Automotive Technology - Clark College

Automotive Technology from Clark College is a Campus Associate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Automotive Technology program prepares students for main-tenance and repair employment opportunities in the automotive industry. Today's automotive technicians need proficient mechan-ical skills plus a thorough understanding of automotive computer and electrical systems. Clark College's program utilizes current advanced diagnostic equipment and techniques to prepare students to work in this in-creasingly technical industry. Program benefits are as follows: Students receive comprehensive instruction consisting of both classroom theory and ?real world? shop lab experience in all major automotive systems. Learning emphasizes safety, proper work habits, human rela-tions skills and technical abilities necessary for employment. Graduates demonstrate in-depth knowledge and skills through demonstrated evaluations that meet required NATEF* (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) competencies. Graduates will be trained for successful completion of standard certification exams and NATEF exams. Automotive Technology (Associate in Applied Science Degree) Major Area Requirements Fall Quarter AUTO 110 - Automotive Basics (TCTP 021, 622, 552) - 15 credits or 108 - Safety Basics & Electricity (TCTP 021, 622) - 8 credits and 109 - Brakes (TCTP 552) - 7 credits MATH 085 - Industrial Mathematics - 5 credits or 030 - Pre-Algebra - 5 credits Winter Quarter AUTO 120 - Chassis Systems (TCTP 452, 652) - 15 credits or 141 - Chassis Systems (TCTP 452, 552, 652) - 15 credits ENGL 098 - Writing Fundamentals - 5 credits or 101 - English Composition - 5 credits Spring Quarter AUTO 130 - Engine Performance - 15 credits or 142 - Engine Performance (TCTP 850) - 15 credits Summer Quarter AUTO 199 - Cooperative Work Experience or Internship - 1-5 credits Fall Quarter AUTO 210 - Drive Trains and Engines (TCTP 301) - 15 credits or 240 - Manual Transmissions, Axles & Engines (TCTP 302) - 15 credits CMST 201 - Small Group Communication - 5 credits or 211 - Interpersonal Communication - 5 credits Winter Quarter AUTO 220 - Advanced Power Trains (TCTP 262) - 15 credits or 241 - Automatic Transmissions & Advanced Electrical (TCTP 262, 852) - 15 credits Spring Quarter AUTO 230 - Advanced Chassis Systems (TCTP 750, 852) - 15 credits or 242 - A/C & Advanced Chassis Systems (TCTP 852, 750) - 15 credits WELD 105 - Related Welding for Automotive - 3 credits In addition to completing all courses listed above, it is recom-mended that students complete the following courses: ENGL 101 - English Composition - 5 credits or 102 - English Composition - 5 credits HPE 258 - Fitness-Wellness - 3 credits PHYS 090 - Applied Physics - 5 credits WS 101 - Introduction to Women's Studies - 5 credits Total Credits Required ..................127-131 credits (including General Education Requirements) View more details on Clark College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.