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Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate of Sci. Degree

The Automotive Mechanics Technology Program emphasizes developing skills required for efficient diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of the automobile and its components. Upon

successful completion of the program, students are qualified for placement as technicians in the auto industry.

SUGGESTED PROGRAM COURSE SCHEDULE Career Options/Outlook: SEMESTER 1 16-17 UNITS Master mechanics repair virtually any Semesters part on the vehicle or specialize in the Course Units Pre-Reqs^ GE Area offered* transmission system. Tasks include test drive vehicles and test AMT 300 Auto Fundamentals 4 F, S CRC Area III(b) components/systems using equipment & Shop Procedures such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and AMT 306 F (may also be Small Engine 3 computerized diagnostic devices; test offered in S) Repair and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers’ performance AMT 314 F (may also be Auto Wheel 3 offered in S) specifications; repair, reline, replace, Alignment & adjust brakes; review work orders Recommend CRC Area II(a) and discuss work with supervisors; 3 meeting with F, S, Su CRC Area II(a) Writing competency confer with customers to obtain a counselor descriptions of vehicle problems and Recommend CRC Area II(b) 3-4 meeting with F, S, Su CRC Area II(b) to discuss work to be performed. Math competency a counselor

A sample of reported job titles: SEMESTER 2 17 UNITS ASE Master Mechanic (Automotive Service Excellence Master Mechanic), Pre- Semesters Course Units GE Area Auto Technician, Automotive Reqs^ offered* Drivability Technician, Automotive AMT 301 Mechanic (Auto Mechanic), Auto Service 3 F(H), S(H) Management Automotive Service Technician, Certified ASE Master Automotive AMT 303 Technician (Certified Automotive Auto Electricity & 4 F, S Electronics Service Excellence Master Automotive Technician), Master Automotive AMT 304 Advisory: S (may also be Technician, Master Technician, Auto Manual Drive 3 Mechanic, Transmission Rebuilder Train & Axles AMT 300 offered in F)

Co-req: Projected job opening in AMT 326 S(may also be Auto Air 3 AMT 302 offered in F) California (2016-2026): Conditioning or 303 390

CRC Area IV 3 F, S, Su CRC Area IV Natural Science Projected growth in California: CRC Area III(a) Average (3%) Physical Edu 1 F, S, Su CRC Area III(a) Activity Salary in California: ^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll Median wage (2018): $49,180/yr in the course. Source: *(O) = online available (H) = hybrid available https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27- 3022.00

Catalog Year: 2019-2020 Counselor Contact: Lee Weathers Faculty Contact: Kevin Rogers

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SEMESTER 3 18 UNITS Semesters Honors option: Course Units Pre-Reqs^ GE Area offered* The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically AMT 316 Advisory: 3 F, S Auto Brakes AMT 300 accomplished students and for students with the potential for high AMT 321 S(may also be achievement. Students who complete Advanced Auto 3 AMT 303 15 units or more in honors-designated Elect & Hybrid Sys offered in F) courses will earn special recognition Advisory: S(may also be as an Honors Scholar, a distinction AMT 322 3 AMT 300 & Eng Repair offered in F) that may entitle the student to 306 guaranteed transfer and scholarship AMT 303; F(may also be opportunities at select transfer AMT 324 3 Advisory: Elec Fuel Injection offered in S) colleges and universities. AMT 310 CRC Area V(a) American 3 F, S, Su CRC Area V(a) Transfer notes: Institutions Please meet with a counselor for CRC Area V(b) specific transfer course evaluation or Soc & Beh transferring to a specific 4-year Sciences CRC Area V(b) & 3 F, S, Su institution. & VI** VI Ethnic Multicultural Or taken in summer General Education (GE): ** Select a course that double counts in Area V(b) and Area VI. Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC Area, CSU Area or IGETC Area without pre- or co-requisite can SEMESTER 4 17 UNITS be taken at any semester. Semesters Course Units Pre-Reqs^ GE Area offered* Courses in red meet the requirement AMT 300, for the Certificate of Achievement in AMT 310 306 or 322; Automotive Brakes, Automotive Auto Engine 3 F, S Advisory: Performance Mechanics Technology, Automatic AMT 303 Transmissions/Transaxles, AMT 330 Advisory: Automotive Suspension & Automatic 3 AMT 300 & F, S Steering, Automotive Engine Transmission & Performance, Automotive Electrical Transaxles 304 Systems; Certificate of Proficiency in AMT 303; Small Engine Repair, Automotive AMT 332 S(may also be Auto Computer 3 Advisory: offered in F) Heating and Air Conditioning, Controls AMT 310 Automotive Engine Repair, AMT 303 & Automotive Emission Control Elective 310 or AMT Suggestion: 371 & 381 AMT 340 5 F, S Advisory: Emission Control Inspect & Repair AMT 324 & 332 CRC Area I 3 F, S, Su CRC Area I Humanities

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course. *(O) = online available (H) = hybrid available

Catalog Year: 2019-2020 Counselor Contact: Lee Weathers Faculty Contact: Kevin Rogers