Automotive Technology

Certificate Program

This program is designed for the student to learn the theory of automotive systems and to gain skills in the servicing of the components.

REQUIRED COURSES  HOURS
First Semester
AUTO 106 Engine Electrical Systems 
5
AUTO 111 Intro to Engine Technology 
3
ENGL 121 Communication Skills 
3
Total 
11
Second Semester
MATT 132 Elementary Technical Math 
4
AUTO 128 Fuel Systems & Emission Controls 
5
AUTO 228 Diagnostic Engine Testing (pre: AUTO 106) 
5
Total 
14
Third Semester
AUTO 236 Automotive Computer Controls (pre: AUTO 228) 
4
Technical Elective
4
Total 
8

Technical Electives
AUTO 113 Drivetrain Systems -- 4
AUTO 121 Engine Overhaul -- 3
AUTO 134 Steering & Suspension Systems -- 3
AUTO 135 Braking Systems -- 4
AUTO 147 Principles of AC -- 4
AUTO 159 Dealership Operations -- 2
AUTO 169 Supervised Occupational Experience (pre: consent of instructor) -- 3
AUTO 242 Automatic Transmissions (pre: AUTO 113) -- 3
AUTO 244 Alignment & Balance (pre: AUTO 134) -- 2
AUTO 253 Manual Transmissions (pre: AUTO 113) -- 4
AUTO 259 Special Problems (pre: consent of instructor) -- 2
AUTO 269 Supervised Occupational Experience (pre: consent of instructor) -- 3

Note: This program must be started in a Fall semester.

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