LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Automotive Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0238 (Effective Fall 2003 - Summer 2008)
This program prepares individuals to work in the automotive field as a
technician. Students learn all aspects of automobile repair, diagnosis and
maintenance. This program prepares the individual to take the State of
Michigan Mechanics Certification Tests and become a licensed automotive
technician through the Secretary of State. State certification tests are
available at the end of fall and spring semester in the LCC Automotive Program
Office. The Automotive Technology Program is a National Automotive Technicians
Education Foundation (NATEF) Certified Training Program, evaluated by the
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section
for skills assessment and advising information.
INFORMATION
Contact the Transportation Technologies Department located at the LCC Aviation
Center, 3428 W. Hangar Drive, Lansing, MI 48906, telephone number (517) 267-
5880.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 47 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
AUTO 100 Auto Service I 3
AUTO 110 Auto Electrical Theory 5
AUTO 120 Auto Drive Train 3
AUTO 121 Automatic Transmissions I 5
AUTO 122 Automatic Transmissions II 3
AUTO 130 Automotive Engines 3
AUTO 140 Automotive Brakes 3
AUTO 150 Auto Steering & Suspension 3
AUTO 160 Auto Heat & Air Conditioning 3
AUTO 215 Engine Performance/Tune-Up 5
AUTO 225 Automotive Computers 5
AUTO 235 Adv Computer/ABS Brake System 3
WRIT 124 Technical Writing 3
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 22-25 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below:
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 13-16 Credits
(See General Education Core Requirements for information on how to fulfill
these requirements. Core area proficiency exams, where appropriate, are
available for each core area.)
Communication Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3-4
Mathematics Core Area 3-4
Science Core Area 4-5
Writing Core Area (See Note 1) 0
CHOICE 2: Automotive Related (See Note 2) 9 Credits
AUTO 133 Small Engine Repair 3
AUTO 134 Light Duty Diesel Engines 3
AUTO 141 Non-Structural Repair 3
AUTO 145 Introduction to Refinishing 5
AUTO 260 Intro to Alternative Fuels 2
AUTO 261 Alternative Fuels-CNG 3
AUTO 262 Alternative Fuels-LPG 3
AUTO 280 Automotive Service Laboratory 6
AUTO 285 Automotive Internship (See Note 3) 3
MACH 105 Machine Tool Survey 3
MACH 135 Metallurgy and Heat Treat 4
MINIMUM TOTAL 69
NOTES:
1. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
2. Contact the Automotive Technology Program Coordinator for additional
automotive related classes that will satisfy this area at (517) 483-
1375.
3. AUTO 285 may be repeated one time for a total of 6 credits toward this
degree.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
AUTO 100 AUTO 121 AUTO 120 AUTO 235
AUTO 110 AUTO 160 AUTO 122 Lim.Ch.
AUTO 130 AUTO 215 AUTO 150 Lim.Ch.
AUTO 140 Lim.Ch. AUTO 225 Lim.Ch.
WRIT 124 Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
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