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The Auto Technology course is offered during the morning and afternoon College Express times. Do you love cars and enjoy figuring out how they work? An automobile technician's job is to maintain and repair vehicles. The exact type of work a technician does, however, depnds on is his or her training. Some specialize in a specific brand of vehicle (for example, Ford), while others service all makes and models.
Due to the complexity of today's vehicles, many technicians specialize in particular areas of repair: for example, alignment and tire balance, air conditioning, brakes, engine and fuel systems, hybrid and elextrical motors, sterring and suspension, and many elextronic systems. Automotive technicians working in small shops tend to perform a wider variety of tasks than those in large shops, where specialization is more common.
Students enrolled in Automotive Technology can earn college credit during high school and will take the following classes if they complete both years of the program.
Automotive Technology Courses Offered
| Course | Semester | Hours | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO 111 Intro. To Engine and EV Motors | Fall 2024 | 3 | This course provides students with basic technical knowledge of the automobile engine, an electric vehicle motor, and their respective components. the student will become familiar with automotive terminology. Specifically, development of skills needed for testing, disassembly, and precision measuring will be emphasized for a combustible engine. |
| AUTO 135 Hydraulic and Regenerative Braking | Spring 2026 | 4 | This course covers the operation, identification, and repair of drum/disc type brake systems. Emphasis will be on safe use of modern equipment. Use of lathes and other special tools will be utilized. |
| AUTO 128 Fuel Systems & Emission Controls | Spring 2025 | 5 | Emphasis on electronic fuel injection and emission components with discussion on calibration, mechanical fuel injections, alternative fuels, and the environment, Injection system maintenance, testing, servicing, and repair will be stressed |
| AUTO 134 Steering and Suspension Systems | Fall 2025 | 3 | Principles of operation, maintenance, and repair of automotive systems including electronic steering and suspension, steering columns, steering gears, and air bag safety. Emphasis given to front-wheel-drive and four-wheel drive systems. |