SDCCD Automotive Technology Associate in Science Degree

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The Automotive Technology program provides both classroom theory and extensive hands-on (shop) entrylevel employment training and as well as professional upgrading to persons in the automotive industry. The program provides all training required for state licenses as well as for each of the areas tested for National Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification. A Certificate Program is offered in Automotive Electrical, Automotive Engines, Automotive Transmission, and Automotive Brakes and Suspension, which consist of required pattern of certificate courses.

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Associate in Science Degree: Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology
Courses	Units
AUTO 054, Engine and Related Systems	3
AUTO 055, Basic Electricity and Electrical Systems Fundamentals	3
AUTO 062, Electrical Mastery	4
AUTO 064, Advanced Fuel and Emissions Systems	2
AUTO 066, Drivability	2
AUTO 068, Climate Control Systems	2.5
AUTO 072, Manual Transmissions Drive Lines	4
AUTO 074, Automatic Transmissions/Axles	4
AUTO 076, Automotive Brake Systems	4
AUTO 078, Suspension and Steering Systems	4
AUTO 085, Advanced Emission Specialist Exam Qualification Course	6
AUTO 095, Automotive Technology Internship	1-2
Total Units = 39.5-40.5

*Note: An associate degree is awarded by the San Diego Community College District colleges in recognition of completion of a minimum of 60 units of specified requirements. See the college catalog for details.

Recommended Electives: Automotive Technology 81, 95, 107, 270, 290.


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