Transfers ToCSUDescriptionAMT 340 Emission Control Inspection and Repair (5) 176 Automotive Mechanics Technology 2025-2026 Official Catalog COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE Course Code Course Title Units Total Units: 43 The Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal- GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See CRC graduation requirements. Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to: PSLO 1: Understand the fundamental purpose, components, and operation of major automotive systems to include gasoline engines, automatic transmissions and transaxles, manual transmissions, drivetrains, and axles, suspension and steering systems, brake systems, electrical and electronic systems, heating and air conditioning systems, and engine performance systems. PSLO 2: Understand the proper use of tools, equipment, and publications used for automotive diagnosis and repair. Understand typical automotive shop hierarchy, structure, and standard procedures. Prepare and write repair orders to include: customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concerns, related service history, cause, and correction. PSLO 3: Diagnose engine mechanical concerns, conduct diagnostic testing procedures, and perform the procedures and techniques involved in typical engine repairs and overhauls. PSLO 4: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service, and repair automatic transmissions and transaxles. PSLO 5: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair manual transmissions, transaxles, and drive train concerns. PSLO 6: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive suspension and steering concerns. PSLO 7: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive brake systems. PSLO 8: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive electrical and electronic concerns. PSLO 9: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system concerns. PSLO 10: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service, and repair gasoline engine performance systems and their components. Verify the outcome of the repair through a test drive analysis or system self-test. Career Information Auto Technician; Auto/Truck Specialist; Automotive Microcomputer Programmer & Operator; Field Service/Sales Representative; Inventory Controls Manager; Tune-up & Electrical Specialist. ASE certified in the areas of Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, Suspension and Steering, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Engine Repair, Heating and Air Conditioning, and Manual Drive Train and Axles. Courses in the general automotive program are designed to emphasize skills development in efficient diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of the automobile. A wide variety of makes and models of vehicles are used in laboratory practice. Students can enter the General Program in Automotive Mechanics Technology at any semester, summer, fall, or spring. Certificate programs as well as an A.S. degree in Automotive Mechanics Technology are available. A.S. in Automotive Mechanics Technology (Ford ASSET) The Ford Automotive Student Service Education Training (ASSET) Program is a two-year Associate's Degree program in Automotive Mechanics Technology. This program is designed to help students develop the skills necessary to efficiently and accurately maintain, diagnose, and service/repair all major systems of the automobile. The Ford ASSET Program is a partnership between Cosumnes River College (CRC) and Ford Motor Company. Ford ASSET is the only program that includes an in dealership cooperative work experience component. Students will rotate between school and the dealership for the duration of the two-year program, giving them invaluable hands-on experience while they learn. Courses within the Ford ASSET program allow students to earn Service Technician Specialty Training (STST) certifications from Ford Motor Company in the following areas: � New Ford/Lincoln Technician � Field Service Actions � Electrical Systems � Brake Systems � Steering & Suspension � Climate Control � Automatic Transmissions � Manual Transmission and Drivetrain � Gasoline Engine Repair � Gasoline Engine Performance � Diesel Engine Repair � Diesel Engine Performance � Electronic Systems � High Voltage Systems � High Voltage Battery Repair Instructors for this program are Ford STST certified as required by Ford Motor Company standards. Completion of this degree also represents completion of an ASE Education Foundation accredited Master Automotive Service Technology (MAST) program. Instructors for this program are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified as required by ASE Education Foundation standards. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be highly certified Ford/Lincoln Service Technicians. Students may apply units earned by the successful completion of this program to one or more of the specialized certificates as well as the Associate's degree. Degree Requirements Course Code Course Title Units First Year - Fall Semester: � � � � � � � � � � � � � Automotive Mechanics Technology 177 COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE 2025-2026 Official Catalog Course Code Course Title UnitsUsually HeldThu 6:00pm–9:10pm, Thu 6:00pm–9:15pm, Tue 6:00pm–9:10pm, Tue 6:00pm–9:15pm 