Automotive Technology, Specialized Diploma

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Automotive Technology program, the graduate should be able to:

• Demonstrate competent speaking, technical vocabulary, and technical writing skills when working with diverse groups, displaying the ability to work independently & collaboratively for observation, integrative, and synthetic skills.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical systems of automotive engines; automatic transmissions and transaxles; manual drive trains and axles; suspension and steering systems; braking systems; electrical and electronic systems; heating and air conditioning systems.
• Exhibit logical thinking throughout essential areas of automotive diagnostics, using published technical information to repair a vehicle while meeting the manufacturer's specifications.
• Demonstrate competence in the use of general tools and equipment.
• Apply knowledge mastered to troubleshooting and solving discipline and industry-related problems by analyzing and presenting data in an acceptable and standardized manner with proficient research and computer data-gathering skills.

 

Courses

First Semester

COLS101	College Success	1 credits
AUTO101	Automotive Engines	4 credits
AUTO103	Automotive Brakes	3 credits
AUTO104	Automotive Suspension & Alignment	3 credits
AUTO105	Automotive Electrical Systems	3 credits
AUTO106	PA Safety Inspection Certificate	1 credits
Total Credit Hours:		15

AUTO101: or ASEP101/AUTC101

AUTO103: or ASEP103/AUTC103

AUTO104: or ASEP104/AUTC104

AUTO105: or ASEP105/AUTC105

Second Semester

AUTO110	Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles	1 credits
AUTO121	Automotive Air Conditioning and Heating Systems	3 credits
AUTO125	Advanced Automotive Electronic Systems	3 credits
AUTO145	Winter Practicum I	2 credits
MATH103	Technical Mathematics	3 credits
AUTC225	Chrysler Mechanical Drive Train Systems	4 credits
Total Credit Hours:		16

AUTO121: or ASEP121/AUTC121

AUTO125: or ASEP125/AUTC125

AUTC225: or ASEP225

Total Credit Hours: 31