Program Overview

Automotive and Hybrid Technology - Associate of Applied Science

The Automotive and Hybrid Technology program at New Mexico State University Alamogordo is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the automotive industry. The program requires a total of 62 credits and includes both general education and program-specific courses.

General Education Requirements

Students must complete 12-14 credits of general education courses, selecting one course from four of the following six content areas:

• Area I: Communications
  • COMM 1130G: Public Speaking
  • COMM 1115G: Introduction to Communication
• Area II: Mathematics
  • MATH 1220G: College Algebra
  • MATH 1130G: Survey of Mathematics
• Area III: Laboratory Science
• Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences
• Area V: Humanities
• Area VI: Creative/Fine Arts Students must also select one course from any General Education area as an elective.

Program Requirements

The program requires the following courses:

• AUTO 113: Automotive Electricity and Electronics PT I
• AUTO 114: Automotive Electricity and Electronics PT II
• AUTO 115: Automotive Engine Repair
• AUTO 122: Automotive Brakes
• AUTO 124: Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning
• AUTO 129: Automotive Steering and Suspension
• AUTO 201: Engine Performance I
• AUTO 203: Engine Performance II
• AUTO 205: Manual Drive Train and Axles
• AUTO 206: Automatic Transmissions
• AUTO 208: Introduction to Alternative Fueled Vehicles
• AUTO 209: Hybrid Vehicle Service Techniques
• OETS 120: Business Fundamentals

Suggested Plan of Study

A suggested plan of study for the program is as follows:

First Year

• Fall:
  • AUTO 113: Automotive Electricity and Electronics PT I
  • AUTO 115: Automotive Engine Repair
  • AUTO 122: Automotive Brakes
  • MATH 1220G: College Algebra or MATH 1130G: Survey of Mathematics
• Spring:
  • AUTO 114: Automotive Electricity and Electronics PT II
  • AUTO 124: Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning
  • AUTO 129: Automotive Steering and Suspension
  • OETS 120: Business Fundamentals

Second Year

• Fall:
  • AUTO 201: Engine Performance I
  • AUTO 205: Manual Drive Train and Axles
  • AUTO 208: Introduction to Alternative Fueled Vehicles or AUTO 209: Hybrid Vehicle Service Techniques
  • Select one course from Area III, IV, V, or VI (an area not already chosen)
  • Select one course from any General Education area
• Spring:
  • AUTO 203: Engine Performance II
  • AUTO 206: Automatic Transmissions
  • COMM 1130G: Public Speaking or COMM 1115G: Introduction to Communication
  • Select one course from Area III, IV, V, or VI (an area not already chosen)

Total Credits Required for Degree

The total credits required for the degree is 62. A grade of C- or better is required in all courses. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.