Automotive Technology Associate In Science Degree

The Automotive Technology Associate in Science degree is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills needed for employment in the following automotive industry areas: Engine Repair, Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles Repair, Manual Drive Trains and Axles Repair, Suspension and Steering Repair, Brakes Repair, Electrical and Electronics Repair, Heating and Air Conditioning Repair, Engine Performance Repair, Service Consulting, Service Management, and Parts Control. This degree requires a total of 42.5-47.5 units.

10-15 annual completions

The Associate in Science in Automotive Technology degree is designed to prepare students to acquire knowledge andacademic skills to transfer to a four-year institution and earn a baccalaureatedegree in Automotive Technology or similar major. 

 

The program outcome goals for students completing the program are:

 

Outcome 1:	Demonstrate safe work habits when using tools and equipment to repair automotive systems and comply with all local, state, federal, and international regulations regarding hazardous waste handling, disposal, and record keeping.
Outcome 2:	Point out automotive components and explain their function within the following automotive subsystems: engine, transmission, drivetrain, electrical, engine performance, suspension, steering, brakes, and air conditioning.
Outcome 3:	Evaluate vehicle malfunctions, demonstrate diagnostic procedures, interpret diagnostic test results, recommend repairs or corrective action, and proficiently perform vehicle repairs following vehicle manufacturers' specifications.
Outcome 4:	Compose a written vehicle repair estimate including parts and labor, collaborate with other staff members to inform the customer, and summarize the repairs performed on a vehicle repair order using the industry standard concern, cause, and correction format.
Outcome 5:	Plan and participate in automotive technology update training and certification testing on a regular basis to stay current with emerging automotive repair skills and industry needs.

This degree requires a total of 42.5-47.5 technical units and the following general education units:

Major Total:	42.5-47.5 units
GE Pattern:	CSU GE 39 units	IGETC 37 units	Local GE 24 units
Electives (as needed) (CSU transferrable):
Double-Counted:
Total Degree (maximum):	60 units

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
AUTO 100 F AUTO 110 F AUTO 120 F AUTO 140 F AUTO 150 F AUTO 180 F	Automotive Fundamentals Automotive Engine Rebuilding Automatic Transmissions Fundamentals Automotive Suspension and Wheel Alignment Automotive Brake Systems Automotive Engine Performance and Drivability	4.5 8 3 8 7 8	Y1 Y1 Y1 Y1 Y2 Y2
Restricted Electives
AUTO 111 F AUTO 112 F AUTO 121 F AUTO 130 F AUTO 160 F AUTO 170 F AUTO 181 F AUTO 182 F AUTO 195 F AUTO 196 F AUTO 197 F WELD 100 F	Automotive Engine Repair Automotive Cylinder Head Repair Automatic Transmissions Automotive Powertrains Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Automotive Fuel Systems and Advanced Drivability Diagnosis Automotive Emission Control Systems and Advanced Diagnosis Automotive Specialty Practice Automotive Internship Automotive Service Management Introduction to Welding	7 4 8 5 5 4 4 6 2 2-4 3 3	Y2 Y2 Y2 Y2 Y2 Y2 Y2 Y2 Y2 Y2 Y2 Y2

Automotive Technology

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40-60 enrollments