MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3180 Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2023 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: AAS Total Credits: 64-77 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

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.

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate safe personal and workplace habits according to industry standards. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++, ASE290++, ASE296++, ASE298++) 2. Comply with federal, state and local regulations with respect to the handling, storage, recycling and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++, ASE290++, ASE296++, ASE298++) 3. Locate and interpret appropriate service information. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++, ASE290++, ASE296++, ASE298++)[FYC], (CRE), (COM)) 4. Apply industry relevant strategies to properly diagnose the root cause of customer reported concerns in automotive systems. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++, ASE290++, ASE296++, ASE298++) 5. Apply industry relevant procedures to properly repair automotive systems. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++, ASE290++, ASE296++, ASE298++) 6. Apply industry relevant procedures to properly service automotive systems. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++, ASE290++, ASE296++, ASE298++) 7. Prepare the vehicle for delivery to the customer according to industry standards. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++, ASE290++, ASE296++, ASE298++) 8. Use, maintain, and store automotive tools, equipment and workspace according to professional standards. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240++, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++, ASE290++, ASE296++, ASE298++) [FYC], [HU], (CRE)) 10. Demonstrate industry standard professionalism that includes dress, attendance, communication and customer service. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++, ASE290++, ASE296++, ASE298++) [FYC], [HU], [SB], (CRE), (COM)) 11. Effectively communicate with diverse audiences orally, visually, and in writing. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++ ASE290++, ASE296++, ASE298++)[FYC], [HU], [SB], (CRE), (COM)). 12. Demonstrate the ability to learn and adapt in an evolving technical environment. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++, ASE290++, ASE296++, ASE298++)[FYC], [MA], (CRE)). 13. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better for each course listed in the Required Courses area.

Required Courses

ASE100 Introduction to Automotive Service 2

ASE110 Engine Fundamentals (4) OR
ASE110AU Engine Fundamentals (4) 4

ASE120 Automatic Transmission and Transaxle (4) OR
ASE120AU Automatic Transmission and Transaxle (4) 4

ASE130 Manual Drive Trains and Axles (4) OR
ASE130AU Manual Drive Trains and Axles (4) 4

ASE140 Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment (4) OR
ASE140AU Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment (4) 4

ASE150 Automotive Brake Systems (4) OR
ASE150AU Automotive Brake Systems (4) 4

ASE160 Introduction to Automotive Electrical (4) OR
ASE160AU Introduction to Automotive Electrical (4) 4

ASE170 Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (4) OR
ASE170AU Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (4) 4

ASE180 Introduction to Engine Management (4) OR
ASE180AU Introduction to Engine Management OR (4) 4

+ ASE260 Advanced Automotive Electrical (4) OR
+ ASE260AU Advanced Automotive Electrical (4) 4

+ ASE280 Engine Management (4) OR
+ ASE280AU Engine Management (4) 4

FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3

Credits: 43-45

Restricted Electives
+ ASE240 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems 2 + ASE265 Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles 2 ASE290++ Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses) 1-4 ASE296++ Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses) 1-4 ASE298++ Special Projects (any suffixed courses) 1-3	Credits: 3-8

General Electives
	Credits:

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 18-24

General Education Core	Credits: 12-18

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: 3-6
GTC107 Technical Mathematics I (3) OR + MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR + Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area 3-6

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

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2023

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.