Automotive Technology - General Option
Automotive Technology - General Option Associate of Applied Science Degree, 60 credits
Program Code: 10-602-3
For more information: www.wctc.edu/auto-general
The Automotive Technology - General Option program was developed to fill the growing need for highly professional, technically competent technicians for automotive dealerships. Learn on the latest automotive vehicles, components, educational materials and state-of-the-art equipment available. Training will include automotive fundamentals, engines, fuel management, electronics, transmissions/transaxles, brakes, steering and suspension, air conditioning, hybrids and diesel.
- Prepare for jobs such as automotive technician, auto mechanic or service technician.
- Internship opportunities are available and provide technical, hands-on experience.
- Prepare to become ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified.
- Earn EPA Refrigerant Recycling certification.
Program Pathway
Build your degree along a program pathway. Start with courses for entry-level employment, and continue your education path for higher wages and job advancement.
Related Certificates than can be earned along the way.
- Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the auto service industry.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive internal combustion engines.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive automatic transmission/transaxle systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive manual drive train and axles systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive steering and suspension systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive brake systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive electrical & electronic systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive engine performance systems.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| 602-104 | Brake Systems | 3 |
| 602-105 | Introduction to Hybrid Safety | 1 |
| 602-107 | Auto Service Fundamentals | 2 |
Approved Substitutes: 602-100 | ||
| 602-108 | Intro to Light Duty Diesel Eng | 1 |
| 602-109 | Auto Transmission/Transaxle | 4 |
| 602-122 | Engine Performance Advanced | 3 |
| 602-124 | Steering & Suspension Systems | 3 |
| 602-125 | Electrical&Electronic Systems1 | 2 |
| 602-127 | Electrical&Electronic Systems2 | 3 |
| 602-128 | Electrical&Electronic Systems3 | 3 |
| 602-149 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 4 |
| 602-190 | Co-Op Dealership Experience I | 1 |
| 602-195 | Advanced Chassis Systems | 2 |
| 602-196 | Climate Control Systems | 3 |
| 602-197 | Engine Performance 1 | 3 |
| 602-204 | Engine Repair I | 3 |
Approved Substitutes: 602-123 | ||
| 602-205 | Engine Repair II | 2 |
Approved Substitutes: 602-103 | ||
| 442-131 | Automotive Welding Fundamental | 2 |
| General Studies | ||
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 801-197 | Technical Reporting | 3 |
| 804-107 | College Mathematics | 3 |
Approved Substitutes: 804-113 | ||
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 602-104 | Brake Systems | 3 |
| 602-107 | Auto Service Fundamentals | 2 |
| 602-124 | Steering & Suspension Systems | 3 |
| 602-125 | Electrical&Electronic Systems1 | 2 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 804-107 | College Mathematics | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| 602-127 | Electrical&Electronic Systems2 | 3 |
| 602-196 | Climate Control Systems | 3 |
| 602-197 | Engine Performance 1 | 3 |
| 602-205 | Engine Repair II | 2 |
| 801-197 | Technical Reporting | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| 602-190 | Co-Op Dealership Experience I | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| 442-131 | Automotive Welding Fundamental | 2 |
| 602-108 | Intro to Light Duty Diesel Eng | 1 |
| 602-128 | Electrical&Electronic Systems3 | 3 |
| 602-149 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 4 |
| 602-204 | Engine Repair I | 3 |
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| 602-105 | Introduction to Hybrid Safety | 1 |
| 602-109 | Auto Transmission/Transaxle | 4 |
| 602-122 | Engine Performance Advanced | 3 |
| 602-195 | Advanced Chassis Systems | 2 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |