The Automotive Technology degree has nine ASE core competencies for students without a sponsoring business. There is no work experience requirement. All laboratory courses are taught on campus using state of the art vehicles and equipment. The curriculum provides the necessary skills needed to join and advance in the automotive field. Students may further their education and skills by adding a specialization to this degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate and practice standardized safety and hazardous waste handling practices.
• Accurately describe knowledge of applied science used in various automotive system operations and interrelationships.
• Diagnose and repair automotive-engineered system problems.
• Communicate effectively and professionally in a diverse setting that includes colleagues, clients, and supervisors.
• Comply with environmental health and safety regulations at the state and federal levels.

Associate in Science Degree Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Units
AUTO-099	Introduction to Automotive Technology	3
AUTO-100L	Introduction to Automotive Technology Laboratory	1
AUTO-111	Engine Diagnosis and Repair	2
AUTO-111L	Engine Diagnosis and Repair Laboratory	1
AUTO-111T	Engine Diagnosis and Repair Assessment Test Out	0.5
AUTO-121	Automatic Transmission Theory and Operation	2
AUTO-121L	Automatic Transmission Theory and Operation Laboratory	1
AUTO-121T	Automatic Transmission Theory and Operation Assessment Test Out	0.5
AUTO-131	Manual Transmission and Transaxle Repair	1
AUTO-131L	Manual Transmission and Transaxle Repair Laboratory	1
AUTO-131T	Manual Transmission and Transaxle Repair Assessment Test Out	0.5
AUTO-132	Differential and 4WD Systems Diagnosis and Service	1
AUTO-132L	Differential and 4WD Systems Laboratory	1
AUTO-132T	Differential and 4WD Systems Assessment Test Out	0.5
AUTO-143	Steering and Suspension Diagnosis and Repair	1
AUTO-143L	Steering and Suspension Diagnosis and Repair Laboratory	1
AUTO-143T	Steering and Suspension Diagnosis and Repair Assessment Test Out	0.5
AUTO-144	Noise, Vibration, and Harshness	0.5
AUTO-144L	Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Laboratory	1
AUTO-144T	Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Assessment Test Out	0.5
AUTO-151	Brake System Diagnosis and Repair	2
AUTO-151L	Brake System Diagnosis and Repair Laboratory	1
AUTO-151T	Brake System Diagnosis and Repair Assessment Test Out	0.5
AUTO-161	Electrical Diagnosis and Repair	2
AUTO-161L	Electrical Diagnosis and Repair Laboratory	1
AUTO-161T	Electrical Diagnosis and Repair Assessment Test Out	0.5
AUTO-162	Electronics Diagnosis and Repair	2
AUTO-162L	Electronics Diagnosis and Repair Laboratory	1
AUTO-162T	Electronics Diagnosis and Repair Assessment Test Out	0.5
AUTO-171	Climate Control System Diagnosis and Repair	1
AUTO-171L	Climate Control System Diagnosis and Repair Laboratory	1
AUTO-171T	Climate Control System Diagnosis and Repair Assessment Test Out	0.5
AUTO-181	Engine Performance I Ignition and Fuel Systems	2
AUTO-181L	Engine Performance I Ignition and Fuel Systems Laboratory	1
AUTO-181T	Engine Performance I Ignition and Fuel Systems Assessment Test Out	0.5
AUTO-183	Engine Performance II Intake Exhaust and Emission Systems	2
AUTO-183L	Engine Performance II Intake Exhaust Emission Systems Laboratory	1
AUTO-183T	Engine Performance II Intake Exhaust Emission Systems Assessment Test Out	0.5
AUTO-194	Diesel Engine Performance and Diagnosis	2
AUTO-194L	Diesel Engine Performance and Diagnosis Laboratory	1
AUTO-194T	Diesel Engine Performance and Diagnosis Assessment Test Out	0.5
Total Units		44

Plus General Education Requirements

Certificate of Achievement

Students who complete only the major requirements above qualify for a Certificate in Automotive Technology. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.