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 Systems Technology (A60160)
Program of Study
2026-2027 Catalog
A.A.S. in Automotive Systems Technology (A60160) Print Version
Fall Semester | |||
| ACA 111 | College Student Success OR | 1 | |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career 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 | |
| **Math Elective | 3/4 | ||
| **Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | ||
Summer Semester | |||
| AUT 181 | Engine Performance I | 3 | |
| AUT 181A | Engine Performance I Lab | 1 | |
| **English/Communication Elective | 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 | Adv. 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 | |
Elective Options | |||
**Math | |||
| Select one from the following: | |||
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement & Lit. | 3 | |
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 | |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 | |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 | |
**English/Communication Elective | |||
| Select one from the following: | |||
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 | |
Social/Behavioral Science Elective | |||
| Select one from the following: | |||
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I | 3 | |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | |
| HIS 121 | Western Civilization I | 3 | |
| HIS 122 | Western Civilization II | 3 | |
| HIS 131 | American History I | 3 | |
| HIS 132 | American History II | 3 | |
| HIS 221 | African American History | 3 | |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 | |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| SOC 213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 | |
| SOC 225 | Social Diversity | 3 | |
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | |||
| Select one from the following: | |||
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | |
| ART 113 | Art Methods and Materials | 3 | |
| ENG 131 | Introduction to Literature | 3 | |
| ENG 231 | American Literature I | 3 | |
| ENG 232 | American Literature II | 3 | |
| ENG 241 | British Literature I | 3 | |
| ENG 242 | British Literature II | 3 | |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | |
| MUS 111 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 | |
| MUS 112 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 | |
| PHI 210 | History of Philosophy | 3 | |
| PHI 215 | Philosophical Issues | 3 | |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | |
- *This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.
- NOTE: Students are required to take ACA 111 in their first semester.
Automotive Systems Technology Diploma (D60160)
Program of Study
Automotive Systems Technology Diploma (D60160) Print Version
Fall Semester | |||
| ACA 111 | College Student Success OR | 1 | |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career 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 | |
| **Math Elective | 3 | ||
| **Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | ||
Summer Semester | |||
| AUT 181 | Engine Performance I | 3 | |
| AUT 181A | Engine Performance I Lab | 1 | |
| TRN 140 | Trans Climate Control | 2 | |
| TRN 140A | Trans Climate Control Lab | 2 | |
| **Communication Electives | 3 | ||
Elective Options | |||
**Math Elective | |||
| Select one from the following: | |||
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement & Lit. | 3 | |
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 | |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 | |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 | |
**Communication Elective | |||
| Select one from the following: | |||
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
**Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | |||
| Select one from the following: | |||
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | |
| ART 113 | Art Methods and Materials | 3 | |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | |
| MUS 111 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 | |
| MUS 112 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 | |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | |
- *This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.
- *Students must select three (3) semester credit hours from humanities/fine arts. See advisor for list of approved courses.
- NOTE: Students are required to take ACA 111 in their first semester.
Automotive Technology Certificate (C60160A)
Program of Study
Automotive Technology Certificate (C60160A) Print Version
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 |
Automotive Instructor
Faculty Schedule: Noah Wiggins
Phone: (252) 246-1331
Email: nwiggins@wilsoncc.edu