Automotive Technology
Associate in Science Degree
Career/Technical (Major Code: 02870)
Based on the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Certification Program (ASE). Courses fulfill the needs of beginning and advanced students and those in the field who require upgrading. Prepares students for the National ASE Certification exams.
Program Student Learning Outcome
- The students will inspect, diagnose and repair automotive components.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| AT 101 | INTRODUCTION TO BASIC AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE | 3 |
| AT 102 | AUTOMOTIVE SCIENCE AND BASIC MECHANICS | 3 |
| AT 109 | AUTOMOTIVE BRAKING SYSTEMS | 3 |
| AT 110 | AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION, ALIGNMENT, AND STEERING | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| AT 120 | ENGINE PERFORMANCE I | 3 |
| AT 130 | AUTOMOTIVE BASIC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS | 3 |
| AT 131 | AUTOMOTIVE HEATING, COOLING, AND AIR CONDITIONING | 3 |
| AT 140 | ENGINE REPAIR | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| AT 220 | ENGINE PERFORMANCE II | 3 |
| AT 230 | AUTOMOTIVE ADVANCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS | 3 |
| AT 234 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES | 3 |
| AT 236 | MANUAL TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLES, AND FINAL DRIVES | 3 |
| AT 242 | CLEAN AIR CAR | 3 |
| AT 247 | AUTOMOTIVE EMISSION SYSTEMS AND COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS | 3 |
| Units | 18 | |
| Total Units | 42 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Electives | ||
| AT 290 | COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY I | 2-4 |
| AT 291 | COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY II | 2-4 |
| AT 292 | COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY III | 2-4 |
| AT 293 | COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY IV | 2-4 |
To earn an associate degree, additional general education and graduation requirements must be completed.