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Automotive Technician Associate of Applied Science Degree

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

The Automotive Technology degree prepares the student in all areas of automobile and light truck 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.

Award Outcomes

Evaluate scan tool readings

Evaluate vehicle suspension systems

Evaluate engine condition using precision instruments

Interpret wiring diagrams

Perform digital multimeter (DMM) measurements

Use transmission test equipment

Analyze heating ventilation/air conditioning systems

Interpret electronic service information

Diagnose hydraulic system components

Analyze driveline components

Determine customer vehicle repair needs

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.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 57 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ATEC1051Introduction to Automotive Technology

3

ATEC1105Engine Repair I

3

ATEC1110Engine Repair II

3

ATEC1205Automatic Transmissions I

3

ATEC1210Automatic Transmissions II

3

ATEC1305Manual Drive Train & Axles

4

ATEC1405Steering and Suspension

4

ATEC1505Brakes

4

ATEC1615Basic Electrical

3

ATEC1620Starting and Charging Systems

3

ATEC1625Chassis Electrical

3

ATEC1705Heating and Air Conditioning

4

ATEC1850Ignition Systems

4

ATEC1855Fuel Systems

4

ATEC1860Engine Performance

4

ATEC2685Automotive Industry Internship I

5

General Education Required 12 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ENGL1070Technical Writing

3

PHYS1005Introductory Physics I

3

Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 5

3

Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 7

3

General Education Elective 3 Credits

Choose credits from Hennepin Technical College’s Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) general education courses.

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 72

Semester Sequence - Full Time

Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ATEC1051Introduction to Automotive Technology

3

ATEC1405Steering and Suspension

4

ATEC1505Brakes

4

ATEC1615Basic Electrical

3

ATEC1620Starting and Charging Systems

3

Total Credits  17

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ATEC1105Engine Repair I

3

ATEC1110Engine Repair II

3

ATEC1625Chassis Electrical

3

ATEC2685Automotive Industry Internship I

5

PHYS1005Introductory Physics I

3

Total Credits  17

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ENGL1070Technical 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
ATEC1850Ignition Systems

4

ATEC1855Fuel Systems

4

ATEC1860Engine Performance

4

General Education Electives

3

Total Credits  15

General Education Electives

Choose credits from Hennepin Technical College’s Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) general education courses.

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
ECON1200Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECON1300Principles of Macroeconomics

3

ENGL1200Introduction to Humanities

3

HIST1400Contemporary World History

3

POLI1000Introduction to American Government and Politics

3

PSYC1000General Psychology

3

PSYC1200Psychology Throughout the Lifespan

3

PSYC1300Abnormal Psychology

3

SOCI1100Introduction to Sociology

3

SOCI1200Marriage and Family

3

SOCI1400Race in America

3

SOCI1500Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

SOCI1600Food and Society

3

Choose a Total of:  3 Credits

MnTC Goal Area 7

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Human Diversity

COMM1200Intercultural Communication

3

COMM1250Interpersonal Communication

3

MUSC1010Influence of Pop/Rock Music

3

PSYC1200Psychology Throughout the Lifespan

3

PSYC1300Abnormal Psychology

3

SOCI1200Marriage and Family

3

 

Race, Power, and Justice

SOCI1400Race in America

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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