Automotive Technology Minor

(18 credits)

The Automotive Technology minor provides students outside the Automotive Engineering Technology major with an applied introduction to the automotive and wheeled transportation industries. Through integrated classroom and laboratory experiences, students develop a practical understanding of how modern vehicle systems operate, how they are tested and diagnosed, and how design decisions influence performance, safety, efficiency, and serviceability. The minor emphasizes hands-on learning and systems-level thinking that support informed work in transportation-related fields.

Required Courses:

AET 132 - Theory of Internal Combustion Engines 3 Credits
AET 233 - Engine Systems and Controls 3 Credits
AET 239 - Automotive Chassis & Vehicle Dynamics 3 Credits
AET 334 - Advanced Automotive Drive Trains 3 Credits
AET 335 - Vehicle Electronics & Networked Systems 3 Credits
AET 433 - Automotive & Mobility Service Operations 3 Credits

Note:

* This minor is NOT available via distance.

* Not open to students majoring in the Automotive Engineering Technology program.