About the Program
CIP 47.0604
The Automotive Technology program prepares individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. Instruction is included in the diagnosis and repair of engines, fuel, electrical, cooling, brake, drive train, and suspension systems. Instruction is given in the adjustment and repair of individual components such as transmissions and carburetors, and computerized information systems.
An Associate of Applied Science degree can be obtained after successful completion of two years and a certificate can be obtained upon successful completion of the first year. ASE certification can be obtained after successful completion of the program.
Award
AAS Degree
Certification/Licensure
Certificate of Completion with Entry Level ASE Certification
Admission Requirements
Priority given to applicants with ACT composite of 16 or equivalent ACCUPLACER score. All applicants must present documents of their scores.
Associate of Applied Science
Curriculum
First Semester
| Class | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ATT 1123 | Basic Electrical/Electronic | 3 |
| ATT 1214 | Brakes | 4 |
| ATT 1424 | Engine Performance I | 4 |
| ATT 1811 | Introduction, Safety, and Employability Skills | 1 |
| ATT 1715 | Engine Repair | 5 |
| LLS 1311 | Orientation | 1 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ATT 2434 | Engine Performance II | 4 |
| ATT 1134 | Advanced Electrical/Electronic Systems | 4 |
| ATT 2334 | Steering and Suspension | 4 |
| ENG 1113 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Mathematics/Science Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ATT 2324 | Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles | 4 |
| ATT 2614 | Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 |
| Approved ATT Elective | 4 | |
| SPT 1113 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ATT 2444 | Engine Performance III | 4 |
| ATT 1313 | Manual Drive Trains/Transaxles | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 13 | |
Advisors
Joshua Troxler
Program Director – Automotive Technology
- 601-276-3884
- jtroxler@smcc.edu
Program Costs
| Vocational Course Lab Fee | $100 /semester |
| Certification Fee | $35 (4th semester only) |
Tool Kits
- ¼ in drive ratchet
- ¼ in drive socket set
- 5.5- 13 mm shallow and deep
- 3/8 In drive ratchet
- 3/8 in drive socket set 8-18mm shallow and deep
- 7-19mm wrenches
- Set of pliers – channel lock, regular, needle nose ,cutting pliers
- Set of screw drivers flat and phillip
- Set of allen wrenches standard and metric
- Set of torx
- ¼ and 3/8 swivel
- 6in and 3in extension ¼ drive and 3/8 drive
- Extendable magnet
- Hammer
- 12 volt test light
- Set of picks
- Set of swivels
- Fuel quick disconnect
- Torx sockets
- Inverted torx sockets
- Vise grips
- Wire stripers
- Multimeter
- 2 ft 3/8 drive extension kt 122024
- Gasket scrapper any kind
- Hose clamp pliers cable type may28650
- Small set of chisels ast1600
- Pickle fork set kt171502
- Snap ring pliers
- Pry bar sun9803
- Impact socket set Metric Deep. 10mm-32ish mm 6 point
- ½ in impact
- Large wrench set (optional) W1104m
