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