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Program
Description
The Automotive Technology diploma program is
a sequence of courses designed to prepare a
graduate for employment in the automotive service
and repair profession. The program provides
learning opportunities which introduce, develop,
and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge,
skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition,
retention and advancement. Additionally, the
program provides opportunities to retrain and
upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion
of the program of study leads to a diploma
in Automotive Technology. Program graduates
are eligible to take competency test offered
by The National Institute for Automotive Service
Excellence.
Length of Program
A minimum of 103 credit hours is required for
graduation. A full time student can expect
to complete the program in 7 - 8 quarters.
Employment
Opportunities
A graduate may find employment as an automotive
technician qualified in the following service
areas: engine repair, engine performance, automatic
transmission/transaxle, manual drive train
and axles, suspension and steering, brakes,
electrical/electronic systems, and heating/air
conditioning.
Curriculum
General Core Courses
| Course # |
Title |
Credits |
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Employability Skills |
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| EMP 100 |
Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development |
3 |
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Communications |
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| ENG 101 |
English |
5 |
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Natural Sciences/Mathematics |
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| MAT 1012 |
Foundations of Mathematics |
5 |
Occupational
Courses
| Course # |
Title |
Credits |
| SCT
100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| AUT
120 |
Introduction to Automotive Technology |
3 |
| AUT
122 |
Electrical and Electronic Systems |
6 |
| AUT
124 |
Battery, Starting and Charging |
4 |
| AUT
126 |
Engine Principles of Operation and Repair |
6 |
| AUT
128 |
Fuel, Ignition and Emission Systems |
7 |
| AUT
130 |
Automotive Brake Systems |
4 |
| AUT
132 |
Suspension and Steering Systems |
4 |
| AUT
134 |
Drivelines |
4 |
| AUT
138 |
Manual Transmission/Transaxle |
4 |
| AUT
140 |
Electronic Engine Control Systems |
7 |
| AUT
142 |
Climate Control Systems |
6 |
| AUT
144 |
Introduction to Automatic Transmissions |
4 |
| AUT
210 |
Automatic Transmission Repair |
7 |
| AUT
212 |
Advanced Electronic Transmission Diagnosis |
3 |
| AUT
214 |
Advanced Electronic Brake System Diagnosis |
4 |
| AUT
216 |
Advanced Electronic Controlled Suspension
and Steering Systems |
4 |
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(and one of the following two) |
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| AUT
220 |
Automotive Technology Internship |
6 |
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Electives |
6 |
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