Transportation Engineering Technology studies the diagnosis, service, and repair of electrical automotive and transportation systems. In addition to specific technical training, supporting courses foster the interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills needed to advance in the automotive service industry.
- Program Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 or placement into ENGL 2010 ; MATH 1050 plus 1060 or 1080, or placement into MATH 1210 .
- Minor: Not required.
- Grade Requirements: Minimum grade of “C ” in courses required for this major in addition to an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher.
- Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 125 to 126 credit hours is required depending upon the emphasis selected and what courses were taken as part of the associate degree. A minimum of 40 upper-division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above).
- Program Code: 8117BS
- CIPC: 150803
Advisement
Advisor: Jessica Slater; Schedule an Appointment
Automotive students should meet each semester with the program advisor.
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Admission Requirements
Submit the online application to the program along with a copy of the applicants driving record. Submitting an application does not guarantee admission to the program. The advisor will contact the student if they qualify for admittance into the program.
General Education
Refer to Degree Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. General education courses not taken as part of the associate degree may be taken during the bachelor’s degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate the proper use of safety equipment when performing any type of vehicle repair
- Students will locate and utilize vehicle electronic service information for all repair procedures
- Students will explain the theory of operation of vehicle systems and components
- Students will demonstrate the proper use of special service tools and hand tools when performing any type of vehicle repair
- Students will apply a proper diagnostic approach when analyzing a vehicle system fault
- Students will apply a proper repair procedure when repairing a vehicle fault
- Students will demonstrate a proper repair verification procedure when a vehicle has been prepared
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