Automotive Technology Course Catalog

Use this course outline to follow your Automotive Technology training from vehicle maintenance to advanced diagnostics. See how each semester builds the skills needed for a career as an automotive technician.

Attending college is more than just collecting credits — there's a carefully designed path that builds your knowledge, skills, and expertise step by step. On this page, you'll find a complete, semester-by-semester breakdown of all the courses required to graduate.

Automotive Technology Info

On-Campus     (2026-2027)

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
18 Months (4 Semesters)Credits Required for Graduation: 71

First Year – Fall Semester Groups 1 and 2

Course Code Course Title Clock Hours Credits
AT 100 Safety (Automotive Technology) 14 0.5
  Total 14 0.5


First Year – Fall Semester: Group 1

Course Code Course Title Clock Hours Credits
AT 107 Introduction To Brake Systems 70 2.5
AT 108 Brake Systems Diagnostics 70 2.5
AT 119 Introduction To Steering, Suspension, And Drivetrain Systems 112 4
AT 122 Steering, Suspension, And Drivetrain Diagnostics 140 5
MATH 100 Applied General Math 45 3
  Total 437 17


First Year – Fall Semester: Group 2

Course Code Course Title Clock Hours Credits
AT 146 Introduction To Heating And Air Conditioning 56 2
AT 148 Heating And Air Conditioning Diagnostics 84 3
AT 155 Introduction To Electrical/Electronic Systems 98 3.5
AT 156 Electrical/Electronic Systems Diagnostics 168 6
MATH 100 Applied General Math 45 3
  Total 451 17.5


First Year – Spring Semester: Group 1

Course Code Course Title Clock Hours Credits
AT 146 Introduction To Heating And Air Conditioning 56 2
AT 148 Heating And Air Conditioning Diagnostics 84 3
AT 155 Introduction To Electrical/Electronic Systems 98 3.5
AT 156 Electrical/Electronic Systems Diagnostics 168 6
CSC 102 Windows Applications for Technicians 45 3
  Total 451 17.5


First Year – Spring Semester: Group 2

Course Code Course Title Clock Hours Credits
AT 107 Introduction To Brake Systems 70 2.5
AT 108 Brake Systems Diagnostics 70 2.5
AT 119 Introduction To Steering, Suspension, And Drivetrain Systems 112 4
AT 122 Steering, Suspension, And Drivetrain Diagnostics 140 5
CSC 102 Windows Applications for Technicians 45 3
  Total 437 17


Second Year – Fall Semester: Group 1

Course Code Course Title Clock Hours Credits
AT 201 Introduction To Manual Transmission/Transaxle 56 2
AT 208 Diagnosis Of Manual Transmissions/Transaxle 56 2
AT 212 Introduction To Automatic Transmissions/Transaxle 56 2
AT 217 Diagnosis Of Automatic Transmissions/Transaxle 112 4
AT 221 Introduction To Engine Repair 56 2
AT 225 Engine Repair Diagnostics 84 3
COMM 101 Communications and Career Strategies 45 3
  Total 465 18


Second Year – Fall Semester: Group 2

Course Code Course Title Clock Hours Credits
AT 259 Introduction To Engine Performance 112 4
AT 263 Engine Performance Diagnostics 224 8
ECON 105 Leadership in the Global Workplace 45 3
PSYC 100 Psychology of Human Relations 45 3
  Total 426 18


Second Year – Spring Semester: Group 1

Course Code Course Title Clock Hours Credits
AT 259 Introduction To Engine Performance 112 4
AT 263 Engine Performance Diagnostics 224 8
ECON 105 Leadership in the Global Workplace 45 3
PSYC 100 Psychology of Human Relations 45 3
  Total 426 18


Second Year – Spring Semester: Group 2

Course Code Course Title Clock Hours Credits
AT 201 Introduction To Manual Transmission/Transaxle 56 2
AT 208 Diagnosis Of Manual Transmissions/Transaxle 56 2
AT 212 Introduction To Automatic Transmissions/Transaxle 56 2
AT 217 Diagnosis Of Automatic Transmissions/Transaxle 112 4
AT 221 Introduction To Engine Repair 56 2
AT 225 Engine Repair Diagnostics 84 3
COMM 101 Communications and Career Strategies 45 3
  Total 465 18


Students who transfer in two credits in computer science will take CSC 101 – Computer Essentials for 1 credit.

Students will select a course in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.

Students who select to take transferable communications course CMST 101 or ENGL 101, must also register for CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies for .5 credit. This curriculum is required for all Lake Area Tech graduates and is included in the COMM 101 course but is separate from the university system.

Behavioral Science
PSYC 101 – General Psychology *

Communications
CMST 101 – Foundations of communication * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit)
ENGL 101 – Composition * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit)

Mathematics
MATH 101 – Intermediate Algebra
MATH 114 – College Algebra *

Social Science
ECON 201 – Principles of Microeconomics *
ECON 202 – Principles of Macroeconomics *
SOC 100 – Introduction to Sociology *

On-Campus: Light Duty Diesel Option     (2026-2027)

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
18 Months (4 Semesters)Credits Required for Graduation: 71

First Year – Fall Semester Groups 1 and 2

Course Code Course Title Clock Hours Credits
AT 100 Safety (Automotive Technology) 14 0.5
  Total 14 0.5


First Year – Fall Semester: Group 1

Course Code Course Title Clock Hours Credits
AT 107 Introduction To Brake Systems 70 2.5
AT 108 Brake Systems Diagnostics 70 2.5
AT 119 Introduction To Steering, Suspension, And Drivetrain Systems 112 4
AT 122 Steering, Suspension, And Drivetrain Diagnostics 140 5
MATH 100 Applied General Math 45 3
  Total 437 17


First Year – Fall Semester: Group 2

Course Code Course Title Clock Hours Credits
AT 146 Introduction To Heating And Air Conditioning 56 2
AT 148 Heating And Air Conditioning Diagnostics 84 3
AT 155 Introduction To Electrical/Electronic Systems 98 3.5
AT 156 Electrical/Electronic Systems Diagnostics 168 6
MATH 100 Applied General Math 45 3
  Total 451 17.5


First Year – Spring Semester: Group 1

Course Code Course Title Clock Hours Credits
AT 146 Introduction To Heating And Air Conditioning 56 2
AT 148 Heating And Air Conditioning Diagnostics 84 3
AT 155 Introduction To Electrical/Electronic Systems 98 3.5
AT 156 Electrical/Electronic Systems Diagnostics 168 6
CSC 102 Windows Applications for Technicians 45 3
  Total 451 17.5


First Year – Spring Semester: Group 2

Course Code Course Title Clock Hours Credits
AT 107 Introduction To Brake Systems 70 2.5
AT 108 Brake Systems Diagnostics 70 2.5
AT 119 Introduction To Steering, Suspension, And Drivetrain Systems 112 4
AT 122 Steering, Suspension, And Drivetrain Diagnostics 140 5
CSC 102 Windows Applications for Technicians 45 3
  Total 437 17


Second Year – Fall Semester

Course Code Course Title Clock Hours Credits
AT 202 Intro To Light Duty Drive Train/Transaxle 56 2
AT 204 Light Duty Drive Train/Transaxle Diagnosis 56 2
AT 220 Intro To Light Duty Automatic Transmissions/Transaxle 56 2
AT 222 Light Duty Automatic Transmissions/Transaxle Diagnostics 84 4
AT 226 Intro To Light Duty Engine Repair 56 2
AT 228 Light Duty Engine Repair Diagnostics 84 3
COMM 101 Communications and Career Strategies 45 3
  Total 437 18


Second Year – Spring Semester

Course Code Course Title Clock Hours Credits
AT 232 Intro To Light Duty Engine Performance 112 4
AT 234 Light Duty Engine Performance Diagnostics (AT) 224 8
ECON 105 Leadership in the Global Workplace 45 3
PSYC 100 Psychology of Human Relations 45 3
  Total 426 18


Students who transfer in two credits in computer science will take CSC 101 – Computer Essentials for 1 credit.

Students will select a course in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.

Students who select to take transferable communications course CMST 101 or ENGL 101, must also register for CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies for .5 credit. This curriculum is required for all Lake Area Tech graduates and is included in the COMM 101 course but is separate from the university system.

Behavioral Science
PSYC 101 – General Psychology *

Communications
CMST 101 – Foundations of communication * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit)
ENGL 101 – Composition * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit)

Mathematics
MATH 101 – Intermediate Algebra
MATH 114 – College Algebra *

Social Science
ECON 201 – Principles of Microeconomics *
ECON 202 – Principles of Macroeconomics *
SOC 100 – Introduction to Sociology *