The Automotive Systems Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment as entry-level transportation service technicians. The program provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field.
This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Course work includes brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.
Graduates of this program should be prepared to take professional licensure exams, which correspond to certain programs of study, and to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Diagnose and repair charging and electronic systems.
- Diagnose and repair braking systems.
- Diagnose and repair drivetrain components.
- Diagnose and repair steering and suspension components.
- Diagnose and repair automotive climate control systems.
- Diagnose and repair engine mechanical systems.
- Diagnose and repair fuel and ignition systems.
A.A.S. in Automotive SystemsTechnology (A60160)
Program of Study
| Fall Semester | |||
| ACA-111 | College Student Success | 1 | |
| AUT-151 | Brake Systems | 3 | |
| TRN-110 | Intro to Transport Tech | 2 | |
| TRN-120 | Basic Trans Electricity | 5 | |
| TRN-170 | PC Skills for Trans | 2 | |
| Spring Semester | |||
| AUT-114 | Safety and Emissions | 2 | |
| AUT-116 | Engine Repair | 3 | |
| AUT-116A | Engine Repair Lab | 1 | |
| AUT-141 | Suspension & Steering | 3 | |
| MAT-110 | Mathematical Measurement & Lit. | 3 | |
| ## | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Summer Semester | |||
| AUT-181 | Engine Performance I | 3 | |
| AUT-181A | Engine Performance I Lab | 1 | |
| COM-110 | Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| TRN-140 | Trans Climate Control | 2 | |
| TRN-140A | Trans Climate Control Lab | 2 | |
| Fall Semester | |||
| AUT-221 | Auto Tranm/Transaxles | 3 | |
| AUT-221A | Auto Transm/Transaxles Lab | 1 | |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | |
| TRN-145 | Trans Electronics | 3 | |
| # | Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | |||
| AUT-183 | Engine Performance 2 | 4 | |
| AUT-231 | Man Tran/Axles/Drtrains | 3 | |
| AUT-281 | Adv Engine Performance | 3 | |
| TRN-130 | Intro to Sustainable Trans | 3 | |
| Pick one from the following: | |||
| WBL-111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1 | |
| AUT-213 | Automotive Servicing 2 | 2 |
# Social/Behavioral Science Electives – HIS 121, HIS 122, HIS 131, HIS 132, PSY 150, SOC 210
## Humanities/Fine Arts Electives – ART 111, HUM 115, MUS 110, REL 110, PHI 240
Automotive Systems Technology Diploma (D60160)
Program of Study
| Fall Semester | |||
| ACA-111 | College Student Success | 1 | |
| AUT-151 | Brake Systems | 3 | |
| TRN-110 | Intro to Transport Tech | 2 | |
| TRN-120 | Basic Trans Electricity | 5 | |
| TRN-170 | PC Skills for Trans | 2 | |
| Sping Semester | |||
| AUT-114 | Safety and Emissions | 2 | |
| AUT-116 | Engine Repair | 3 | |
| AUT-116A | Engine Repair Lab | 1 | |
| AUT-141 | Suspension & Steering | 3 | |
| MAT-110 | Mathematical Measurement & Lit. | 3 | |
| ## | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Summer Semester | |||
| AUT-181 | Engine Performance I | 3 | |
| AUT-181A | Engine Performance I Lab | 1 | |
| COM-110 | Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| TRN-140 | Trans Climate Control | 2 | |
| TRN-140A | Trans Climate Control Lab | 2 |
## Humanities/Fine Arts Electives – ART 111, HUM 115, MUS 110, REL 110
Automotive Technology Certificate (C60160A)
Program of Study
This certificate prepares individuals to work as entry-level automotive technicians, which includes preparation for the ASE exam in Engine Repair and certifications in safety and emissions.
| AUT-116 | Engine Repair | 3 | |
| AUT-116A | Engine Repair Lab | 1 | |
| AUT-114 | Safety and Emissions | 2 | |
| TRN-110 | Intro to Transport Tech | 2 | |
| TRN-120 | Basic Trans Electricity | 5 | |
| TRN-170 | PC Skills for Trans | 2 |
Graduates of this program, diploma, or certificate should be prepared to take professional licensure exams, which correspond to certain programs of study, and to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.
Out-of-state students seeking to enroll in a program or course leading to professional licensure or certification should contact Travis Flewelling, Dean of Industrial Technologies to discuss enrollment and professional licensure options available. Students may view the Professional Licensure information page to learn more.
Automotive Instructor
Department: Faculty
Phone: (252) 246-1308
Email: rbrown@wilsoncc.edu
Office: Lee Technology Center -R101
Dean of Industrial Technologies
Department: Faculty
Phone: (252) 246-1210
Email: tflewelling@wilsoncc.edu
Office: Lee Technology Center - R146
Automotive Instructor
Department: Faculty
Phone: (252) 246-1315
Email: sjones@wilsoncc.edu
Office: LTC R154
