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Automotive Systems Technology

The Automotive Systems Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. The program includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.
Coastal Carolina Community College offers a Diploma and four Certificates. Each has been identified as a limited enrollment program and may involve certain deadlines. See an academic counselor for additional information. The appropriate coursework for each is listed below.

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Curriculum Pathways

▸ Diploma (D60160)

Diploma (D60160)

Hours Per Week

FALL SEMESTER
Class
Lab
Credit

AUT 114
Safety and Emissions
1
2
2

AUT 181
Engine Performance 1
2
3
3

COM 101
Workplace Communications
2
2
3

TRN 110
Intro to Transport Tech
1
2
2

TRN 120
Basic Transp Electricity
4
3
5

TRN 170
PC Skills for Transp
1
2
2

11
14
17

SPRING SEMESTER

AUT 163
Advanced Auto Electricity
2
3
3

AUT 183
Engine Performance 2
2
6
4

AUT 281
Adv Engine Performance
2
2
3

LDD 112
Intro Light-Duty Diesel
2
2
3

ENG 102
Applied Communications II
3
0
3

TRN 145
Adv Transp Electronics
2
3
3

13
16
19

SUMMER SEMESTER

AUT 123
Powertrain Diagn & Serv
1
3
2

AUT 141
Suspension and Steering Systems
2
3
3

AUT 151
Brake Systems
2
3
3

TRN 140
Transp Climate Control
1
2
2

6
11
10

Total Semester Hours:
46

▸ Certificates

Automotive Systems Technology Certificate (C60160)*

(Evening)

Hours Per Week

FALL SEMESTER
Class
Lab
Credit

AUT 114
Safety and Emissions
1
2
2

AUT 151
Brake Systems
2
3
3

3
5
5

SPRING SEMESTER

AUT 141
Suspension and Steering Sys
2
3
3

AUT 181
Engine Performance 1
2
3
3

4
6
6

Summer SEMESTER

TRN 140
Transp Climate Control
1
2
2

1
2
2

Total Semester Hours:
13

Powertrain Certificate (C60160P)*

FALL SEMESTER

AUT 114
Safety and Emissions
1
2
2

AUT 181
Engine Performance 1
2
3
3

TRN 110
Intro to Transport Tech
1
2
2

TRN 120
Basic Transp Electricity
4
3
5

TRN 170
PC Skills for Transp
1
2
2

9
12
14

Total Semester Hours:
14

Engine Performance Certificate (C60160E)*

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of (C60160P).

SPRING SEMESTER

AUT 163
Adv Auto Electricity
2
3
3

AUT 183
Engine Performance 2
2
6
4

AUT 281
Adv Engine Performance
2
2
3

LDD 112
Intro Light-Duty Diesel
2
2
3

TRN 145
Adv Transp Electronics
2
3
3

10
16
16

Total Semester Hours:
16

*Admission priority given to diploma level students.

Undercar Certificate (C60160U)*

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of (C60160P).

SPRING SEMESTER
Class
Lab
Credit

AUT 163
Adv Auto Electricity
2
3
3

2
3
3

SUMMER SEMESTER

AUT 123
Powertrain Diagn & Serv
1
3
2

AUT 141
Suspension & Steering Sys
2
3
3

AUT 151
Brake Systems
2
3
3

TRN 140
Transp Climate Control
1
2
2

6
11
10

Total Semester Hours:
13

*Admission priority given to AAS or diploma level students.