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Program Codes:
AUT.AAS
Associate in Applied Science
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Students acquire the technical skills for career opportunities as an automotive service technician in dealerships and independent businesses. This program is offered in cooperation with Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools. It combines classroom and laboratory experience with paid on-the-job training.
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequisite and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.
Introduces shop operations, customer relations, flat rate manuals, safety, organizational design, pay structure, equipment, tools and basic operational theories. Includes service procedures of lubrication, batteries, the cooling system, wheels and tires and new car pre-delivery service.
Covers diagnosis and repair of both drum and disc brake systems, power brake boosters, master cylinders, wheel cylinders and related component parts.
Covers the automobile electrical system including batteries, wiring, lighting, alternators, generators, starters and voltage regulators. Includes the use of electrical test equipment and schematics. Stresses the proper care and use of tools.
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Basic mathematics with an emphasis on the technical, manipulative skills that are required in a technological society. Emphasis is on understanding concepts in each of the many application-oriented problems. Stresses the importance of precision, accuracy and the clear presentation of results. Topics include arithmetic operations, measurement, rounding, conversions, fractions, decimals, percents, ratio, proportion, scientific notation, use of calculators, metric system, solving linear equations and systems of equations, and graphing linear equations. The first semester of a two-semester course. TI83/84 graphing calculator required.
Appropriate score on the College placement test, MAT-013 or equivalent
Appropriate score on the College’s placement test, MAT-013, MAT 013A/MAT 013B, or departmental approval. Higher level mathematics course can be substituted with departmental approval.
Students have the option of substituting Health Education Electives in place of the Physical Education Elective.
Covers techniques for diagnosing the automobile engine and other areas. Stresses electronics and conventional ignition systems. Introduces carburetion and injection systems. Complete tune-up procedures, using the latest test equipment, are studied to ensure the proper application to the automobile.
AUT 124 and AUT 126
Focuses on the principles of operation and service techniques applied to automobile air conditioning systems. Topics include components familiarization, testing, diagnosing, charging and repair practices.
A study of the proper techniques and procedures for complete front-end service, wheel alignment, replacement of worn parts, balancing wheels and related front-end and steering mechanisms.
This course defines computers and computer applications and their use in business, industry and government. Students completing this course will be computer fluent. Students will understand the capabilities and limitations of computers and know how to use them. In addition, students will understand computers and their ethical, legal and societal implications. Topics include the history of computers, hardware devices, software programs, terminology, privacy of information, ethical behavior and the influence of computers on people and society. Hands-on experience includes: using a Windows operating system, a word processor, designing and implementing spreadsheets and producing presentations. This course is recommended for anyone who will be involved with computers and the use of computer application software.
A grade of “C” or better in ENG-121
A cooperative work experience program employing students in a technical position in order to gain practical experience necessary for success in the automotive service industry. Supervision of this departmentally approved position is provided by the College through on-the-job visits and individual progress review sessions. Students are required to describe their objectives and attain specific job skills. Students attend a bi-weekly two-hour seminar on campus and work a minimum of 180 hours per semester. Students must register with the Counseling and Career Services Office.
A study of the operating principles, construction and maintenance of the manual transmission and related drive train components.
A study of the theory, operation and diagnosis of automatic transmissions. Rebuilding of automatic transmissions is introduced.
AUT 211
A study of the principles and functions of the automotive fuel system including the carburetor, fuel pump, gas tank and emission control systems. Stresses the diagnosis and repair and adjustment of the carburetor, fuel injection and their components.
AUT 217
A study of the operational theory of the internal combustion engine. Engine rebuilding, mechanical diagnosis and failure analysis are introduced. Emphasis is on the proper use of hand tools, measuring instruments and equipment.
AUT 216
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
A cooperative work experience program employing students in a technical position in order to gain practical experience necessary for success in the automotive service industry. Supervision of this departmentally approved position is provided by the College through on-the-job visits and individual progress review sessions. Students are required to describe their objectives and attain specific job skills. Students attend a bi-weekly two-hour seminar on campus and work for a minimum of 180 hours per semester. Students must register with the Counseling and Career Services Office.
Includes an introduction to Newtonian mechanics with application of the conservation laws to physical systems. Electromagnetism and geometrical optics are introduced at an elementary level. Topics in wave propagation, thermodynamics, atomic and nuclear physics.
MAT-107 or equivalent
MAT-107 or equivalent. Higher level Physics course can be substituted with departmental approval.
A continuation of Automatic Transmission I. Transmission rebuilding is continued with emphasis on in-service automotive repair.
A continuation of Engine Diagnostics and Repair I. Engine rebuilding is continued with emphasis on the proper use of hand tools, measuring instruments and equipment.
An introduction to electrical/electronic principles and applications to automotive systems. Covers DC and AC circuit fundamentals, wiring diagrams, electronic devices, use of test equipment and troubleshooting techniques.
AUT 226 and AUT 228
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
Contact Name: Associate Professor Thomas Sabol, department chair
Contact Phone: 732.906.2586
Contact Email: TSabol@middlesexcc.edu
Department Web: https://www.middlesexcc.edu/engineering-technologies/
Students are eligible for the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Certificate from the Ford Motor Company, after successful completion of the first year of automotive courses.
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency must be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test or by completing the appropriate class. As a result of the student’s performance on the College’s placement test, he or she may need developmental coursework. All developmental coursework must be completed before the student will be considered for admission to the program. Automotive Technology is an intensive full-time program. It includes 60 weeks spent in college classes and 30 weeks spent acquiring workplace experience. This cooperative education program takes approximately two years to complete. This program begins every other fall semester in the even numbered years.
Automotive Technology is an intensive full-time program. It includes 60 weeks spent in college classes and 30 weeks spent acquiring workplace experience. This cooperative education program takes approximately two years to complete. This program begins every other fall semester in the even numbered years.
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