Certificate of Completion in Automotive Service

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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.

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 status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Fall Semester (Term 1)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Fall Semester (Term 1)
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
ASE100 Introduction to Automotive Service 2
ASE110AU Engine Fundamentals View requisites 4
ASE140AU Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment View requisites 4
ASE160AU Introduction to Automotive Electrical View requisites 4
ASE180AU Introduction to Engine Management 4

Spring Semester (Term 2)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Spring Semester (Term 2)
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
ASE150AU Automotive Brake Systems 4
ASE170AU Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems 4
ASE260AU Advanced Automotive Electrical View requisites 4
ASE280AU Engine Management 4
RE Restricted Elective 0–4

Summer Semester (Term 3)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Summer Semester (Term 3)
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
ASE120AU Automotive Battery, Starting and Charging Systems View requisites 4
ASE130AU Manual Drive Trains and Axles View requisites 4
RE Restricted Elective 3–8

Restricted Electives: 

Select any courses from the following list for a total of 3-8 credits:

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
ASE240 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems View requisites 2
ASE265 Introduction to Electric Drive Vehicles View requisites 2
ASE290++ Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses) View requisites 1–4
ASE296++ Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses) View requisites 1–4
ASE298++ Special Projects (any suffixed courses) View requisites 1–3

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.