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

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.

 

3/5/2024 : BP 5104 / EP 5105