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
This program addresses the growing need for highly professional, competent technicians to work in automotive dealerships. Learn on the latest automotive vehicles, components, educational materials and state-of-the-art equipment available. Develop knowledge on engines, fuel management, electronics, transmissions/transaxles, brakes and air conditioning, and get an introduction to hybrids and diesel technology.
The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:
Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C-
Program GPA = 2.0
Build your degree along a career pathway. Start with a couple of courses or an entry-level credential to enter the job market in your area of interest, then continue with higher credentials on your educational path for job advancement and higher wages.
Related Certificates than can be earned along the way.
Program Outcomes
- 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.
Critical Life Skills
To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.
- Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
- Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
- Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.
Listed below are the required courses for the program. To view the recommended sequence for taking courses click on the plan of study tab(s) above. Work with your Academic Advisor to design a program plan!
View your Program Matrix to find out when each course will be offered (term and time of day).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| 442-131 | Automotive Welding Fundamental | 2 |
Approved Substitute: 442-303 | ||
| 602-104 | Brake Systems | 3 |
| 602-107 | Auto Service Fundamentals | 2 |
Approved Substitute: 602-100 | ||
| 602-108 | Intro to Light Duty Diesel Eng | 1 |
| 602-122 | Engine Performance Advanced | 3 |
| 602-124 | Steering & Suspension Systems | 3 |
| 602-125 | Electrical&Electronic Systems1 | 2 |
| 602-127 | Electrical&Electronic Systems2 | 3 |
| 602-155 | Drive Train & Axle Systems | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 602-149 | ||
| 602-158 | Automatic Transmis/Drive Train | 3 |
| Approved Substitute: 602-109 | ||
| 602-128 | Electrical&Electronic Systems3 | 3 |
| 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 |
| 602-206 | Engine Repair-Basic | 2 |
Approved Substitute: 602-205 | ||
| 602-207 | Engine Repair-Advanced | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 602-204 | ||
| 602-210 | Intro-Hybrid & Elec Vehicles | 3 |
| General Studies | ||
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 801-197 | Technical Reporting | 3 |
| 804-107 | College Mathematics | 3 |
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 809-143 | ||
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 809-198 | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Exact order of courses is subject to change to accommodate lab time. Check with your Advisor on exact sequence.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
| 602-104 | Brake Systems | 3 |
| 602-107 | Auto Service Fundamentals | 2 |
| 602-125 | Electrical&Electronic Systems1 | 2 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 804-107 | College Mathematics | 3 |
| 602-124 | Steering & Suspension Systems | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 602-127 | Electrical&Electronic Systems2 | 3 |
| 602-196 | Climate Control Systems | 3 |
| 602-197 | Engine Performance 1 | 3 |
| 602-206 | Engine Repair-Basic | 2 |
| 801-197 | Technical Reporting | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer Term | ||
| 602-190 | Co-Op Dealership Experience I | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 442-131 | Automotive Welding Fundamental | 2 |
| 602-108 | Intro to Light Duty Diesel Eng | 1 |
| 602-128 | Electrical&Electronic Systems3 | 3 |
| 602-155 | Drive Train & Axle Systems | 3 |
| 602-207 | Engine Repair-Advanced | 3 |
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 602-122 | Engine Performance Advanced | 3 |
| 602-158 | Automatic Transmis/Drive Train | 3 |
| 602-195 | Advanced Chassis Systems | 2 |
| 602-210 | Intro-Hybrid & Elec Vehicles | 3 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |