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Automotive Technology

Graduates of this program will have the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electronic systems in any automobile or light/medium-duty truck. The comprehensive nature of the program ensures that graduates are prepared to solve problems on vehicles regardless of origin. The combination of technical knowledge, program philosophy, and emphasis on lifelong learning prepares the graduate with a solid foundation for success in all aspects of the automotive technology profession.

Throughout the curriculum, faculty and staff reinforce the principles of professional ethics, critical thinking, and problem solving as they are applied to the workplace. Students are also introduced to basic business management practices.

Students are required to wear black jeans and steel-toed leather work or hiking boots in all laboratory sections. The college will provide t-shirts.

Student learning outcomes for the Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology include:
  • Understanding the theory of operation, plus diagnostic and service procedures of engines; brakes; suspension and steering systems; electrical and electronic systems; drive-train systems; engine performance; advanced technology vehicles; automatic transmissions; and automotive heating and air-conditioning systems
  • Communicating effectively with customers and business relations
  • Exhibiting the principles of professional conduct in all aspects of customer relations
Students must have in their possession a set of tools for use in the laboratory and during the summer cooperative work experience.

This program has been developed with the support and encouragement of the Vermont Automobile Dealer’s Association.

The normal number of credits required for a degree is 65.

First Year


Fall SemesterCreditsSpring SemesterCredits
ATT 1010 - Suspension & Steering
3
ATT 1040 - Automotive Electrical Systems
4
ATT 1020 - Engine Diagnostics & Repair
4
ATT 1050 - Brakes & Wheel Alignment
4
ATT 1120 - General Electronics
4
CIS 1050 - Introduction to Spreadsheets
1
ENG 10XX - English
3
PHY 1030 - General Physics
4
MAT 1100 - Mathematics for Technology
3
ELE XXXX - AH/SS elective
3

17

16


Summer Course



ATT 2801 - Summer Internship
0

Second Year


Fall SemesterCreditsSpring SemesterCredits
ATT 2010 - Engine Performance
4
ATT 2030 - Advanced Engine Performance
4
ATT 2020 - Body Electronic Systems
4
ATT 2040 - Automotive Drive Trains
4
ATT 2802 - Internship Review
1
ATT 2060 - Advanced Technology Vehicle
4
BUS 2210 - Small Business Management
3
ENG 2080 - Technical Communication
3
ELE XXXX - AH/SS elective
3
MEC 1020 - Manufacturing Processes
2

15

17

Students must complete a minimum of one Arts and Humanities (AH) and one Social Science (SS) elective. (PSY 1010 is strongly recommended.)