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.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Required Courses
AUTO 050	Automotive Brakes	3
AUTO 050L	Automotive Brakes - Laboratory	1
AUTO 052	Automotive Suspension and Steering	3
AUTO 052L	Automotive Suspension and Steering - Laboratory	1
AUTO 056	Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning	4
AUTO 062	Engine Performance	4
AUTO 062L	Engine Performance - Laboratory	2
AUTO 064	Auto/Truck Electrical Systems	4
or HMDT 064	Auto/Truck Electrical Systems
AUTO 065	Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair	5
AUTO 075	Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles	3
AUTO 075L	Automotive Transmissions and Transaxles - Laboratory	1
AUTO 077	Manual Transmissions and Transaxles	3
AUTO 077L	Manual Transmissions and Transaxles - Laboratory	1
AUTO 084	General Automotive Technology	3
AUTO 084L	General Automotive Technology - Laboratory	1
AUTO 085L	Auto Shop Practices	2
AUTO 090	Engine Repair	3
AUTO 090L	Engine Repair - Laboratory	3
Total Units		47

To earn an SBVC Associate Degree students must complete one of the following  general education patterns:

SBVC GE requirements

CSU GE requirements

IGETC requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Identify auto shop safety practices
• Explain the utilization of automotive system tools
• Summarize the theory and concepts of the automotive systems
• Demonstrate and practice auto shop safety
• Apply the proper use of hand tools used on the automotive systems
• Perform the service and repair of automotive systems