Automotive Systems Technology (D60160)
Diploma
Graduates of this pathway should be prepared to take professional licensure exams, which correspond to certain programs of study, and to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.
Automotive Systems Technology program description: The automotive systems program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Topics include instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.
This curriculum complies with the standard approved by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information.
Fall Semester (10 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ACA 115 Success and Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
AUT 151 Brake Systems | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
AUT 151A Brake Systems Lab* | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
TRN 120 Basic Transport Electricity | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Spring Semester (14 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AUT 141 Suspension & Steering Sys | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
AUT 181 Engine Performance I | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
AUT 181A Engine Performance I Lab* | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
ENG 110 Freshman Composition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
***4 Credits must be selected from the list of Major Course Elective at the bottom of the page
Summer Term (15 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AUT 183 Engine Performance II | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
MAT 110 Math Measurement & Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
TRN 140 Transport Climate Control | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
TRN 140A Transport Climate Control Lab* | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
TRN 111 Chassis Maint/Light Repair OR TRN 112 Powertrain Maint/Light Repair | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
**3 Credits must be selected from the list of Major Course Elective at the bottom of the page
*Denotes a corequisite, course cannot be taken by itself.
Note: Level I courses are required prerequisites to level II courses, therefore level II courses cannot be taken prior to level I courses.
***Major Course Electives are to be selected from the following:
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ATT 125 Hybrid Electric Trans | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
AUT 141A Suspension & Steering Lab* | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
HET 134 Diesel Fuel & Power Systems | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
LDD 112 Intro to Light Duty Diesel | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
TRN 130 Intro to Sustainable Transportation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
WBL 111 Work-Based Learning I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
WBL 121 Work-Based Learning II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
WBL 122 Work-Based Learning II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
WBL 131 Work-Based Learning III | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
Total Semester Credit Hours in Program 38-39