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FY 2008

Austin Community College

FY 2008 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 injection 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, and 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

Tech Prep

Semester I
COSC1301 Personal Computing 3
AUMT1405
 Introduction to Automotive Technology 4
AUMT1407
 Automotive Electrical Systems 4
AUMT1419
 Automotive Engine Repair 4
SPCH1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3



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Semester II
ENGL1301 English Composition I 3
AUMT2417
 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I 4
AUMT2425
 Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle 4
AUMT1445
 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning 4



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Semester III
+AUMT2437
 Automotive Electronics 4
+AUMT2434
 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II 4
AUMT1410
 Automotive Brake Systems 4
+MATH1332 College Mathematics 3



Social and Behavioral Science1 3



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Semester IV
AUMT2413
 Automotive Drive Train and Axles 4
AUMT1416
 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems 4
#AUMT2489
 Internship - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 4



Humanities/Fine Arts1 3



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1 Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.

AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE & SUSPENSION
Certificate

Tech Prep

A 736 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.


AUMT1405
 Introduction to Automotive Technology 4
AUMT1407
 Automotive Electrical Systems 4
+AUMT2437
 Automotive Electronics 4
#AUMT2489
 Internship - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 4
AUMT1410
 Automotive Brake Systems 4
AUMT1416
 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems 4



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AUTOMOTIVE DRIVE TRAIN SPECIALIST
Certificate

Tech Prep

A 736 clock­hour program 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.


AUMT1405
 Introduction to Automotive Technology 4
AUMT1407
 Automotive Electrical Systems 4
+AUMT2437
 Automotive Electronics 4
#AUMT2489
 Internship - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 4
AUMT2425
 Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle 4
AUMT2413
 Automotive Drive Train and Axles 4



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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST
Certificate

Tech Prep

A 736 clock­hour program 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.


AUMT1405
 Introduction to Automotive Technology 4
AUMT1407
 Automotive Electrical Systems 4
+AUMT2437
 Automotive Electronics 4
#AUMT2489
 Internship - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 4
AUMT2417
 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I 4
+AUMT2434
 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II 4



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AUTOMOTIVE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Certificate

Tech Prep


AUMT1405
 Introduction to Automotive Technology 4
AUMT1407
 Automotive Electrical Systems 4
+AUMT2437
 Automotive Electronics 4
#AUMT2489
 Internship - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 4
AUMT1445
 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning 4
AUMT2428
 Automotive Service 4



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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
Certificate

Tech Prep

Semester I (Fall)
AUMT1405
 Introduction to Automotive Technology 4
AUMT1407
 Automotive Electrical Systems 4
AUMT1419
 Automotive Engine Repair 4
AUMT2417
 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I 4



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Semester II (Spring)
AUMT2425
 Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle 4
AUMT1416
 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems 4
+AUMT2437
 Automotive Electronics 4
+AUMT2434
 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II 4



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Semester III (Summer)
AUMT2413
 Automotive Drive Train and Axles 4
#AUMT2489
 Internship - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 4



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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
SMER1401
 Marine Engine Tune Up 4
SMER1404
 Marine Equipment Service Principles 4
SMER1413
 Marine Electrical Systems 4



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Semester II
SMER1407
 Marine Engine Overhaul 4
SMER1410
 Marine Drive Units 4
#SMER2450
 Small Engine Capstone Projects 4



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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
MTRC1402
 Motorcycle Tune Up 4
MTRC1405
 Motorcycle Service Principles 4
MTRC1422
 Motorcycle Electrical Systems 4



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Semester II
MTRC1419
 Motorcycle Four Stroke Engine/Transmission 4
MTRC1408
 Motorcycle Chassis and Drive Systems 4
#MTRC1466
 Practicum - Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician 4



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SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
Certificate

Tech Prep

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
SMER1424
 Small Gasoline Engine 4
SMER1431
 Small Engine Tune Up 4
SMER1425
 Small Engine Electrical Systems 4



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Semester II
SMER1428
 Small Engine Service Principles 4
SMER1437
 Small Engine Four Stroke Engine/Transmission 4
#SMER2450
 Small Engine Capstone Projects 4



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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Enhanced Skills Certificate


BUSG2309
 Small Business Management 3
AUMT2428
 Automotive Service 4
#AUMT2489
 Internship - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 4



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