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Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
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 National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF). The LCC Automotive Technology program is certified by NATEF, a branch of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
5 credits – ENGL 110 Industrial Communications recommended
5 credits – MATH 106 Industrial Mathematics recommended
5 credits – BUS 144 Management of Human Relations:DIV meets all three of these requirements and is recommended.
5 credits – DHET 240 Fluid Power/Electrical Theory & Design OR TECH 100 Advanced Principles of Technology OR MFG 130 Materials Science OR choose from the Distribution List.
1 – 9 credits. The following is a list of suggested courses: ACCT 101 (5 cr), BUS& 101 (5 cr), CS 110 (3 cr), WELD 125 (1 – 6 cr), WELD 132 (1 – 10 cr), WELD 241 (2-10 cr)
AMTC 100 | Essentials of Mechanics | 5 |
AMTC 104 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 15 |
AMTC 105 | Vehicle Climate Control | 5 |
AMTC 114 | Automotive Chassis | 15 |
AMTC 124 | Automotive Engines | 15 |
AMTC 206 | Fuels and Emissions | 15 |
AMTC 207 | Computer Engine Controls | 15 |
AMTC 214 | Automotive Drivetrains | 15 |
MFG 100 | Foundational Skills for the Trades | 3 |
MFG 105 | Industrial Safety | 3 |
HLTH 105 | First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens | 1 |
Diversity and Distribution Lists are available in the Lower Columbia College Academic Catalog and at lowercolumbia.edu/catalog.
Total credits required to earn this degree: 128-136 with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in the program requirements.
The distribution lists are in the LCC Catalog. If you are online, click on the links below:
Advisors: Corry Kile, (360) 442-2728, ckile@lowercolumbia.edu - Gary Roeske, (360) 442-2748, groeske@lowercolumbia.edu
Total: | 12 | |
Entry Quarter | ||
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√ | Courses | Crs |
MFG 100 (A) | 3 | |
MATH 106 (A) | 5 | |
MFG 105 (A) | 3 | |
HLTH 105 (A) | 1 | |
Total: | 15 | Total: | 20 | Total: | 20 | Total: | 12 | ||||
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Fall Quarter | Winter Quarter | Spring Quarter | Summer Quarter | ||||||||
√ | Courses | Crs | √ | Courses | Crs | √ | Courses | Crs | √ | Courses | Crs |
AMTC 104 (F) | 15 | AMTC 114 (W) | 15 | AMTC 124 (Sp) | 15 | TECH 100 (Sp,S) | 5 | ||||
AMTC 100 (W,S) | 5 | ENGL 110 (A) | 5 | BUS 144 (A) | 5 | ||||||
Electives | 2 | ||||||||||
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Total: | 15 | Total: | 15 | Total: | 20 | Total: | |||||
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Fall Quarter | Winter Quarter | Spring Quarter | Summer Quarter | ||||||||
√ | Courses | Crs | √ | Courses | Crs | √ | Courses | Crs | √ | Courses | Crs |
AMTC 214 (F, Sp) | 15 | AMTC 206 (W) | 15 | AMTC 207 (Sp) | 15 | ||||||
AMTC 105 (Sp) | 5 | ||||||||||
Program planning is based on information available at the time of preparation. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with their LCC advisor and with an advisor at the college to which they plan to transfer for specific requirements. Consult the LCC catalog for LCC graduation requirements.
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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 National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF). The LCC Automotive Technology program is certified by NATEF, a branch of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
5 credits – ENGL 110 Industrial Communications recommended
5 credits – MATH 106 Industrial Mathematics recommended
5 credits – BUS 144 Management of Human Relations:DIV meets all three of these requirements and is recommended.
5 credits – DHET 240 Fluid Power/Electrical Theory & Design OR TECH 100 Advanced Principles of Technology OR MFG 130 Materials Science OR choose from the Distribution List.
1 – 9 credits. The following is a list of suggested courses: ACCT 101 (5 cr), BUS& 101 (5 cr), CS 110 (3 cr), WELD 125 (1 – 6 cr), WELD 132 (1 – 10 cr), WELD 241 (2-10 cr)
AMTC 100 | Essentials of Mechanics | 5 |
AMTC 104 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 15 |
AMTC 105 | Vehicle Climate Control | 5 |
AMTC 114 | Automotive Chassis | 15 |
AMTC 124 | Automotive Engines | 15 |
AMTC 206 | Fuels and Emissions | 15 |
AMTC 207 | Computer Engine Controls | 15 |
AMTC 214 | Automotive Drivetrains | 15 |
MFG 100 | Foundational Skills for the Trades | 3 |
MFG 105 | Industrial Safety | 3 |
HLTH 105 | First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens | 1 |
Diversity and Distribution Lists are available in the Lower Columbia College Academic Catalog and at lowercolumbia.edu/catalog.
Total credits required to earn this degree: 128-136 with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in the program requirements.
The distribution lists are in the LCC Catalog. If you are online, click on the links below:
Advisors: Corry Kile, (360) 442-2728, ckile@lowercolumbia.edu - Gary Roeske, (360) 442-2748, groeske@lowercolumbia.edu
Total: | 12 | |
Entry Quarter | ||
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√ | Courses | Crs |
MFG 100 (A) | 3 | |
MATH 106 (A) | 5 | |
MFG 105 (A) | 3 | |
HLTH 105 (A) | 1 | |
Total: | 15 | Total: | 20 | Total: | 20 | Total: | 12 | ||||
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Fall Quarter | Winter Quarter | Spring Quarter | Summer Quarter | ||||||||
√ | Courses | Crs | √ | Courses | Crs | √ | Courses | Crs | √ | Courses | Crs |
AMTC 104 (F) | 15 | AMTC 114 (W) | 15 | AMTC 124 (Sp) | 15 | TECH 100 (Sp,S) | 5 | ||||
AMTC 100 (W,S) | 5 | ENGL 110 (A) | 5 | BUS 144 (A) | 5 | ||||||
Electives | 2 | ||||||||||
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Total: | 15 | Total: | 15 | Total: | 20 | Total: | |||||
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Fall Quarter | Winter Quarter | Spring Quarter | Summer Quarter | ||||||||
√ | Courses | Crs | √ | Courses | Crs | √ | Courses | Crs | √ | Courses | Crs |
AMTC 214 (F, Sp) | 15 | AMTC 206 (W) | 15 | AMTC 207 (Sp) | 15 | ||||||
AMTC 105 (Sp) | 5 | ||||||||||
Program planning is based on information available at the time of preparation. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with their LCC advisor and with an advisor at the college to which they plan to transfer for specific requirements. Consult the LCC catalog for LCC graduation requirements.
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