Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Pathway Map Options
There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.
These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.
Note: You will have to select one of the options below to view available course sequences.
The list of courses below has been updated
Full-time Sequence
To view course sequences, select one of the pathway map options above.
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Fall Semester (Term 1) Term 1 Term 1 Fall Semester (Term 1) Fall Semester (Term 1) Fall Semester (Term 1) Term 1 Fall Semester (Term 1) Summer Semester (Term 1)
Spring Semester (Term 2) Term 2 Term 2 Spring Semester (Term 2) Spring Semester (Term 2) Spring Semester (Term 2) Term 2 Spring Semester (Term 2) Fall Semester (Term 2)
Summer Semester (Term 3) Term 3 Term 3 Summer Semester (Term 3) Summer Semester (Term 3) Summer Semester (Term 3) Term 3 Summer Semester (Term 3) Spring Semester (Term 3)
Fall Semester (Term 4) Term 4 Term 4 Fall Semester (Term 4) Fall Semester (Term 4) Fall Semester (Term 4) Term 4 Fall Semester (Term 4) Summer Semester (Term 4)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ASE260 or ASE260AU |
Advanced Automotive Electrical or Advanced Automotive Electrical | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
MAT14+ or MAT15+ or GTC1++ |
College Mathematics or College Algebra/Functions or Machine Processes, Theory and Application | Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103 or MAT114 or MAT115. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement for MAT15+, OR permission of Department/Division Chair. or No requisites | Critical course | MA or MA or None | 3–6 |
ASE120 or ASE120AU |
Automatic Transmission and Transaxle or Automatic Transmission and Transaxle | 4 | |||
ASE280 or ASE280AU |
Engine Management or Engine Management | No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design | 3 | |||
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
RE | Restricted Elective | 2–4 | |||
ASE120 or ASE120AU |
Automatic Transmission and Transaxle or Automatic Transmission and Transaxle | 4 | |||
ASE280 or ASE280AU |
Engine Management or Engine Management | No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design | 3 | |||
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
RE | Restricted Elective | 2–4 | |||
ASE120 or ASE120AU |
Automatic Transmission and Transaxle or Automatic Transmission and Transaxle | 4 | |||
ASE280 or ASE280AU |
Engine Management or Engine Management | No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design | 3 | |||
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
RE | Restricted Elective | 2–4 | |||
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor. | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
MAT14+ or GTC107 or MA |
College Mathematics or Technical Mathematics I or Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area | MA or None or MA | 3–6 | ||
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor. | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
MAT14+ or GTC107 or MA |
College Mathematics or Technical Mathematics I or Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area | MA or None or MA | 3–6 | ||
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor. | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
MAT14+ or GTC107 or MA |
College Mathematics or Technical Mathematics I or Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area | MA or None or MA | 3–6 | ||
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor. | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
MAT14+ or GTC107 or MA |
College Mathematics or Technical Mathematics I or Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area | MA or None or MA | 3–6 | ||
Restricted Elective | Restricted Elective | See Restricted Elective list below. | 3–8 | ||
ASE170 or ASE170AU |
Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems or Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems | 4 |
Spring Semester (Term 5) Fall Semester (Term 5)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ASE180 or ASE180AU |
Introduction to Engine Management or Introduction to Engine Management | 4 | |||
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
ENG101 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 |
Summer Semester (Term 6) Spring Semester (Term 6)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Restricted Elective | Restricted Elective | See Restricted Elective list below. | 3–8 | ||
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
GTC107 | Technical Mathematics I | 3 |
Fall Semester (Term 7)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ASE130 or ASE130AU |
Manual Drive Trains and Axles or Manual Drive Trains and Axles | 4 | |||
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 8)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ASE280 or ASE280AU |
Engine Management or Engine Management | No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 |
Fall Semester (Term 10)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ASE120 or ASE120AU |
Automatic Transmission and Transaxle or Automatic Transmission and Transaxle | 4 |
Spring Semester (Term 11)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ASE140 or ASE140AU |
Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment or Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment | 4 | |||
ASE150 or ASE150AU |
Automotive Brake Systems or Automotive Brake Systems | 4 |
Restricted Electives
Select any courses for a total of 3-8 credits:
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ASE290++ | Automotive Service Internship | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. | 1–4 | ||
ASE296++ | Cooperative Education | Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. | 1–4 | ||
ASE298++ | Special Projects | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | 1–3 | ||
ASE240 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE265 | Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE240 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE265 | Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE290++ | Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. | 1–4 | ||
ASE296++ | Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. | 1–4 | ||
ASE298++ | Special Projects (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | 1–3 | ||
ASE240 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE265 | Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE290++ | Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. | 1–4 | ||
ASE296++ | Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. | 1–4 | ||
ASE298++ | Special Projects (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | 1–3 | ||
ASE240 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE265 | Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE290++ | Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. | 1–4 | ||
ASE296++ | Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. | 1–4 | ||
ASE298++ | Special Projects (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | 1–3 | ||
ASE240 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE265 | Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE290AA | Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. | 1–4 | ||
ASE296WA | Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. | 1–4 | ||
ASE298AA | Special Projects (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | 1–3 | ||
ASE240 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE265 | Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE290AA | Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. | 1–4 | ||
ASE296WA | Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. | 1–4 | ||
ASE298AA | Special Projects (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | 1–3 | ||
ASE240 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE265 | Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE290AA | Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. | 1–4 | ||
ASE296WA | Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. | 1–4 | ||
ASE298AA | Special Projects (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | 1–3 | ||
ASE240 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE265 | Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE290AA | Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. | 1–4 | ||
ASE296WA | Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. | 1–4 | ||
ASE298AA | Special Projects (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | 1–3 | ||
ASE240 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE265 | Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE290++ | Automotive Service Internship | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. | 1–4 | ||
ASE296++ | Cooperative Education | Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. | 1–3 | ||
ASE298++ | Special Projects | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | 1–3 |
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences