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Automotive Technician (BP/EP) Associate in Applied Science Degree

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ATEC1050Introduction to Automotive Technology

2
ATEC1405Steering and Suspension

4
ATEC1505Brakes

4
ATEC1615Basic Electrical

3
ATEC1620Starting and Charging Systems

3

Total Credits  16

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ATEC1105Engine Repair I

3
ATEC1110Engine Repair II

3
ATEC1625Chassis Electrical

3
ATEC2685Automotive Industry Internship I

5
PHYS2001Introductory Physics

3

Total Credits  17

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ENGL2121Writing and Research

4
or
ENGL2125Technical Writing

3
Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 7

3

Total Credits  6

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ATEC1205Automatic Transmissions I

3
ATEC1210Automatic Transmissions II

3
ATEC1305Manual Drive Train & Axles

4
ATEC1705Heating and Air Conditioning

4
Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 5

3

Total Credits  17

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ATEC1820Hybrid Electric Vehicle Systems

1
ATEC1850Ignition Systems

4
ATEC1855Fuel Systems

4
ATEC1860Engine Performance

4
General Education Electives

3

Total Credits  16

General Education Electives

Hennepin Technical College’s 2000-level general education courses meet the guidelines of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Choose a Total of:  3 credits

MnTC Goal Area 5

A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu.  The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ECON2100Consumer Economics

3
ECON2200Principles of Microeconomics

3
ECON2300Principles of Macroeconomics

3
PSYC2300General Psychology

3
PSYC2310Psychology Throughout the Lifespan

3
PSYC2320Psychology of Living in the 21st Century

3
PSYC2330Abnormal Psychology

3
SOCI2000Marriage and Family

3
SOCI2100Introduction to Sociology

3
SOCI2130Food, Culture and Society

3
SOCI2200Racial and Ethnic Relations

3

Choose a Total of:  3 Credits

MnTC Goal Area 7

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
COMM2020Intercultural Communication

3
COMM2050Interpersonal Communication

3
LANG2000American Sign Language/Deaf Culture I

3
LANG2010American Sign Language/Deaf Culture II

3
PSYC2310Psychology Throughout the Lifespan

3
PSYC2330Abnormal Psychology

3
SOCI2000Marriage and Family

3
SOCI2200Racial and Ethnic Relations

3

Choose a Total of:  3 Credits

Graduation (72 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.


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