Automotive Technology, AAS

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96-103 Credits

This degree program prepares the student for employment in the automotive industry.

Graduates of the program achieve competencies set forth by the ASE Education Foundation and obtained related education in the fields of leadership, human relations and communication.

Credit for hours of training is usually granted to those entering into an approved apprenticeship program and is granted for the certification experience requirement.

Entry into the program is on a space-available basis with instructor’s permission.

New students must show proof of a valid driver’s license. Students must keep a valid driver’s license while attending automotive classes.

Contact: Dan Sorensen - dsorensen@greenriver.edu, David Lewis - dlewis@greenriver.edu

Program Website: Automotive Technology | https://www.greenriver.edu/students/academics/degrees-programs/automotive-technology/

Program Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

Demonstrate safe shop practice and hazardous material handling.
Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems to ASE Standards
Diagnose and repair automotive emissions and engine performance standards to ASE Standards.
Diagnose and repair automotive engines to ASE Standards
Diagnose and repair automotive automatic and manual transmission/transaxle systems to ASE Standards.
Diagnose and repair automotive steering and suspension systems to ASE Standards.
Diagnose and repair automotive brake systems to ASE Standards.
Diagnose and repair automotive air condition and heating systems to ASE Standards.

First Quarter (17-22 credits)

Reading requirement - Eligible for READ 104
ATECH 110 - Shop Procedures Credits: 2
ATECH 111 - Electrical and Electronics Systems Credits: 1-14 - Minimum 14 credits
ATECH 150 - Automotive Leadership Skills 1 Credits: 1
MATH 70 - Pre-Algebra Credits: 5
or Eligible for MATH 72 - Elementary Algebra

Second Quarter (21-23 credits)

ATECH 112 - Engine Performance Credits: 1-14 - Minimum 14 credits
ATECH 151 - Automotive Leadership Skills 2 Credits: 1
CMST 105 - Oral Communication for Trades Credits: 3
and
CMST 106 - Human Relations for Trades Credits: 3
or any course that satisfies the Oral Communication Requirements Credits: 5

Third Quarter (17 credits)

ATECH 116 - Suspension and Steering Credits: 1-6 - Minimum 6 credits
ATECH 117 - Brakes Credits: 1-7 - Minimum 7 credits
ATECH 152 - Automotive Leadership Skills 3 Credits: 1
INDUS 111 - Welding Survey 1 Credits: 3

Fourth Quarter (13 credits)

ATECH 114 - Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Credits: 1-6 - Minimum 6 credits
ATECH 115 - Manual Drive Trains and Axles Credits: 1-6 - Minimum 6 credits
ATECH 153 - Automotive Leadership Skills 4 Credits: 1
If CMST 105/106 not completed - Human Relations - Any course that satisfies the Human Relations Credits: 5

Fifth Quarter (17 credits)

ATECH 113 - Engine Repair Credits: 1-5 - Minimum 5 credits
ATECH 118 - Heating and Air Conditioning Credits: 1-6 - Minimum 6 credits
ATECH 154 - Automotive Leadership Skills 5 Credits: 1
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5
or
ENGL 109 - Writing for Trades and Career/Technical Degrees Credits: 5

Sixth Quarter (12-13 credits)

Minimum 12 credits from the course selected

ATECH 119 - Special Shop Practice Credits: 1-12
or
ATECH 177 - Auto Work Experience Credits: 1-13

Related Instruction Requirements

Satisfies related instruction requirements.

Written Communication

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I

ENGL 109 - Writing for Trades and Career/Technical Degrees

Oral Communication

Choose one of the following: Students who are planning to take CMST& 210, 217, 220, 230 or 238 can only count it as meeting either only the Related Instructions Oral Communication OR only the Human Relations requirements.

CMST 105 - Oral Communication for Trades Credits: 3
CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 5
CMST 117 - Communication for Business and Professions Credits: 5
CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Credits: 5
CMST& 230 - Small Group Communication Credits: 5
CMST 238 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 5

Computation

Choose one of the following:

MATH 70 - Pre-Algebra Credits: 5
or eligible for MATH 72 - Elementary Algebra

Human Relations

BUS 166 - Human Relations and Work Readiness Credits: 5
CMST 106 - Human Relations for Trades Credits: 3
CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 5
CMST 117 - Communication for Business and Professions Credits: 5
CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Credits: 5
CMST& 230 - Small Group Communication Credits: 5
CMST 238 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 5

Notes

CMST 105 & 106 are offered in the same quarter so both can be completed in one quarter. For scheduling or transfer-ability reasons, other courses from the current list of related instruction requirements may be substituted.

Last Revised

7/1/2022