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2022 - 2023 Dallas College Catalog

2022 - 2023 Catalog
Program: Automotive Technology
Title: Engine Repair and Performance Technician Certificate

Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.

(Level 1 Certificate)

Brookhaven, Cedar Valley and Eastfield campus only

  • Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: C1.AUMT.ENGINE.PERF

Course Course Title Credit Hours
AUMT 1305 Introduction to Automotive Technology 3
AUMT 1319 Automotive Engine Repair 3
AUMT 1307 Automotive Electrical Systems 3
Semester Total 9
Course Course Title Credit Hours
AUMT 2321 Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair 3
AUMT 2317 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis 1 3
AUMT 2334 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis 2 3
+Elective Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 2-3
Semester Total 11-12
Minimum Hours Required 20-21

+Elective - a minimum of two credit hours of cooperative work experience courses must be selected from the following:

Course Course Title Credit Hours
AUMT 1281 Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 2
AUMT 1381 Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 3
AUMT 2281 Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 2
AUMT 2381 Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 3

NOTE: Some students enrolling in this program may plan to transfer to four-year institutions. They should consult with an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and to identify how courses will transfer to the four-year institution of their choice.