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Automotive Technician - Diploma

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Core Courses

Course Title	Credits
AUTM 1003 Automotive Fundamentals AUTM - 1003: Automotive Fundamentals Description AUTM 1003 This course covers automotive industry fundamental knowledge and operations as well as basic automotive electrical theories, diagnosis, and repair procedures using various types of tools and test equipment and reference materials available in Alldata, Mitchell and your textbook. Credits: 2 Effective Dates: 08/21/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: AUTM1003 — PDF	2
AUTM 1013 Automotive Starting and Charging Systems AUTM - 1013: Automotive Starting and Charging Systems Description AUTM 1013 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 available in Alldata, Mitchell and student textbook. Prerequisites: AUTM1003 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 06/01/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: AUTM1013 — PDF	3
AUTM 1023 Automotive Suspension Systems AUTM - 1023: Automotive Suspension Systems Description AUTM 1023 This course teaches suspension systems using leaf springs, coil springs, McPherson struts, and torsion bars. Steering systems using manual and power rack and pinion, recirculating ball steering gears. Alignment angles and their relationship to vehicle handling. Prerequisites: AUTM 1003 and 1013 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 08/21/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: AUTM1023 — PDF	3
AUTM 1033 Automotive Brake Systems AUTM - 1033: Automotive Brake Systems Description AUTM 1033 This course includes basic principles of brakes, hydraulic system basics, disc and drum brakes, parking brakes, anti-lock brakes and power assist units. Emphasis will be placed on operation, diagnosis and repair of various types of braking systems. Prerequisites: AUTM 1003 and 1013 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 08/21/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: AUTM1033 — PDF	3
AUTM 1043 Vehicle Maintenance AUTM - 1043: Vehicle Maintenance Description AUTM 1043 In this course you will learn to inspect, and provide basic service and repairs on both manual and automatic transmissions & transaxles differential, transfer cases, drive axles and wheel bearings. Pre-requisites: AUTM 1003, 1013, 1023, 1033 (with a C or better). Credits: 4 Effective Dates: 08/21/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: AUTM1043 — PDF	4
AUTM 2117 Automotive Electronics 1 AUTM - 2117: Automotive Electronics 1 Description AUTM 2117 This course covers automotive electrical and electronic fundamentals. Operation, diagnosis, and repair of automotive lighting, horn, relay, and windshield wiper circuits are studied using various types of tools and test equipment. Reference materials available through Alldata, Mitchell, Identifix, AC Delco, Subaru of America and the student textbook will be utilized. Prerequisites: AUTM 1003, 1013 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 08/21/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: AUTM2117 — PDF	3
AUTM 2127 Automotive Electronics 2 AUTM - 2127: Automotive Electronics 2 Description AUTM 2127 This course covers automotive electronics and computer fundamentals. Operation, diagnosis, and repair of automotive accessory and Supplemental Restraint systems are studied using various types of tools and test equipment. Reference materials available through Alldata, Mitchell, Identifix, AC Delco, Subaru of America and the student textbook will be utilized. Prerequisites: AUTM 1003, 1013, 2117. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 08/21/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: AUTM2127 — PDF	3
AUTM 2137 Automotive HVAC Systems AUTM - 2137: Automotive HVAC Systems Description AUTM 2137 This course covers the principles of air conditioning and types, diagnosis, testing, and repair of air conditioning systems. The course includes practical work on air conditioning systems such as evacuating, replacement of components, charging, recycling, and performance testing. Reference materials available through Alldata, Mitchell, Identifix, AC Delco, Subaru of America and the student textbook will be utilized. Prerequisites: AUTM 1003, 1013, 2117, 2127 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 08/21/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: AUTM2137 — PDF	3
AUTM 2147 Advanced Automotive Electronics AUTM - 2147: Advanced Automotive Electronics Description AUTM 2147 This course covers advanced automotive electrical, electronic, and HVAC system diagnostic and repair procedures using various types of tools and test equipment and reference materials available in Alldata, Mitchell and student textbook. Prerequisite: Successful completion of AUTM1003 Automotive Fundamentals, AUTM1013 Automotive Engine Electrical Systems, AUTM2117 Automotive Electrical Systems, AUTM 2127 Automotive Electronic Systems, and AUTM2137 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning with a minimum overall score of 70% OR concurrent enrollment in course 2960 Skill Development with instructor approval. Credits: 5 Effective Dates: 08/21/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: AUTM2147 — PDF	5
AUTM 2218 Automotive Engine Fundamentals AUTM - 2218: Automotive Engine Fundamentals Description AUTM 2218 This course includes general engine diagnosis, cylinder head diagnosis and repair, valve train diagnosis and repair, engine block diagnosis and repair. The class stresses how engines work and how to repair them. Prerequisites: AUTM 1003, 1013. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 08/21/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: AUTM2218 — PDF	3
AUTM 2228 Automotive Transmission Fundamentals AUTM - 2228: Automotive Transmission Fundamentals Description AUTM 2228 This course includes basic theory of torque converters, planetary gears, clutches, bands, and hydraulics. The class stresses how automatic transmissions and transaxles work and how to repair them. Prerequisites: AUTM 1003 and 1013 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 08/21/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: AUTM2228 — PDF	3
AUTM 2238 Automotive Driveline Fundamentals AUTM - 2238: Automotive Driveline Fundamentals Description AUTM 2238 This course will cover the operation and proper repair procedures of current differentials, manual transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases used on late model vehicles. It also covers the operation and proper repair procedures for locking hubs in four-wheel drive vehicles. Prerequisites: AUTM 1003 and 1013 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 06/01/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: AUTM2238 — PDF	3
AUTM 2248 Advanced Powertrain AUTM - 2248: Advanced Powertrain Description AUTM 2248 This course includes: advanced automatic transmission and engine diagnostic procedures. Advanced repair of automatic transmissions and engines. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Autm 1003, 1043, 2218, 2228, and 2238 with a minimum overall score of 70% OR concurrent enrollment in course 2960 Skill Development with instructor approval. Credits: 5 Effective Dates: 08/21/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: AUTM2248 — PDF	5
AUTM 2314 Engine Performance 1 AUTM - 2314: Engine Performance 1 Description AUTM 2314 This course covers the operation and servicing techniques required to diagnose and repair automotive fuel system related concerns encountered on modern automobiles Prerequisites: AUTM 1003 and 1013 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 08/21/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: AUTM2314 — PDF	3
AUTM 2324 Engine Performance 2 AUTM - 2324: Engine Performance 2 Description AUTM 2324 This course covers the operation and servicing techniques required to diagnose and repair automotive computer system related concerns encountered on modern automobiles Pre-requisites: AUTM 1003, 1013, and 2314 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 08/21/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: AUTM2324 — PDF	3
AUTM 2334 Engine Performance 3 AUTM - 2334: Engine Performance 3 Description AUTM 2334 This course covers the operation and servicing techniques required to diagnose and repair ignition system related concerns encountered on modern automobiles. Prerequisites: 1003,1013,2314, and 2324 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 08/21/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: AUTM2334 — PDF	3
AUTM 2344 Advanced Engine Performance AUTM - 2344: Advanced Engine Performance Description AUTM 2344 This course will focus on emission control systems and hybrid vehicle operation, diagnosis, and repair. Live work will be at the core of this course and will reinforce understandings obtained in prior courses. Prerequisite: Successful completion of AUTM1003, AUTM 1013, AUTM2314, AUTM2324, and AUTM2334 with a minimum overall score of 70% OR concurrent enrollment in course 2960 Skill Development with instructor approval. Credits: 5 Effective Dates: 08/21/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: AUTM2344 — PDF	5
Total Core Credits:	57

General Education Courses

Course Title	Credits
BIOL 1110 Environmental Science BIOL - 1110: Environmental Science Description BIOL 1110 This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts of ecology as it pertains to the impact of humans on their environment. It addresses the demands placed on the biosphere by the exploitation of natural resources and energy, the creation of pollution and the disposal of waste. This course is interdisciplinary, combining concepts from the natural and physical sciences (e.g. biology, chemistry, geology, physics) with the social sciences (e.g. economics, politics, ethics, history) to present an understanding of how wise stewardship of earth's resources can result in the long-term sustainability of our shared environment. Meets MnTC Goal 3 and MnTC Goal 10 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 02/24/2000 - 12/31/9999 MNTC Goals: 3,10 Course Outline: BIOL1110 — PDF	3
ENGL 1150 Composition I OR ENGL - 1150: Composition I Description ENGL 1150 This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning. Meets MnTC Goal 1 - PREREQUISITES: Students having one of the recommended placement assessment scores, or a grade of ?C-? or higher in READ 150 and ENG 150 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 08/24/2009 - 12/31/9999 MNTC Goals: 1 Course Outline: ENGL1150 — PDF ENGL 1200 Technical Writing ENGL - 1200: Technical Writing Description ENGL 1200 This course is designed to enhance students' abilities to write technical documents. The content covered will include proposals, research reports, technical manuals, feasibility studies, and process reports. Pre-requisites: Students must score 70 or above on the Accuplacer Reading assessment to register for this course. Co-requisite: If students score between 51 and 69, they can register for this course, but must concurrently take ENGL 0110 College Reading Boost. Meets MnTC Goal 1 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 03/16/1999 - 12/31/9999 MNTC Goals: 1 Course Outline: ENGL1200 — PDF	3
SPEE 1020 Interpersonal Communication SPEE - 1020: Interpersonal Communication Description SPEE 1020 This course is intended to increase student?s awareness of the processes, models, and theories of interpersonal communication relative to relationships that impact people?s personal and professional lives. Through self-analysis and reflection, case studies, practical application, and critical thinking, students will examine the influence of communicative behaviors on themselves, their personal relationships, groups, and society. Concepts include self-esteem, self-fulfilling prophecies, perception, ethics, emotion, conflict, cultural awareness, language, nonverbal communication, social media, and listening. Meets Goal 7. Meets MNTC Goal 1 Fall 2016 and after. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 03/20/1999 - 12/31/9999 MNTC Goals: 1,7 Course Outline: SPEE1020 — PDF	3
Total General Education Credits:	9

Total Program Credits:	66