Automotive Electrical

Program Requirements

Total Credits 7

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
ASE101ASE1001	Auto Shop Orientation	2
Covers safety instruction in the shop and on the automobile. Emphasis on the proper use and care of test equipment, precision measuring and machining equipment, gaskets, adhesives, tubing, wiring, jacks, presses, and cleaning equipment and techniques. (1-2)
ASE120ASE1020	Basic Automotive Electricity	2
Introduces vehicle electricity, basic electrical theory, circuit designs, and wiring methods. This course focuses on multimeter usage and wiring diagrams. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-2)
ASE122ASE1022	Automotive Electrical Safety Systems	1
Covers the operation of electrical systems including vehicles safety concerns of vehicle lighting systems, Supplemental Inflatable Restraints (SIR), windshield wipers, driver warning systems, and vehicle accessories. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST program requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (0.5-1)
ASE123ASE1023	Starting & Charging Systems	2
Covers the operation and theory of a vehicle battery, testing, service, and repair of starting and charging systems including voltage testing, draw testing. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST program requirements. Prerequisites: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C' grade or better. (1-2)

Degree & Certificate Options

Automotive Technology

Associate of Applied Science

75 Credits

Curriculum

Automotive Maintenance and Inspection

Certificate

6 Credits

Curriculum

Automotive Brake Systems

Certificate

8 Credits

Curriculum

Certificate

7 Credits

Curriculum

Automotive Manual Powertrains & Clutches

Certificate

9 Credits

Curriculum

Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning

Certificate

6 Credits

Curriculum

Automotive Steering & Suspension

Certificate

9 Credits

Curriculum

Automotive Engines

Certificate

14 Credits

Curriculum

Automatic Transmission Service

Certificate

8 Credits

Curriculum

Advanced Automotive Electrical

Certificate

10 Credits

Curriculum

Automotive Drivability & Emissions

Certificate

12 Credits

Curriculum

Automotive & Diesel Master Technician

Certificate

Credits

Curriculum

Degree Descriptions

Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) and Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)

The AA and the AS degrees are traditional 2-year degrees specifically designed to transfer to 4-year institutions for the purpose of completing a BA or a BS. They are often referred to as university parallel degrees. The general education requirements are what actually permit the degrees to be called Associates or Arts or Science. The difference between the AS and AA is minimal, with the AA permitting math courses and a science course that are not recognized under the AS degree. Read Colorado's Guaranteed Transfer Policy here.

Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)

The AGS degree is, at times, articulated to transfer to certain 4-year institutions and programs. There is more room for flexibility in this degree. Generally, if a student decides to transfer to a 4-year school to pursue a BA or BS after earning the AGS, they may be short some of the general education requirements.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The Associate of Applied Science degree is rarely pursued by a student who intends to transfer to a 4-year school. It is primarily a degree that prepares a student to go directly into the workforce. It is typically a specific technical career that the student who seeks the AAS is seeking. Again, the general education requirements are less rigid with the AAS degree.

Certificate Programs

Certificates are 1-year technical programs that require no general education courses. Auto Tech, Agri-business, and Cosmetology are Certificate programs. English, math, science, etc. are not required to complete a certificate, although some students choose to take preparatory classes that might help them succeed in the program.