automotive technology

Requirements for degree / Certificates

Associate in Science Degree

These classes stress preparation for employment in the automotive and/or transportation trades, as well as upgrading and specialization skills for those currently employed. Emphasis is on practical experience in actual repairs under simulated shop conditions.

FOR ALL CLASSES: Students are required to provide their own hand tools as required. Students are also required to provide ANSI Z-87.1 (1979) eye protection.

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Review the Cuyamaca catalog class descriptions and the Degrees/Certificates PDFs for additional details.

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Course	Name	Units
AUTO 120	Engine Performance I - Mechanical and Ignition Systems	5
AUTO 121	Emission Control License	5
AUTO 122	Automotive Electrical Systems	5
AUTO 123	Engine Performance II - Fuel Systems	5
AUTO 124	Engine Performance III - Drivability	5
AUTO 180	Automotive Service Advisor	1
AUTO 182	Automotive Work Experience	1-3

Select TWO of the following:

Course	Name	Units
AUTO 129	Introduction To Alternative Fuels	3.5
AUTO 130	Automotive Brakes And Brake License	5
AUTO 140	Four Wheel Alignment	5
AUTO 152	Drive Train Systems	4
AUTO 160	Air Conditioning And Heating Systems	3
AUTO 170	Engine Overhaul	5

Select ONE of the following:

Course	Name	Units
AUTO 127	Advanced Automotive Electrical Systems	5
AUTO 135	Advanced Brakes	5
AUTO 145	Advanced Four Wheel Alignment	5
AUTO 155	Advanced Drive Train Systems	4
AUTO 165	Advanced Air Conditioning And Heating Systems	3
AUTO 175	Advanced Engine Overhaul	5
AUTO 176	Engine Machining	5

Students who complete only the major requirements above qualify for a Certificate in Automotive Technology.

Course	Name	Units
AUTO 120	Engine Performance I - Mechanical and Ignition Systems	5
AUTO 121	Emission Control License	5
AUTO 122	Automotive Electrical Systems	5
AUTO 123	Engine Performance II - Fuel Systems	5
AUTO 124	Engine Performance III - Drivability	5

Students who complete only the requirements above qualify for a Certificate in Automotive Technology- Advanced Engine Performance and Emissions.

Sponsored by General Motors. This degree program offers a unique job training opportunity to those students who are accepted. Training includes all systems of the sponsoring manufacturers' automobiles. In addition, students will be required to further their studies in a sponsoring dealership as a paid (work experience) technician.

Students must complete the general education requirements in addition to the requirements listed below to be granted an Associate Degree.

Course	Name	Units
AUTO 121	Emission Control License	5
AUTO 200	ASEP-Orientation	1
AUTO 201	ASEP-Electrical	6
AUTO 202	ASEP-Brakes And Alignment	7
AUTO 203	ASEP-Engine Repair	4.5
AUTO 204	ASEP-Power Train	7
AUTO 205	ASEP-Engine Performance And Air Conditioning	7

Work Experience:

Course	Name	Units
AUTO 206	ASEP-Work Experience Automotive Technology	1-4

Must be repeated five times for a total of 15 Units.

Sponsored by FORD. The ASSET degree program offers a unique job training opportunity to those students who are accepted. Training includes all systems of the sponsoring manufacturers' automobiles. In addition, students will be required to further their studies in a sponsoring dealership as a paid (work experience) technician.

Students must complete the general education requirements in addition to the requirements listed below to be granted an Associate Degree.

Course	Name	Units
AUTO 121	Emission Control License	5
AUTO 190	Asset-Orientation, PDI And Lubrication	2
AUTO 191	Asset-Brakes And Alignment	7
AUTO 192	Asset-Drive Train	8
AUTO 193	Asset-Engine Repair	4.5
AUTO 195	Asset-Electronic Engine Controls	7
AUTO 196	Asset-Electrical, Accessories And Air Conditioning	5

Work Experience:

Course	Name	Units
AUTO 197	Asset-Work Experience	1-3

Must be repeated five times for a total of 13 Units.

Course	Name	Units
AUTO 130	Automotive Brakes And Brake License	5
AUTO 140	Four Wheel Alignment	5
AUTO 145	Advanced Four Wheel Alignment	5
AUTO 180	Automotive Service Advisor	1
AUTO 182	Automotive Work Experience	1-3

Students who complete the requirements above qualify for a Certificate of Achievement in Automotive Technology - Brakes and Front-End.

Course	Name	Units
AUTO 120	Engine Performance I - Mechanical and Ignition Systems	5
AUTO 152	Drive Train Systems	4
AUTO 170	Engine Overhaul	5
AUTO 180	Automotive Service Advisor	1
AUTO 182	Automotive Work Experience	1-3

Students who complete the requirements above qualify for a Certificate of Achievement in Automotive Technology - Engine Performance and Drive Train.

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General Education Requirements

To earn your AA or AS degree, or to move on to higher education, you must also complete the General Education Requirements.  Because there are occasional updates, check with a counselor for the most current information.