Automotive Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
About the Program
The Automotive Technology two-year degree program is designed for students seeking a career in today’s automotive service industry. The program builds rapidly from fundamentals and theory into diagnosis and repair of today’s modern automobiles based upon Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards.
The design of the program places heavy emphasis upon actual hands-on work in the automotive labs. Approximately two-thirds of the time spent in the program is in a lab (shop) environment where the student applies theory to diagnosis and repair of a wide variety of domestic and import automobiles. As the level of student skill develops, so does the difficulty of the repairs performed.
If students intend to transfer to Oregon Tech's Bachelor of Applied Science degree program, transfer courses should be chosen from the list of electives where possible. See an advisor for more information, or visit OIT's Articulation Agreements page.
Program Learning Outcomes
The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program learning outcomes for the Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science are:
- Diagnose, repair and document all major vehicle systems.
- Effectively locate and utilize technical information required for vehicle repairs.
- Work safely and responsibly within all shop standards and environmental guidelines.
- Apply employer expectations and ethical work practice.
- Successfully pass at least two Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) technical skill assessments.
Entry Requirements
Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process. Students must also meet certain program requirements in the first and third terms, and complete any prerequisites before advancing in the program.
Advanced Standing
Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses over five years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department chair before being accepted toward core requirements. College Now credit will be accepted in accordance with current agreement. Verified Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification and industry experience may be substituted for some coursework in accordance with college policy and the department chair’s approval.
Graduation Requirements
This guide lays out an optimal path to graduate. Where zero credits are listed in the prerequisites, students may place into a higher-level(s) based on designated placement score(s). Note, some prerequisites may be required for graduation. Please consult an advisor with any program completion questions.
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS: |
93-94 |
Program email address: | [email protected] |
Program Prerequisites |
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Course No. | Course Title | Alternate Course(s) | Comments | |
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MTH20 |
Pre-algebra |
| or designated placement score |
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WR90 |
Fundamentals of Composition |
WR91 |
or designated placement score, WR91 fulfills RD90/WR90 |
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RD90 |
College Reading |
WR91 |
or designated placement scoreWR91 fulfills RD90/WR90 |
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CIS120 | Concepts in Computing I 1 | Required for graduation. | ||
Prerequisites - credits vary based on Placement Score(s): | 0-14 |
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Fall |
Check in with Advisor | |||
AM120 |
Automotive Maintenance and Practices |
| fall/spring terms only |
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AM120L |
Automotive Maintenance and Practices Lab |
| fall/spring terms only |
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AM122 |
Gasoline Engines Rebuild |
| fall term only |
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AM122L |
Gasoline Engines Rebuild Lab |
| fall term only |
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BT113 |
Business English I |
WR115 | or higher-level composition course |
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Term Credits: | 17 |
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Winter |
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AM111 |
Electricity for Automotive Technicians |
| winter term only |
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AM111L |
Electricity for Automotive Technicians Lab |
| winter term only |
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AM131 |
Engine Dynamics and Diagnosis |
| winter term only |
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AM131L |
Engine Dynamics and Diagnosis Lab |
| winter term only |
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Term Credits: | 13 |
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Spring |
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AM141 |
Manual Transmissions and Transaxles |
| spring term only |
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AM141L |
Manual Transmissions and Transaxles Lab |
| spring term only |
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AM151 |
Automotive Brake Systems |
| spring term only |
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AM151L |
Automotive Brake Systems Lab |
| spring term only |
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Term Credits: | 12 |
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Summer |
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AM190 |
Automotive Repair Lab I |
| summer term only |
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AM270 |
Air Conditioning for Automotive Technicians |
| summer term only |
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AM270L |
Air Conditioning for Automotive Technicians Lab |
| summer term only |
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Term Credits: | 9 |
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Fall |
Check in with Advisor | |||
AM160 |
Auto Suspension and Steering Systems |
| fall term only |
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AM160L |
Auto Suspension and Steering Systems Lab |
| fall term only |
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AM232 |
Computerized Engine Management Systems |
| fall term only |
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AM232L |
Computerized Engine Management Systems Lab |
| fall term only |
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MTH63 |
Applied Algebra I |
MTH60 | or higher-level math course |
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Term Credits: | 17 |
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Winter |
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AM233 |
Advanced Automotive Computer Systems |
| winter term only |
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AM233L |
Adv. Automotive Computer Systems Lab |
| winter term only |
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AM242 |
Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles |
| winter term only |
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AM242L |
Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles Lab |
| winter term only |
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Term Credits: | 14 |
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Spring |
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AM210 |
Mechanical Careers Development |
| spring term only |
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AM280 |
Cooperative Work Experience/Automotive |
AM290 |
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BT101 |
Human Relations in Organizations |
PSY101 |
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COMM100 |
Basic Communication |
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HE112 |
Emergency First Aid |
HE261 |
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Term Credits: | 12 |
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1 Approved Computer Information Science or Computer Science course, CIS120/CS120 or above, or documented computer proficiency within the past ten years.
For more information, contact the Automotive Technology Department.
Automotive faculty and staff can also be reached by:
Phone: 541-956-7500
Email: [email protected]
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/automotive
TTY: Oregon Telecom Relay Service, 711
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