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Automotive Manufacturing Technology

Andy Hatley
Jefferson State Manufacturing Center, room 102
(205) 856 8517
ahatley@jeffstateonline.com

Christina Oliver
Jefferson State Manufacturing Center, room 104
(205) 856-7985
coliver@jeffstateonline.com
 

Automotive Manufacturing Technology is the field of study designed to prepare students for employment in automotive manufacturing and the industries that support automotive manufacturing. The Automotive Manufacturing Technology degree focuses on the skills needed for the high-tech processes associated with modern manufacturing. Upon graduation, students will have the skills and training needed to work in the automotive field. Topics include: Computer Aided Drafting, Electronics, Fluid Power, Automotive Funda­mentals, Robotics, Programmable Logic Controllers, and others approved by an advisor. Upon completion of the required classes, the student will be awarded an Associates in Applied Science in Automotive Manufacturing Technology.

Check with your four-year institution for the transferability of courses in this program. This program is not designed to transfer to a four-year university.

Automotive Manufacturing Technology Degree (AAS 220)

Common Courses  (22 hours)

Course            Title

Sem Hrs

ENG 101         English Composition I

MTH 100         Intermediate College Algebra

SPH 107         Fundamentals of Public Speaking

PHY 115         Technical Physics

CIS 146           Microcomputer applications

Humanities and Fine Arts Elective: (AHUM)
(art, humanities, religion, theatre, music, philosophy, foreign language, literature)

Social and Behavioral Science Elective: (ASOC)
(anthropology, geography, history, economics, political science, sociology, psychology)

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Common Courses  (22 hours)

Course            Title

Sem Hrs

ENG 101         English Composition I

MTH 100         Intermediate College Algebra

SPH 107         Fundamentals of Public Speaking

PHY 115         Technical Physics

CIS 146           Microcomputer applications

Humanities and Fine Arts Elective: (AHUM)
(art, humanities, religion, theatre, music, philosophy, foreign language, literature)

Social and Behavioral Science Elective: (ASOC)
(anthropology, geography, history,economics, political science, sociology, psychology)

3

3

3

4

3

3

 

3


Required Courses

  (26 hours)

Course            Title

Sem Hrs

AUT 100          Introduction to Automotive Concepts 

AUT 102          Manufacturing Fundamentals 

AUT 104(DDT114)Blue Print Reading for Manufacturing 

AUT 112(ELM200)Principles of Industrial Electricity

AUT114(ATM211)Programmable Logic Controllers I

AUT 116          Introduction to Robotics 

AUT 120(ELM 215)Industrial Controls 

AUT 164(MET 190)Mechanical Tools  

Electives (music choose minimum of 14 hours)

3

3

3

3

3

3

4

4


Course            Title

Sem Hrs

AUT 130(ELM 210) Fundamentals of Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics

AUT 161(ATM 281D)Special Topics, Die Maintenance

AUT 166(DDT 115)Blue Print Reading for Machinists 

AUT 167 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

AUT 169 (MET 201) Basic CAD

AUT 221(ATM 212)Advanced Programmable Logic Control Applications & Design

AUT 230 Preventive and Predictive Maintenance  

AUT 238 (ATM 220) Advanced Motor Drives

AUT 265 (MET 233) Materials

AUT 267 Quality Auditing

AUT 270(MET 202)Advanced CAD

AUT 272(MET 211)Advanced Solid Modeling

AUT 278 Robotic Programming and Welding

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