Codes and Dates
Current Effective Date 2025 Fall Semester
Curriculum Committee Approval: 10/14/2024
Board of Trustees Approval: 12/17/2024
Program Control Number 21222
Department: AFT
Subject: (AUTOT) Automotive Technology
TOP Code 0948.00 - Automotive Technology*
Description
Satisfactory completion of this curriculum prepares the student for entry-level employment as a skilled technician in the automotive service and repair industry. Students will perform actual service and repair procedures in the automotive laboratory. This curriculum has been certified by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Create a diagnostic path appropriate for a given system to industry standards.
2. Recommend an appropriate repair procedure for a given system to industry standards.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
53.5
AT 10
Technical Computer Applications (Active)
3.0
AUTOT 9
Automotive Essentials (Active)
3.0
AUTOT 19
Work Experience Education (Active)
10.0
AUTOT 51 (same as ATGM 51)
Principles of Engine Theory and Service (Active)
4.0
AUTOT 52 (same as ATGM 52)
Automotive Electrical Systems (Active)
4.0
AUTOT 53 (same as ATGM 53)
Engine Performance (Active)
4.0
AUTOT 54 (same as ATGM 54)
Suspension, Steering, and Wheel Alignment (Active)
4.0
AUTOT 55 (same as ATGM 55)
Power Trains: Transmissions/Transaxles, Differentials, and Driveaxles (Active)
6.0
AUTOT 56 (same as ATGM 56)
Automotive Braking Systems (Active)
4.0
AUTOT 57 (same as ATGM 57)
Automotive Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Advanced Electronics (Active)
4.0
AUTOT 161A
Level 1 - Engine and Emission Control Fundamentals (Active)
3.0
AUTOT 161B
Level 2 - Smog Check Procedures Training (Active)
1.5
WELD 1
Exploring Welding/Metals (Active)
3.0
Electives (4 units)
4.0
AUTOT 58
Individualized Skills Training (IST) Chassis System I Laboratory (Active)
1.0
AUTOT 58A
Individualized Skills Training (IST) Chassis System II Laboratory (Active)
1.0
AUTOT 58B
Individualized Skills Training (IST) Engine/Propulsion Systems Laboratory (Active)
1.0
AUTOT 58C
Individualized Skills Training (IST) Power Train Systems Laboratory (Active)
1.0
Total: 57.5