Program Information
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Location: Mequon Campus
- Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
- Program Code: 10-602-2
- Offering: In-Person
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August/October
About the Automotive Technology - Comprehensive Degree
Description
Bumper-to-bumper diagnostics, repairs and preventive maintenance will be taught on cars and light trucks. The Automotive Technology programs are: Ford ASSET (Automotive Student Service Educational Training), MOPAR CAP (Career Automotive Program) and CART (Comprehensive Automotive Repair Technology). Manufacturer credential are earned in ASSET and CAP programs.
Earn a technical diploma in Automotive Technology Maintenance Light Repair on the way to completing this associate degree.
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Career Outlook
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Automotive Technology Maintenance Light Repair
Get your career started quickly with the skills employers seek for light-duty repair technicians. You will learn to perform basic maintenance and repairs on automotive electrical, brake, steering, suspension and climate control systems.
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Detailed Program Information
Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SEMESTER 1 | ||
| AUTO2-150 | Automotive Fundamentals ^ | 2 |
| AUTO2-161 | Express Service ‡ ^ | 3 |
| AUTO2-151 | Electrical Systems 1 ‡ ^ | 4 |
| AUTO2-164 | Applied Automotive Experience 1 ‡ | 1 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| SEMESTER 2 | ||
| AUTO2-159 | Automotive Brakes ‡ ^ | 4 |
| AUTO2-153 | Alignment, Suspension and Steering ‡ ^ | 3 |
| AUTO2-147 | Electrical Systems 2 ‡ ^ | 2 |
| AUTO2-165 | Applied Automotive Experience 2 ‡ | 1 |
| ECON-195 | Economics ^ (or) ECON-219 Personal Finance and Consumer Economics |
3 |
| SUMMER | ||
| AUTO2-152 | Automotive Climate Control ‡ ^ | 2 |
| AUTO2-154 | Fuel Management 1 ‡ ^ | 2 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| SEMESTER 3 | ||
| AUTO2-155 | Fuel Management 2 ‡ | 4 |
| AUTO2-160 | Automotive Accessories ‡ | 3 |
| AUTO2-148 | Manual Transmissions and Drivelines ‡ | 2 |
| AUTO2-166 | Applied Automotive Experience 3 ‡ | 1 |
| GEOSCI-112 | Principles of Sustainability (or) Any 200-level BIOSCI, CHEM, GEOSCI or PHYS course |
3 |
| SEMESTER 4 | ||
| AUTO2-157 | Engine Concepts ‡ | 4 |
| AUTO2-158 | Automotive Transmissions ‡ | 4 |
| AUTO2-167 | Applied Automotive Experience 4 ‡ | 1 |
| ENG-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG course |
3 |
| SUMMER | ||
| AUTO2-156 | Fuel Management 3 ‡ | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 62 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Automotive Technology Maintenance Light Repair technical diploma.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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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 and electronic systems
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning systems
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive engine performance systems
Admission Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent. Dealership sponsor is required to provide applied automotive experience opportunities; program advisors will help locate a sponsor.
Scholarships
Accreditation
1503 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Suite 401
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-669-6650, www.aseeducationfoundation.org
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