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Automotive CertifiedTechnician Emphasis
Transportation Technologies Degree – Associate of Applied Science
Certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education
Foundation (NATEF), the TMCC automotive program prepares
graduates for highly skilled apprentice positions as service,
repair and maintenance technicians. The automotive certified
technician emphasis meets the Automotive Service Excellence
(ASE) standards necessary for a career in repair shops in new car
dealerships or independent businesses. The program emphasizes
skills in diagnosis, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of
passenger vehicles and light duty trucks.
DegreeOutcomes
Students completing the degreewill:
• Fulfill the requirements for the Associate of Applied Science.
• Demonstrate competency in their specified emphasis.
Emphasis Outcomes
Students completing the emphasis will:
• Identify and implement safety procedures involved in
diagnosis, service, and repair of all major light vehicle
components and systems.
• Analyze and interpret diagnostic and test information to
formulate correct repair procedures.
• Demonstrate correct repair strategies and techniques by
applying knowledge of system operation and demonstrating
mechanical skills to accomplish repair tasks.
General Education Requirements
Diversity (3 credits)
English/Communications 6 credits
Recommended: ENG 107
Human Relations 3 credits
Recommended: CE 201
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
Recommended: MATH 108 or higher
Science 3 credits
Recommended: PHYS 100
Social Science/Humanities 3 credits
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 credits
Total General Education Requirements 21 Credits
Core Requirements
AIT 110 General Industrial Safety. ...................................1
AUTO 111 Automotive Electricity ........................................4
DT 211 Light Duty Performance......................................2
Total Core Requirements 7 Credits
Emphasis Requirements
AUTO 101 General Auto.......................................................4
AUTO 112 Automotive Electricity II. ....................................4
AUTO 136 Engine Repair. ....................................................5
AUTO 145 Automotive Brakes. ............................................5
AUTO 150 Steering and Suspension Systems.......................5
AUTO 225 Engine Performance I. ........................................4
AUTO 227 Engine Performance II. .......................................4
AUTO 265 Electrical/Electronic Systems III. .........................4
Total Emphasis Requirements 35 Credits
Elective Requirements
Choose from one of the following tracks:
Track 1–Engine Performance (choose 9 credits)
AUTO 165 Auto Heating and Air Conditioning. ....................5
AUTO 235 Engine Performance III. ......................................4
AUTO 290 Internship in Auto Level 1............................... 4-5
Track 2–Drive Trains (choose 9 credits)
AUTO 205 Manual Drive Trains and Axles. ...........................4
AUTO 216 Automatic Transmissions. ...................................5
AUTO 290 Internship in Auto Level 1............................... 4-5
Total Elective Requirements 9 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 72 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester–Summer
Emphasis AUTO 101 General Auto 4
English ENG 101 Composition I 3
Total 7
2nd Semester–Fall
Core AIT 110 General Industrial Safety 1
Core AUTO 111 Automotive Electricity 4
Emphasis AUTO 145 Automotive Brakes 5
Emphasis AUTO 150 Steering and Suspension Systems 5
Quantitative Reasoning MATH 108 Math for Technicians 3
Total 18
3rd Semester–Spring
Emphasis AUTO 112 Automotive Electricity II 4
Emphasis AUTO 136 Engine Repair 5
Emphasis AUTO 225 Engine Performance I 4
Science PHYS 100 Introductory Physics 3
Total 16
Second Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester–Fall
Emphasis AUTO 227 Engine Performance II 4
Emphasis AUTO 265 Electrical/Electronic Systems III 4
U.S. and Nevada
Constitutions Elective 3
Track Requirement Elective Choose Track 1 or Track 2 4
Total 15
2nd Semester–Spring
Humanities/Diversity AAD 201 History of the Built Environment 3
Human Relations CE 201 Workplace Readiness 3
Core DT 211 Light Duty Performance 2
Track Requirement Elective Choose Track 1 or Track 2 5
Communications ENG 107 Technical Communications I 3
Total 16
Degree Total 72