This program is designed for the student who aspires to work as a technician
in a new car dealership or other advanced service facility. The complete
set of courses provides the student with skills and abilities in all facets
of automobile and light truck repairs in addition to general education
skills necessary to excel in today's workforce.
| REQUIRED COURSES | HOURS |
| First Semester | |
|---|---|
| AUTO 106 Engine Electrical Systems |
5
|
| AUTO 111 Intro to Engine Technology |
3
|
| AUTO 113 Drive Train Systems |
4
|
| ENGL 101 Rhetoric
or ENGL 121 Communication Skills |
3
|
| Total |
15
|
| Second Semester | |
| AUTO 121 Engine Overhaul |
3
|
| AUTO 128 Fuel Systems & Emission Controls |
5
|
| AUTO 228 Diagnostic Engine Testing (pre: AUTO 106) |
5
|
| MATT 132 Elementary Technical Math |
4
|
| Total |
17
|
| Third Semester | |
| AUTO 134 Steering & Suspension Systems |
3
|
| AUTO 135 Braking Systems |
4
|
| AUTO 236 Automotive Computer Controls (pre: AUTO 228) |
4
|
| *Technical Elective |
3
|
| Communication elective |
3
|
| Total |
17
|
| Fourth Semester | |
| AUTO 147 Principles of AC |
4
|
| AUTO 244 Alignment & Balance (pre: AUTO 134) |
2
|
| INFO 245 Employment Seminar |
1
|
| *Humanities Elective |
3
|
| *Social Science Elective |
3
|
| Total |
13
|
Technical Electives
AUTO 242 Automatic Transmissions (pre: AUTO 113) -- 3
AUTO 253 Manual Transmissions (pre: AUTO 113) -- 4
Enrollment in developmental classes may increase the length of time it takes to complete an associate degree.