Automotive Technology
- Mission Statement
The mission of the Automotive Technology Department is to prepare graduates to be competent in the technical theory and application of the automobile. Associate degree graduates will be prepared for careers in the automotive repair industry as an automotive technician. Bachelor degree graduates will be prepared for careers in the automotive industry as field service engineers, product engineers or many other corporate level positions at the various automotive manufacturers and suppliers. Automotive Service Technology graduates will possess industry recognized certifications, the ability to communicate and solve problems efficiently and will have developed a lifelong skill as an effective vehicle diagnostician.
- Student Learning Outcomes
- Certificates
Advanced Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Certificate of Proficiency Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate the proper use of high-voltage safety equipment when performing any hybrid or electric vehicle repair.
- Students will locate and utilize vehicle electronic service information for all repair procedures.
- Students will explain the theory of operation of hybrid and electric vehicle systems and components.
- Students will demonstrate the proper use of special high-voltage service tools and hand tools when performing any hybrid or electric vehicle repair.
- Students will apply a proper diagnostic approach when analyzing a hybrid or electric vehicle system fault.
- Students will apply a proper repair procedure when repairing a hybrid or electric vehicle fault.
- Students will demonstrate a proper repair verification procedure when a hybrid or electric vehicle has been repaired.
- Students will be able to present and explain information summarizing hybrid and electric vehicle systems.
Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Maintenance Learning Outcomes
- Students will identify the hazards and reduce the associated risks when working on or near electrified propulsion vehicles.
- Students will identify the hazards and reduce the associated risks when working on or near high-voltage components of electrified propulsion vehicles.
- Students will operate an electrified propulsion vehicle.
- Students will perform maintenance and repairs unrelated to high-voltage systems or components.
- Students will handle non-high-voltage components of electrified propulsion vehicles.
- Students will encounter electrified propulsion vehicles and/or high-voltage components of electrified propulsion vehicles while performing job-related tasks.
Students completing the Automotive Service Technology Certificate will demonstrate the following 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
- Associate Degree
Students completing the Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Service Technology will demonstrate the following 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
- Bachelor Degree
Students completing the Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology will demonstrate the following 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
Students will be able to present and explain information summarizing advanced vehicle systems
- Certificates
- Curriculum Grid
- Program and Contact Information
- Weber State University (WSU) is one of the few select schools in the country whose automotive students are actively recruited by most of the major automobile manufacturers in the world.
- Our partnerships with Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda and Toyota help our students to be better prepared for a variety of careers in the automotive industry.
- WSU graduates are well known in the automotive industry holding service, technical support, advanced technical, marketing, management, sales, and teaching positions all across the country.
Contact Information:
Jessica Slater
Weber State University
2750 University Park Blvd
Layton, UT 84041
Computer and Automotive Bldg, Rm 102
801-395-3225 - Assessment Plan
Five-Year Accreditation Cycle:
2022- Review the program standards
- Program self-evaluation
- Conducted April 12, 2022
- ASE Education Foundation Review
- The program submits an application that includes a self-evaluation summary.
- Submitted April 12, 2022
- The application is reviewed by the ASE Education Foundation
- A decision is made on whether the program qualifies for an on-site evaluation or if improvements are required.
- The program submits an application that includes a self-evaluation summary.
- On-Site Evaluation
- On-site evaluation of the program is conducted by an Evaluation Team Leader (ETL), who is an ASE Certified Master
- Technician and trained by the ASE Education Foundation to perform the evaluation.
- Conducted November 23, 2022
- Program Accreditation
- After industry requirements are met, the program is awarded ASE Accreditation for five years from the date of
- Awarded December 22, 2022
2025
- 2 ½ Year Compliance Review
- The compliance review is designed to help the program determine needed improvements before the 5-year renewal process.
- This process begins with the Program Evaluation by Advisory Committee.
- July 2025
- Repeat Process Beginning 2027
Course Assessment Cycle:
We will implement department learning outcome rubrics in Canvas each academic year, evaluate the Canvas report each year, and identify ways to improve in weak areas. We will also evaluate each course to ensure compliance with the ASE Education Foundation tasklist.
2024-25- AUSV 1320 Automotive Electronics 1
- AUSV 1323 Automotive Electronics 2
- AUSV 1323 Electrical Fundamentals 3
- AUSV 2100 Vehicle Communications
- AUSV 2120 Automotive Electrical & Body Control Systems
2025-26- AUSV 1022 Steering & Suspension Systems 1
- AUSV 1025 Steering & Suspension Systems 2
- AUSV 1021 Automotive Braking Systems 1
- AUSV 1023 Automotive Braking Systems 2
- ATTC 4550 Advanced Automotive Emissions
- ATTC 3020 Introduction to Safety Management & Hazardous Materials
2026-27- AUSV 1600 EV1- Intro Hybrid & EV Safety
- AUSV 2600 EV2- Intro to Hybrid & EV Systems
- ATTC 4520 EV3- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Safety
- ATTC 4530 EV4- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- ATTC 4560 EV5- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Service & Maintenance
2027-28- AUSV 1000 Introduction to Automotive Service
- AUSV 1010 Automotive Technology Orientation
- AUSV 1120 Automotive Engines 1
- AUSV 2020 Engine Performance
- ATTC XXXX Automotive Seminar (proposed course)
- ATTC 3000 Introduction to Automotive Technology
2028-29- AUSV 2520 Automatic Transmissions
- AUSV 1220 Manual Drivetrain
- ATTC 3760 Advanced Automotive Technologies
- ATTC 3260 Advanced Electrical Systems
- Assessment Report Submissions
- Program Review
This information is part of the cyclical program review process. Details such as mission statements, learning outcomes, etc., are updated as part of the biennial assessment reporting process, an integral component of program review.