Associate of Applied Science
Automotive Technology
Degrees and Certificates
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Automotive Technology, -
Automotive Technology, Advanced Certificate -
Advanced Drivetrains-Powertrains, Certificate -
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Certificate -
Brakes and Alignment, Certificate -
Drivelines, Certificate
Courses
AUTO 1021: Service Shop Operations I
Credit Hours 1.0The student will be introduced to various testing instruments, will learn accepted shop procedures, and will be introduced to manufacturer's specifications when making repairs and adjustments.
AUTO 1064: Internal Combustion Engines
Credit Hours 4.0The student will describe the basic systems in gasoline engines. He or she will identify the components of systems and explain principles of operation, maintenance, repair, and adjustment of these engines. From shop experiences, the student will acquire basic engine teardown and reassembly skills.
AUTO 1073: Ignition & Electrical Systems I
Credit Hours 3.0The student will identify electrical accessories to automobile engines, describing principles of operation of the starter, distributor/wiring, battery, alternator/generator, spark plugs and coil. Disassembly and testing of these systems will be performed in the automotive lab.
AUTO 1073: Vehicle Electrical Systems I
Credit Hours 3.0In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of automotive electrical systems, including wiring repair, meter usage, low-voltage battery systems, and starting systems. Students will also gain hands-on experience in utilizing electrical testing equipment to diagnose and repair electrical issues in vehicles.
AUTO 1123: Ignition & Electrical Systems II
Attendance at the first laboratory meeting is required. A student may not participate in lab if they have missed the first lab meeting, which includes the mandatory lab safety training. If a student misses the first lab meeting, they must notify the instructor to make arrangements to make up the safety training before the second lab meeting.
Students are expected to comply with the KCC Laboratory Safety Rules at all times. These rules will be discussed during the first lab meeting and each student will sign an acknowledgement of receipt and understanding. Students who do not comply with the safety rules will be asked to leave the lab and will receive no credit for that day’s work.
Credit Hours 3.0The student will identify components of the automotive secondary ignition system, describe principles of operation and perform operational tests on this system. The student also will use and interpret test instruments designed for diagnosing those systems.
AUTO 1123: Vehicle Electrical Systems II
Credit Hours 3.0Topics in this course include lighting circuits, computer-controlled systems, network communications, and the integration of safety, anti-theft, and entertainment systems in modern vehicles. The course will focus on electrical principles, circuit testing, diagnostics, and troubleshooting. Students will also learn about the role of electrical systems in vehicle safety and security. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the skills needed to work with automotive electrical systems.
AUTO 1143: Brakes
Credit Hours 3.0The student will describe brake principles and operations, including ABS systems. The student will utilize these principles to diagnose, service, and repair brake systems to manufacturer specifications.
AUTO 1213: Manual Transmissions & Driveline
Credit Hours 3.0The student will describe the principles of operation of manual transmissions and drivelines. He or she will apply these principles to diagnose and repair clutches, manual transmissions, drivelines, and differentials.
AUTO 1223: Automatic Transmissions
Credit Hours 3.0The student will describe the principles of operation of automatic transmissions. He or she will apply industry standards of diagnosis and repair of automatic transmissions.
AUTO 2013: Computerized Engine Controls I
Credit Hours 3.0The student will identify components of the automotive fuel, carburetion and emission control systems, describing the principles of operation and performing operational tests on each system.
AUTO 2206: Engine Diagnosis & Overhaul
Credit Hours 6.0The student will apply learned skills by completely overhauling automobile engines. He or she will use test instruments on components of the engine and compare his or her data with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications. Students are required to supply an automotive engine and necessary parts for this course.
AUTO 2233: Heating & Air Conditioning
Credit Hours 3.0The student will describe the theory of heat transfer, forms of matter, refrigerant cycle, and operating principles of certain hardware peculiar to the automotive air conditioning system. The student will apply these fundamentals in testing, repairing, disassembling, and assembling exercises on components of these systems in the automotive laboratory. System conversion from R-12 to R134a also will be covered.
AUTO 2243: Alignment, Steering & Suspension
Credit Hours 3.0The student will describe principles of suspension system operations to include steering geometry and front and rear axle operation. The student will utilize these principles to diagnose, adjust, repair, and replace components of these systems under simulated laboratory conditions.
AUTO 2252: Service Shop Operations II
Credit Hours 2.0This course is designed as a capstone experience specifically to allow students an opportunity to enhance skills acquired in previous courses. Students will use various testing instruments learned previously to diagnose malfunctions in automotive systems. Students also will refine accepted shop procedures, and follow manufacturer's specifications when making repairs and adjustments.
AUTO 2331: Electrified Vehicle Safety
Attendance at the first laboratory meeting is required. A student may not participate in lab if they have missed the first lab meeting, which includes the mandatory lab safety training. If a student misses the first lab meeting, they must notify the instructor to make arrangements to make up the safety training before the second lab meeting.
Students are expected to comply with the KCC Laboratory Safety Rules at all times. These rules will be discussed during the first lab meeting and each student will sign an acknowledgement of receipt and understanding. Students who do not comply with the safety rules will be asked to leave the lab and will receive no credit for that day’s work.
Credit Hours 1.0This course will provide essential knowledge on how to verify the safety of electric vehicles before working on or around them. Students will learn key safety protocols, inspection techniques, and how to assess potential hazards, ensuring a safe environment for both the technician and the vehicle.
AUTO 2343: Electrified Vehicle Theory
Attendance at the first laboratory meeting is required. A student may not participate in lab if they have missed the first lab meeting, which includes the mandatory lab safety training. If a student misses the first lab meeting, they must notify the instructor to make arrangements to make up the safety training before the second lab meeting.
Students are expected to comply with the KCC Laboratory Safety Rules at all times. These rules will be discussed during the first lab meeting and each student will sign an acknowledgement of receipt and understanding. Students who do not comply with the safety rules will be asked to leave the lab and will receive no credit for that day’s work.
Credit Hours 3.0This course provides an in-depth understanding of the key subsystems within electrified vehicles. Students will learn how essential systems such as the battery, electric motor, charging systems, and thermal management operate and interact.
AUTO 2353: Electrified Vehicle Diagnosis & Repair
Attendance at the first laboratory meeting is required. A student may not participate in lab if they have missed the first lab meeting, which includes the mandatory lab safety training. If a student misses the first lab meeting, they must notify the instructor to make arrangements to make up the safety training before the second lab meeting.
Students are expected to comply with the KCC Laboratory Safety Rules at all times. These rules will be discussed during the first lab meeting and each student will sign an acknowledgement of receipt and understanding. Students who do not comply with the safety rules will be asked to leave the lab and will receive no credit for that day’s work.
Credit Hours 3.0This course provides students with the skills necessary to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electric and hybrid vehicle (xEV) systems. Topics include diagnostic tools, fault identification, and repair techniques for key subsystems such as the battery, electric motor, power electronics, and thermal management systems. Students will gain hands-on experience in performing diagnostic tests.