 Fundamentals of Collisiion Technology | 3 |
| AT 400 Automotive Internship (___) |
3 |
| AT 403 Current Topics in Automotive Technology (___) | 1-3 |
| AT 405 Laboratory Teaching Internship | 3 |
| AT 416 Fluid Power | 3 |
| AT 418 Failure Analysis | 3 |
| AT 462 Structural and Non-Structural Analysis | 3 |
| AT 464 Damage Analysis, Estimating and Insurance Appraisal | 3 |
| AT 511 Service Techniques Laboratory | 3 |
| AT 611 Diesel Engine Fundamentals | 3 |
| AT 630 On Highway Systems | 3 |
| AT 635 Advanced Engine Performance | 3 |
| AT 640 Off Highway Systems | 3 |
| AT 650 Dynamometer and Performance Testing | 3 |
| AT 662 Automotive Finishing and Refinishing | 3 |
| AT 691 Service Management Seminar | 3 |
| EET 141 Introductory Electronics | 3 |
| EST 393 Introduction to Industrial Safety | 3 |
| MFGET 162 Welding Processes and Procedures | 3 |
| TTED 606 Industrial Supervision | 3 |
| TOTAL | 7 |
| **Courses cannot be used as elective and required course. | |
Automotive Technical Core |
|
| AT 100 Orientation to Automotive Technology | 1 |
| AT 112 Engine Analysis | 3 |
| AT 210 Brake Systems | 3 |
| AT 211 Steering, Alignment, and Suspension | 3 |
| AT 215 Automotive Electrical/Electronic Equipment | 3 |
| AT 216 Automotive Electrical/Electronic Equipment Laboratory | 3 |
| AT 314 Manual Transmission and 4WD Mechanisms | 3 |
| AT 399 Automotive Professional Development | 2 |
| AT 410 Emerging Developments in Automotive Technology | 1 |
| AT 414 Automatic Transmissions | 3 |
| AT 510 Automotive Climate Systems | 3 |
| AT 519 Fuels, Combustion and Lubricants | 3 |
| AT 615 Engine Performance Laboratory or AT 621 Advanced diesel Electronics and Diesel Engine Laboratory | 3 |
| AT 679 Future Power for Automobile Technology | 3 |
| AT 690 Dealership and Manufacturer Management | 3 |
| AT 699 Automotive Senior Seminar | 1 |
| TOTAL | 41 |
At least one of the following options must be completed : |
|
Option One: Automotive Manufacturing Management |
|
| MFGET 160 Manufacturing Graphics | 3 |
| MFGET 261 Computer Aided Part Design |
3 |
| MFGET 263 Manufacturing Methods I | 2 |
| MFGET 267 Manufacturing Methods II | 3 |
| MFGET 268 Manufacturing Methods I Laboratory | 1 |
| MFGET 405 Quality Control |
3 |
| Approved manufacturing elective# | 3-5 |
| EST 393 Introduction to Industrial Safety |
3 |
| TOTAL | 21-23 |
| #MFGET 660 Dimensional Metrology or MFGET 567 Principles of Metalcasting plus MFGET 568 Metalcasting Processing Laboratory are the recommended electives. | |
Option Two: Automotive Service Management and Marketing |
|
| ACCTG 202 Managerial Accounting or approved accounting elective | 3 |
| AT 301 Fundamentals of Collision Technology | 3 |
| MGMKT 327 Organizational Theory and Behavior | 3 |
| MGMKT 444 Legal and Social Environment of Business | 3 |
| AT 511 Service Techniques Laboratory | 3 |
| AT 691 Service Management Seminar | 3 |
| MGMKT 330 Basic Marketing | 3 |
| TOTAL | 21 |
Option Three: Diesel and Heavy Equipment |
|
| MFGET 162 Welding Processes and procedures | 3 |
| AT 416 Fluid Power | 3 |
| AT 418 Failure Analysis | 3 |
| AT 611 Diesel Engine Fundamentals | 3 |
| AT 630 On-Highway Systems | 3 |
| AT 640 Off-Highway Systems | 3 |
| AT 654 Advanced Hydraulic Systems and Off-Highway Systems Laboratory | 3 |
| TOTAL | 21 |
Option Four: Automotive Training |
|
| AT 301 Fundamentals of Collision Technology | 3 |
| GT 320 Communication Systems in Technology or approved related electives | 3 |
| PSYCH 357 Educational Psychology | 3 |
| TE 478 Instructional Material Development | 3 |
| TE 479 Teaching Techniques for Technology Education or TTED 479 Techniques for Teaching Vocational-Technical Education* | 3 |
| TE 496 Organization and Management for Technology Education or | |
| TTED 619 Planning Shop Layout for Vocational Education* | 3 |
| AT 511 Service Techniques Laboratory | 3 |
| TOTAL | 21 |
| *Preferred | |
Option Five: Automotive Collision Repair and Insurance Management |
|
| MFGET 162 Welding Processes and Procedures | 3 |
| MGMKT 444 Legal and Social Environment of Business | 3 |
| AT 301 Fundamentals of Collision Technology | 3 |
| AT 462 Structural and Non-Structural Analysis | 3 |
| AT 464 Damage Analysis, Estimating and Insurance Appraisal | 3 |
| AT 662 Automotive Finishing and Refinishing | 3 |
| AT 691 Service Management Seminar | 3 |
| TOTAL | 21 |
Option Six: Automotive Technical |
|
| Complete 21 hours (7 or the 8 courses) | |
| AT 301 Fundamentals of Collision Technology | 3 |
| AT 416 Fluid Power | 3 |
| AT 418 Failure Analysis | 3 |
| AT 511 Service Techniques Laboratory | 3 |
| AT 611 Diesel Engine Fundamentals | 3 |
| AT 635 Advanced Engine Performance | 3 |
| AT 650 Dynamometer and Performance Testing | 3 |
| EET 141 Introductory Electronics | 3 |
| TOTAL | 21 |
| Minimum total hours required for degree | 124 |