Automotive Technology, A.A.A.S.

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Academic Program Code: 922

The Automotive Technology Degree program prepares students for the fast-paced, highly-technical field of automotive diagnosis and repair. Graduates are equipped for entry-level positions and advancement to Master Technician status.

This program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) to meet the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards of quality. Graduates are awarded NATEF Automotive Service Technician (AST) certification.

Graduates are prepared for the following State of Michigan or ASE certification tests:

Engine Repair (A1)
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle (A2)
Manual Drive Train and Axles (A3)
Suspension and Steering (A4)
Brakes (A5)
Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6)
Heating and Air Conditioning (A7)
Engine Performance (A8)

General Education Courses

Select a minimum of 15 credit hours of course work from the General Education Course list. Course work must be selected as directed from the areas below.

English Composition and Communications

EN 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
Select an EN or COM course from the list below (based on your transfer intent, if applicable).
EN 102 - English Composition II Credit Hours: 3
OR
COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
OR
COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3

Humanities

Select one (1) Humanities General Education Elective.

Humanities General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Social Sciences

Select one (1) Social Sciences General Education Elective.

Social Sciences General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Select one (1) Natural Sciences Lab/Non Lab General Education Elective or one (1) Mathematics General Education Elective.

Nat Sci Lab/Non Lab General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course
OR
MA 107 or Higher Elective - (min. of 4) Credit Hours:

General Education Total Credit Hours

15 (minimum)

Program Courses

MN 116 - Basic Welding Credit Hours: 2
TR 102 - Introduction To Automotive Service Credit Hours: 2
TR 103 - Auto Engine Design and Servicing Credit Hours: 4
TR 110 - Auto Electrical Systems Credit Hours: 3
TR 140 - Manual Transmissions and Drivelines Credit Hours: 2
TR 143 - Automotive Air Conditioning and Heating Credit Hours: 2
TR 147 - Automotive Brake Systems Credit Hours: 3
TR 148 - Steering, Suspension, Alignment Credit Hours: 3
TR 160 - Automotive Driveability Diagnostics Credit Hours: 2
TR 180 - Applied Auto Servicing Credit Hours: 4
OR
TR 181 - Internship in Automotive Technology I Credit Hours: 4
TR 210 - Automotive Engine Performance II Credit Hours: 2
TR 220 - Automotive Electronic Controls Credit Hours: 3
TR 230 - Automotive Engine Performance I Credit Hours: 2
TR 240 - Automatic Transmissions Credit Hours: 2
TR 245 - Automotive Chassis Systems Credit Hours: 2
TR 280 - Advanced Auto Servicing Credit Hours: 4
OR
TR 281 - Internship in Automotive Technology II Credit Hours: 4
TR 260 - Advanced Power Trains Credit Hours: 4
TR 275 - Hybrid Vehicle Operation, Maintenance, and Diagnostics Credit Hours: 2

Total Credit Hours

Program Notes

GRCC grants college credits for current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications. For details, contact the department at (616) 234-3006 or the College Web site at www.grcc.edu.

Transfer Notes

Students intending to transfer to Automotive Management at Ferris State University should elect to take both PH 125 and MA 107 .