CSN AAS Automotive Technology: Master Technician Map

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AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Industry, Manufacturing, Construction and Transportation

JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/imactarea

CSN SCHOOL: School of Advanced and Applied Technologies

CSN DEPARTMENT: Department of Applied Technology

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Automotive Technology: Master Technician, AAS.

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map is designed to provide students with the optimal route to earning an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.

CSN AAS AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY: MASTER TECHNICIAN: DESCRIPTION

This degree program, one of the largest of its kind in the west, prepares students for lucrative careers as automotive technicians as well as related automotive occupations. Instruction is provided on state-of-the-art equipment in both classrooms and labs. ASE Master Certified technicians provide all instruction, with the focus on understanding automotive systems operation and how to effectively and efficiently diagnose and service these systems. Additionally, emphasis is placed on preparing students to personally pass ASE certification exams.

Semester #1 (16-18 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Mathematics (General Education) - Credits: 3:

MATH 104B or MATH 116 or above (except MATH122/123)

English (General Education) - Credits 3-5:

ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 107 or ENG 110 or ENG 113

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 2: AUTO 105B - Automotive Maintenance I
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: AUTO 115B - Automotive Electricity and Electronics I
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: AUTO 117B - Advanced Automotive Electronics
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Semester #2 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Human Relations (General Education) - Credits 3: ALS 101 - College Success
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 5: AUTO 136B - Engine Repair
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: AUTO 145B - Automotive Brakes
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: AUTO 155B - Steering and Suspension
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Semester #3 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 101 - Oral Communication
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: AUTO 165B - Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: AUTO 205B - Manual Drivetrain and Axles
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 5: AUTO 216B - Automatic Transmissions
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Semester #4 (14 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Communication (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 115 - Applied Communication
Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 3: ENV 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4:

HIST 100 or PSC 101

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: AUTO 225B - Engine Performance I/Fuel and Ignition
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Semester #5 (12 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Recommended Courses

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: AUTO 227B - Engine Performance II/Emission Control
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: AUTO 235B - Engine Performance III/Diagnostics
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: AUTO 245B - Power Train Removal and Replacement