Automotive Technician Associate of Science Degree
The Automotive Technology curriculum is designed to concentrate on technically related courses in the repair of today’s high-tech computerized automobile. Upon completion of the program, the degree holder will be able to seek employment as an entry level automobile repair technician in a dealership or the aftermarket service area, and can move into advanced automotive opportunities such as service advising and manufacturer corporate positions. The program is part of the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) division of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| AUTO 010 | Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology | 4 |
| AUTO 050 | Automotive Brakes | 4 |
| AUTO 052 | Automotive Suspension and Steering | 4 |
| AUTO 056 | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 |
| AUTO 064 | Auto/Truck Electrical Systems | 4 |
| or HMDT 064 | Auto/Truck Electrical Systems | |
| AUTO 065 | Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair | 5 |
| AUTO 068 | Engine Performance - Ignition Systems | 5 |
| AUTO 069 | Engine Performance - Fuel and Exhaust Systems | 5 |
| AUTO 075 | Automatic Transmissions Rear Wheel Drive | 4 |
| AUTO 077 | Manual Transmissions and Transaxles | 4 |
| AUTO 084 | General Automotive Technology | 4 |
| AUTO 090 | Engine Repair | 6 |
| Total Units | 53 | |
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree students must complete one of the following general education patterns:
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Read and interpret automotive service manuals
- Write accurate repair orders, requests, reports and estimates
- Diagnose and repair automotive brake systems
- Diagnose and repair automotive suspension systems
- Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
- Diagnose and repair automotive emissions and engine performance
- Diagnose and repair automotive drive train systems
- Diagnose and repair automotive engines
- Diagnose and repair automotive heating and air-condition systems
- Perform general maintenance to the automobile
- Use acquired knowledge related to modern hybrid and electric vehicles and perform general maintenance and service
- Demonstrate how to perform basic maintenance related to hybrid and electric vehicles