Academic Catalog

Automotive Technology: Manufacture Specialty (A.S.)

Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/auto/

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE

The Manufacture Specialty AS option prepares students for employment as an entry-level automotive technician at a Ford dealership. Courses focus on both the mechanical and electrical systems within a vehicle and how to diagnose and repair them. They include fundamentals, engine repair, automatic transaxle/transmission, manual drivetrain and axle, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical, HVAC, and engine performance. Students will also increase their hands-on skills and experience by working in the field. Graduates are employed as entry-level technicians at Ford dealerships. They have the ability to work as a bumper-to-bumper technician or as a specialized automotive repair technician.
 
Program Student Learning Outcomes
  • Demonstrate safe practices when working on all types of vehicles.
  • Analyze service information in order to diagnose and repair vehicle faults.
  • Practice repairing faults related to engine repair, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drivetrain and axle, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical/electronics, HVAC, and engine performance.

Program Requirements

Code Number Course Title Units
Required Courses
AUTO 151Automotive Alignment Brake and Suspension6.5
AUTO 161Automotive Electricity7.0
AUTO 111Automotive Engines4.0
AUTO 121Drivetrain Transmissions and Axles6.5
AUTO 181Electronic Engine Management Systems-Corporate6.5
AUTO 179Automotive Air Conditioning4.0
AUTO 173Automotive Technology Work Experience Education (Students must repeat this course for 12 units) 112.0
Total Units46.5
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This course must be repeated four times. AUTO 100 can substitute (3) units of AUTO 173

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Complete 60 units to include (1) the above required courses, (2) Complete the General Education requirements and electives to achieve a minimum of 60 units.

Recommended Electives

Code Number Course Title Units
WELD 100Welding Fundamentals2.5
MTT 100Machine Tool Introduction2.0
BCOT 247Managerial Business Communications3.0
BCOT 148Effective Business Presentations3.0