Automotive Technology Course Listings

This hands-on course is designed for both consumers interested in their own car repair and individuals interested in entry-level skills that will help them gain employment in the automotive service industry. Theory, demonstrations and performance activities provide an overview of automotive systems and repairs, technology based service resources, and ethically based inspection and service recommendations.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate safety practices with use of tools in automotive industry.
2. Access and evaluate valid automotive repair information.
3. Identify major system components using repair information.
4. Demonstrate professional values in automotive industry through lab activities.
5. List examples of unethical practices in the automotive industry.
6. Define ethical decision-making in the automotive service industry.
7. Conduct vehicle inspections using industry ethical standards and reporting.
8. Perform basic automotive maintenance and repair per manufacturer’s specification.
9. Adhere to manufacturer’s procedures and time standards to eliminate consequences or hazards due to unethical practice.
10. Perform scan tool communication with on-board-diagnostic systems.
11. Demonstrate use of computerized tire and wheel service equipment.

An introductory course designed for automotive students that provides theory for a foundation in the field of automotive technology. All systems of the automobile are covered.

Prerequisite: Permission of the department.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Communicate effectively in written or verbal context.
2. Display professional behaviors.
3. Perform to industry standards in a working environment.
4. Demonstrate proper use of tools and equipment in relation to course subject matter.
5. Demonstrate proper shop and tool safety.
6. Demonstrate vehicle preparation for service.
7. Demonstrate vehicle preparation for the customer.
8. Interpret Service Information Systems.
9. Perform basic vehicle maintenance.
10. Calculate efficiency and effectiveness using flat rate system.

In Electrical 1, the student will begin to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities in order to service, diagnose, and repair vehicles in this specialized area. The goal of this course is to make you proficient in electrical diagnosis on your path to becoming a General Motors certified technician.

Prerequisite: Permission of the Department

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Measure electrical circuits using a test light.
2. Measure electrical circuits using a digital multimeter.
3. Measure electrical circuits using an oscilloscope.
4. Apply Ohm’s Law to automotive electrical circuits.
5. Apply Kirchhoff’s Laws to automotive electrical circuits.
6. Explain basic motor theory.
7. Explain how magnetism is used to control electrical systems.
8. Diagnose circuit safety devices.
9. Repair circuit safety devices.
10. Diagnose basic circuit semiconductors.
11. Repair basic circuit semiconductors.
12. Repair electrical circuits.

Electrical 2 will continue developing the student’s knowledge, skills and abilities in order to service, diagnose, and repair vehicles in this specialized area. The goal of this course is to make you proficient in electrical diagnosis on your path to becoming a General Motors certified technician.

Prerequisite: Permission of the Department.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Interpret vehicle wiring diagrams.
2. Diagnose starting system faults.
3. Repair starting system faults.
4. Diagnose charging system faults.
5. Repair charging system faults.
6. Diagnose lighting system faults.
7. Repair lighting system faults.
8. Diagnose accessory system faults.
9. Repair accessory system faults.
10. Diagnose gauges, warning devices, and driver information system faults.
11. Repair gauges, warning devices, and driver information system faults.
12. Diagnose horn and wiper circuit system faults.
13. Repair horn and wiper circuit system faults.
14. Diagnose circuits for opens, high resistance, shorts, and feedback faults.
15. Repair circuits for opens, high resistance, shorts, and feedback faults.

Emission Controls, Computer and Fuel Systems 1 will develop the student’s knowledge, skills and abilities in order to service, diagnose, and repair emission control performance issues. This course will allow you to become a General Motors certified Engine Performance technician.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Diagnose emission control systems.
2. Repair emission control systems.
3. Diagnose emission related computer controls.
4. Repair emission related computer controls.

Brakes will develop the student’s knowledge, skills and abilities in order to service, diagnose, and repair vehicles in this specialized area. This course will allow you to become a General Motors certified Brakes technician.

Prerequisite: Permission of Department

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Diagnose hydraulic brake systems.
2. Repair hydraulic brake systems.
3. Diagnose drum brake systems.
4. Repair drum brake systems.
5. Diagnose disc brake systems.
6. Repair disc brake systems.
7. Diagnose brake power-assist units.
8. Repair brake power-assist units.
9. Diagnose brake related electrical faults.
10. Repair brake related electrical faults.
11. Diagnose wheel bearing concerns.
12. Repair wheel bearing concerns.
13. Diagnose parking brake concerns.
14. Repair parking brake concerns.
15. Demonstrate brake diagnostic processes.

Steering & Suspension will develop the student’s knowledge, skills and abilities in order to service, diagnose, and repair vehicles in this specialized area. This course will allow you to become a General Motors certified Steering & Suspension technician.

Prerequisite: Permission of Department

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Diagnose steering system concerns.
2. Repair steering system concerns.
3. Diagnose suspension systems concerns.
4. Repair suspension systems concerns.
5. Service steering systems.
6. Service suspension systems.
7. Diagnose wheel alignment issues.
8. Repair wheel alignment issues.
9. Diagnose wheel and tire concerns.
10. Repair wheel and tire concerns.
11. Demonstrate steering diagnostic processes.
12. Demonstrate suspension diagnostic processes.

Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles will develop the student’s knowledge, skills and abilities in order to service, diagnose, and repair automatic transmissions and transaxle performance issues. This course will allow you to become a General Motors certified Automatic Transaxle/Transmissions technician.

Prerequisite: Permission of Department

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Maintain automatic transaxle/transmission in-vehicle.
2. Service automatic transaxle/transmission in-vehicle.
3. Repair automatic transmission/transaxle out-of-vehicle.
4. Diagnose automatic transmission/transaxle faults using diagnostic processes.
5. Diagnose Drivetrain.
6. Diagnose drive shaft/half shaft and universal/constant-velocity (CV) joints.
7. Repair drive shaft/half shaft and universal/constant-velocity (CV) joints.
8. Diagnose drive axles.
9. Repair drive axles.
10. Diagnose four-wheel drive.
11. Repair four-wheel drive.
12. Diagnose all-wheel drive.
13. Repair all-wheel drive.

Engine Repair will develop the student’s knowledge, skills and abilities in order to service, diagnose, and repair combustion engine systems. This course will allow you to become a General Motors certified Engine Repair technician

Prerequisite: Permission of Department

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Diagnose cylinder head and valve train faults.
2. Repair cylinder head and valve train faults.
3. Diagnose engine block assembly faults.
4. Repair engine block assembly faults.
5. Diagnose engine lubrication faults.
6. Repair engine lubrication faults.
7. Diagnose engine cooling system faults.
8. Repair engine cooling system faults.
9. Diagnose engine faults using diagnostic processes.
10. Diagnose manual clutches.
11. Repair manual clutches.
12. Diagnose manual transaxle/transmissions.
13. Repair manual transaxle/transmissions.

Theory related instruction and demonstration of testing and repair procedures covering automotive heating and air conditioning systems. This course provides theory for R1234yf and R-134a systems

Prerequisite: Permission of Department

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Diagnose refrigeration system components.
2. Repair refrigeration system components.
3. Diagnose heating, ventilation, and engine cooling systems.
4. Repair heating, ventilation, and engine cooling systems.
5. Diagnose heating and AC operational systems and controls.
6. Repair heating and AC operational systems and controls.
7. Properly recover, recycle and handle refrigerant.
8. Diagnose AC systems.
9. Repair AC systems.

Engine Performance will develop the student’s knowledge, skills and abilities in order to service, diagnose, and repair engine performance issues. This course will allow you to become a General Motors certified Engine Performance technician.

Prerequisite: Permission of Department

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Diagnose ignition system faults.
2. Repair ignition system faults.
3. Diagnose fuel system faults.
4. Repair fuel system faults.
5. Diagnose air induction related faults.
6. Repair air induction related faults.
7. Diagnose exhaust related faults.
8. Repair exhaust related faults.
9. Diagnose engine performance related computer controlled system faults.
10. Repair engine performance related computer controlled system faults.

This is a performance based hands on course designed for individuals interested in developing entry level skills that will help them gain employment in the automotive industry. Demonstrations and hands on LAB activities provide practical experience of service tasks related to automotive systems. Students must provide their own tools. It is required that students have completed ATP 100 plus ATP 151, or ATP 101.

Prerequisite: Permission of the department

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate proper use of tools and equipment in relation to course subject matter.
2. Read and interpret Service Information Systems.
3. Demonstrate appropriate communication skills in a written and verbal context.
4. Demonstrate activities in published procedures related to course content.
5. Solve automotive related math problems.
6. Perform to industry standards in a working environment.

Career related seminar offered one hour per week (15 hours); prepares students for their co-op in-dealership experience.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate appropriate communication skills in a written and verbal context.
2. Display professional behaviors.
3. Perform to industry standards in a working environment.

This is a 15-week co-op course in mechanical repair work experience for GM (ASEP) automotive students.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Communicate effectively to obtain and retain employment within the automotive service industry.
2. Explain how to be successful in the automotive service environment.
3. Calculate and schedule work load.
4. Manage documentation for co-operative work experiences.
5. Perform a successful job search.
6. Complete an Apprentice Monthly Report.
7. Complete a Workplace Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Evaluation Report.
8. Complete a Daily Work Journal Report.
9. Complete a Monthly Work Efficiency Report.

This is a 15-week co-op course in mechanical repair work experience for GM (ASEP) automotive students.​

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Complete an Apprentice Monthly Report.
2. Complete a Workplace Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Evaluation Report.
3. Complete a Daily Work Journal Report.
4. Complete a Monthly Work Efficiency Report.

This is a 15-week co-op course in mechanical repair work experience for GM (ASEP) automotive students.​

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Complete an Apprentice Monthly Report.
2. Complete a Workplace Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Evaluation Report.
3. Complete a Daily Work Journal Report.
4. Complete a Monthly Work Efficiency Report.

This is a 15-week co-op course in mechanical repair work experience for GM (ASEP) Automotive students.​

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Complete an Apprentice Monthly Report.
2. Complete a Workplace Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Evaluation Report.
3. Complete a Daily Work Journal Report.
4. Complete a Monthly Work Efficiency Report.

This is a 15-week co-op course in mechanical repair work experience for GM (ASEP) Automotive students.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Complete an Apprentice Monthly Report.
2. Complete a Workplace Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Evaluation Report.
3. Complete a Daily Work Journal Report.
4. Complete a Monthly Work Efficiency Report.

This is a 15-week co-op course in mechanical repair work experience for General (A-TAP) automotive students.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Communicate effectively to obtain and retain employment within the automotive service industry.
2. Explain how to be successful in the automotive service environment.
3. Calculate and schedule work load.
4. Manage documentation for co-operative work experiences.
5. Perform a successful job search.
6. Complete an Apprentice Monthly Report.
7. Complete a Workplace Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Evaluation Report.
8. Complete a Daily Work Journal Report.
9. Complete a Monthly Work Efficiency Report.

This is a 15-week co-op course in mechanical repair work experience for General (A-TAP) automotive students.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Complete an Apprentice Monthly Report.
2. Complete a Workplace Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Evaluation Report.
3. Complete a Daily Work Journal Report.
4. Complete a Monthly Work Efficiency Report.

This is a 15-week co-op course in mechanical repair work experience for General (A-TAP) automotive students.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Complete an Apprentice Monthly Report.
2. Complete a Workplace Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Evaluation Report.
3. Complete a Daily Work Journal Report.
4. Complete a Monthly Work Efficiency Report.

This is a 15-week co-op course in mechanical repair work experience for General (A-TAP) automotive students.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Complete an Apprentice Monthly Report.
2. Complete a Workplace Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Evaluation Report.
3. Complete a Daily Work Journal Report.
4. Complete a Monthly Work Efficiency Report.

This course is an introduction to MIG and TIG welding and plasma cutting. These skills are practical and often essential for various craftspersons. Students will work with aluminum, stainless steel, and other common metals in this course. This course is offered off-site at Mahaney Welding. In addition to tuition, part-time students must purchase student insurance. Students should also expect to purchase a pre-packaged kit of course materials including their safety equipment and book.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Perform a Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) weld within appropriate entry-level standards.
2. Perform a Metal Inert Gas (MIG) weld within appropriate entry-level standards.
3. Demonstrate how to safely and correctly operate a plasma cutter.
4. Demonstrate safe operation of relevant equipment.

See the Department Chairperson.

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Fall Semester 2024
Spring Semester 2024
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This course will examine the effects of the automobile on global society and the environment from various perspectives, exploring the resulting factors driving changes in automotive and emissions technologies. Students will consider political, economic and ethical issues associated with the automotive industry that include safety devices, emissions standards, factory recalls, state and federal legislation and repair practices. This course will also look at how these global, environmental and ethical factors shape automotive service career responsibilities and opportunities. Students may wish to take MMP 101 Survey of Automotive Service Lab concurrently. This accompanying lab component is highly recommended but not required.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Discuss the role of the automobile in society from global perspectives.
2. Analyze the environmental consequences of the automobile industry.
3. Research historical or future challenges for the global automobile industry.
4. Define ethical decision-making in the automotive service industry.
5. Discuss unethical practices in the automotive industry.
6. Identify career opportunities in the automotive service industry.
7. Apply ethical automotive practices.

Students will apply valid service resources and utilize state-of-the-art equipment to perform and report ethically based automotive inspections, maintenance and services. Proper shop safety practices and entry-level job skills for automotive service will be covered. The department highly recommends students enrolled in this course also concurrently enroll in MMP 100 Survey of Automotive Service and Transportation.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate safe shop practices.
2. Access valid automotive repair information.
3. Demonstrate professional ethics in automotive service through lab activities.
4. Conduct vehicle inspections using industry ethical standards and reporting.
5. Perform basic automotive maintenance procedures per manufacturer’s specification.
6. Perform basic automotive repair procedures per manufacturer’s specification

An introductory course designed to develop entry level skills, including: workplace safety, proper use of hand tools and lifts, application of manufacturer vehicle information systems, vehicle maintenance, scan tool usage and an overview of vehicle systems.

MTH 098 (may be taken concurrently or previously completed) OR MCC Level 6 Mathematics placement.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Communicate effectively in written or verbal context.
2. Display professional behaviors.
3. Perform to industry standards in a working environment.
4. Demonstrate proper use of tools and equipment in relation to course subject matter.
5. Demonstrate proper shop safety.
6. Demonstrate proper tool safety.
7. Demonstrate vehicle preparation for service.
8. Demonstrate vehicle preparation for the customer.
9. Interpret Service Information Systems.
10. Perform basic vehicle maintenance.
11. Calculate efficiency and effectiveness using the flat rate system.

A study of basic automotive electricity including Ohms law, circuit analysis, meter usage, discrete solid state components, magnetic induction, motor principles, and wire repair.

MMP 151 with a grade of C or higher.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Describe electrical theory.
2. Describe electrical circuits.
3. Measure electrical circuits using electrical test equipment.
4. Repair electrical circuits.
5. Apply Ohm’s Law to automotive electrical circuits.
6. Apply Kirchhoff’s Laws to automotive electrical circuits.
7. Describe basic motor theory.
8. Explain how magnetism is used to control electrical systems.
9. Describe circuit safety devices.
10. Diagnose circuit safety devices.
11. Repair circuit safety devices.
12. Diagnose basic circuit semiconductors.
13. Repair basic circuit semiconductors.

Theory related instruction and demonstration of testing and repair procedures covering automotive brake systems. Includes drum and disc brakes, hydraulic systems, power assist and anti-lock systems.

MTH 098 (may be taken concurrently or previously completed) OR MCC Level 6 Mathematics placement.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Describe hydraulic brake systems.
2. Diagnose hydraulic brake systems.
3. Repair hydraulic brake systems.
4. Describe drum brake systems.
5. Diagnose drum brake systems.
6. Repair drum brake systems.
7. Describe disc brake systems.
8. Diagnose disc brake systems.
9. Repair disc brake systems.
10. Diagnose brake power assist units.
11. Repair brake power assist units.
12. Diagnose brake related electrical faults.
13. Repair brake related electrical faults.
14. Diagnose wheel bearing concerns.
15. Repair wheel bearing concerns.
16. Diagnose parking brake concerns.
17. Repair parking brake concerns.
18. Demonstrate the brake system diagnostic processes.

In-depth study of adjustable and non-adjustable alignment measurements with emphasis on proper alignment techniques, methods of adjustment, complete 4-wheel alignment. Manual and power steering system diagnosis and repair, complete suspension system service including coil spring, torsion bar, and MacPherson struts.

MMP 151 with a grade C or higher.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Describe steering systems.
2. Service steering systems.
3. Diagnose steering systems.
4. Repair steering systems.
5. Describe suspension systems.
6. Service suspension systems.
7. Diagnose suspension systems.
8. Repair suspension systems.
9. Describe wheel alignment.
10. Diagnose wheel alignment.
11. Adjust wheel alignment.
12. Describe wheel and tire systems.
13. Service wheel and tire systems.
14. Diagnose wheel and tire concerns.

A class focusing on the 4-stroke theory and practical procedures necessary to diagnose and repair automotive type gasoline engines, including; diagnosis, component inspection, proper disassembly and reassembly procedures, and critical engine measurements.

MMP 152 with a grade of C or higher

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Describe internal combustion engine theory.
2. Describe cylinder head and valve train systems.
3. Diagnose cylinder head and valve train systems.
4. Repair cylinder head and valve train systems.
5. Describe engine block assembly systems.
6. Diagnose engine block assembly systems.
7. Repair engine block assembly systems.
8. Describe engine cooling systems.
9. Diagnose engine cooling systems.
10. Repair engine cooling systems.
11. Describe engine lubrication systems.
12. Diagnose engine lubrication systems.
13. Repair engine lubrication systems.

A class focusing on theory-related instruction and demonstration of testing and repair procedures covering automotive heating and air conditioning systems. This course provides theory for refrigeration systems.

MMP 203 and 272; each with a grade of C or higher.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Describe refrigeration system operation.
2. Diagnose refrigeration systems.
3. Repair refrigeration systems.
4. Describe heating system operation.
5. Diagnose heating system.
6. Repair heating system.
7. Describe air distribution systems.
8. Diagnose air distribution systems.
9. Repair air distribution systems.
10. Describe heating and air conditioning operational control systems.
11. Diagnose heating and air conditioning operational control systems.
12. Repair heating and air conditioning operational control systems.
13. Recover, recycle and handle refrigerant properly.

Theory related instruction and demonstration of testing and repair procedures covering emission controls, engine performance diagnosis, 4 and 5 gas analysis, scope patterns, and ignition systems.

MMP 158, 203, and 272; each with grade C or higher.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Describe Emission Control Systems.
2. Diagnose Emission Control Systems.
3. Repair Emission Control Systems.
4. Describe Emission Related Computer Systems.
5. Diagnose Emission Related Computer Systems.
6. Repair Emission Related Computer Systems.
7. Describe Ignition Control Systems.
8. Diagnose Ignition Control Systems.
9. Repair Ignition Control Systems.
10. Describe Exhaust Related Systems
11. Diagnose Exhaust Related Systems
12. Repair Exhaust Related Systems

The theory, operation and diagnosis of computerized engine controls and fuel systems.

MMP 201 and 273; each with a grade C or higher.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Describe Fuel Systems
2. Diagnose Fuel Systems
3. Repair Fuel Systems
4. Describe Air Induction Systems
5. Diagnose Air Induction Systems
6. Repair Air Induction Systems
7. Diagnose Engine Performance Related Computer Controlled Systems
8. Repair Engine Performance Related Computer Controlled Systems

Theory-related instruction and demonstration of testing and repair procedures covers automotive charging, starting, lighting, and accessories. Schematic reading will be emphasized throughout the course.

MMP 152 with a grade of C or higher.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Interpret vehicle wiring diagrams.
2. Describe starting systems.
3. Diagnose starting systems.
4. Repair starting systems.
5. Describe charging systems.
6. Diagnose charging systems.
7. Repair charging systems.
8. Describe lighting systems.
9. Diagnose lighting systems.
10. Repair lighting systems.
11. Describe accessory systems.
12. Diagnose accessory systems.
13. Repair accessory systems.
14. Describe driver information systems.
15. Diagnose driver information systems.
16. Repair driver information systems.

This course includes the theory of operation, diagnosis, maintenance and repair of automobile transmissions and transaxles. There will be emphasis on hands-on work.

MMP 203 and 273; each with a grade of C or higher.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Describe automatic transmission systems.
2. Diagnose automatic transmission systems.
3. Repair automatic transmission systems.
4. Service automatic transmission systems.
5. Describe manual transmissions and clutch systems.
6. Diagnose manual transmissions and clutch systems.
7. Repair manual transmissions and clutch systems.
8. Describe driveline systems.
9. Diagnose driveline systems.
10. Repair driveline systems.
11. Describe drive axle systems.
12. Diagnose drive axle systems.
13. Repair drive axle systems.

This is the first in a series of repair facility co-op work experiences for MMAP automotive technology students.

Permission of the Instructor.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Complete a Work Journal.
2. Identify personal areas of improvement based on a Workplace Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Evaluation Report.
3. Complete a Daily Work Journal Report.

This is the second in a series of repair facility co-op work experiences for MMAP automotive technology students.

MMP 271 with a grade of C or higher.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Complete a Work Journal.
2. Identify personal areas of improvement based on a Workplace Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Evaluation
Report.
3. Complete a Daily Work Journal Report.

This is the third in a series of repair facility co-op work experiences for MMAP automotive technology students.

MMP 272 with a grade of C or higher.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Complete a Work Journal.
2. Identify personal areas of improvement based on a Workplace Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Evaluation Report.
3. Complete a Daily Work Journal Report.

This is the fourth in a series of repair facility co-op work experiences for MMAP automotive technology students.

MMP 273 with a grade of C or higher.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Complete a Work Journal.
2. Identify personal areas of improvement based on a Workplace Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Evaluation Report.
3. Complete a Daily Work Journal Report.