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Automotive Technology AS Degree
Associate in Science | SC Program: AS.1050
The Automotive Technology Program is designed to prepare students for employment and advancement in the automotive field. Curriculum requirements have been developed for certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) program. The curriculum has been planned to provide technical knowledge and laboratory experiences related to a wide range of automotive applications.
This degree is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this degree.
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A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.
Fall Semester, First Year
16 Units TotalENGL 1A
GE
4
College Composition
ENGL 1A
Note: For students who would benefit from further instruction and individual support while taking their first college-transfer level English course, ENGL 1AX is a recommended alternative to ENGL 1A.
This course develops the reading, critical thinking, and writing skills necessary for academic success, emphasizing expository and argumentative writing as well as research and documentation skills. As a transferable course, it presupposes that students already have a substantial grasp of grammar, syntax, and organization, and that their writing is reasonably free from errors. A research paper is required for successful completion of the course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course develops the reading, critical thinking, and writing skills necessary for academic success, emphasizing expository and argumentative writing as well as research and documentation skills. As a transferable course, it presupposes that students already have a substantial grasp of grammar, syntax, and organization, and that their writing is reasonably free from errors. A research paper is required for successful completion of the course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
AUTO 1
M
3
Vehicle Electrical Systems
AUTO 1
This course is designed to cover the basic theory of electricity and magnetism, as well as areas of operation, testing, and service of vehicle batteries, switches, relays, starters and starting systems, alternators, regulators, charging systems, and light circuits. The course includes electrical theory, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course, along with AUTO 11, is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-6 and is required for Automotive majors with emphasis on electrical systems. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AUTO 20
M
4
Engine Performance
AUTO 20
This course is designed to give students the understanding of the operation of automotive engines and related systems such as electrical, ignition and fuel delivery. The course will also provide students with entry-level skills to diagnose, service and repair these systems using current industry tools and equipment. This course includes ASE laboratory tasks and is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-8.
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AUTO 150
M
4
Intro to Engine Machining
AUTO 150
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic fundamentals of the internal combustion engine. The subjects will cover the operation and design of varied engine systems and the repair and rebuilding of these engines. This course will also provide instruction in the disassembly, cleaning, and inspection of the internal combustion engine. The student will be orientated in the use of general and specialty tools used in the rebuilding of internal combustion engines. ASE-based tasks will utilize hand tools, power tools and modern machining equipment. Completion of this course will prepare students to become certified in ASE area A-1. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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INDE 1
M
1
Career Plan/Industrial Tech
INDE 1
Career opportunities and training requirements in Industrial Technology will be examined as well as small business employment and entrepreneurship. Students will be assisted in identifying career and business opportunities and developing career goals. This class is required of all Industrial Technology majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Spring Semester, First Year
15 Units TotalMATH 73
GE
M
3
Contemporary Math for Technical Fields
MATH 73
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra as determined by Multiple Measure, or Math Placement Level 4 or higher.
This course is designed to equip Career Technical Education students with college-level mathematical competencies required in today's workplace. Topics include college-level algebra, measurement units and conversion, estimation, solid figures, geometry, trigonometry, basic statistics, and probability. This course will promote quantitative reasoning through the use of mathematical applications and modeling with an emphasis on CTE topics. These applications and modeling will be reinforced by using requisite tools utilized by CTE courses to enhance students' visualization and problem-solving development.
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This course is designed to equip Career Technical Education students with college-level mathematical competencies required in today's workplace. Topics include college-level algebra, measurement units and conversion, estimation, solid figures, geometry, trigonometry, basic statistics, and probability. This course will promote quantitative reasoning through the use of mathematical applications and modeling with an emphasis on CTE topics. These applications and modeling will be reinforced by using requisite tools utilized by CTE courses to enhance students' visualization and problem-solving development.
AUTO 163
M
3
Heating, Air Conditioning & Accessories
AUTO 163
This course is designed to give students a technical and working knowledge of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Emphasis is placed on entry-level skills necessary for diagnosing, servicing, and repairing modern automotive heating and air conditioning systems. The course includes theory of operation, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in Area A-7. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AUTO 147
M
3
Automotive Braking Systems
AUTO 147
This course is designed to provide the entry level skills needed to diagnose, service, and repair various braking systems found on domestic and import automobiles and light trucks. The course includes brake theory, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks, and is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-5. Standard and power assist, drum and disc type systems, and anti-lock braking systems are included in this course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AUTO 21
Pre.
M
3
Advanced Engine Performance
AUTO 21
This course is designed to continue the study of engine performance by including the emission control system and computer controlled engine operation. The course will also provide students with entry-level skills to diagnose, service and repair these systems using current industry tools and equipment. This course includes ASE laboratory tasks and, along with AUTO 20, is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in areas A-8 and L-1. This course along with AUTO 11 and AUTO 20 will qualify students to test for the Bureau of Automotive Repair Level 1 smog training certificate. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AUTO 162
M
3
Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
AUTO 162
A course designed to give a working knowledge of automatic transmissions and transaxles. Subject matter covered will include transmission/transaxle maintenance and adjustment, in-vehicle transmission/transaxle repair, and off-vehicle transmission/ transaxle repair. The course includes theory of operation, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-2.
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Fall Semester, Second Year
15 Units TotalHIST 2
GE
3
World Civilization to 1500 C.E.
HIST 2
Advisory: Essay-writing skills and eligibility to enroll in a transfer-level English Composition course, or English Placement Level 6 or higher
This course is a comparative survey of the major ancient world civilizations which developed between 3500 B.C.E. and 1500 C.E. It examines political institutions, religious ideologies, the rise and fall of empires, and the major cultural innovations of each of the major world civilizations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course is a comparative survey of the major ancient world civilizations which developed between 3500 B.C.E. and 1500 C.E. It examines political institutions, religious ideologies, the rise and fall of empires, and the major cultural innovations of each of the major world civilizations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 1
3
Computer Literacy Workshop
CIS 1
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with appropriate software. Some computer access is provided on campus at the Math and Business Learning Center. Students taking the Internet format of this course must have access to the Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite--further information will be provided on the first day handout.
This course is intended to help students achieve a degree of computer literacy through exposure to a variety of basic computer concepts including discussions of hardware, software, computer history, programming, computer ethics, and cultural implications. In addition, the student will be introduced to several hands-on applications such as systems software (Windows), word processing software (MS Word), spreadsheet software (MS Excel), database software (MS Access), and presentation software (MS PowerPoint). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course is intended to help students achieve a degree of computer literacy through exposure to a variety of basic computer concepts including discussions of hardware, software, computer history, programming, computer ethics, and cultural implications. In addition, the student will be introduced to several hands-on applications such as systems software (Windows), word processing software (MS Word), spreadsheet software (MS Excel), database software (MS Access), and presentation software (MS PowerPoint). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
AUTO 132
M
3
Steering and Suspension
AUTO 132
This course is designed to give students the entry-level skills required to diagnose, service, and repair modern automotive suspension systems. The course includes theory of operation, repair procedures and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to prepare students for ASE A-4 certification.
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AUTO 161
M
3
Manual Drive Train and Axles
AUTO 161
This course is designed to give a technical and working knowledge of manual drive trains and axles. Subject matter includes clutch diagnosis and repair, manual transmission diagnosis and repair, transaxle diagnosis and repair, drive (half) shaft and universal joint diagnosis and repair, rear axle diagnosis and repair, four-wheel drive component diagnosis and repair, theory of operation, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-3. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AUTO 176
M
1
Level 2 Smog Technician Training
AUTO 176
Advisory: AUTO 11, AUTO 20, and AUTO 21 with a grade of C or higher
The Smog Check training is intended to provide students the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform Smog Check inspections. Students who successfully complete this training, and meet the Bureau's additional requirements, will qualify to apply for the Smog Check Inspector state licensing examination. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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The Smog Check training is intended to provide students the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform Smog Check inspections. Students who successfully complete this training, and meet the Bureau's additional requirements, will qualify to apply for the Smog Check Inspector state licensing examination. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
AUTO 94
M
2
Automotive Technology Work Exper Educ
AUTO 94
Limitation on Enrollment: FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS: Students must maintain concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include work experience education units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other courses in order to participate in Work Experience Education.
The Automotive Technology Work Experience Education course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved automotive technology job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's major. A faculty member supervises all WEE courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on the job performance. A student may repeat this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 14 units may be earned in a single semester.
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The Automotive Technology Work Experience Education course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved automotive technology job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's major. A faculty member supervises all WEE courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on the job performance. A student may repeat this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 14 units may be earned in a single semester.
Spring Semester, Second Year
15 Units TotalAGNR 1
GE
3
Introduction to Natural Resources
AGNR 1
Note: Required day field trips.
This course is an introduction to the integrated management of forests, soil, watershed, fish, and wildlife in the context of protection and restoration of watersheds and ecosystems. An emphasis will be placed on natural resources careers, policy and law, tools, techniques and practices, and management philosophies of public and private lands. Basic biological and ecological processes will be introduced along with discussion of the scientific method and preparing reports. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course is an introduction to the integrated management of forests, soil, watershed, fish, and wildlife in the context of protection and restoration of watersheds and ecosystems. An emphasis will be placed on natural resources careers, policy and law, tools, techniques and practices, and management philosophies of public and private lands. Basic biological and ecological processes will be introduced along with discussion of the scientific method and preparing reports. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 10
GE
3
Introduction to Business
BUAD 10
Advisory:English Placement Level 6 or higher.
This course is a survey course for both business and non-business majors covering the different disciplines (finance, management, and marketing) of business. The course also covers the complexities of the competitive business world and includes additional disciplines such as international business, forms of business ownership, social responsibility and ethics, and entrepreneurship. This course is designed to provide students familiarity with basic principles and practices of contemporary business, knowledge of business terminology, and an understanding of how business works within the U.S. economic system. Due to its introductory nature, it is recommended that this course be taken as a first business course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course is a survey course for both business and non-business majors covering the different disciplines (finance, management, and marketing) of business. The course also covers the complexities of the competitive business world and includes additional disciplines such as international business, forms of business ownership, social responsibility and ethics, and entrepreneurship. This course is designed to provide students familiarity with basic principles and practices of contemporary business, knowledge of business terminology, and an understanding of how business works within the U.S. economic system. Due to its introductory nature, it is recommended that this course be taken as a first business course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CMST 60
GE
3
Public Speaking
CMST 60
This course is an introduction to the process of human communication with an emphasis on public speaking. The subjects covered are speech topic selection, audience analysis, information competency (e.g. researching, evaluating, and using supporting materials), presentation outlining, principles of effective speech delivery, critical evaluation of speeches, and presentation of informative and persuasive speeches. Most students will have the opportunity to be recorded and to use presentational technology. College-level writing skills will be expected on all papers, outlines, and short essays. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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GEOG 8
GE
3
World Regional Geography
GEOG 8
This course will introduce students to the world's major geographic regions. This course will increase student awareness of geographic concepts by examining the physical, cultural, economic and political characteristics of the major realms of the world through the unifying concept of the geographic region. This course will illustrate the importance of the world's geographic regions and how they interrelate. The location of important geographic features such as mountain ranges, rivers, countries, and major cities will be an important part of the course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AUTO 11
Pre.
M
3
Intro to Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Tech
AUTO 11
This course explores the use of Hybrid and Electric battery power for vehicle transportation. Topics will include safety when using high voltage, maintenance, driveability, inverter, DC/DC power transfer, and battery technology. Physics of battery storage, hybrid generation systems, electric vehicle applications and their integrated systems from many manufacturers will be discussed. Hybrid and high voltage maintenance procedures will be covered. This course could be a preparation for the student to successfully complete the L3 ASE certification exam. The Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist (L3) is a new, advanced level certification geared toward technicians who perform diagnoses and repairs on hybrid/electric vehicles. Students are advised that the Automobile Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6) and Engine Performance (A8) certifications are required to register for the (L3) certification. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:
- California State Universities – General Education
- IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
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