Curricula: Automotive Technology - Montgomery College, Maryland

The purpose of this curriculum is to provide students with entry-level diagnostic and manipulative skills to enable them to successfully diagnose, adjust, and/or repair today's highly sophisticated automobiles. With the advent of automotive electronics, microcomputer controls, and emission regulations, there is an ever-increasing need for technicians with logical thinking patterns, good communication skills, and mechanical expertise.

Students completing this curriculum will have been exposed to the areas necessary to provide competencies in basic mechanics; automotive sciences including physical, electrical, and chemical principles; and automotive diagnostics and repair for all certifiable areas. Students may select electives to enhance specialized competencies or interests.

Career opportunities include dealership service personnel, writers, technicians, diagnosticians, and advisers; manufacturers' representatives for service or parts; and self-employment.

Completion of all requirements for this curriculum will lead to the award of the A.A.S. in automotive technology.

A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.

*First Semester*
AT 101	Introduction to Automotive Technology	3
AT 105	Automotive Science	3
AT 115	Automotive Electricity I	4
CH 109A/B	Chemistry and Society/Chemistry and Society Laboratory*
or
	Natural sciences lab distribution	4
EN 101	Techniques of Reading and Writing	3
*Second Semester*
AT 107	Internal Combustion Engines	4
AT 116	Automotive Electricity II	4
	English foundation	3
	Mathematics foundation	3
	Behavioral and social sciences distribution	3
*Third Semester*
AT 221	Automotive Fuel Systems I	4
	AT electives (2)†	8
	Health foundation	1
SP 108	Fundamentals of Speech
or
	Speech foundation	3
*Fourth Semester*
AT 222	Automotive Fuel Systems II	4
AT 251	Automotive Technology Practicum‡	1 (4)
	AT electives (2)†	8
	Arts or humanities distribution	3
Total credit hours 66 (69)
* If the student chooses this chemistry course instead of another natural sciences distribution course, both CH 109A and CH 109B must be taken. †Select from AT 109, AT 110, AT 225, AT 227, AT 229, and AT 231. ‡ AT 251 may be taken any time after AT 101 and AT 115. Students should consider taking AT 251 during the summer.

This certificate curriculum is intended to prepare people for immediate employment in the automotive air conditioning service field. The occupational objectives include diagnosis, inspection, service, repair, and installation of vehicle climate control systems. This curriculum prepares technicians for A.S.E. Certification Test A7, Heating and Air Conditioning. The student who completes the curriculum may continue study toward the associate's degree in automotive technology.

AT 101	Introduction to Automotive Technology	3
AT 105	Automotive Science	3
AT 115	Automotive Electricity I	4
AT 229	Automotive Air Conditioning	4
	AT elective	4
EN 101	Techniques of Reading and Writing	3
	MA elective	3
Total credit hours 24

Automotive Drive Train Specialist Certificate (R): 161

This certificate curriculum is intended to prepare people for immediate employment in the automotive service field as engine, transmission, and transaxle technicians. The occupational objectives include diagnosis, inspection, service, and repair of modern passenger vehicle and light truck drive lines. This curriculum prepares technicians for the following A.S.E. Certification Tests: A1, Engine Repair; A2, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle; and A3, Manual Drive Train and Axles. The student who completes the curriculum may continue study toward the associate's degree in automotive technology.

AT 101	Introduction to Automotive Technology	3
AT 105	Automotive Science	3
AT 107	Internal Combustion Engines	4
AT 115	Automotive Electricity I	4
AT 225	Automotive Power Train	4
AT 227	Automotive Transmissions and Transaxles	4
	AT elective	4
EN 101	Techniques of Reading and Writing	3
	MA elective	3
Total credit hours 32

Automotive Driveability Specialist Certificate (R): 160

This certificate curriculum is intended to prepare people for immediate employment in the automotive service field as vehicle driveability and tune-up specialists. The occupational objectives include diagnosis, inspection, service, and repair of modern fuel, ignition, emission, and electrical systems. This curriculum prepares technicians for the following A.S.E. Certification Tests: A1, Engine Repair; A6, Electrical Systems; and A8, Engine Performance. The student who completes the curriculum may continue study toward the associate's degree in automotive technology.

AT 101	Introduction to Automotive Technology	3
AT 107	Internal Combustion Engines	4
AT 115	Automotive Electricity I	4
AT 116	Automotive Electricity II	4
AT 221	Automotive Fuel Systems I	4
AT 222	Automotive Fuel Systems II	4
AT 231	Engine Diagnosis and Tune-up	4
EN 101	Techniques of Reading and Writing	3
	MA elective	3
Total credit hours 33

Automotive Electrical Systems Specialist Certificate (R): 162

This certificate curriculum is intended to prepare people for immediate employment as automotive electrical systems and component technicians. This curriculum prepares technicians for the A.S.E. Certification Test A6, Electrical Systems. The student who completes the curriculum may continue study toward the associate's degree in automotive technology.

AT 101	Introduction to Automotive Technology	3
AT 105	Automotive Science	3
AT 115	Automotive Electricity I	4
AT 116	Automotive Electricity II	4
	AT elective	4
EN 101	Techniques of Reading and Writing	3
	MA elective	3
Total credit hours 24

Automotive Suspension, Brake, and Alignment Specialist Certificate (R): 163

This certificate curriculum is intended to prepare people for immediate employment in the automotive service field as suspension, brake, and alignment technicians. The occupational objectives include diagnosis, inspection, service, and repair of modern suspension and brake systems, including all wheel alignments. This curriculum prepares technicians for the following A.S.E. Certification Tests: A4, Suspension and Steering; and A5, Brakes. The student who completes the curriculum may continue study toward the associate's degree in automotive technology.