About the Program
Program Mission & Description
Program Mission:
The mission of the Automotive Technology program is to prepare students with a skill level sufficient for entry level positions/careers in the automotive repair industry. Students demonstrate the ability to meet recognized automotive industry standards upon completion of the program.
This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed.
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What You Will Learn
Program Learning Outcomes
As a result of the completion of the Automotive Program students will be able to:
- Test, diagnose, and repair complex mechanical, chemical, and electronic equipment found in today's automobiles
- Demonstrate required shop and personal safety during shop/lab activities
- Demonstrate proper use and cleaning of tools and equipment
- Prepare vehicles for service
- Prepare vehicles for the customer
- Comply with workplace policies and laws
- Communicate (written and verbal) effectively with customers and coworkers
- Demonstrate the use of scientific, technical, engineering and mathematics principles and reasoning to accomplish assigned tasks
- Demonstrate appropriate work-ethic traits through personal conduct and effective teamwork
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills by analyzing and resolving problems encountered in the field
Career Opportunities
Graduates are finding excellent employment opportunities as technicians, sales associates, service writers, and parts staff. These opportunities exist in dealerships, independent service facilities, machine shops and other automotive businesses.
My Academic Plan
My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to guide you toward program completion. You should complete courses in the recommended order provided below and work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Upon the completion of these classes, you will earn your Automotive/Electronic Systems certificate.
| ASE 101 | Automotive Shop Orientation | 2 |
| ASE 120 | Basic Automotive Electricity | 2 |
| ASE 123 | Battery, Starting and Charging Systems | 2 |
| ASE 134 | Automotive Fuel and Emissions Systems I | 2 |
| ASE 221 | Auto/Diesel Body Electrical | 4 |
| ASE 231 | Automotive Computers and Ignition Systems | 2 |
| MAT- GEN | Mathematics:___________ | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17-19 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Upon completion first semester and this semester courses, you will earn your Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning certificate and Suspension & Steering certificate.
| ASE 140 | Suspension and Steering I | 2 |
| ASE 141 | Suspension and Steering II | 2 |
| ASE 240 | Suspension and Steering III | 2 |
| ASE 233 | Automotive Fuel Injection and Emission Systems II | 4 |
| ASE 264 | Introduction to Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning | 1 |
| ASE 265 | Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | 4 |
| COM- GEN | Communication:___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Upon completion of first semester, second semester, and this semester courses, you will earn your Automatic Transmission/Transaxle certificate, General Automotive Maintenance & Repair certificate, Manual Drivetrain & Axles certificate, and Engine Performance certificate.
| ASE 130 | General Engine Diagnosis | 2 |
| ASE 150 | Manual Drive Train and Axle Maintenance | 2 |
| ASE 151 | Automotive Manual Transmission/Transaxles and Clutches I | 2 |
| ASE 152 | Manual Transmission, Transaxles and Clutches II | 2 |
| ASE 250 | Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Service | 1 |
| ASE 251 | Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Repair | 3 |
| ENG- GEN | English:___________ | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Upon completing first semester, second semester, third semester, and this semester courses, you will earn your Engine Repair certificate and Brakes certificate.