Associate in Applied Science Degree
Automotive Technician (BP/EP)
(Students Beginning Fall 2007)
Overview
The Automotive Technology degree prepares the student in all areas
of the automobile and light truck for service, diagnosis and repair at
an entry level. An Automotive Technician will diagnose, determine
condition, estimate cost of repair and replace or repair various
components in engines, powertrains, suspensions, brakes, electrical
systems, fuel systems, emission controls and computer controlled
systems.
Career Opportunities
Due to increased vehicle ownership, longer useful life of vehicles
and increased maintenance requirements of new and complicated
automotive systems, the demand for trained automotive technicians is
at an extremely high level and is increasing annually. A wide range of
employment opportunities exist in dealerships, fleets, mass
merchandisers, independent garages and service stations.
The degree program also provides opportunities for advancement into
shop management positions such as shop foreman, service manager and
shop owner.
Technical Studies Required 53 Credits
ATEC1100 Trade Knowledge 2
ATEC1200 Clutch and Driveshaft 2
ATEC1220 Manual Transmission and Transaxle 2
ATEC1240 Differentials 1
ATEC1260 Automatic Transmission 3
ATEC1265 Automatic Transaxles 2
ATEC1300 Brakes 2
ATEC1320 Steering and Suspension 2
ATEC1340 Alignment and Balance 2
ATEC1400 Upper Engine 2
ATEC1440 Lower Engine 2
ATEC1500 Basic Electricity 3
ATEC1530 Chassis Electrical 3
ATEC1550 Starting and Charging Systems 2
ATEC1580 Air Conditioning and Heating 2
ATEC1600 Fuel Systems and Turbochargers 2
ATEC1610 Ignition Systems 3
ATEC1630 Emission Controls 2
ATEC1650 GM Computer System 3
ATEC1670 Ford Computer System 2
ATEC1675 Chrysler Computer System 2
ATEC2685 Automotive Industry Internship I 5
MATH1000 Prealgebra 2
General Education Required 15 Credits
*Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 5 3
*Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 7 3
CPLT1100 Essential Computer Applications 3
ENGL2121 Writing and Research 4
or
ENGL2125 Technical Writing 3
PHIL2100 Critical Thinking 3
or
PHIL2200 Ethics 3
*The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area
requirement.
General Education Elective 3 Credits
Hennepin Technical College`s 2000-level general education courses,
with one area of exception, meet the guidelines of the Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). The excepted area contains courses in
computer literacy. Although students may apply up to three computer
literacy credits toward satisfying the general education requirements
for an A.A.S. degree, the computer literacy credits do not meet the
MnTC guidelines and may or may not be accepted for general education
transfer by other Minnesota colleges.
Technical Studies Elective 1 Credit
ATEC2690 Automotive Industry Internship II 5
Total Associate in Applied Science DegreeCredits 72
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