Automotive Technology (Comprehensive Option)

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Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Statewide Program

Program Coordinator:
Catonsville Campus, Jim DeAngelis III, 443-840-5982 or jdeangelis@ccbcmd.edu

General Education - 21 Credits

General Education Requirements:

SPCM 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credits.
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credits.
CSIT 101 - Introduction to Computers 3 Credits.

General Education Electives:

(Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses . One 3-credit General Education course must be a Diversity course.)

Biological and Physical Sciences 3 Credits.
Mathematics 3 Credits.
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.
Arts and Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.

Program Requirements - 48 Credits

AUTO 101 - Servicing Automotive Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems 3 Credits.
AUTO 126 - Repairing Automotive Brake Systems 4 Credits.
AUTO 131 - Servicing Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems 5 Credits.
AUTO 141 - Servicing Automotive Engines - Related Systems 5 Credits.
AUTO 136 - Repairing Automotive Electrical Systems 3 Credits.
AUTO 151 - Repairing Automotive Automatic Transmissions 4 Credits.
AUTO 156 - Repairing Automotive Manual Transmissions 4 Credits.
AUTO 161 - Repairing Automotive Electronics 5 Credits.
AUTO 171 - Repairing Automotive Suspension Systems 4 Credits.
AUTO 231 - Repairing Automotive Engines 5 Credits.
AUTO 241 - Repairing Automotive Engines - Related Systems 4 Credits.
AUTO 181 - Cooperative Education and Off-Campus Work Experience 1 Credit
AUTO 281 - Cooperative Education and Off-Campus Work Experience 1 Credit

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 69*

*A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101 course, Transitioning to College, went into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101 during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the degree to 70 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

successfully complete ASE testing for Master Technician Certification;
diagnose and repair engines and related systems;
diagnose and repair transmissions and related systems;
diagnose and repair brakes and related systems;
diagnose and repair steering and suspension systems and their related systems;
diagnose and repair HVAC systems and related systems; and
diagnose and repair electrical and electronics and related systems.

Program Description:

This curriculum prepares individuals for employment in the automotive repair industry or upgrades service and repair skills. Job opportunities include journeyman, garage, agency and line technicians. Competency in engine drivability diagnosis and electrical/electronic diagnosis and repair as well as general service in other systems will be developed.

Students who choose this curriculum and want to transfer to a four-year institution should check with the program coordinator and/or academic advisor. Courses may be taken in any sequence as long as prerequisites are met. However, please see the Program Coordinator for the preferred class sequence. Some courses may be offered in alternate semesters only.

The comprehensive automotive program at CCBC Catonsville is nationally accredited by ASE/NATEF (Master).

Semester Sequence

Automotive Technology (Comprehensive Option) Semester Sequence