Academic Programs
Overview
The Automotive Technician Program provides students with the skills needed to pursue a career in any area of automotive repair. Our program takes great pride in its professionalism. A dress code, attendance policy, and student conduct code are strictly enforced. Because the program is so intensive, class size is limited to ensure optimum training.
Locations
Jackson
See information on required Automotive Tool List
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall - Year 1 | ||
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Course Number
Course Title
Intro to Transportation
Credits
2
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Course Number
Course Title
Electrical Fundamentals
Credits
3
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Course Number
Course Title
Steering/Suspension/Alignment
Credits
3
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Course Number
Course Title
Brakes
Credits
3
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Course Number
Course Title
Engine Performance I
Credits
2
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Course Number
Course Title
Engine Technology & Lab
Credits
4
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Credits for Fall - Year 1
Credits
17
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| Spring - Year 1 | ||
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Course Number
Course Title
Air Conditioning
Credits
3
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Course Number
Course Title
Automatic Transmissions
Credits
3
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Course Number
Course Title
Manual Drivetrain and Axles
Credits
3
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Course Number
Course Title
Engine Performance II
Credits
5
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Course Number
Course Title
Body Computer Controlled Elec. System
Credits
4
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Credits for Spring - Year 1
Credits
18
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TOTAL CREDITS
Credits
35
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| Fall - Year 1 | ||
| TRAN 1100 | Intro to Transportation | 2 |
| TRAN 1111 | Electrical Fundamentals | 3 |
| AUTO 1126 | Steering/Suspension/Alignment | 3 |
| AUTO 1131 | Brakes | 3 |
| TRAN 1145 | Engine Performance I | 2 |
| AUTO 1136 | Engine Technology & Lab | 4 |
| Credits for Fall - Year 1 | 17 | |
| Spring - Year 1 | ||
| AUTO 1120 | Air Conditioning | 3 |
| AUTO 2107 | Automatic Transmissions | 3 |
| AUTO 2113 | Manual Drivetrain and Axles | 3 |
| AUTO 2121 | Engine Performance II | 5 |
| AUTO 2146 | Body Computer Controlled Elec. System | 4 |
| Credits for Spring - Year 1 |
18 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 35 | |
Notes:
The Automotive Program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation. The Automotive Technician Diploma meets all the requirements for the AST (Automotive Service Technology) standard prescribed by the ASE Education Foundation.