Automotive Service Technology

Diploma - 66 credits

About this program
Automotive service technicians work in an exciting and rapidly changing industry. Students in this program will receive training in the many service and diagnostic procedures necessary to maintain our nation on wheels. Students are trained in modern laboratories equipped with current service and testing equipment. Students entering this program should have good mechanical aptitude, good communication skills and the ability to read and comprehend service literature. Graduates of this program will have a variety of opportunities including driveline technician, driveability technician, alignment and suspension specialist, transmission specialist and service writer.
Program outcomes
  1. Demonstrate professionalism and related soft skills.
  2. Apply theory of vehicle operating systems.
  3. Diagnose vehicle operating systems.
  4. Repair vehicle operating systems.
  5. Interpret service information.
  6. Exhibit safety practices and procedures.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. More information can be found at www.minnesota.edu/accreditation.
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Curriculum overview

Credits Requirement type
57 Required courses
9 Restricted electives in course types
66 Total

Automotive Service Technology - Diploma (1)

Required Courses:

Course Credits
AMST1101 - Automotive Equipment Fundamentals 2
AMST1102 - Alignment and Suspension I 3
AMST1105 - Brakes I 3
AMST1110 - Batteries, Starting and Charging Systems 2
AMST1111 - Automotive Electronics 3
AMST1122 - Engines I 3
AMST1126 - Engines II 3
AMST1132 - Drivetrains I 3
AMST1136 - Drivetrains II 3
AMST2201 - Alignment and Suspension II 3
AMST2206 - Body Electrical and Mechanical I 3
AMST2210 - Body Electrical and Mechanical II 2
AMST2211 - Exhaust Analysis and Fuel Systems 3
AMST2214 - Electronic Powertrain Control I 3
AMST2218 - Electronic Powertrain Control II 3
AMST2220 - Ignition Systems 3
AMST2225 - Brakes II 3
AMST2233 - Automatic Transmissions I 3
AMST2237 - Automatic Transmissions II 3
AMST2240 - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 3

9 credits from these course types:

Course Type
General Education w/MnTC Goals
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1st Fall Term - 17 credits

Course Credits
AMST1101 - Automotive Equipment Fundamentals 2
AMST1102 - Alignment and Suspension I 3
AMST1105 - Brakes I 3
AMST1122 - Engines I 3
AMST1126 - Engines II 3

3 credits from these course types:

Course Type
General Education w/MnTC Goals

1st Spring Term - 17 credits

Course Credits
AMST1110 - Batteries, Starting and Charging Systems 2
AMST1111 - Automotive Electronics 3
AMST1132 - Drivetrains I 3
AMST1136 - Drivetrains II 3
AMST2206 - Body Electrical and Mechanical I 3

3 credits from these course types:

Course Type
General Education w/MnTC Goals

2nd Fall Term - 18 credits

Course Credits
AMST2201 - Alignment and Suspension II 3
AMST2211 - Exhaust Analysis and Fuel Systems 3
AMST2214 - Electronic Powertrain Control I 3
AMST2220 - Ignition Systems 3
AMST2225 - Brakes II 3

3 credits from these course types:

Course Type
General Education w/MnTC Goals

2nd Spring Term - 14 credits

Course Credits
AMST2210 - Body Electrical and Mechanical II 2
AMST2218 - Electronic Powertrain Control II 3
AMST2233 - Automatic Transmissions I 3
AMST2237 - Automatic Transmissions II 3
AMST2240 - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 3

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