This curriculum is designed to educate and train personnel to fill the mechanical, technical, and supervisory positions in the automotive industry. Successful completion of the program leads to the degree of Associate in Applied Science. Upon completing the program students will be prepared to work as an Auto Mechanic, Automotive Service Technician, Automotive Technician, or Automotive Parts Specialist. Students who wish to complete a program in two years are advised to use a sequence of courses recommended by their counselor or by the instructor. If a student wishes to attend college on less than a full-time basis, the program may be extended beyond two years.
Source: MCC 2023-24 Catalog
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | 15-18 CR. HRS. |
| ENG 101 English Composition | 3 |
| Choose Four (4) Courses From: | 12-17 |
| ANTH 103 – Cultural Diversity in Contemporary Society | |
| BCOM 102 – Advanced Business & Technical Comm. | |
| BUS 127 – Human Relations | |
| COM 201 – Public Speaking | |
| CSS 100A – College Success Seminar | |
| ECON 101A – Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| ENG 102 English Composition | |
| HUM 195 – Introduction to Humanities | |
| MATH 109A – College Algebra | |
| MATH 141 – Precalculus | |
| PHIL 102 – Principles of Logic | |
| PHIL 202 – Introduction to Ethics | |
| PSYC 201 – General Psychology | |
| SOC 101 – Principles of Sociology | |
| TMAT 101A Technical Math I | |
| TMAT 102A Technical Math II | |
| TMAT 201 Technical Math III | |
| AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS | 18 CR. HRS. |
| AT 114 – Automotive Power Plants (Engine Rebuilding ) | 3 |
| AT 120 – Introduction to Electrical Systems I | 3 |
| AT 122 – Fuel Systems and Emission Controls | 3 |
| AT 150A – Automotive Brakes | 3 |
| AT 210 – Powertrains (Manual Drivetrains) | 3 |
| AT 212 – Alignment and Suspension | 3 |
| CHOSE ONE OPTION 23-24 CR-HRS. | |
| Option 1: AUTOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT TRACK | |
| AT 121 Electrical Systems II | 3 |
| AT 123 Engine Tune-up (Drivability) | 3 |
| AT 140 Intro to Hybrids and Alternative Fuels | 3 |
| AT 160A Automotive Air Conditioning | 3 |
| AT 211 Automatic Transmissions | 3 |
| AT 214 Service Management | 3 |
| AT 223 Advanced Engine Performance | 3 |
| AT 230 Automotive Services | 2 |
| OPTION 2: AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TRACK | |
| ECON 101A – Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 |
| HIST 101A – Western Civilization to 1500 | 4 |
| MATH 161 – Calculus I | 4 |
| PHIL 202 – Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHYS 201C&L – College Physics I Lecture and Lab | 3 |
| PSYC 201 – General Psychology | 3 |
| REQUIRED ELECTIVES | MINIMUM 0-5 CR. HRS. |
| Electives must be chosen from the following list or have departmental approval. | |
| COM 201 – Public Speaking | 3 |
| CSS 100A – College Success Seminar | 3 |
| ECON 101A – Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 |
| HE 110 – Industrial Safety and Workplace Training | 1 |
| HP 101 – Hydraulics/Pneumatics | 3 |
| MET 101 – Industrial Materials | 3 |
| MET 201 – Metallurgy | 3 |
| MT 101B – Basic Machining | 4 |
| PHYS 201 CL&L – College Physics I Lecture and Lab | 5 |
| W 101A – Basic Welding | 3 |
| TECH 290CI – Cooperative Internship | 3 |
| Total | 60 |
