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The following is a complete listing of courses offered at MCC. You can also visit our Programs of Study page for a list of course requirements necessary to complete your degree.

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Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content"><span style="font-weight:bold">AAD - Applied Art and Design</span></div>]
AAD - Applied Art and Design
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ACC - Accounting
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ACD - Alcohol/Chemical Dependency
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AGS - Agricultural Studies
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ANT - Anthropology
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ARA - Arabic/Foreign Language
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ART - Art
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ASL - American Sign Language/Foreign Language
Hide details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content"><span style="font-weight:bold">ATP - Automotive Technology</span></div>]
ATP - Automotive Technology

ATP 100 - Automotive Services

3 Credits

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.

ATP 101 - Introduction to Automotive Technology

5 Credits

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.

MCC General Education: MCC-TL - Technological Literacy (MTL)

ATP 102 - Electrical 1

3 Credits

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

ATP 103 - Electrical 2

4 Credits

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.

ATP 104 - Emission Controls, Computer and Fuel Systems I

3 Credits

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.

ATP 105 - Brakes

4.5 Credits

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

ATP 106 - Steering and Suspension

5 Credits

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

ATP 107 - Automatic Transmission and Transaxle - Automotive

5 Credits

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.

ATP 108 - Engine Repair - Automotive

4 Credits

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

ATP 109 - Heating and Air Conditioning - Automotive

4 Credits

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

ATP 112 - Engine Performance - Automotive

4 Credits

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

ATP 139 - Applied Automotive Techniques

2 Credits

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

ATP 140 - Automotive Technology Co-op Seminar

.5 Credits

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

ATP 141 - GM (ASEP) Automotive Co-op I

.5 Credits

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

ATP 142 - GM (ASEP) Automotive Co-op II

.5 Credits

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

ATP 143 - GM (ASEP) Automotive Co-op III

.5 Credits

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

ATP 144 - GM (ASEP) Automotive Co-op IV

.5 Credits

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

ATP 145 - GM (ASEP) Automotive Coop V

.5 Credits

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

ATP 171 - General (A-TAP) Automotive Co-op I

.5 Credits

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

ATP 172 - General (A-TAP) Automotive Co-op II

.5 Credits

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

ATP 173 - General (A-TAP) Automotive Co-op III

.5 Credits

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

ATP 174 - General (A-TAP) Automotive Co-op IV

.5 Credits

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

ATP 275 - Modern Welding Techniques

3 Credits

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.

ATP 290 - Independent Study

Variable Credit

See the Department Chairperson.

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BIO - Biology
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BUS - Business
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CDL - Interdisciplinary
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CE - Disney College Program Internship
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CEL - Leadership
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CHE - Chemistry
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CHI - Chinese/Foreign Language
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CIN - Cinema Studies
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CIS - Computer Information Systems
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CIT - Civil and Construction Technology
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CLT - Clinical Laboratory Technician
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COM - Communication
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COS - College Success
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CPT - Computer Technology
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CRC - Computer Related Curricula
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CRJ - Criminal Justice
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CSC - Computer Science
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DAS - Dental Assisting
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DEN - Dental Hygiene
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EBL - Experience Based Learning
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ECE - Education and Early Care
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ECO - Economics
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EDU - Education
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ELT - Electrical Engineering Technology/Electronics
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EMS - Emergency Medical Services
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ENG - English Literature
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ENG - English Writing
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ENR - Engineering Science
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ESL - English For Speakers Of Other Languages (ESOL)
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FPT - Fire Protection Technology
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FRE - French/Foreign Language
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FSA - Food Service Administration
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GEG - Geography
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GEO - Geology
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GER - German/Foreign Language
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GLF - Golf Management
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HBR - Hebrew/Foreign Language
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HED - Health Education
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HEG - Health Education Global
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HIM - Health Information Technology
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HIS - History
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HMN - Humanities
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HON - Honors Studies
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HSM - Homeland Security Administration
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HSP - Hospitality
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HUM - Human Services
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HVA - Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning
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IDE - Interior Design
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ITA - Italian/Foreign Language
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JPN - Japanese/Foreign Language
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LAS - Liberal Arts
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LAW - Law
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LDS - Leadership
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MAR - Marketing
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MET - Mechanical Technology
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MIS - Management Information Systems
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MMP - Automotive Technology
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MTH - Mathematics
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MUS - Music
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NUR - Nursing
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OFT - Office Technology
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OPT - Optical Systems Technology
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PE - Physical Education--Coed
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PEC - Physical Education--Coed
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PEJ - Physical Education-Criminal Justice
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PEM - Physical Education--Men
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PEW - Physical Education-Women
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PHL - Philosophy
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PHO - Photography
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PHY - Physics
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PLE - Police: Law Enforcement
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PLS - Paralegal Studies
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POS - Political Science
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PPE - Physical Studies/Physical Education
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PSC - Public Safety Communications
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PST - Public Safety Training
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PSY - Psychology
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Public Speaking
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REA - Reading
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SCI - Science
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SCR - Computer Security
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SGT - Surgical Technology
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SKT - Tooling and Machining
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SMT - Sports Management
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SOC - Sociology
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SPA - Spanish/Foreign Language
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SPC - Speech Communication
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STT - Solar Thermal Technology
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SUS - Sustainability Studies
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SVL - Service Learning
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TAM - Tooling and Machining
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TEK - Technology
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THE - Theatre
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TOY - Toyota
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TRS - Transitional Studies
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TVL - Travel And Tourism
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XRT - Radiologic Technology