Degrees Offered

Austin Community College

FY 2007 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, 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

	COSC	1301		Personal Computing	3
	AUMT	1405		Introduction to Automotive Technology	4
	AUMT	1407		Automotive Electrical Systems	4
	AUMT	1419		Automotive Engine Repair	4
	SPCH	1311		Introduction to Speech Communication	3
					------- 18

Semester II

	ENGL	1301		English Composition I	3
	AUMT	2417		Engine Performance Analysis I	4
	AUMT	2425		Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles	4
	AUMT	1445		Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning	4
					------- 15

Semester III

+	AUMT	2437		Automotive Electronics	4
+	AUMT	2434		Engine Performance Analysis II	4
	AUMT	1410		Automotive Brake Systems	4
+	MATH	1332		College Mathematics	3
				Social and Behavioral Science1	3
					------- 18

Semester IV

	AUMT	2413		Manual Drive Train and Axles	4
	AUMT	1416		Suspension and Steering	4
#	AUMT	2489		Internship Automotive Technician	4
				Humanities/Fine Arts1	3
					------- 15
				TOTALS	------- 66

1 Please select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Enhanced Skills Certificate

	BUSG	2309		Small Business Management	3
	AUMT	2428		Automotive Service	4
#	AUMT	2489		Internship Automotive Technician	4
					------- 11
				TOTALS	------- 11

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
Certificate

Semester I (Fall)

	AUMT	1405		Introduction to Automotive Technology	4
	AUMT	1407		Automotive Electrical Systems	4
	AUMT	1419		Automotive Engine Repair	4
	AUMT	2417		Engine Performance Analysis I	4
					------- 16

Semester II (Spring)

	AUMT	2425		Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles	4
	AUMT	1416		Suspension and Steering	4
+	AUMT	2437		Automotive Electronics	4
+	AUMT	2434		Engine Performance Analysis II	4
					------- 16

Semester III (Summer)

	AUMT	2413		Manual Drive Train and Axles	4
#	AUMT	2489		Internship Automotive Technician	4
					------- 8
				TOTALS	------- 40

AUTOMOTIVE DRIVE TRAIN SPECIALIST
Certificate

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.

	AUMT	1405		Introduction to Automotive Technology	4
	AUMT	1407		Automotive Electrical Systems	4
+	AUMT	2437		Automotive Electronics	4
#	AUMT	2489		Internship Automotive Technician	4
	AUMT	2425		Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles	4
	AUMT	2413		Manual Drive Train and Axles	4
					------- 24
				TOTALS	------- 24

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST
Certificate

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.

	AUMT	1405		Introduction to Automotive Technology	4
	AUMT	1407		Automotive Electrical Systems	4
+	AUMT	2437		Automotive Electronics	4
#	AUMT	2489		Internship Automotive Technician	4
	AUMT	2417		Engine Performance Analysis I	4
+	AUMT	2434		Engine Performance Analysis II	4
					------- 24
				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

	MTRC	1402		Motorcycle Tune Up	4
	MTRC	1405		Motorcycle Service Principles	4
	MTRC	1422		Motorcycle Electrical Systems	4
					------- 12

Semester II

	MTRC	1419		Motorcycle Four Stroke Engine/Transmission	4
	MTRC	1408		Motorcycle Chassis and Drive Systems	4
#	MTRC	1466		Practicum -- Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician	4
					------- 12
				TOTALS	------- 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

	SMER	1424		Small Gasoline Engine	4
	SMER	1431		Small Engine Tune Up	4
	SMER	1425		Small Engine Electrical Systems	4
					------- 12

Semester II

	SMER	1428		Small Engine Service Principles	4
	SMER	1437		Small Engine Four Stroke Engine/Transmission	4
#	SMER	2450		Small Engine Capstone Projects	4
					------- 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

	SMER	1401		Marine Engine Tune Up	4
	SMER	1404		Marine Equipment Service Principles	4
	SMER	1413		Marine Electrical Systems	4
					------- 12

Semester II

	SMER	1407		Marine Engine Overhaul	4
	SMER	1410		Marine Drive Units	4
#	SMER	2450		Small Engine Capstone Projects	4
					------- 12
				TOTALS	------- 24

AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE & SUSPENSION
Certificate

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.

	AUMT	1405		Introduction to Automotive Technology	4
	AUMT	1407		Automotive Electrical Systems	4
+	AUMT	2437		Automotive Electronics	4
#	AUMT	2489		Internship Automotive Technician	4
	AUMT	1410		Automotive Brake Systems	4
	AUMT	1416		Suspension and Steering	4
					------- 24
				TOTALS	------- 24

AUTOMOTIVE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Certificate

	AUMT	1405		Introduction to Automotive Technology	4
	AUMT	1407		Automotive Electrical Systems	4
+	AUMT	2437		Automotive Electronics	4
#	AUMT	2489		Internship Automotive Technician	4
	AUMT	1445		Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning	4
	AUMT	2428		Automotive Service	4
					------- 24
				TOTALS	------- 24