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 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

AUT 102 - Introduction To Automotive Service Credit Hours: 2
AUT 103 - Automotive Engine Design and Servicing Credit Hours: 4
AUT 110 - Auto Electrical Systems Credit Hours: 3
AUT 130 - Automotive Engine Performance I Credit Hours: 2
AUT 140 - Manual Transmissions and Drivelines Credit Hours: 2
AUT 143 - Automotive Air Conditioning and Heating Credit Hours: 2
AUT 147 - Automotive Brake Systems Credit Hours: 3
AUT 148 - Automotive Suspension, Steering, and Alignment Credit Hours: 3
AUT 160 - Automotive Driveability Diagnostics Credit Hours: 2
AUT 210 - Automotive Engine Performance II Credit Hours: 2
AUT 220 - Automotive Electrical Diagnostics Credit Hours: 3
AUT 240 - Automatic Transmissions Credit Hours: 2
AUT 245 - Automotive Chassis Systems Credit Hours: 2
AUT 260 - Advanced Drivetrains Credit Hours: 4
AUT 275 - Hybrid Vehicle Operation, Maintenance, and Diagnostics Credit Hours: 2
MN 116 - Basic Welding Credit Hours: 2
OR
AUT 155 - Automotive Detailing and Reconditioning Credit Hours: 2
Select One Applied Automotive Maintenance Option
AUT 171 - Applied Automotive Maintenance and Service I Credit Hours: 2
AND
AUT 172 - Applied Automotive Maintenance and Service II Credit Hours: 2
OR
AUT 180 - Applied Auto Servicing Credit Hours: 4
OR
AUT 181 - Internship in Automotive Technology I Credit Hours: 4
Select one Advanced Automotive Technology option
AUT 271 - Automotive Technology Applied Service and Management I Credit Hours: 2
AND
AUT 272 - Automotive Technology Applied Service and Management II Credit Hours: 2
OR
AUT 280 - Advanced Automotive Servicing Credit Hours: 4
OR
AUT 281 - Internship in Automotive Technology II Credit Hours: 4

Total Credit Hours

63 (minimum)

Program Notes

It is recommended that AUT 102 be taken before AUT 171 and AUT 172 but it can be taken with either course.
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
AUT 102 - Introduction To Automotive Service AUT 110 - Auto Electrical Systems AUT 147 - Automotive Brake Systems AUT 148 - Automotive Suspension, Steering, and Alignment AUT 130 - Automotive Engine Performance I AUT 171 - Applied Automotive Maintenance and Service I	AUT 103 - Automotive Engine Design and Servicing AUT 143 - Automotive Air Conditioning and Heating AUT 160 - Automotive Driveability Diagnostics AUT 210 - Automotive Engine Performance II AUT 220 - Automotive Electrical Diagnostics AUT 245 - Automotive Chassis Systems AUT 172 - Applied Automotive Maintenance and Service II
Priority III
AUT 180 - Applied Auto Servicing OR AUT 181 - Internship in Automotive Technology I
Priority IV	Priority V
MN 116 - Basic Welding or AUT 155 - Automotive Detailing and Reconditioning AUT 140 - Manual Transmissions and Drivelines AUT 240 - Automatic Transmissions EN 101 - English Composition I MA 107 or Higher Elective - (min. of 4) OR General Education Elective-Nat Sciences General Education Elective AUT 271 - Automotive Technology Applied Service and Management I	AUT 260 - Advanced Drivetrains AUT 275 - Hybrid Vehicle Operation, Maintenance, and Diagnostics EN 102 - English Composition II OR COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking OR COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication General Education Elective AUT 272 - Automotive Technology Applied Service and Management II
Priority VI
AUT 280 - Advanced Automotive Servicing OR AUT 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 Academic Progress for specific degree requirements.