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Automotive Electronics - Certificate

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2021-2022 Required Courses

First Year - First Semester

Course Title	Credits
AUTM 1000 Introduction to Automotive, Safety, and Pollution AUTM - 1000: Introduction to Automotive, Safety, and Pollution Description AUTM 1000 This course prepares students for the Automotive Technician Program. Students will register for manufacturer training and supplemental learning resources used in the program. Students will purchase tools and uniforms to be used while in the program. Students will be introduced to shop safety and pollution prevention procedures used in the industry. Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2022 Course Outline: AUTM1000 — PDF	1
AUTM 2157 Introduction to Automotive Electricity and Electronics AUTM - 2157: Introduction to Automotive Electricity and Electronics Description AUTM 2157 This course introduces students to the fundamentals of automotive electrical and electronic systems. Students will learn about electrical theory and electrical diagnostic strategy using the DVOM. Students will learn about shop safety procedures, how to use vehicle service information, and how to use general shop tools and equipment as they relate to electrical/electronic service and repair Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2022 Course Outline: AUTM2157 — PDF	2
AUTM 2167 Automotive Electronics and Computers AUTM - 2167: Automotive Electronics and Computers Description AUTM 2167 This course covers automotive electrical and electronic fundamentals. Students will learn how to identify and interpret circuit wiring diagrams. Industry recognized procedures for repairing wiring harnesses, connectors, and terminals are demonstrated and practiced in this course. Operation, diagnosis, and repair of automotive series, parallel and relay-controlled circuits are studied using various types of tools and test equipment. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2022 Course Outline: AUTM2167 — PDF	3
AUTM 2177 Automotive Starting and Charging Systems AUTM - 2177: Automotive Starting and Charging Systems Description AUTM 2177 This course covers automotive batteries, starting and charging system theories, diagnosis and repair procedures using various types of tools and test equipment and reference materials. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2022 Course Outline: AUTM2177 — PDF	3
AUTM 2187 Vehicle Communication Systems AUTM - 2187: Vehicle Communication Systems Description AUTM 2187 Students in this course will be exposed to complex automotive electronics and computer-controlled circuits. Operation, diagnosis, and repair of vehicle communication networks will be studied using various types of tools and test equipment. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2022 Course Outline: AUTM2187 — PDF	3
AUTM 2197 Vehicle Accessory and Safety Systems AUTM - 2197: Vehicle Accessory and Safety Systems Description AUTM 2197 This course covers advanced automotive electrical, electronic, and HVAC system diagnostic and repair procedures using various types of tools and test equipment. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2022 Course Outline: AUTM2197 — PDF	3
General Education Credits (Any MnTC Goal Area) PHIL1200 Critical Thinking program recommended ‡ (Any MnTC Goal Area)" aria-hidden="true"> GENE - 0000: General Education Credits (Any MnTC Goal Area) Description GENE 0000 Credits: Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: GENE0000 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	18

Total Credits:	18

‡ Select General Education electives from specified MnTC goal area or from any MnTC goals if none specified.

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Automotive Electronics - Certificate

2021-2022 Required Courses

First Year - First Semester

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