Austin Community College

FY 2002 Degree Plan

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology program at Austin Community College offers NATEF certified automotive technician training. The program offers a variety of degree and certificate options, including a two year Associate in Applied Science Degree, a one year Certificate program, four specialized Certificate programs of less than one year, as well as an Enhanced Skills certificate.
The program provides training in maintenance repair work on automotive vehicles. Included is training in the use of technical manuals and a variety of hand and power tools. Instruction and practice is provided in diagnosis of malfunctions; disassembly of units; parts inspection; and repair or replacement of parts involving engine overhaul and repair, ignition systems, fuel induction systems, brakes, transmission, electrical systems, air conditioning, and suspension systems.
Austin Community College's Automotive Technology program is a Tech Prep Program participant. High School students may receive college credit for approved courses taken during high school. Tech Prep program participants will receive an Enhanced Skills Certificate. Articulating Tech Prep courses include AUMT 1405, AUMT 1407, AUMT 2417, AUMT 1410, AUMT 1416, AUMT 2489, COSC 1301. High School students should discuss these options with their high school counselor. Other students should contact an Automotive Technology advisor.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Associate of Applied Science Degree

Semester I
COSC13011,3,4,5 Personal Computing 3
AUMT14051,3,4,5 Introduction to Automotive Technology 4
AUMT14071,3,4,5 Automotive Electrical Systems 4
AUMT14191,3,4,5 Automotive Engine Repair 4
SPCH13111,3,4,5 Introduction to Speech Communication 3



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18
Semester II
ENGL13011,3,4,5 English Composition I 3
AUMT24171,3,4,5 Engine Performance Analysis I 4
AUMT24251,3,4,5 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles 4
AUMT14451,3,4,5 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning 4



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15
Semester III
AUMT24371,3,4,5 Automotive Electronics 4
AUMT24341,3,4,5 Engine Performance Analysis II 4
AUMT14101,3,4,5 Automotive Brake Systems 4
MATH13321,3,4,5 Topics in Mathematics 3


1,3,4,5 Social & Behavioral Science Elective 3



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18
Semester IV
AUMT24131,3,4,5 Manual Drivetrain and Axles 4
AUMT14161,3,4,5 Suspension and Steering 4
AUMT24891,3,4,5 Internship Automotive Technician 4



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63

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Enhanced Skills Certificate


BUSG23091,3,4,5 Small Business Management 3
AUMT24281,3,4,5 Automotive Service 4
AUMT24891,3,4,5 Internship Automotive Technician 4



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11

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
Certificate

One Year Certificate

Semester I (Fall)
AUMT14051,3,4,5 Introduction to Automotive Technology 4
AUMT14071,3,4,5 Automotive Electrical Systems 4
AUMT14191,3,4,5 Automotive Engine Repair 4
AUMT24171,3,4,5 Engine Performance Analysis I 4



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16
Semester II (Spring)
AUMT24251,3,4,5 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles 4
AUMT14161,3,4,5 Suspension and Steering 4
AUMT24371,3,4,5 Automotive Electronics 4
AUMT24341,3,4,5 Engine Performance Analysis II 4



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16
Semester III (Summer)
AUMT24131,3,4,5 Manual Drivetrain and Axles 4
AUMT24891,3,4,5 Internship Automotive Technician 4



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40

AUTOMOTIVE DRIVE TRAIN SPECIALIST
Certificate

A 480 clock­hour course designed to prepare students to become Specialists in the Automotive Drive Train area. The student will complete five automotive technology courses to prepare for entry­level positions in their area of study. These courses can be included in the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Technology.


AUMT14051,3,4,5 Introduction to Automotive Technology 4
AUMT14071,3,4,5 Automotive Electrical Systems 4
AUMT24371,3,4,5 Automotive Electronics 4
AUMT24891,3,4,5 Internship Automotive Technician 4
AUMT24251,3,4,5 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles 4
AUMT24131,3,4,5 Manual Drivetrain and Axles 4



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24

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST
Certificate

A 576 clock­hour course designed to prepare students to become Specialists in the Automotive Engine area. The student will complete six Automotive Technology courses to prepare for entry­level positions in an area of study. These courses can be included in the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Technology.


AUMT14051,3,4,5 Introduction to Automotive Technology 4
AUMT14071,3,4,5 Automotive Electrical Systems 4
AUMT24371,3,4,5 Automotive Electronics 4
AUMT24891,3,4,5 Internship Automotive Technician 4
AUMT24171,3,4,5 Engine Performance Analysis I 4
AUMT24341,3,4,5 Engine Performance Analysis II 4



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TOTALS		-------
24

MOTORCYCLE REPAIR
Certificate

This certificate provides power mechanics technology training in the principles and operation of motorcycle two and four cycle engines, electrical systems, engine failure analysis, tune-up, hydraulic principles and extensive laboratory experience. It covers motorcycle chassis mounted equipment. It includes, brakes, wheels and tires, clutches, drive chains, and transmissions.

Semester I
MTRC14021,3,4,5 Motorcycle Tune Up 4
MTRC14051,3,4,5 Motorcycle Service Principles 4
SMER14221,3,4,5 Motorcycle Electrical Systems 4



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12
Semester II
SMER14191,3,4,5 Motorcycle Four Stroke Engine/Transmission 4
MTRC14081,3,4,5 Motorcycle Chassis and Drive Systems 4
MTRC14661,3,4,5 Practicum - Motorcycle Mechanics & Repair (Capstone) 4



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12





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24

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
Certificate

This program will provide power mechanics technology training in the principles and operation of two and four cycle small engines, electrical systems, engine failure analysis, tune-up, hydraulic principles and extensive laboratory experience. It encompasses equipment that is powered by small engines, i.e., lawn mowers, grass trimmers, and chain saws. It covers cutting deck mounting, height and drive belt adjustments. It also includes gear case overhaul, and chain service and repair.

Semester I
SMER14341,3,4,5 Small Engine Two Stroke Overhaul 4
SMER14311,3,4,5 Small Engine Tune Up 4
SMER14251,3,4,5 Small Engine Electrical Systems 4



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12
Semester II
SMER14281,3,4,5 Small Engine Service Principles 4
SMER14371,3,4,5 Small Engine Four Stroke Overhaul 4
SMER14661,3,4,5 Practicum (Capstone) 4



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12





TOTALS		-------
24

MARINE ENGINE REPAIR
Certificate

This certificate provides power mechanics technology training in the principles and operation of marine two and four cycle engines, electrical systems, engine failure analysis, tune-up, hydraulic principles, lower unit drives, and extensive laboratory experience. It includes marine engine transit mounting and height adjustments.

Semester I
SMER14661,3,4,5 Practicum (Capstone) 4
SMER14041,3,4,5 Outboard Service Principles 4
SMER14131,3,4,5 Outboard Electrical Systems 4



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12
Semester II
SMER14071,3,4,5 Outboard Power Head Overhaul 4
SMER14101,3,4,5 Outboard Lower Units 4
SMER14661,3,4,5 Practicum (Capstone) 4



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12





TOTALS		-------
24

AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE & SUSPENSION
Certificate

A 480 clock-­hour program designed to prepare students to become specialists in the area of brakes and supervision.

The student will complete five Automotive Technology courses to prepare for entry-­level positions in a chosen area of study. These courses can be included in the Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology.


AUMT14051,3,4,5 Introduction to Automotive Technology 4
AUMT14071,3,4,5 Automotive Electrical Systems 4
AUMT24371,3,4,5 Automotive Electronics 4
AUMT24891,3,4,5 Internship Automotive Technician 4
AUMT14101,3,4,5 Automotive Brake Systems 4
AUMT14161,3,4,5 Suspension and Steering 4



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TOTALS		-------
24

AUTOMOTIVE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Certificate


AUMT14051,3,4,5 Introduction to Automotive Technology 4
AUMT14071,3,4,5 Automotive Electrical Systems 4
AUMT24371,3,4,5 Automotive Electronics 4
AUMT24891,3,4,5 Internship Automotive Technician 4
AUMT14451,3,4,5 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning 4
AUMT24281,3,4,5 Automotive Service 4



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24

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