Certificate

Curriculum

First Semester

Second Semester

Certificate Requirement: 29 credit hours

Notes

*MATH 102 Mathematics for Applied Technology is the minimum exit-level requirement for this program.

Admissions Requirements

High school graduate with a minimum of a 73% overall average or a minimum 2500 GED test score.  A 70% or higher on the Math A/Algebra regents exam is recommended.

In addition to academic requirements, all applicants must also be able to meet the minimum Technical Standards for the program with or without reasonable accomodation.

Program Objectives

A graduate of the Automotive Mechanics certificate program should be able to:

• Apply the theory of operation and construction in order to diagnose, maintain and repair automotive and light truck braking systems including ABS.

   

• Apply the theory of operation and construction in order to diagnose, service and repair steering and suspension system components including wheel alignment on various automobiles and light trucks.

   

• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of construction and operation in order to diagnose and repair vehicle electrical systems including basic electrical circuits, Ohm's Law, batteries, charging and starting systems, lighting systems, instrumentation, body controls and accessory circuits using various resources and common industry test equipment.

   

• Diagnose, maintain, and service common automotive problems using trade-accepted work practices in a realistic work environment.

   

• Diagnose and repair automotive computer systems components, electronic fuel injection, and engine management systems using various resources and common industry test equipment.

   

• Demonstrate and apply the knowledge of gas and arc welding as they apply to automotive mechanics.