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 one (1) course from the list below.
EN 102 - English Composition II Credit Hours: 3
COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
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 .

In What Order Should I Take Classes?

Please select courses from the Priority I list. Select courses based on the number of credits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed. If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II, Priority III, and Priority IV courses.

Priority I	Priority II
EN 101 - English Composition I MA 107 or Higher Elective - (min. of 4) OR General Education Elective-Nat Sciences General Education Elective TR 102 - Introduction To Automotive Service TR 110 - Auto Electrical Systems TR 140 - Manual Transmissions and Drivelines	EN 102 - English Composition II OR COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking OR COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication General Education Elective TR 143 - Automotive Air Conditioning and Heating TR 147 - Automotive Brake Systems TR 148 - Steering, Suspension, Alignment TR 160 - Automotive Driveability Diagnostics
Priority III	Priority IV
TR 103 - Auto Engine Design and Servicing TR 180 - Applied Auto Servicing OR TR 181 - Internship in Automotive Technology I TR 230 - Automotive Engine Performance I TR 240 - Automatic Transmissions TR 245 - Automotive Chassis Systems TR 275 - Hybrid Vehicle Operation, Maintenance, and Diagnostics	MN 116 - Basic Welding TR 210 - Automotive Engine Performance II TR 220 - Automotive Electronic Controls TR 260 - Advanced Power Trains TR 280 - Advanced Auto Servicing OR TR 281 - Internship in Automotive Technology II

NOTE: This priority schedule assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult My Degree Path for specific degree requirements.