Automotive Technology
Associate in Technical Arts
The objective of this program is to develop the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking necessary for successful entrance into and advancement within the automotive industry.
Not all courses listed are offered every quarter. Please see an appropriate faculty advisor or Division Dean for course sequence and schedule details. A faculty advisor must approve the program for degree/certificate completion.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways:
1. Safely and accurately service automotive systems, subsystems, and components by performing inspection, maintenance, repair, and diagnostic service procedures according to industry standards.
2. Acquire, interpret, and use technical information and measurements in support of service task decisions.
3. Demonstrate teamwork, professional ethics, and personal accountability in decision-making and task performance.
4. Effectively communicate with and advise customers and co-workers regarding the progress of and decisions made concerning service procedures.
5. Document service, research, and communication processes in a professional manner.
6. Pass industry-style exams on the theories and procedures of Automotive Technology.
ADVISOR OFFICE PHONE
Quinn, Steve 1600 Warren Ave. 360-475-7345
REQUIRED COURSES CREDITS
BLOCK 1—ENGINE REPAIR
AUT-T 124 Automotive Engine Repair 1*__________________ 5
AUT-T 125 Automotive Engine Repair 2*__________________ 5
BLOCK 2—ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
AUT-T 131 Automotive Electrical Repair 1*______________ 5
AUT-T 132 Automotive Electrical Repair 2*______________ 5
AUT-T 133 Automotive Electrical Repair 3*______________ 5
BLOCK 3—ENGINE PERFORMANCE
AUT-T 231 Engine Performance 1*________________________ 5
AUT-T 232 Engine Performance 2*________________________ 5
AUT-T 233 Engine Performance 3*________________________ 5
BLOCK 4—CHASSIS SYSTEMS
AUT-T 121 Automotive Chassis Systems 1*________________ 6
AUT-T 122 Automotive Chassis Systems 2*________________ 6
AUTOMOTIVE DRIVETRAIN
AUT-T 221 Automotive Drivetrain 1*_____________________ 5
AUT-T 222 Automotive Drivetrain 2*_____________________ 5
AUT-T 223 Automotive Drivetrain 3*_____________________ 5
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
AUT-T 250 Automotive Air Conditioning Systems*_________ 5
REQUIRED CORE COURSES
AUT-T 145 Applied Problem Solving*_____________________ 5
ENGL 100 Composition—Selected Prof/Tech/Voc*__________ 5
OLRM 220 Human Relations in the Workplace_____________ 3
REQUIRED WORK-BASED LEARNING (15 credits from the following)
AUT-T 201 Service Internship*____________________ 5
AUT-T 202 Repair Internship*_____________________ 5
AUT-T 203 Diagnostic Internship*_________________ 5
AUT-T 204 Industry Internship*__________________ 10___ 15
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED ___________________________ 100
* See course description for prerequisite.
Source: 1/14/08 Instructional Policies Council Meeting