Automotive Technology

Program Overview

The Automotive Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Auto Technology diploma that qualifies them as well rounded entry-level technicians.

Students are accepted into the Automotive Technology program every semester.  A full-time student can complete this program in 5 semesters.  To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 55 semester credit hours.

Career Traits/Requirements

Individuals wanting to enroll in the Automotive Technology diploma program must have good eyesight, manual dexterity, hand eye coordination, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, math skills, and the ability to apply technology to the work environment.

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Offered at the Following Campus

South Campus (Dublin)

    Salary Potential

    $25,000.00 - $31,200.00

    Program Costs

    Tuition & Fees:  $6,025.00
    Books & Supplies:  $275.00

    (Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)

    Admission Requirements

    • Submit a completed application and application fee;
    • Be at least 16 years of age;
    • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
    • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
    • Meet assessment requirements by taking the ASSET or Compass placement test. In lieu of the placement test, official scores on the SAT, CPE, or ACT may be substituted.

    Curriculum

    Credit Hours
    Contact Hours
     
    General Core Courses
    2
    30
    Prerequisites: Provisional Admission; Corequisites: None
    Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today's rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.
    3
    45
    Prerequisites: ENGL 0097, READ 0097; Corequisites: None
    Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities.  Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.
    3
    45
    Prerequisites: MATH 0097 or Appropriate arithmetic placement test score; Corequisites: None
    Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.
    Occupational Courses
    2
    45
    Prerequisites: Provisional Admission; Corequisites: None
    Introduces basic concepts and practices necessary for safe and effective automotive shop operations. Topics include: safety procedures; legal/ethical responsibilities; general service; hand tools; shop organization, management, and work flow systems.
    7
    240
    Corequisites: AUTT 1010
    Introduces automotive electricity, emphasizes the basic principles, diagnosis, and service/repair of batteries, starting systems, starting system components, alternators and regulators, lighting system, gauges, horn, wiper/washer, and accessories.
    4
    105
    Corequisites: AUTT 1010
    Introduces brake systems theory and its application to automotive systems and anti-lock brake system (ABS) to include ABS components and ABS operation, testing, and diagnosis. Topics include: hydraulic system diagnosis and repair; drum brake diagnosis and repair; disc brake diagnosis and repair; power assist units diagnosis and repair; miscellaneous brake components (wheel bearings, parking brakes, electrical, etc.) diagnosis and repair; test, diagnose, and service electronic brake control system.
    7
    230
    Prerequisites: AUTT 1020; Corequisites: None
    Introduces basic engine performance systems which support and control four stroke gasoline engine operations and reduce emissions. Topics include: general engine diagnosis, computerized engine controls and diagnosis, ignition system diagnosis and repair, fuel and air induction, exhaust systems, emission control systems diagnosis and repair, and other related engine service.
    4
    125
    Corequisites: AUTT 1010
    Introduces students to principles of steering, suspension, wheel alignment, electronic steering, and electronic active suspension. Topics include: general suspension and steering systems diagnosis; steering systems diagnosis and repair; suspension systems diagnosis and repair; related suspension and steering service; wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment and repair, wheel and tire diagnosis and repair.
    5
    110
    Corequisites: None
    Introduces the theory and operation of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Students attain proficiency in inspection, testing, service, and repair of heating and air conditioning systems and related components. Topics include: a/c system diagnosis and repair; refrigeration system component diagnosis and repair; heating, ventilation, and engine cooling systems diagnosis and repair; operating systems and related controls diagnosis and repair; refrigerant recovery, recycling, and handling.
    3
    90
    Prerequisites: None; Corequisites: AUTT 1010
    This course introduces the student to automotive engine theory and repair, placing emphasis on inspection, testing, and diagnostic techniques
    for both 2 cycle and 4 cycle internal combustion engines. Topics include general engine diagnosis; removal and reinstallation; basic cylinder
    heads and valve trains diagnosis and repair; and lubrication and cooling systems diagnosis and repair.
    3
    85
    Prerequisites: None; Corequisites: AUTT 2011
    This course continues automotive engine theory and repair, placing emphasis on inspection, testing, and diagnostic techniques for both 2
    cycle and 4 cycle internal combustion engines. Topics include advanced cylinder heads and valve trains diagnosis and repair; and engine
    blocks assembly, diagnosis and repair.
    4
    101
    Prerequisites: None; Corequisites: AUTT 1010
    This course introduces basics of rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive, drive line related operation, diagnosis, service and related electronic controls. Topics include: drive shaft and half shaft, universal and constant-velocity (CV) joint diagnosis and repair; ring and pinion gears and differential case assembly; limited slip differential; drive axle shaft; four-wheel drive/all-wheel drive component diagnosis and repair. Introduces basics of front and rear-wheel drive. Clutch operation, diagnosis and service is included. Electronic controls related to transmission/transaxles operation are discussed. Topics include: clutch diagnosis and repair; transmission/transaxles diagnosis and repair.
    5
    135
    Prerequisites: AUTT 1020; Corequisites: None
    Introduces students to basic automatic transmission/transaxle theory, operation, inspection, service, and repair procedures as well as electronic diagnosis and repair. Topics include: general automatic transmission and transaxle diagnosis; in vehicle and off vehicle transmission and transaxle maintenance, adjustment and repair.
    3
    75
    Prerequisites: Provisional Admission; Corequisites: Provisional Admission
    Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software.
    Credit Hours: 55
    Contact Hours: 1461
    Designations indicate course delivery method in selected term: Online=OL, Web Enhanced=W, Hybrid=H, Traditional=T.