Transportation Technologies (AAS)
Catalog Effective Term: Fall 2024
Program Code: APOETT
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
High Demand Occupation, High Skill Occupation, High Wage Occupation
Program Code: APOETT
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
High Demand Occupation, High Skill Occupation, High Wage Occupation
In this AAS degree, students have a choice to follow any of three different specialty tracks that will prepare them for employment in the transportation industry. This option can be selected if an associate's degree is required for employment or advancement in a field. Each track features a variety of application-level classes where students perform lab-oriented practice for the required skills in the automotive service related, EV service or auto body repair fields. Students will learn using the latest technology, methods and tooling in their area of concentration.
Students will select a specialized track in one of the following areas, each of which has its own associated certificated program(s): Auto Body, Auto Service, or Electric Vehicle Service & Repair. The program prepares the student for the State of Michigan Mechanics Certification tests as well as the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification Exams. Meet with a divisional advisor or faculty.
Program Admission Requirements
- Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 are required.
- An Academic Math Level 3 is required.
Select a specialized track in one of the following areas, each of which has its own associated certificate program(s):
- Auto Service
- Auto Body
- Electric Vehicle Service & Repair
Full-Time Students
Auto Body Concentration (ABDY)
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 60
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ABR 111 | Introduction to Auto Body Repair | 4 |
| ABR 112 | Introduction to Automotive Refinishing | 4 |
| ABR 114 | Applied Auto Body Welding | 2 |
| ABR 119 | The Art of Metal Shaping | 2 |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ABR 123 | Technical Auto Body Repair | 4 |
| ABR 124 | Technical Automotive Refinishing | 4 |
| ABR 140 | Aluminum Welding for Automotive Applications | 4 |
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ASV 130 | Automotive Maintenance | 4 |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| APOETT Restricted Elective(s) (ABDY) | 4 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ABR 121 | Automotive Estimating | 2 |
| ABR 201 | Lightweighting Composite Repair | 4 |
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| APOETT Restricted Elective(s) (ABDY) | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Auto Service Concentration (ASVC)
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 62
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ABR 114 | Applied Auto Body Welding | 2 |
| ASV 130 | Automotive Maintenance | 4 |
| ASV 131 | Automotive Electrical | 4 |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ABR 140 | Aluminum Welding for Automotive Applications | 4 |
| ASV 132 | Automotive Engines | 4 |
| ASV 133 | Automotive Fuel Systems | 4 |
| ASV 254 | Suspension and Steering | 2 |
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ASV 134 | Automotive Transmissions | 4 |
| ASV 251 | Engine Diagnosis and Repair | 2 |
| ASV 256 | Electrical and Electronic Systems | 4 |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ASV 255 | Brakes | 2 |
| ASV 258 | Engine Drivability | 2 |
| ASV 266 | Advanced Transmissions | 2 |
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| APOETT Restricted Elective(s) (ASVC) | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
Electric Vehicle Service & Repair Concentration (EVSR)
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 60
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ASV 130 | Automotive Maintenance | 4 |
| ASV 131 | Automotive Electrical | 4 |
| ATT 180 | Alternative Vehicle Fundamentals & Safety | 2 |
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ABR 114 | Applied Auto Body Welding | 2 |
| ASV 256 | Electrical and Electronic Systems | 4 |
| ATT 280 | Introduction to Electric Vehicles (EV) | 4 |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| APOETT Restricted Elective(s) (EVSR) | 2 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ASV 254 | Suspension and Steering | 2 |
| ASV 257 | Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | 2 |
| ATT 282 | Electric Vehicle (EV) Energy Management | 4 |
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ASV 255 | Brakes | 2 |
| ATT 284 | Electric Vehicle (EV) Drivelines & Chassis | 4 |
| ATT 286 | Electric Vehicle (EV) Dynamometer Testing | 2 |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| APOETT Restricted Elective(s) (EVSR) | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Part-Time Students
Auto Body Concentration (ABDY)
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 60
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ABR 111 | Introduction to Auto Body Repair | 4 |
| ABR 112 | Introduction to Automotive Refinishing | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ABR 114 | Applied Auto Body Welding | 2 |
| ABR 119 | The Art of Metal Shaping | 2 |
| ABR 123 | Technical Auto Body Repair | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ABR 124 | Technical Automotive Refinishing | 4 |
| APOETT Restricted Elective(s) (ABDY) | 4 | |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| ABR 121 | Automotive Estimating | 2 |
| ABR 140 | Aluminum Welding for Automotive Applications | 4 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| ASV 130 | Automotive Maintenance | 4 |
| APOETT Restricted Elective(s) (ABDY) | 2 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| ABR 201 | Lightweighting Composite Repair | 4 |
| APOETT Restricted Elective(s) (ABDY) | 2 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Ninth Semester | ||
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Auto Service Concentration (ASVC)
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 62
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ASV 130 | Automotive Maintenance | 4 |
| ASV 131 | Automotive Electrical | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ABR 114 | Applied Auto Body Welding | 2 |
| ASV 132 | Automotive Engines | 4 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ASV 133 | Automotive Fuel Systems | 4 |
| ASV 134 | Automotive Transmissions | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| ABR 140 | Aluminum Welding for Automotive Applications | 4 |
| ASV 254 | Suspension and Steering | 2 |
| ASV 266 | Advanced Transmissions | 2 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| ASV 251 | Engine Diagnosis and Repair | 2 |
| ASV 255 | Brakes | 2 |
| ASV 256 | Electrical and Electronic Systems | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| ASV 258 | Engine Drivability | 2 |
| APOETT Restricted Elective(s) (ASVC) | 4 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Ninth Semester | ||
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
Electric Vehicle Service & Repair Concentration (EVSR)
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 60
Part-Time layout pending
ABDY Restricted Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ABR 116 | The Evolution of the Automobile | 2 |
| ABR 130 | Custom Painting | 4 |
| ABR 209 | Advanced Metal Shaping | 2 |
| ABR 231 | Project Management and Implementation in Auto Body | 4 |
| ASV 131 | Automotive Electrical | 4 |
| MST 106 | Introduction to Powder Coating | 3 |
| MST 130 | Motorcycle Service Technology III | 4 |
ASVC Restricted Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ABR 111 | Introduction to Auto Body Repair | 4 |
| ASV 135 | Facility Operations | 3 |
| ASV 174 | ASV Co-op Education I | 1-3 |
| ASV 257 | Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | 2 |
| ASV 266 | Advanced Transmissions | 2 |
| ASV 274 | ASV Co-op Education II | 1-3 |
| ASV 277 | Automotive Powertrain Systems | 4 |
| ASV 279 | Automotive Dynamometer and Test | 4 |
| CSS 200 | Introduction to Network Security - Security+ | 4 |
| CSS 205 | Essentials of Network Penetration Testing | 4 |
| CSS 285 | Essentials of Automotive Penetration Testing | 4 |
| CST 185 | Local and Mobile Networking Essentials | 4 |
| MST 110 | Motorcycle Service Technology I | 4 |
EVSR Restricted Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ABR 111 | Introduction to Auto Body Repair | 4 |
| ASV 135 | Facility Operations | 3 |
| ASV 174 | ASV Co-op Education I | 1-3 |
| ASV 257 | Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | 2 |
| ASV 266 | Advanced Transmissions | 2 |
| ASV 274 | ASV Co-op Education II | 1-3 |
| ASV 277 | Automotive Powertrain Systems | 4 |
| CSS 200 | Introduction to Network Security - Security+ | 4 |
| CSS 205 | Essentials of Network Penetration Testing | 4 |
| CSS 285 | Essentials of Automotive Penetration Testing | 4 |
| CST 185 | Local and Mobile Networking Essentials | 4 |