Automotive Analysis and Repair
Degree:Diploma
Major:Automotive Analysis and Repair
Length:Four Semesters (two-year) curriculum*

The diploma in Automotive Analysis and Repair is designed primarily for people who seek full-time employment in the area of Automotive Technology immediately upon completion of the community college program. People who are first seeking employment in the area of automotive technology or who seek a promotion may benefit from this program. Specifically, the objectives of the program are to prepare graduates for careers as automotive technicians in new car dealerships and independent service facilities.

Automotive students may participate in the cooperative education program during each semester. Students work at an approved site and receive credit toward graduation. Due to the sequencing of courses, students are encouraged to enter the program in the Fall semester. The program is Master Certified in all eight Automotive areas by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence and has received the Award for Excellence in Post-Secondary Vocational Education from the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers of the U.S. and The American Vocational Association.

* For a full time student, part-time enrollment is not recommended due to sequencing of the courses.

Curriculum

Students may enter the program in the first semester of either the A or B sequence. Completion of both the A and B sequence of courses is required for graduation.

Group A
First Semester:
Course No.TitleCredits
AUT 111Automotive Engines I4
AUT 141Auto Power Trains I4
AUT 195Topics in Vehicle Inspection2
AUT 197Cooperative Education in Automotive Analysis1
or
AUT 199Supervised Study in Automotive Mechanics(1)
AUT 275Shop Management2
ENG 137Communication Processes I b3
or
MTH 141Business Mathematics I(3)
or
HLT 100First Aid & CPR(2)
STD 100Orientation a1
16-17
Second Semester:
Course No.TitleCredits
AUT 142Auto Power Trains II4
AUT 197Cooperative Education in Automotive Analysis1
or
AUT 199Supervised Study in Automotive Mechanics(1)
AUT 236Automotive Climate Control4
AUT 267Automotive Suspension and Braking Systems4
ENG 138Communication Processes II b3
or
MTH 141Business Mathematics I(3)
or
HLT 100First Aid & CPR(2)
15-16
Group B
First Semester:
Course No.TitleCredits
AUT 121Automotive Fuel Systems I4
AUT 197Cooperative Education in Automotive Analysis 1
or
AUT 199Supervised Study in Automotive Mechanics(1)
AUT 241Automotive Electricity I4
AUT 273Automotive Drivability and Tune-Up I3
ENG 137Communication Processes I b3
or
MTH 141Business Mathematics I(3)
or
HLT 100First Aid & CPR(2)
STD 100Orientation a1
15-16
Second Semester:
Course No.TitleCredits
AUT 122Automotive Fuel Systems II4
AUT 197Cooperative Education in Automotive Analysis1
or
AUT 199Supervised Study in Automotive Mechanics(1)
AUT 217Computerized Fuel Systems3
AUT 245Automotive Electronics4
ENG 138Communication Processes II b3
or
MTH 141Business Mathematics I(3)
or
HLT 100First Aid & CPR(2)
14-15
Total credits required for Automotive Analysis and Repair Diploma - 63
aSTD 100 should be taken only once.
bENG 137 and ENG 138 should be taken the first year.