Automotive Technology (A.S. Degree) · Santa Ana College

Program Code: SAC.AUTO.AS

Program Control Number: 04209

In addition to the general education requirements, the associate degree in automotive technology is designed to prepare students for employment in modern automotive service and repair. Technical instruction includes lectures and lab experience in a variety of automotive subjects which students may select according to their interests. Employment opportunities are available at dealerships, independent shops, and fleet services for both domestic and import vehicles.

Learning Outcome(s):

Explain the eight areas of automotive as divided by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Summarize how the vehicle systems work together to propel the vehicle.
Develop the skills to properly make measurements and analyze vehicle concerns.

Course	Title	Units
Automotive Courses Unit Requirements		31
Required Core Courses
AUTO 102	Introduction to Automotive	3
AUTO 105	Automotive Workplace Skills	3
Plus 25 units selected from the following:		25
Select 25 Units of Automotive Courses		25
AUTO 111	Engine Repair	5
AUTO 112	Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles	4.5
AUTO 113	Manual Drive Train and Axles	4.5
AUTO 114	Suspension and Steering	4.5
AUTO 115	Brakes	4.5
AUTO 116	Electrical Fundamentals	5
AUTO 117	Heating and Air Conditioning	5
AUTO 118	Engine Performance	5
AUTO 119	Light Vehicle Diesel Engines	3
AUTO 211	High Performance Engines	5
AUTO 216	Electrical Systems	5
AUTO 260	Introduction to Hybrid/Electric Vehicles	5
AUTO 284	Automotive Emerging Technologies	3
AUTO 299	Work Experience - Automotive	0.5-4
Total		31