Automotive Applied Technology

Certificate: Suspension, Driveline, Brake Specialist
Certificate: Automotive Electrical, Performance, Air Conditioning, and Heating Specialist
Certificate: Automotive Mechanical Specialist
Associate in Applied Science Degree: Automotive Applied Technology

The Automotive Applied Technology curriculum offers training in theory, diagnosis, and repair of the automobile. The student is provided the practical training necessary to function as an entry-level automotive mechanic in some areas.

Students planning to continue at a senior college should consult an advisor concerning degree requirements of the college to which transfer is intended.

CERTIFICATE: SUSPENSION, DRIVELINE, BRAKE SPECIALIST
(Suggested Occupational Plan)

           
FIRST SEMESTER
Lec.
Lab
Sem.
Hrs.
Clock
Hours
AUMT 1305 Introduction to Automotive Technology 1 7 3 128
AUMT 2301 Automotive Management 3 0 3 48
TECM 1301 Industrial Mathematics 3 0 3 48
SPCR 1301 Communications for the Trades 3 0 3 48
           
SECOND SEMESTER        
AUMT 1307 Automotive Electrical Systems 1 7 3 128
AUMT 1310 Automotive Brake Systems 1 7 3 128
POFI 1301 Computer Applications I 2 2 3 64
WLDG 1340 AWS Level I Certification Review 1 4 3 80
           

THIRD SEMESTER

       
ABDR 1323 Front and Rear Wheel Alignment 1 7 3 128
AUMT 1316 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems 1 7 3 128
DEMR 1421 Power Train I 2 6 4 128
           
  Total Semester Hours for Certificate     34  

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CERTIFICATE: AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL, PERFORMANCE, AIR CONDITIONING, AND HEATING SPECIALIST
(Suggested Occupational Plan)

           
FIRST SEMESTER
Lec.
Lab
Sem.
Hrs.
Clock
Hours
AUMT 1305 Introduction to Automotive Technology 1 7 3 128
AUMT 2301 Automotive Management 3 0 3 48
TECM 1301 Industrial Mathematics 3 0 3 48
SPCR 1301 Communications for the Trades 3 0 3 48
           
SECOND SEMESTER        
AUMT 1307 Automotive Electrical Systems 1 7 3 128
AUMT 2317 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I 1 7 3 128
POFI 1301 Computer Applications I 2 2 3 64
WLDG 1340 AWS Level I Certification Review 1 4 3 80
           
THIRD SEMESTER        
AUMT 1345 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning 1 7 3 128
AUMT 2321 Automotive Electrical Lighting and Accessories 1 7 3 128
AUMT 2334 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II 1 7 3 128
AUMT 2437 Automotive Electronics 2 6 4 128
           
  Total Semester Hours for Certificate     37  

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CERTIFICATE: AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL SPECIALIST
(Suggested Occupational Plan)

           
FIRST SEMESTER
Lec.
Lab
Sem.
Hrs.
Clock
Hours
AUMT 1305 Introduction to Automotive Technology 1 7 3 128
AUMT 2301 Automotive Management 3 0 3 48
TECM 1301 Industrial Mathematics 3 0 3 48
SPCR 1301 Communications for the Trades 3 0 3 48
           
SECOND SEMESTER        
AUMT 1307 Automotive Electrical Systems 1 7 3 128
AUMT 1319 Automotive Engine Repair 1 7 3 128
AUMT 2317 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I 1 7 3 128
POFI 1301 Computer Applications I 2 2 3 64
WLDG 1340 AWS Level I Certification Review 1 4 3 80
           
THIRD SEMESTER        
AUMT 2313 Automotive Drive Train and Axles 1 7 3 128
AUMT 2325 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxle 1 7 3 128
AUMT 2334 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II 1 7 3 128
AUMT 2328 Automotive Service 1 7 3 128
           
  Total Semester Hours for Certificate     39  

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ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE:
AUTOMOTIVE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
(Suggested Occupational Plan)

           
FIRST SEMESTER
Lec.
Lab
Sem.
Hrs.
Clock
Hours
AUMT 1305 Introduction to Automotive Technology 1 7 3 128
AUMT 1307 Automotive Electrical Systems 1 7 3 128
AUMT 1310 Automotive Brake Systems 1 7 3 128
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 1 3 64
           

SECOND SEMESTER

       
AUMT 2317 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I 1 7 3 128
AUMT 2321 Automotive Electrical Lighting and Accessories 1 7 3 128
AUMT 2437 Automotive Electronics 2 6 4 128
Mathematics or Natural Science or COSC 1301 Elective 3 0 3 48
           
THIRD SEMESTER        
AUMT 1319 Automotive Engine Repair 1 7 3 128
AUMT 2301 Automotive Management 3 0 3 48
AUMT 2328 Automotive Service 1 7 3 128
DEMR 1421 Power Train I 2 6 4 128
Speech Elective 2 6 4 128
           
FOURTH SEMESTER        
AUMT 1316 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems 1 7 3 128
AUMT 1345 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning 1 7 3 128
ABDR 1323 Front and Rear Wheel Alignment 1 7 3 128
POFI 1301 Computer Applications I 2 2 3 64
WLDG 1340 AWS Level I Certification Review 1 4 3 80
           
FIFTH SEMESTER        
AUMT 2313 Automotive Drive Train and Axles 1 7 3 128
AUMT 2325 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxle 1 7 3 128
AUMT 2334 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II (Capstone) 1 7 3 128
Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 0 3 48
Humanities/Visual or Performing Arts Elective 3 0 3 48
           
  Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree     71  

Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate in Applied Science degrees.

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