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Automotive Technician - Diploma

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2020-2021 Catalog

First Year - First Semester

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 and your textbook. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None 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 and student textbook. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: AUTM 1003 Automotive Fundamentals Corequisites: None 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. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: AUTM 1003 Automotive Fundamentals AUTM 1013 Automotive Starting and Charging Systems Corequisites: None 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. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: AUTM 1003 Automotive Fundamentals Corequisites: None 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, cooling systems and engine lubrication systems. Pre-requisites: AUTM 1003, 1013, 1023, 1033 (with a C or better). Credits: 4 Prerequisites: AUTM 1003 Automotive Fundamentals AUTM 1013 Automotive Starting and Charging Systems AUTM 1023 Automotive Suspension Systems AUTM 1033 Automotive Brake Systems Corequisites: None Course Outline: AUTM1043 — PDF	4
ENGL 1150 Composition I 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: recommended placement assessment score. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 0130 English Essentials ENGL 0140 Developing College Writing Skills ENGL 0150 English Writing Essentials READ 0120 Fundamentals of College Reading READ 0130 College Reading READ 0140 Developing College Reading Skills READ 0150 English Reading Essentials Corequisites: None MNTC Goals: 1 Course Outline: ENGL1150 — PDF OR 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. Prerequisites: Students need a score of 240 or above on the Accuplacer English and Reading assessment. Co-requisite: If students score between 230-239 they can register for this course, but must concurrently take READ 0110 College Reading Boost. Meets MnTC Goal 1 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 0114 College Reading I ENGL 0140 Developing College Writing Skills READ 0110 College Reading Boost READ 0140 Developing College Reading Skills Corequisites: None MNTC Goals: 1 Course Outline: ENGL1200 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	18

First Year - Second Semester

Course Title	Credits
AUTM 2117 Automotive Electronics 1 AUTM - 2117: Automotive Electronics 1 Description AUTM 2117 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 starting, charging and relay controlled circuits are studied using various types of tools and test equipment. Prerequisites: AUTM 1003, 1013 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: AUTM 1003 Automotive Fundamentals Corequisites: None Course Outline: AUTM2117 — PDF	3
AUTM 2127 Automotive Electronics 2 AUTM - 2127: Automotive Electronics 2 Description AUTM 2127 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. Prerequisites: AUTM 1003, 1013, 2117. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: AUTM 1003 Automotive Fundamentals AUTM 2117 Automotive Electronics 1 Corequisites: None 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. Students will also test and diagnose automotive electronic heating and air conditioning control circuits. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: AUTM 1003 Automotive Fundamentals AUTM 2117 Automotive Electronics 1 AUTM 2127 Automotive Electronics 2 Corequisites: None 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. 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 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Course Outline: AUTM2147 — PDF	5
Total Semester Credits:	14

Second Year - First Semester

Course Title	Credits
AUTM 2218 Automotive Engine Fundamentals AUTM - 2218: Automotive Engine Fundamentals Description AUTM 2218 This course covers the disassembly, measurements, repair and re-assembly of automotive engines. This includes cylinder head diagnosis and repair, valve train diagnosis and repair, and engine block diagnosis and repair. Prerequisites: AUTM 1003, 1013. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Course Outline: AUTM2218 — PDF	3
AUTM 2228 Automotive Transmission Fundamentals AUTM - 2228: Automotive Transmission Fundamentals Description AUTM 2228 This course covers the basic theory of automotive transmissions / transaxles. This includes torque converter operations, planetary gears sets, clutch assemblies, bands, and hydraulic systems operations. Students will learn transmission / transaxle operations, diagnosis and repair. Prerequisites: AUTM1003, 1043 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Course Outline: AUTM2228 — PDF	3
AUTM 2238 Automotive Driveline Fundamentals AUTM - 2238: Automotive Driveline Fundamentals Description AUTM 2238 This course covers current automotive clutch, manual transmission / transaxle, transfer cases and differential used on late model vehicles. Students will learn diagnosis, repairs, and operation of each systems. Prerequisites: AUTM1003, 1013 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None 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 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Course Outline: AUTM2248 — PDF	5
General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 3) BIOL1110 program recommended † (MnTC Goal 3)" aria-hidden="true"> MNTC - 3: General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 3) Description MNTC 3 Credits: Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Course Outline: MNTC3 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	17

Second Year - Second Semester

Course Title	Credits
AUTM 2314 Engine Performance 1 AUTM - 2314: Engine Performance 1 Description AUTM 2314 This course covers the operation and servicing techniques required to diagnose internal engine mechanical conditions affecting engine performance. Students will learn how to use diagnostic tools including scan tools and oscilloscopes in troubleshooting engine mechanical condition. Prerequisites: AUTM1003 and 1013 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None 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 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None 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 fuel injection and ignition system related concern encountered on modern automobiles. Perquisites: AUTM1003,1013,2314 and 2324 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None 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 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Course Outline: AUTM2344 — PDF	5
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 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None MNTC Goals: 1,7 Course Outline: SPEE1020 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	17

Total Credits:	66

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

Automotive Technician - Diploma

Recommended Course Sequence

2020-2021 Catalog

First Year - First Semester

First Year - Second Semester

Second Year - First Semester

Second Year - Second Semester

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