Automotive Technology (Global Option)

General Education - 21 Credits

Program Requirements - 47 Credits

• AUTO 101 - Servicing Automotive Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems 4 Credit(s).
• AUTO 126 - Repairing Automotive Brake Systems 4 Credit(s).
• AUTO 131 - Servicing Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems 4 Credit(s).
• AUTO 141 - Servicing Automotive Engines - Related Systems 5 Credit(s).
• AUTO 136 - Repairing Automotive Electrical Systems 5 Credit(s).
• AUTO 151 - Repairing Automotive Automatic Transmissions 5 Credit(s).
• AUTO 156 - Repairing Automotive Manual Transmissions 4 Credit(s).
• AUTO 161 - Repairing Automotive Electronics 5 Credit(s).
• AUTO 171 - Repairing Automotive Suspension Systems 4 Credit(s).
• AUTO 241 - Repairing Automotive Engines - Related Systems 5 Credit(s).
• 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: 68*

* If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed transferable college credit(s) 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 by 1 credit. 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:

1. successfully complete ASE testing for Master Technician Certification;
2. diagnose and repair engines and related systems;
3. diagnose and repair transmissions and related systems;
4. diagnose and repair brakes and related systems;
5. diagnose and repair steering and suspension systems and their related systems;
6. diagnose and repair HVAC systems and related systems; and
7. diagnose and repair electrical and electronics and related systems.

Program Description:

The mission of the Automotive Technology Program at CCBC is to prepare students for successful employment or advancement as automotive technicians. The Automotive Program awards a certificate, and/or an Associate in Applied Science Degree. The Associate in Applied Science Degree can be achieved through any one of four pathways.  Those pathways include a Global option which covers a wide range of automotive makes and models and three Manufacturer-Specific options including Ford, General Motors, and Toyota.  The Automotive Technology program provides students with state-of-the-art automotive service and repair techniques. Technical training is provided in the classroom and in the lab on CCBC vehicles.

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

Semester Sequence

• Automotive Technology (Global Option) Semester Sequence