El Centro College - Degree Plans - Automotive Technology - Engine Repair and Performance Technician Certificate
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Degree Plans - Automotive Technology - Engine Repair and Performance Technician Certificate

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(Level I Certificate)

Brookhaven, Cedar Valley and Eastfield only

  • Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
  • Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C1.AUMT.ENGINE.PERF

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

AUMT 1305 Introduction to Automotive Technology 3
AUMT 1319 Automotive Engine Repair 3
AUMT 1307 Automotive Electrical Systems 3
9

SEMESTER II

AUMT 2321 Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair 3
AUMT 2317 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I 3
AUMT 2334 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II 3
+Elective Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 2-3
++Elective 3-4
14-16

Minimum Hours Required 23-25

+Elective - a minimum of two credit hours of cooperative work experience courses must be selected from the following:

AUMT 1281 Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 2
AUMT 1381 Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 3
AUMT 2281 Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 2
AUMT 2381 Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 3

++Elective - must be selected from the following:

ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
MATH XXXX Any MATH course from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics 3
ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers 4

NOTE: Some students enrolling in this program may plan to transfer to four-year institutions. They should consult with an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and to identify how courses will transfer to the four-year institution of their choice.