Program Overview

Automotive Technology Program

The Automotive Technology program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers various aspects of automotive repair and maintenance. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the automotive industry.

Course Descriptions

The program includes a range of courses that cover topics such as:

• Electrical Measuring Instruments (AUTO 102)
• Auto Mechanics Fundamentals (AUTO 103)
• Welding (AUTO 105)
• Automotive Mechanics Basics (AUTO 111)
• Basic Gasoline Engines (AUTO 112)
• Automotive Electricity and Electronics PT I (AUTO 113)
• Automotive Electricity and Electronics PT II (AUTO 114)
• Automotive Engine Repair (AUTO 115)
• Electronic Analysis and Tune-Up of Gasoline Engines (AUTO 117)
• Technical Math for Mechanics (AUTO 118)
• Manual Transmission/Clutch (AUTO 119)
• Electrical Systems (AUTO 120)
• Automotive Brakes (AUTO 122)
• Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning (AUTO 124)
• Brakes (AUTO 125)
• Suspension, Steering, and Alignment (AUTO 126)
• Basic Automatic Transmission (AUTO 127)
• Automotive Steering and Suspension (AUTO 129)
• Introduction to Transportation Industry (AUTO 130)
• Class A CDL (AUTO 131)
• Automotive Air-Conditioning and Heating Systems (AUTO 132)
• Fuel Systems and Emission Controls (AUTO 137)
• Automotive Computer Controls (AUTO 139)
• Bio-Diesel Fuels (AUTO 155)
• Hybrid Electric Vehicles (AUTO 160)
• Non-Structural Repair (AUTO 161)
• Advanced Non-Structural Repair I (AUTO 162)
• Advanced Non-Structural Repair II (AUTO 163)
• Automotive Industry Collision Repair I (AUTO 164)
• Automotive Industry Collision Repair II (AUTO 165)
• Introduction to Automotive Refinishing (AUTO 172)
• Intermediate Automotive Refinishing (AUTO 174)
• Automotive Color Adjustment & Blending (AUTO 176)
• Automotive Overall Refinishing (AUTO 178)
• Frame and Structural Repair (AUTO 181)
• Structural Panel Replacement (AUTO 182)
• Engine Performance I (AUTO 201)
• Engine Performance II (AUTO 203)
• Engine Performance III (AUTO 204)
• Manual Drive Train and Axles (AUTO 205)
• Automatic Transmissions (AUTO 206)
• Power Train Removal and Replacement (AUTO 207)
• Introduction to Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AUTO 208)
• Hybrid Vehicle Service Techniques (AUTO 209)
• Cooperative Experience I (AUTO 221)
• Special Problems in Automotive Technology (AUTO 255)
• Special Topics (AUTO 295)

Program Requirements

The program has various requirements, including:

• Prerequisites for certain courses, such as AUTO 117, AUTO 139, and AUTO 161
• Restricted courses, such as those limited to Community Colleges only
• Corequisites, such as AUTO 117 and AUTO 119 for AUTO 155
• Age and driver's license requirements for certain courses, such as AUTO 130 and AUTO 131

Credits and Format

Courses vary in credits, ranging from 1 to 6 credits, and include both theoretical and practical components, denoted by the number of lecture and practice hours (e.g., 2+4P).