Automotive Technology - Automobile Service Technology (AST), Certificate

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Degree & Certificate Requirements

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Suggested sequence (may be modified to meet your needs):

Credit Hours Required: 33

Semester 1

AUTO 1000 - Automotive Systems Credit Hours: 3.00 (Exploratory Course ) (Critical Course minimum grade C is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
AUTO 1040 - Automotive Electrical I Credit Hours: 3.00
AUTO 1100 - Automotive Brake Systems Credit Hours: 3.00
AUTO 1200 - Automotive Engines Credit Hours: 3.00

Semester 2

AUTO 1050 - Automotive Electrical II Credit Hours: 3.00
AUTO 1130 - Automotive Steering & Suspension Credit Hours: 3.00
AUTO 1330 - Automotive Manual Transmission & Powertrain Systems Credit Hours: 3.00
AUTO 1420 - Automotive Air Conditioning Theory & Service Credit Hours: 3.00
AUTO 1090 - Service Floor 1 Credit Hours: 3.00

Semester 3

AUTO 2340 - Automatic Transmission Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3.00
AUTO 2405 - Engine Performance Credit Hours: 3.00

Automotive Technology - Additional Program Information

Program Options
Credential	Title	Credit Hours Required	Notes
Associate of Applied Science	Automotive Technology	69
Certificate	Master Automobile Service Technology (MAST)	54
Certificate	Automobile Service Technology (AST)	33
Certificate	Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR)	24
Certificate	Engine Machining	12

Contact Information
Contact Title	Name	Phone	E-mail	Location
Professor	Dan Claus	586.445.7010	clausd@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	Kurtis LaHaie	586.445.7267	lahaiek@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	Dan Prater	586.445.7015	praterd@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	Dave Roland	586.445.7379	rolandd@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	Matt Rossow	586.445.7227	rossowm@macomb.edu	South Campus

Program Description:

The Automotive Technology program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and abilities required for entry level positions in the automotive industry. Students successfully completing this program will have the technical skills required to properly diagnose, repair, and maintain the parts and systems comprising the modern automobile.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Utilize the proper shop equipment and tools needed to diagnose and complete vehicle repairs.

2. Resolve potentially hazardous situations related to automotive service.

3. Utilize the proper data from shop manuals and computer resources as required to complete vehicle repairs.

4. Summarize information as it applies to vehicle servicing in writing or verbally in a comprehensive manner.

5. Strategize the achievements of professional growth with in all areas of the automobile service repair.

6. Exhibit professional and ethical behaviors in the Automotive Lab while adhering to professional technician protocol.

Accreditation:

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Technology program and the certificate programs are ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) certified through NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation), 101 Blue Seal Drive, Suite 101, Leesburg, Virginia 20175, 703.669.6650.

Career Opportunities:

Automotive Technology

Transfer Pathways:

Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers.

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