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Automotive Technology
Begin a career as an auto mechanic, or expand your skills and attain higher-level positions. Classes are hands-on and
self-paced. the program is accredited by the national automotive technician Education foundation (natEf)/automotive
service Excellence (asE).
Automotive Mechanics — Certificate for Direct Employment
from engine diagnosis and repair to electrical fundamentals, steering and alignment, and brakes, cover the basics of
auto mechanics. Complete this program by taking classes exclusively on weekdays, exclusively on evenings/weekends,
or in a combination of weekdays and evenings/weekends.
What can I do with this certificate?
Career Options: Entry-level auto mechanic or technician.
Academic Options: Continue your studies by taking additional courses toward the automotive technology aas degree.
Location: Downtown Campus
Department/Contact Information:
Dean: 206-7134
auto lab: 206-7190
Program/major Codes: CRTAUTOMECHS/AUM
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
Required Core Courses - A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
aut 100 small Engine troubleshooting & repair (F-Sp-Su) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
aut 101 automotive maintenance (F-Sp-Su) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
aut 105 light line maintenance (F-Sp-Su). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
aut 120 Engine Diagnosis and repair (F-Sp-Su) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
aut 128 automotive Electrical fundamentals and applications (F-Sp-Su) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
aut 139 automotive steering and alignment systems (F-Sp-Su) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
aut 140 automotive Brakes Diagnosis and repair (F-Sp-Su) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total credits as displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Automotive Technology — Associate of Applied Science Degree for Direct
Employment
from steering and suspension to engines and electrical systems, understand car repair inside and out. master the
basics and prepare for entry-level positions or choose additional advanced courses. Complete this program by taking
classes exclusively on weekdays, exclusively on evenings/weekends, or in a combination of weekdays and
evenings/weekends.
Before enrolling in this program, you must complete aut 100 and 101.
What can I do with this degree?
Career options: auto mechanic or technician, service writer, parts specialist or auto sales positions.
Academic Options: While this program was not designed to transfer to a 4-year university, it may apply toward
Bachelor of applied science (Bas) or other programs. see Pima’s transfer Partnerships page
(www.pima.edu/transfer/partnerships).
Location: Downtown Campus
Department/Contact Information:
Dean: 206-7134
auto lab: 206-7190
Program/major Codes: AASAUTOTECHN/AUT
f= fall | sp= spring | su= summer | n/o= may not be offered this year, check class schedule
automotiVE tECHnologY
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