Parkland College

Automotive Technology

Program Code: EAUT AAS

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Minimum graduation requirement — 66 semester hours

The Automotive Technology Program prepares graduates for entry-level employment in the automotive industry. The Automotive Technician Program is designed to give graduates skill to succeed in new car dealerships and independent service centers. This program is designed to develop strong technical skills along with managerial skills.

Students should plan their programs with a faculty advisor.

NOTE: Students considering transferring to a senior institution will need to contact the institution as soon as possible to determine the general education courses that are transferable and the required credit hours.

Program Notes*
• Up to two credit hours of student work experience (AFD 211) may be completed before meeting the required prerequisites. See instructor for work plan.
• AFD elective courses are offered each semester and may be completed during other semesters than the suggested sequence.

 

Requirements

Credit Hours

Required Program Core Courses (32 hours)

AFD 112 Introduction to Power Trains

4

AFD 115 Basic Chassis Electrical Systems

4

AFD 117 Basic Auto Electronics and Computer Control Strategies

3

AFD 119 Chassis Electrical/Electronic Systems and Accessories

4

AFD 132 Internal Combustion Engine Theory

4

AFD 153 Brake Systems

4

AFD 210 Auto/Diesel Seminar

1

AFD 231 Fuel and Emissions Diagnosis

4

AFD 232 Multi-Cylinder Engine Overhaul

4

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN CONCENTRATION

The Automotive Technician Program prepares graduates for entry-level employment in automotive dealerships and independent service centers in technical positions. The program is designed to develop strong technical skills along with managerial skills.

Requirements

Credit Hours

Required General Education Courses (15 hours)

ENG 101 Composition I

3

MAT 131 Applied Mathematics

3

SPE 101 Introductory Speech Communication
or SPE 120 Interpersonal Communication
or ENG 102 Composition II

4

Social/Behavioral Science or Humanities/Fine Arts elective

6
 

Required Automotive Courses (8 hours)

AFD 211 Auto/Diesel Work Experience

4

AFD 295 Service Shop Operations

4
 

Other Required Courses (9 hours)

ACC 117 Accounting
or MKT 155 Salesmanship

3

BUS 101 Introduction to Business
or BUS 117 Independent Business I
or MGT 101 Principles of Management

3

PHY 112 Applied Physics: Heat and Electricity
or ELT 111 Computer Applications for Technician

3
 

Technical Elective Courses (3-4 hours)
Choose from the following electives:

WLD 111 Introduction to Welding

4

AFD 253 Wheel Alignment, Steering, and Suspension

3

AFD 233 Automatic Transmissions

4

AFD 217 Basic Refrigeration

4

AFD 296 Aftermarket Part Evaluation

3

AFD 298 Motorsport Chassis Analysis

3

AFD 272 Motorsport Work Experience I

3

AFD 273 Motorsport Work Experience II

3

AFD 297 Motorsport Vehicle System Assessment

        4

Total Semester Credit Hours

 66-67

Suggested Full-time Sequence*
 

FALL 1st Semester
AFD 115
AFD 117
AFD 132
MAT 131

SPRING 2nd Semester
AFD 112
AFD 119
AFD 231
ENG 101

SUMMER 3rd Semester
Soc/Beh Sci elec
AFD 211 (2 hrs)
AFD elective

 

FALL 4th Semester
AFD 153
AFD 295
AFD elective
SPE 120 or SPE 121 or
ENG 102
ELT 111
Soc/Beh Sci or Hum/FA elec

SPRING 5th Semester
ACC 117 or MKT 155
AFD 210
AFD 211 (2 hrs)
AFD 232
BUS 101 or BUS 117 or
MGT 101

AUTOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION

The Automotive Management Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in the automotive industry in a variety of environments, including technical, business and managerial areas. Graduates may work in new car dealerships, independent repair shops, or retail automotive businesses.

Requirements

Credit Hours

Required General Education Courses (15 hours)

ENG 101 Composition I

3

MAT 131 Applied Mathematics

3

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology

3

SPE 101 Introductory Speech Communication
or ENG 102 Composition II

3

Social/Behavioral Science or Humanities/Fine Art elective

3
 

Required Automotive Courses (8 hours)

AFD 211 Auto/Diesel Work Experience

4

AFD 295 Service Shop Operations

4
 

Other Required Courses (12-13 hours)

BUS 101 Introduction to Business

3

ELT 111 Computer Applications for Technician

3

MGT 101 Principles of Management

3

MKT 101 Introduction to Marketing
or ACC 101 Financial Accounting

    3-4

Total Semester Credit Hours

66-67

Suggested Full-time Sequence
 

FALL 1st Semester
AFD 115
AFD 117
AFD 132
MAT 131

SPRING 2nd Semester
AFD 112
AFD 119
AFD 231
ENG 101

SUMMER 3rd Semester
Soc/Beh Sci elec
AFD 211 (2 hrs)
AFD elective

 

FALL 4th Semester
AFD 153
AFD 295
AFD elective
SPE 101 or SPE 120
or ENG 102
ELT 111
Soc/Beh Sci or Hum/FA elec

SPRING 5th Semester
AFD 210
AFD 211 (2 hrs)
AFD 232
MGT 101
MKT 101

AUTOMOTIVE MOTORSPORT CONCENTRATION

The Automotive Motorsport Program prepares graduates to qualify for entry level motorsport industry assembly, fabrication, and team member positions. The program is designed to build on a strong foundation of traditional automotive course work while offering innovative motorsport courses and hands-on opportunities.

Requirements

Credit Hours

Required General Education Courses (15 hours)

ENG 101 Composition I

3

MAT 131 Applied Mathematics

3

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology

3

SPE 101 Introductory Speech Communication
or ENG 102 Composition II

3

Social/Behavioral Science or Humanities/Fine Art elective

6
 

Required Automotive Courses (15 hours)

AFD 296 Motorsport Vehicle System Assessment

 3

AFD 297 Motorsport Concepts and Vehicle Preparation

 4

AFD 298 Motorsport Chassis Analysis

 4

AFD 272 Motorsport Work Experience I

 2

AFD 273 Motorsport Work Experience II

2
 

Other Required Courses (3 hours)

BUS 101 Introduction to Business
or BUS 117 Independent Business I
or MGT 101 Principles of ManagementI

       3

Total Semester Credit Hours

66-67

Suggested Full-time Sequence
 

FALL 1st Semester
AFD 115
AFD 153
AFD 253
AFD 297

SPRING 2nd Semester
AFD 210
AFD 132
AFD 298
ENG 101
WLD 111

SUMMER 3rd Semester
AFD 296
Soc/Beh Sci or Hum/FA elec

 

FALL 4th Semester
AFD 117
AFD 112
AFD 272
SPE 101 or SPE 120
or SPE 121 or ENG 102
MAT131
Soc/Beh Sci or Hum/FA elec

SPRING 5th Semester
AFD 273
AFD 119
AFD 231
AFD 232
BUS 101 or BUS117 or MGT 101

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