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Automotive Technology at MCC
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This is a program that will provide students with the skills necessary for employment in the field of auto mechanics (repair, service, maintenance, retail/wholesale parts businesses). This program has an ASE certified instructor who prepares students to become ASE certified (tests are offered every spring at the College), a requirement for all new hires in major auto dealerships.

The program course requirements are presented in sequence. Part-time students and others who cannot follow this sequence should check course descriptions in this Catalog to determine prerequisites and, in addition, should consult their academic advisor regarding the order in which they take courses.

Fall Semester Cr. Hrs. Spring Semester Cr. Hrs.
M 100 Intro to Technical Math 2 AM 114 Fuel Systems 1
AM 101 Automotive Braking Systems 1 AM 114L Fuel Systems Lab 1
AM101L Automotive Braking Systems Lab 1 AM 116 Engine Tune-Up 1
AM 102 Basic Electrical, Battery, Wiring & Lighting 1 AM 116L Engine Tune-Up Lab 1
AM 102L Basic Electrical, Battery, Wiring & Lighting Lab 1 AM 130 Manual Transmissions & Clutch 1
AM 103 Charging & Starting Systems Lab 1 AM 130L Manual Transmissions & Clutch Lab 2
AM 103L Charging & Starting Systems Lab 1 AM 136 Automatic Transmissions 2
AM 110 Automotive Engines 3      
AM 110L Automotive Engines Lab 3 AM 136L Automatic Transmissions Lab 1
AM 112 Ignition Systems 1 AM 140 Driveline & Rear Axle 1
AM 112L Ignition Systems Lab 1 AM 140L Driveline & Rear Axle Lab 1
AM 120 Automotive Emissions 1 AM 142 Suspension & Steering Systems 1
AM 120L Automotive Emissions Lab 1 AM 142L Suspension & Steering Systems Lab 1
WRIT 104 Elementary Technical Writing 2 AM 144 Wheel Alignment & Balance 1
  Total: 20 AM 144L Wheel Alignment & Balance Lab 1
      AM 150 Air Conditioning 1
      AM 150L Air Conditioning Lab 1
      CA 104 Technical Writing for the Trades 2
      CA 102 Human Relations 2
        Total: 20
Total Hours in Program—40 Course Descriptions