Program Overview

University Program Details

The university offers several programs related to automotive studies, including:

• Auto Body Collision Repair - Associate of Applied Science
• Automotive Refinishing - Certificate
• Non-Structural Collision Repair - Certificate
• Structural Collision Repair - Certificate

Course Descriptions

The following courses are part of the automotive program:

• AUTO 102: Electrical Measuring Instruments
  • Credits: 2
  • Format: 1+2P
  • Description: Selection, operation, and care of electrical measuring instruments
• AUTO 111: Automotive Mechanics Basics
  • Credits: 4
  • Format: 4
  • Description: Basic maintenance procedures of the major components of the automobile using service repair manuals, hand and power tools, precision measurement equipment, fasteners, and chemicals
  • Restriction: Restricted to Community Colleges only
• AUTO 112: Basic Gasoline Engines
  • Credits: 5
  • Format: 2+6P
  • Description: Principles of gasoline engine operation, identification, design, function of engine components, engine disassembly and reassembly, trouble shooting, and rebuilding heads
• AUTO 113: Automotive Electricity and Electronics PT I
  • Credits: 4
  • Format: 2+4P
  • Description: Topics include mastery of DC electricity, use of digital multimeters, troubleshooting electrical problems in starting, charging, and accessory systems
  • Restriction: Restricted to Community Colleges only
• AUTO 114: Automotive Electricity and Electronics PT II
  • Credits: 4
  • Format: 2+4P
  • Description: Advanced AC and DC automotive electronic circuits, troubleshooting electronically controlled components including supplemental restraint systems and convenience accessories
  • Restriction: Restricted to Community Colleges campuses only
  • Prerequisite: AUTO 113