Modern automobiles are complex machines requiring service technicians who are highly skilled and knowledgeable about mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems. The Automotive Technology program provides a strong combination of classroom theory and hands-on practice, with courses based on competencies established by the ASE Education Foundation. The LCC Automotive Technology program is certified by ASE Education Foundation, a branch of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
See also
- Degree Requirements for Manufacturing, Trades and Transportation programs
- Course descriptions in the LCC Catalog
- Distribution lists in the LCC Catalog
Important: Many course sequences only begin in fall quarter. Check with your program advisor.
First Quarter (Summer)
- COLL 101: College Success 101 (2 credits)
- MFG 105: Industrial Safety (3 credits)
- HLTH 105: First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens (1 credit)
- MATH& 107: Math in Society (5 credits)
- MATH 097/098 with a grade of C or better*
*Pre- and/or co-requisite(s)
Second Quarter
- AMTC 104: Automotive Electrical Systems (15 credits)
- ENGL& 101: English Composition I (5 credits)
- College level reading and writing skills or completion of ENGL 099 (was ENGL 100) or TECH 105 with a grade of C or better*
*Pre- and/or co-requisite(s)
Third Quarter
- AMTC 114: Automotive Chassis (15 credits)
- AMTC 100: Essentials of Mechanics (5 credits)
Fourth Quarter
- AMTC 124: Automotive Engines (15 credits)
- COLL 289: Employment Portfolio Seminar (1 credit)
Fifth Quarter
- TECH 100 : Advanced Principles of Technology (5 credits)
- One year of high school principles of technology (certificate from instructor required), or TECH 090, or MATH 106 or higher*
- BUS 144: Management of Human Relations: DIV (5 credits)
- AMTC 288: Cooperative Education (2 credits)
*Pre- and/or co-requisite(s)
Sixth Quarter
- AMTC 214: Automotive Drivetrains (15 credits)
- AMTC 104 or Instructor Permission*
*Pre- and/or co-requisite(s)
Seventh Quarter
- AMTC 206: Fuels and Emissions (15 credits)
- AMTC 104 or Instructor Permission*
*Pre- and/or co-requisite(s)
Eighth Quarter
- AMTC 207: Computer Engine Controls (15 credits)
- AMTC 104 or Instructor Permission*
- AMTC 105: Vehicle Climate Control (5 credits)
- AMTC 104 or DHET 104 or Instructor Permission*
*Pre- and/or co-requisite(s)
1. College Success 101
COLL 101 (2 credits)
2. Industrial Safety
MFG 105 (3 credits)
3. First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens
HLTH 105 (1 credit)
4. Math in Society
MATH& 107 (5 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): MATH 097/098 with a C or better
5. Automotive Electrical Systems
AMTC 104 (15 credits)
6. English Composition I
ENGL& 101 (5 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): College level reading and writing skills or completion
of ENGL 099 (was ENGL 100) or TECH 105 with a grade of C or better
7. Automotive Chassis
AMTC 114 (15 credits)
8. Essentials of Mechanics
AMTC 100 (5 credits)
9. Automotive Engines
AMTC 124 (15 credits)
10. Employment Portfolio Seminar
COLL 289 (1 credit)
11. Advanced Principles of Technology
TECH 100 (5 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): One year of high school principles of technology (certificate
from instructor required), or TECH 090, or MATH 106 or higher
12. Management of Human Relations: DIV
BUS 144 (5 credits)
13. Cooperative Education
AMTC 288 (2 credits)
14. Automotive Drivetrains
AMTC 214 (15 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): AMTC 104 or Instructor Permission
15. Fuels and Emissions
AMTC 206 (15 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): AMTC 104 or Instructor Permission
16. Computer Engine Controls
AMTC 207 (15 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): AMTC 104 or Instructor Permission
17. Vehicle Climate Control
AMTC 105 (5 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): AMTC 104 or Instructor Permission
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