Powersports and Small Engine Repair Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
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Degree Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Industry, Engineering, and Trades
- Department: Diesel, Automotive, and Powersports Technology
- Program Code: PSER.AAS
- Program Type: Career and Technical Education
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the following recommended course to fulfill the GEM 1 requirement: | ||
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I 1 | 3 |
| Complete the following recommended course to fulfill the GEM 2 requirement: | ||
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication 1 | 3 |
| Complete the following recommended course to fulfill the GEM 3 requirement: | ||
| MATH 118 & 118L | Technical Math and Technical Math Lab 1 | 3 |
| Complete the following recommended course to fulfill the GEM 6 requirement: | ||
| ECON 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics 1 | 3 |
| Complete the following recommended course to fulfill the General Education Elective requirement: | ||
| PHIL 103 | Introduction to Ethics 1 | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| PSER 105 | Foundations of Safety and Tools | 3 |
| PSER 110 | Dealership Operations | 3 |
| PSER 111 | Basic Fuel Systems and Outdoor Power Equipment Maintenance | 6 |
| PSER 112 | Outdoor Power Equipment Engines | 3 |
| PSER 125 | Basic Electrical Systems | 3 |
| PSER 130 | Drivetrain and Chassis Components | 6 |
| PSER 200 | Powersports Maintenance and Light Repair | 3 |
| PSER 240 | Engine Management and Advanced Fuel Systems | 3 |
| PSER 245 | Advanced Electrical Systems and Diagnostics | 3 |
| PSER 250 | Powersports Engines | 3 |
| PSER 255 | Suspension Technology | 3 |
| PSER 260 | Dynamometer and Performance Technology | 3 |
| PSER 293 | Powersports and Power Equipment Internship | 6 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 63 | |
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The general education (GE) courses listed above are recommended by the department as the most beneficial GE options for students in this program. Please note that students may fulfill their GE requirements by completing another course from within the applicable general education category.
Plan of Study Guide
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this Plan of Study Guide. Please register for each semester as shown using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your Student Success Advisor for any questions regarding this course sequence plan.
**NOTE**
Powersports and Small Engine Repair Technology (PSER) majors are required to complete five general education courses in order to receive an Associate of Applied Science degree. While it is recommended that students complete all five of their required general education courses during the spring and/or summer semester(s) prior to beginning the program, students may elect to complete GEM courses during regular semesters while enrolled in PSER courses or during the summer semester between their first and second year in the program.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Oral Communication (Recommended GEM 2) 1 | ||
| Writing and Rhetoric I (Recommended GEM 1) 1 | ||
| ECON 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics (Recommended GEM 6) 1 | 3 |
| PSER 105 | Foundations of Safety and Tools | 3 |
| PSER 110 | Dealership Operations | 3 |
| PSER 111 | Basic Fuel Systems and Outdoor Power Equipment Maintenance | 6 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 118 & 118L | Technical Math and Technical Math Lab (Recommended GEM 3) 1 | 3 |
| PSER 112 | Outdoor Power Equipment Engines | 3 |
| PSER 125 | Basic Electrical Systems | 3 |
| PSER 130 | Drivetrain and Chassis Components | 6 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Oral Communication (Recommended GEM 2) 1 | ||
| Writing and Rhetoric I (Recommended GEM 1) 1 | ||
| PSER 200 | Powersports Maintenance and Light Repair | 3 |
| PSER 240 | Engine Management and Advanced Fuel Systems | 3 |
| PSER 245 | Advanced Electrical Systems and Diagnostics | 3 |
| PSER 255 | Suspension Technology | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHIL 103 | Introduction to Ethics (Recommended GE Elective) 1 | 3 |
| PSER 250 | Powersports Engines | 3 |
| PSER 260 | Dynamometer and Performance Technology | 3 |
| PSER 293 | Powersports and Power Equipment Internship | 6 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 63 | |
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The general education (GE) courses listed above are recommended by the department as the most beneficial GE options for students in this program. Please note that students may fulfill their GE requirements by completing another course from within the applicable general education category.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the appropriate mastery of knowledge and skills that are identified by the Program Task List to become a successful entry-level powersports and/or power equipment and/or related industries technician.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems associated with being an entry-level powersports and/or power equipment and/or related industries technician.
- Identify the different career opportunities available within the powersports and outdoor power equipment industries.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively provide a high level of customer service within all aspects of the powersports and outdoor power equipment industries.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of safety practices specifically related to Powersports and Small Engine Repair Technology at CWI.
- Demonstrate proper work habits and ethics.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.