Online Advisement Manual   MTC Logo Home Page Link
 
Home Page
Advising Information
Program Information
Placement Information
Course Information
MTC Online Information
College Information
Other Information
Site Map

 

leftimage.gif - 17247 Bytes

 

 

 

 

 

  

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Associate in Industrial Technology (AUT)

opens new browser windowOpens a new browser window

DESCRIPTION:
The Automotive curriculum at Midlands Technical College is designed to provide theory and hands-on training to prepare students to be a well-rounded entry-level Automotive Technician. The program emphasizes diagnostics, tune-up service, engine overhaul, air conditioning repair and all phases of chassis service as well as the reconditioning and replacement of component parts of automatic & manual transmissions. Graduates of the Automotive Technology program work in dealerships, independent garages and other related businesses as technicians, parts personnel, service writers and field representatives for manufacturers.

The Automotive program is unique in that each of the technical courses is designed to prepare students to become certified in that specialty by the National Institute for Automotive Services Excellence (A.S.E.).

A.S.E. certifies technicians in eight specialty areas. Certification examinations are administered twice yearly at selected sites through out the United States including Midlands Technical College. Six separate certificate programs have been developed based on eight ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) categories.
These ASE catagories are listed as follows:
  • Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
  • Brakes
  • Engine Performance
  • Engine Repair
  • Electrical Systems
  • Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
  • Manual Drive Train and Axle
  • Steering and Suspension.

BEGINNING SEMESTERS: FALL, SPRING, SUMMER

CAMPUS: BELTLINE ONLY

PLACEMENT TEST SCORES REQUIRED TO ENROLL IN CURRICULUM COURSES:  

ASSET SCORES FOR CURRICULUM COURSES
RDG 40
MAT NUM-40 EALG-36
ENG WSAMP 10
 

COMPASS SCORES FOR CURRICULUM COURSES
Reading Skills: RS 80
Pre-Algrbra Skills: PRE-ALG 44
ENG WSAMP 10
 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
Students must complete all course requirements, earn an overall 2.0 GPA, and apply for graduation to receive their degree or certificates.

MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 84 CREDIT HOURS

PROGRAM NOTES:

  1. Students will be required to purchase their own safety equipment and tools. A tool list for each course is available upon request.
  2. All courses without adequate enrollment are subject to cancellation. This program is offered only at BELTLINE CAMPUS.
  3. Students may enroll in either the day or the evening program and fulfill all requirements for various certificates.
  4. Elective courses are to be chosen in consultation with the student's academic advisor.
  5. ALL AUTOMOTIVE STUDENTS ARE TO BE ADVISED BY THE AUTOMOTIVE DEPARTMENT.
  6. For more information visit the Automotive Department web page. external link

CURRICULUM COURSES
COREQUISITES MUST BE TAKEN EITHER BEFORE OR WITH THE COURSE.
**COURSE MUST BE TAKEN BEFORE OF WITH THIS COURSE
GENERAL EDUCATION
COURSES PREREQUISITES
ENG 101 English Composition I RDG 100, ENG 100
ENG 165 Professional Communications ENG 101
MAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics MAT 100 & RDG 032
PSY 201 General Psychology RDG 100, ENG 032
Approved Humanities Course See List
MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS
COURSE PREREQUISITES COREQUISITES
AUT 105 Beginning Engine Repair RDG 100 AUT 106
AUT 112 Braking Systems RDG 100 AUT 221, AUT 222
AUT 115 Manual Drive Train/Axle RDG 100 AUT 116, AUT 151, AUT 153
AUT 131 Electrical Systems RDG 100 AUT 132, AUT 133
AUT 221 Suspension and Steering Diagnosis RDG 100 AUT 112, AUT 222
AUT 241 Automotive Air Conditioning RDG 100, AUT 141** AUT 141**
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
COURSE PREREQUISITES COREQUISITES
AUT 106 Intermediate Engine Repair RDG 100, AUT 105** AUT 105**
AUT 116 Manual Transmission and Axle RDG 100 AUT 115, AUT 151, AUT 153
AUT 132 Automotive Electricity RDG 100, AUT 131**, AUT 133** AUT 131**, AUT 133**
AUT 133 Electrical Fundamentals RDG 100 AUT 131, AUT 132
AUT 141 Intro to Heating and Air Conditioning RDG 100 AUT 241
AUT 145 Engine Performance RDG 100 AUT 262, AUT 245
AUT 151 Automotive Transmission/Transaxle RDG 100 AUT 153, AUT 115, AUT 116
AUT 153 Automatic Transmission Diagnosis RDG 100 AUT 151, AUT 115, AUT 116
AUT 222 Four Wheel Alignment RDG 100, AUT 221** AUT 221**, AUT 112
AUT 245 Advanced Engine Performance RDG 100, AUT 145**, AUT 262** AUT 145**, AUT 262**
AUT 262 Advanced Automotive Diagnosis and Repair RDG 100 AUT 145, AUT 245
CPT 101 Introduction to Computers RDG 100
PHS 111 Conceptual Physics I MAT 100
General Elective See Note 4
 

12/05/07

Back to Top