MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3180 Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2019 Fall Last Admit Term: 2020 Summer Award: AAS Total Credits: 62-67 CIP Code: 47.0604	Primary College: Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: Shared Program Availability: GC GW MC Field of Interest: Applied Technology Instructional Council: Automotive/Diesel-Heavy Equipment Technology (18) GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as: 49-2096.00 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles 49-3023.00 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 49-3023.01 Automotive Master Mechanics 49-3023.02 Automotive Specialty Technicians

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Service prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain automobiles. Instruction is in both the theoretical and practical aspects of automotive repair, service and maintenance, and includes brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drivetrains, and heating and air conditioning systems. The curriculum within this certificate aligns with the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automobile Certification Tests (A1 - A8).

See program advisor for additional certificate offerings.

Required Courses

ASE101 Introduction to Automotive 2

Students are required to take (ASE102++ AND ASE111++) OR ASE113++ for a total of four (4) credits.

ASE102 Automotive Express Service (2) OR
ASE102AU Automotive Express Service (2)
AND
ASE111 Engine Diagnosis and Inspection (2) OR
ASE111AU Engine Diagnosis and Inspection (2) 4
OR
ASE113 Engine Repair (4) OR
ASE113AU Engine Repair (4) 4

ASE121 Automatic Transmission and Transaxle (4) OR
ASE121AU Automatic Transmission and Transaxle (4) 4

ASE131 Manual Drive Trains and Axles (4) OR
ASE131AU Manual Drive Trains and Axles (4) 4

ASE141 Steering, Suspension and Pre-Alignment (2) OR
ASE141AU Steering, Suspension and Pre-Alignment (2) 2

+ ASE241 Advanced Steering, Suspension and Alignment (2) OR
+ ASE241AU Advanced Steering, Suspension and Alignment (2) 2

ASE151 Introduction to Brake Systems (2) OR
ASE151AU Introduction to Brake Systems (2) 2

+ ASE251 Advanced Brake Systems (2) OR
+ ASE251AU Advanced Brake Systems (2) 2

ASE161 Basic Automotive Electrical/Electronics (2) OR
ASE161AU Basic Automotive Electrical/Electronics (2) 2

+ ASE162 Automotive Battery, Starting and Charging Systems (2) OR
+ ASE162AU Automotive Battery, Starting and Charging Systems (2) 2

+ ASE261 Automotive Electrical Diagnostics and Repair (2) OR
+ ASE261AU Automotive Electrical Diagnostics and Repair (2) 2

+ ASE262 Automotive Electronic Control Systems (2) OR
+ ASE262AU Automotive Electronic Control Systems (2) 2

ASE171 Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (3) OR
ASE171AU Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (3) 3

ASE181 Introduction to Engine Performance (2) OR
ASE181AU Introduction to Engine Performance (2) 2

+ ASE182 Theory and Fundamentals of Automotive Fuel/Air and Ignition Systems (2) OR
+ ASE182AU Theory and Fundamentals of Automotive Fuel/Air and Ignition Systems (2) 2

+ ASE281 Computerized Automotive Engine Control Systems (2) OR
+ ASE281AU Computerized Automotive Engine Control Systems (2) 2

+ ASE282 Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis (2) OR
+ ASE282AU Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis (2) OR
+ ASE263 Hybrid Vehicle Overview (2) 2

Credits: 41

Restricted Electives
ASE264 Advanced Automotive Electrical Systems 3 ASE265 Introduction to Electric Drive Vehicles 3 ASE266 Electric/Hybrid High Voltage Batteries 1 ASE267 Electric Vehicle Operation and Diagnosis 3 ASE290++ Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses) (1-3) 1-3 ASE296++ Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses) (1-3) 1-3 ASE298++ Special Projects (any suffixed courses) (1-3) 1-3 DIE104 Electrical for Diesel Engines I 3 DIE106 Mobile Hydraulics and Pneumatics 3 DIE108 Heavy Duty Diesel Power Trains 3 DIE112 General Diesel Engines 3 MET109 Machine Trades Print Reading 3 MET231 Manufacturing Processes and Materials 3 MFG102 Machine Processes, Theory and Application 3 OSH106 Industrial Safety 2 WLD101 Welding I 3	Credits: 3

General Electives
	Credits:

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 18-23

General Education Core	Credits: 12-17

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) OR + ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing (3) 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3)

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment 0-3

Mathematics	Credits: 3-5
GTC107 Technical Mathematics I (3) OR + MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-5) 3-5

General Education Distribution	Credits: 6

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Humanities and Fine Arts area

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences area

Natural Sciences	Credits: 0
Area Waived

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate safe personal and workplace habits according to industry standards (ASE101++, ASE102++, ASE111++, ASE113++, ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE141++, ASE151++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE171++, ASE181++, ASE182++, ASE241++, ASE251++, ASE261++, ASE262++, ASE263++, ASE281++, ASE282++). 2. Comply with federal, state and local regulations with respect to the handling, storage, recycling and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials (ASE101++, ASE102++, ASE111++, ASE113++, ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE141++, ASE151++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE171++, ASE181++, ASE182++, ASE241++, ASE251++, ASE261++, ASE262++, ASE263++, ASE281++, ASE282++). 3. Locate and interpret appropriate service information (ASE101++, ASE102++, ASE111++, ASE113++, ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE141++, ASE151++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE171++, ASE181++, ASE182++, ASE241++, ASE251++, ASE261++, ASE262++, ASE263++, ASE281++, ASE282++, [FYC], (CRE), (COM)). 4. Apply industry relevant strategies to properly diagnose the root cause of customer reported concerns in automotive systems (ASE101++, ASE102++, ASE111++, ASE113++, ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE141++, ASE151++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE171++, ASE181++, ASE182++, ASE241++, ASE251++, ASE261++, ASE262++, ASE263++, ASE281++, ASE282++). 5. Apply industry relevant procedures to properly repair automotive systems (ASE101++, ASE102++, ASE111++, ASE113++, ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE141++, ASE151++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE171++, ASE181++, ASE182++, ASE241++, ASE251++, ASE261++, ASE262++, ASE263++, ASE281++, ASE282++). 6. Apply industry relevant procedures to properly service automotive systems (ASE101++, ASE102++, ASE111++, ASE113++, ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE141++, ASE151++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE171++, ASE181++, ASE182++, ASE241++, ASE251++, ASE261++, ASE262++, ASE263++, ASE281++, ASE282++). 7. Prepare the vehicle for delivery to the customer according to industry standards (ASE101++, ASE102++, ASE111++, ASE113++, ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE141++, ASE151++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE171++, ASE181++, ASE182++, ASE241++, ASE251++, ASE261++, ASE262++, ASE263++, ASE281++, ASE282++). 8. Use, maintain, and store automotive tools, equipment and workspace according to professional standards (ASE101++, ASE102++, ASE111++, ASE113++, ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE141++, ASE151++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE171++, ASE181++, ASE182++, ASE241++, ASE251++, ASE261++, ASE262++, ASE263++, ASE281++, ASE282++). 9. Practice industry accepted ethical behavior (ASE101++, ASE102++, ASE111++, ASE113++, ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE141++, ASE151++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE171++, ASE181++, ASE182++, ASE241++, ASE251++, ASE261++, ASE262++, ASE263++, ASE281++, ASE282++, [FYC], [HU], (CRE)). 10. Demonstrate industry standard professionalism that includes dress, attendance, communication and customer service (ASE101++, ASE102++, ASE111++, ASE113++, ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE141++, ASE151++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE171++, ASE181++, ASE182++, ASE241++, ASE251++, ASE261++, ASE262++, ASE263++, ASE281++, ASE282++, [FYC], [HU], [SB], (CRE), (COM)). 11. Effectively communicate with diverse audiences orally, visually, and in writing (ASE101++, ASE102++, ASE111++, ASE113++, ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE141++, ASE151++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE171++, ASE181++, ASE182++, ASE241++, ASE251++, ASE261++, ASE262++, ASE263++, ASE281++, ASE282++, [FYC], [HU], [SB], (CRE), (COM)). 12. Demonstrate the ability to learn and adapt in an evolving technical environment (ASE101++, ASE102++, ASE111++, ASE113++, ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE141++, ASE151++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE171++, ASE181++, ASE182++, ASE241++, ASE251++, ASE261++, ASE262++, ASE263++, ASE281++, ASE282++, [FYC], [MA], (CRE)).
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 26, 2019

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.