Automotive Technology
Area of Study

Automotive Technology

The Master Automobile Service Technology (MAST) is an accredited program designed to train students in engine performance, engine repair, automatic transmissions and transaxles, manual drive trains, braking systems, steering and suspension systems, electrical systems, electronic components and HVAC.

Automotive Electrical

TOTAL CREDITS
7
CIP:
470604
BANNER:
AB6
Certificate

Program Requirements

Total Credits 7
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
ASE101ASE1001
Auto Shop Orientation 2

Covers safety instruction in the shop and on the automobile. Emphasis on the proper use and care of test equipment, precision measuring and machining equipment, gaskets, adhesives, tubing, wiring, jacks, presses, and cleaning equipment and techniques. (1-2)

ASE120ASE1020
Basic Automotive Electricity 2

Introduces vehicle electricity, basic electrical theory, circuit designs, and wiring methods. This course focuses on multimeter usage and wiring diagrams. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-2)

ASE122ASE1022
Automotive Electrical Safety Systems 1

Covers the operation of electrical systems including vehicles safety concerns of vehicle lighting systems, Supplemental Inflatable Restraints (SIR), windshield wipers, driver warning systems, and vehicle accessories. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST program requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (0.5-1)

ASE123ASE1023
Starting & Charging Systems 2

Covers the operation and theory of a vehicle battery, testing, service, and repair of starting and charging systems including voltage testing, draw testing. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST program requirements. Prerequisites: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C' grade or better. (1-2)

Degree & Certificate Options

Automotive Technology

Associate of Applied Science
75 Credits

Automotive Maintenance and Inspection

Certificate
6 Credits

Automotive Brake Systems

Certificate
8 Credits

Automotive Electrical

Certificate
7 Credits

Automotive Manual Powertrains & Clutches

Certificate
9 Credits

Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning

Certificate
6 Credits

Automotive Steering & Suspension

Certificate
9 Credits

Automotive Engines

Certificate
14 Credits

Automatic Transmission Service

Certificate
8 Credits

Advanced Automotive Electrical

Certificate
10 Credits

Automotive Drivability & Emissions

Certificate
12 Credits

Automotive & Diesel Master Technician

Certificate
Credits

Faculty

Justin Mertens
Auto/Diesel Faculty
970-521-6868
Sterling, Applied Technology Campus
Layton Peterman
Automotive & Diesel Faculty
970-521-6794
Applied Technology Campus
Layton Peterman

Staff

Dena Kerker Brunelle
Administrative Assistant II-Applied Technology Campus
970-521-6739
Applied Technology Campus