Program Guide
Automotive Technology
Associate in Applied Science

This program guide lists the current requirements for this degree. See bottom of page for a link to previous versions of this program guide.		 Technology Division
Office: Regional Technology Center M-TEC RTC2700
Phone: (810) 762-0500
 

The Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology program provides comprehensive advanced study in automobile maintenance and repair. The program emphasizes skills to help the student function successfully in the field, including exposure to the skills needed for new technology as it evolves. Students learn every aspect of the automobile including all eight ASE areas. A key component of the program is to help students become self-directed learners and develop life-long learning skills. Graduates will find employment opportunties in car dealerships, independent garages, fleet operations and other related areas. Note: students must provide their own hand tools.

 
 

Occupational Specialty Courses

 
note    course Description Credit
Hours		 Contact
Hours		 TOP
    AUTO-111  Engine Theory  4  4   
    AUTO-161  Electrical Fundamentals  4  4   
    AUTO-182  Ignition and Fuel Systems  6  8   
    AUTO-191  Automotive Fundamentals  4  4   
    AUTO-291  Automotive Service Management  4  4   
Group Total  22 24  
 

Related Requirement Courses

 


Select a minimum of 30 credits from the following

 
note    course Description Credit
Hours		 Contact
Hours		 TOP
    AUTO-131  Manual Transmissions/Drive Axles  4  4   
    AUTO-141  Suspension and Alignment  6  8   
    AUTO-151  Drum and Disc Brakes  6  8   
    AUTO-212  Engine Inspection and Repair  6  8   
    AUTO-221  Automatic Transmission Theory and Repair  6  8   
    AUTO-262  Electrical Systems  6  8   
    AUTO-271  Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning  6  8   
    AUTO-283  Advanced Engine Performance  6  8   
    MECH-143  Welding Processes  3  4   
Group Total  30 40  
 

Recommended Elective Courses

 
note    course Description Credit
Hours		 Contact
Hours		 TOP
    ELEC-133  Electrical Circuits  3  4   
    CDEV-110  Career Exploration and Decision-Making  1  1   
    CDEV-111  Job Seeking Skills  1  1   
    BUSN-104  Introduction to Business  3  3   
Group Total  As needed  
 

General Education Requirements (minimum of 18 credits required)

 


English Composition (3 credits)

 
note    course Description Credit
Hours		 Contact
Hours		 TOP
    ENGL-101  English Composition I  3  3   
  or  ENGL-103  Composition for Technical Fields 1  3  3   


Humanities (3 credits)

 
note    course Description Credit
Hours		 Contact
Hours		 TOP
      Complete any 100 level or higher Humanities course  3  3 


Social Science (3 credits)

 
note    course Description Credit
Hours		 Contact
Hours		 TOP
      Complete any 100 level or higher Social Science course  3  3 


Mathematics (3-4 credits)

 
note    course Description Credit
Hours		 Contact
Hours		 TOP
      Test out by placing into MATH 120 or higher on the MCC Placement test OR Complete any 100 level or higher Mathematics course  3-4  3-4 


Additional General Education Credits to Fulfill General Education Requirements

 
note    course Description Credit
Hours		 Contact
Hours		 TOP
      Complete any 100 level or higher Composition, Humanities, Social Science or Math course  3-5  3-5 
    COMG-150  Introduction to Computer Technology  1  1   
  or  COMG-153  Computers-A Practical Approach  3  3   
  or  COMG-162  GUI Operating Systems  2  2   
  or  COMG-165  Using the Internet  1  1   
Group Total  18 18  
     
    Credit
Hours		 Contact
Hours		  
      PROGRAM TOTAL: 70 82  
   
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