Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology Associate Degree
Automotive Service Management Major
Ford ASSET Program
Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate
Toyota T-TEN
YAATC
Vocational Education Transfer Option with
   The Ohio State University College of 
   Education

 

Graduates of the associate degree program in Automotive Technology are qualified for entry-level positions as automotive service technicians, service advisors, and entry-level managers. Many persons already employed in the field use the program to progress to advanced technical or management positions, and to prepare for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification examinations.

Automotive Technology Associate Degree 

The Automotive Technology program prepares students for successful careers as service technicians in the rapidly growing automotive repair industry. By providing students with exposure and hands-on experience on a variety of domestic and import vehicles, this broad-based curriculum prepares graduates for a wide range of job opportunities in new car dealerships, independent repair shops, or fleet repair facilities.

The Automotive Technology program at Columbus State offers courses designed for a variety of individuals ranging from the beginner to those with advanced skills and years of experience. Students may earn an associate degree, obtain ASE certification, or take individual courses to meet their educational goals. The associate degree program in Automotive Technology provides instruction in all aspects of the automobile, including the latest electronic systems. Students master the skills needed to diagnose and repair automobiles while working in the college’s well-equipped auto lab. The experienced faculty work closely with students to prepare them for a career and to become certified A.S.E. (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) Master Automotive Technicians.

Columbus State’s automotive program was the nation’s first college automotive program to be certified by A.S.E. to train Master Automotive Technicians. To receive this certification, the program is evaluated against industry standards of quality every five years by a team of external evaluators. The certification process ensures that the curriculum includes all of the appropriate competencies needed to properly prepare entry-level technicians and is delivered by A.S.E. certified faculty, on current technology equipment and vehicles. All automotive faculty are A.S.E. Master Certified technicians with extensive industry repair experience. The program was recently re-evaluated and granted accreditation until 2009.

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology, the graduate will be able to:

• Solve automotive problems in a systematic, logical, and efficient manner.
• Diagnose and repair engine performance concerns on a wide range of early to current car models.
• Diagnose and repair simple and complex electrical problems.
• Diagnose and repair engine mechanical problems.
• Diagnose and repair automatic transmissions and transaxles, including total rebuilding of units.
• Diagnose and repair manual transmissions and transaxles, as well as other driveline components (driveshafts, drive axles, transfer cases and differentials).
• Precisely measure engine and other automotive parts using the appropriate measuring instruments.
• Diagnose brake system problems and perform complete brake service and repairs (including necessary machining).
• Diagnose and repair steering and suspension problems and properly align the suspension of all types of automobiles and light trucks, using either two-or four-wheel alignment machines.
• Diagnose and repair automotive heating and air-conditioning systems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and operation of new technologies as they become incorporated into automobile designs.
• Prepare repair estimates and complete the necessary paperwork for customer service and warranty repairs.
• Apply basic business practices, including cultivation of good customer and employee relations.

TechLINK: Cooperative Work Experience

The Automotive Technology Department firmly believes that the best way to learn to become a highly skilled automotive technician is through a combination of on-campus learning and real-life work. Columbus State works closely with students to help those interested in finding paid cooperative work experience placements in local shops. Students who are actively working in cooperative work placements in area dealerships and independent repair shops follow the same curriculum as the general Automotive Technology Program. However, since students are working in the automotive repair industry as well as taking coursework on campus, the scheduling of courses is arranged to coordinate with the students’ work schedule. Contact Bill Warner (614) 287-2675, the department cooperative work experience advisor, for further information on cooperative placement opportunities.

In addition to meeting all of the objectives of the general Automotive Technology program, participation in cooperative education is designed to:

• Fill the local shortage of qualified, entry-level technicians needed by area automotive repair shops.
• Provide participating students with paid industry work experience to enhance the learning experience and to enable them to successfully transition from the classroom to the workplace.
• Provide a course of study that will enable successful graduates to have the knowledge and skills necessary to develop an upward career path in automotive repair.

Automotive Technology Associate Degree

COURSE	.	CR
Quarter 1	.	.
ENGL 101	Beginning Composition	3
MATH 101	Business Mathematics	5
AUTO 061	Basic Automotive Systems and Theories of Operation	4
AUTO 062	Auto Shop Orientation and Service	4
CIT 101	PC Applications 1	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	19
Quarter 2	.	.
AUTO 150	Brake Systems: Theory and Operation	4
AUTO 160	Electrical Systems: Theory and Operation	4
ENGL 102	Essay and Research	3
HUM XXX	Humanities 111, 112, 113, 151, or 224	5
BMGT XXX	Business Management Elective	3-5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	19-21
Quarter 3	.	.
AUTO 170	Heating/Air Conditioning Systems: Theory and Operation.	4
AUTO 120	Automatic Transmissions: Operation and Overhaul	4
AUTO 125	Automatic Transmissions: Diagnosis and In-Car Repair	3
AUTO 165	Electrical/Electronic: Diagnosis and Repair	3
PHYS 100	Science Elective	4-5
	or	.
NSCI 101	Science Elective	4-5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	18-19
Quarter 4	.	.
AUTO 110	Engine Operation and Overhaul	4
AUTO 115	Engine Diagnosis and In-Car Repair	3
AUTO 140	Suspension and Steering: Theory and Operation	4
SSCI XXX	Social Science 101, 102, 104, or 105	5
AUTO 175	Heating/Air Conditioning Systems: Diagnosis and Repair	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	19
Quarter 5	.	.
AUTO 130	Manual Transmissions/Driveline: Operation and Overhaul	4
AUTO 135	Manual Transmissions: Diagnosis and In-Car Repair	3
AUTO 180	Engine Performance: Theory and Operation	4
COMM 204	Technical Writing	3
AUTO 155	Brake Systems: Diagnosis and Repair	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	17
Quarter 6	.	.
AUTO 185	Computerized Engine Performance	4
COMM 105	Speech	3
AUTO 145	Suspension and Steering: Diagnosis and Repair	3
XXXX XXX	Technical Elective	2
AUTO 300	Shop Experience	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	16
TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS	.	108–111
TECHNICAL ELECTIVE
AUTO 210	Current Trends in Engine Repair	2
AUTO 220	Current Trends in Automatic Transmissions	2
AUTO 230	Current Trends in Manual Transmissions	2
AUTO 240	Current Trends in Suspension Steering	2
AUTO 250	Current Trends in Brake Systems	2
AUTO 260	Current Trends in Electrical Systems	2
AUTO 270	Current Trends in Heating and A/C	2
AUTO 280	Current Trends in Engine Performance	2
AUTO 181	Fundamentals of Alternative Fuels	3
AUTO 186	Advanced Alternative Fuel Systems	2
AUTO 190	Automotive Business Management	3
AUTO 191	Service Advising	3
AUTO 192	Automotive Service Management	3
AUTO 197	Automotive Parts Management	3
AUTO 245	Steering, Suspension and Brakes: Diagnosis and Evaluation	3
AUTO 265	Electrical Diagnosis and Evaluation	3
AUTO 297/298/299	Special Topics in Emerging Technology	1-2-3
TOYO 267	Toyota Electrical Systems	4
TOYO 257	Toyota Susp., Steering, and Brake Systems	3
TOYO 287	Toyota Engine Controls I and Hybrid Gen. Service	3
TOYO 277	Toyota Climate Control Systems	1.5
TOYO 237	Toyota Manual and Automatic Transmissions	3

Automotive Service Management Major

Service Management major prepares students for entry into management positions available in automotive repair facilities. Potential job titles for graduates include service director, service manager, service advisor, dispatcher, customer relations specialist, or independent shop owner. The Service Management major shares the general education courses and first year of basic technical courses within the Automotive Technology program. During the second year of the program, it supplements the foundational technical knowledge with the fundamental management principles and practices students need to know to be successful in a management career.
 
Upon completion of the program students earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology – Service Management major. The program is designed to:

• Provide students with fundamental knowledge of the theory and operation of all automotive systems
• Provide students with a broad-based background in general business management principles and practices
• Provide students with knowledge of a wide range of current automotive-specific management practices and principles
• Prepare students for entry-level management-track positions in the automotive repair industry

Automotive Service Management Major

COURSE	.	CR
Quarter 1	.	.
AUTO 061	Basic Automotive Systems and Theories of Operation	4
AUTO 062	Auto Shop Orientation and Service	4
MATH 101	Business Math	5
ENGL 101	Beginning Composition	3
CIT 101	PC Applications 1	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	19
Quarter 2	.	.
AUTO 110	Engine Operation and Overhaul	4
AUTO 150	Brake Systems: Theory and Operation	4
AUTO 160	Electrical Systems: Theory and Operation	4
BMGT 101	Introduction to Business	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	17
Quarter 3	.	.
AUTO 170	Heating/Air Conditioning Systems: Theory and Operation.	4
AUTO 120	Automatic Transmissions Operation and Overhaul	4
AUTO 180	Engine Performance: Theory and Operation	4
BMGT 111	Management	5
ENGL 102	Essay and Research	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	20
Quarter 4	.	.
AUTO 140	Steering and Suspension: Theory and Operation	4
AUTO 130	Manual Transmissions/Driveline: Operation and Overhaul	4
COMM 200	Business Communications	3
AUTO 190	Automotive Business Management	3
AUTO 191	Service Advising	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	17
Quarter 5	.	.
HUM XXX	Humanities 111, 112, 113, 151, 152, or 224	5
COMM 105	Speech	3
AUTO 192	Automotive Service Management	3
NSCI 101	Natural Science I	5
	or	5
PHYS 100	Physics	5
AUTO 193	Automotive Service Merchandising	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	19
Quarter 6	.	.
SSCI XXX	Social Science 101, 102, 104, or 105	5
QUAL 240	Total Quality Management	3
AUTO 197	Automotive Parts: Management	3
XXX XXX	Technical Elective	2
XXX XXX	Technical Elective	2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	15
TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS	.	107
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES
BMGT 216 Business Ethics	3
AUTO 195	Automotive Parts: Inventory Control	2
AUTO 196	Automotive Parts: Sales	2
AUTO 101	Auto Care	3
AUTO 297/298/299	Special Topics in Emerging Technology	1-2-3

Ford ASSET Program

COURSE	.	CR
Quarter 1	.	.
CIT 101	PC Applications 1	3
ENGL 101	Beginning Composition	3
AUTO 160	Electrical Systems: Theory and Operation	4
AUTO 150	Brake Systems: Theory and Operation	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	14
Quarter 2	.	.
AUTO 140	Steering and Suspension: Theory and Operation	4
AUTO 170	Heating/Air Conditioning Systems: Theory and Operation	4
ENGL 102	Essay and Research	3
SSCI XXX	Social Science Elective:  SSCI 100, 101, 102, 104 or 105	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	16
Quarter 3	.	.
FORD 100	Introduction to Ford Technology	4
FORD 103	Manual Transmissions/Drivelines	4
FORD 101	Basic Engines	4
COMM 200	Business Communication	3
	or	.
COMM 204	Technical Writing	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	15
Quarter 4	.	.
FORD 301	Cooperative Work Experience/Seminar I	5
FORD 114	Steering and Suspension Diagnosis	2
MATH 101	Business Math	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	12
Quarter 5	.	.
FORD 116	Auto Electronics/Engine Controls	4
FORD 165	Antilock Brake Systems	2
FORD 164	Electronic Steering and Suspension Systems	2
FORD 108	Engine Performance	5
HUM 111, 112, 113, 151, 152 or 224	Humanities Elective	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	18
Quarter 6	.	.
FORD 111	Engine Repair	2
COMM 105	Speech	3
FORD 302	Cooperative Work Experience/Seminar II	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	10
Quarter 7	.	.
NSCI 101	Science Elective	5
	or	.
PHYS 100	Science Elective	5
FORD 102	Automatic Transmissions	5
FORD 270	Advanced Climate Control Diagnosis	...2
FORD 126	Advanced Electronic Engine Controls	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	16
Quarter 8	.	.
BMGT 101	Principles of Business	5
	or	.
BMGT 231	Entrepreneurship I	4
	or	.
FMGT 101	Personal Finance	4
FORD 303	Cooperative Work Experience/Seminar 3	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	9–10
TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS	.	110–111

Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate Program

Students whose needs demand a short-term career track program can choose the Light Maintenance and Repair Certificate program. This program can be completed in six to nine months and gives students the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the automotive repair industry quickly.
 
Upon completion of this program, graduates are employable at local auto repair companies performing automotive maintenance services. Since this program is part of the Automotive Technology program, certificate completers can continue their education in the college degree program at any time to expand their knowledge and skills and work toward A.S.E. Master Technician certification.

COURSE	.	CR
Quarter 1	.	.
AUTO 061	Basic Automotive Systems and Theories of Operation	4
AUTO 062	Auto Shop Orientation and Service	4
Quarter 2	.	.
AUTO 150	Brake Systems: Theory and Operation	4
AUTO 160	Electrical Systems: Theory and Operation	4
Quarter 3	.	.
AUTO 140	Suspension and Steering System: Theory and Operation .	4
AUTO 170	Heating/Air Conditioning Systems: Theory and Operation	4
Total Credit Hours	24
Optional (Ford Certifications):	.	.
AUTO 245	Steering, Suspension and Brakes: Diagnosis and Evaluation	3
AUTO 265	Electrical Systems: Diagnosis and Evaluation	..  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	6

Toyota T-TEN

T-TEN is designed exclusively for the student who is seeking a career as a service technician at a Toyota dealership. The T-TEN curriculum is produced by the University of Toyota. It prepares the student for a career with Toyota by providing Toyota’s core certification courses that are needed for advancement at a Toyota dealership.

T-TEN is a partnership of our Automotive Technology program with Toyota Motor Company and Central Ohio Toyota and Lexus dealers. Together, we provide state-of-the-art automotive training in both a classroom and dealership setting. As a T-TEN student, you will learn and earn in a supportive environment while receiving instruction from factory-trained teachers and guidance from dealership mentors. You will graduate from the program with the confidence, skills and certifications needed to launch yourself on a challenging and profitable career.

T-TEN is not a one-size-fits-all program. It offers several different program choices, ranging from a two-quarter accelerated certificate option for the experienced Toyota or Lexus technician to a two-year associate degree. Students can select the program that best fits their lifestyle and career goals:

Associate Degree: In this program, students earn a comprehensive Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology. They do so by blending general education and general automotive coursework along with a specialization in Toyota/Lexus technology by completing the T-TEN courses.  

T-TEN Certificate Program: This is a 42-credit hour certificate program that can taken as a stand-alone program or as an additional “specialty certificate” for current or returning students interested in preparing themselves for entry into Toyota and Lexus dealerships.

T-TEN Professional Certificate: This is a two-quarter (14 credit hour) accelerated program designed specifically to assist experienced Toyota and Lexus technicians to obtain T-TEN credentials in the shortest time.

T-TEN Certificate Program

Quarter 1	.	CR
AUTO 140	Suspension and Steering System: Theory and Operation.	4
AUTO 150	Brake Systems: Theory and Operation	4
AUTO 160	Electrical Systems: Theory and Operation	4
Quarter 2	.	.
AUTO 120	Automatic Transmissions: Operation and Overhaul	4
AUTO 180	Engine Performance: Theory and Operation	4
TOYO 267	Toyota Electrical Systems	4
TOYO 257	Toyota Suspension, Steering and Brakes Systems	3
Quarter 3	.	.
AUTO 130	Manual Transmissions/Driveline: Operation and Overhaul	4
AUTO 170	Heating/Air Conditioning Systems: Theory and Operation	4
TOYO 287	Toyota Engine Controls I and Hybrid General Service	3
TOYO 277	Toyota Climate Control System	1.5
TOYO 237	Toyota Manual and Automatic Transmissions	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	42.5

T-TEN Professional Certificate Program

TOYO 267	Toyota Electrical Systems	4
TOYO 257	Toyota Susp., Steering, and Brake Systems	3
TOYO 287	Toyota Engine Controls I and Hybrid Gen. Service	3
TOYO 277	Toyota Climate Control Systems	1.5
TOYO 237	Toyota Manual and Automatic Transmissions	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	14.5

YAATC

The Youth and Adult Automotive Training Center (YAATC) is designed for disadvantaged, at-risk individuals who have a desire to gain technical knowledge in automotive repair as well as increased self-sufficiency. This program allows a student to build a new perspective on life and on a career.  YAATC prepares each dedicated student to graduate with the technical knowledge to perform automotive maintenance and light repairs and the opportunity to begin an extremely rewarding career in the automotive industry. YAATC helps create a more diverse workforce in the automotive industry and helps fill the void of qualified automotive technicians. It provides basic skills training, case management services, community agency referrals, job readiness instruction, intensive automotive technical instruction, co-op experiences, and permanent job placements in the automotive repair industry. For more information, contact (614) 287-5504.

Vocational Education Transfer Option with The Ohio State University College of Education

The Automotive Technology program at Columbus State has completed an articulation agreement with the Technical Education and Training Program of The Ohio State University College of Education. This agreement allows automotive students to complete an associate degree at Columbus State, transfer their credits to Ohio State, and complete a baccalaureate degree in Technical Education Training.  Students completing the program at OSU are eligible for certification by the Ohio Department of Education to teach in related high school vocational programs throughout the State of Ohio. Interested students should contact their Columbus State department chairperson for curriculum requirements and additional details. Note: Course requirements for this transfer option may differ from the standard plan of study published in the catalog.