2025-2026 Catalog

Automotive Systems Technology Associate Degree (A60160)

Program Requirements

General Education Courses

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
COM 120Introduction to Interpersonal Communication33

3

Or

COM 231Public Speaking33

3

 

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry33

3

MAT 143Quantitative Literacy224

3

Major Core Courses

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
TRN 120Basic Transportation Electricity437

5

TRN 140Transportation Climate Control123

2

TRN 170PC Skills for Transportation123

2

Concentration

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
AUT 116Engine Repair235

3

AUT 141Suspension & Steering Systems235

3

AUT 151Brake Systems235

3

AUT 181Engine Performance 1235

3

Other Major Courses

Take 8 credits from

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
AUT 183Engine Performance 2268

4

TRN 112Powertrain Maintenance and Light Repair268

4

WBL XXX

*WBL XXX: See Work-Based Learning (WBL).

Take 29 credits from

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
ATT 115Green Transportation Safety and Service123

2

ATT 125Hybrid-Electric Transportation246

4

ATT 140Emerging Transportation Technology235

3

AUT 113Automotive Servicing I66

2

AUT 116AEngine Repair Lab33

1

AUT 141ASuspension & Steering Lab33

1

AUT 151ABrakes Systems Lab33

1

AUT 181AEngine Performance 1 Lab33

1

AUT 221Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles235

3

AUT 221AAutomatic Transmissions/Transaxles Lab33

1

AUT 231Manual Transmissions/Transaxles/Drive, Trains235

3

AUT 231AManual Transmissions/Transaxles/Drive, Trains Lab33

1

LDD 112Introduction Light-Duty Diesel224

3

LDD 181LDD Fuel Systems268

4

TRN 130Introduction to Sustainable, Transportation224

3

TRN 140ATransportation Climate Control Lab123

2

TRN 145Advanced Transportation Electronics235

3

TRN 180Basic Welding for Transportation145

3

Other Required Hours

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
ACA 115Success & Study Skills22

1

ACA 220Professional Transition11

1

Total Credit Hours: 75

*Subject to the approval of the Work-Based Learning Coordinator, students enrolled in designated programs of study may have the opportunity to participate in Work-Based Learning with a maximum of 8 credits for applicable associate degree programs, 4 credits for diploma programs, or 2 credits for certificate programs. For students in a registered apprenticeship, credits are increased to a maximum of 16 credits for associate degree programs, 8 credits for diploma programs, or 4 credits for certificate programs.

Recommended Semester Schedule

ODD YEAR - First Year Fall

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
ACA 115Success & Study Skills22

1

AUT 116Engine Repair235

3

AUT 116AEngine Repair Lab33

1

TRN 120Basic Transportation Electricity437

5

TRN 170PC Skills for Transportation123

2

EVEN YEAR - First Year Fall

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
ACA 115Success & Study Skills22

1

AUT 221Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles235

3

AUT 221AAutomatic Transmissions/Transaxles Lab33

1

AUT 231Manual Transmissions/Transaxles/Drive, Trains235

3

AUT 231AManual Transmissions/Transaxles/Drive, Trains Lab33

1

TRN 170PC Skills for Transportation123

2

TRN 180Basic Welding for Transportation145

3

ODD YEAR - First Year Spring

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
AUT 181Engine Performance 1235

3

AUT 181AEngine Performance 1 Lab33

1

MAT 143Quantitative Literacy224

3

TRN 111Chassis Maintenance and Light Repair268

4

TRN 145Advanced Transportation Electronics235

3

EVEN YEAR - First Year Spring

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
ACA 220Professional Transition11

1

AUT 113Automotive Servicing I66

2

TRN 112Powertrain Maintenance and Light Repair268

4

TRN 130Introduction to Sustainable, Transportation224

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry33

3

ODD YEAR - First Year Summer

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
AUT 183Engine Performance 2268

4

TRN 140Transportation Climate Control123

2

TRN 140ATransportation Climate Control Lab123

2

EVEN YEAR - First Year Summer

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
AUT 141Suspension & Steering Systems235

3

AUT 141ASuspension & Steering Lab33

1

AUT 151Brake Systems235

3

AUT 151ABrakes Systems Lab33

1

MAT 143Quantitative Literacy224

3

ODD YEAR - Second Year Fall

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
AUT 221Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles235

3

AUT 221AAutomatic Transmissions/Transaxles Lab33

1

AUT 231Manual Transmissions/Transaxles/Drive, Trains235

3

AUT 231AManual Transmissions/Transaxles/Drive, Trains Lab33

1

TRN 170PC Skills for Transportation123

2

TRN 180Basic Welding for Transportation145

3

EVEN YEAR - Second Year Fall

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
AUT 116Engine Repair235

3

AUT 116AEngine Repair Lab33

1

TRN 120Basic Transportation Electricity437

5

TRN 170PC Skills for Transportation123

2

Social/Behavioral Science Elective

3

ODD YEAR - Second Year Spring

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
ACA 220Professional Transition11

1

AUT 113Automotive Servicing I66

2

TRN 112Powertrain Maintenance and Light Repair268

4

TRN 130Introduction to Sustainable, Transportation224

3

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry33

3

EVEN YEAR - Second Year Spring

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
AUT 181Engine Performance 1235

3

AUT 181AEngine Performance 1 Lab33

1

TRN 111Chassis Maintenance and Light Repair268

4

TRN 145Advanced Transportation Electronics235

3

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

3

ODD YEAR - Second Year Summer

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
AUT 183Engine Performance 2268

4

TRN 140Transportation Climate Control123

2

TRN 140ATransportation Climate Control Lab123

2

EVEN YEAR - Second Year Summer

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
AUT 141Suspension & Steering Systems235

3

AUT 141ASuspension & Steering Lab33

1

AUT 151Brake Systems235

3

AUT 151ABrakes Systems Lab33

1

MAT 143Quantitative Literacy224

3