The list below is NOT a complete list of program courses and shows courses taught in the previous, current, and two future terms. View complete degree/certificate requirements and course offerings by clicking the links below.
- A.A.S. Degree - Collision Repair Technology Emphasis
- A.A.S. Degree - Ford ASSET Emphasis
- A.A.S. Degree - GM/ASEP Emphasis
- A.A.S. Degree - Mechanical Emphasis
- Certificate - Automotive Service, Maintenance and Light Repair
- Certificate - Automotive Technology
- Certificate - Collision Repair Technology
Important: MCC recently updated the AUTO course designator some automotive courses to CLSN. Please refer to the Automotive Collision Course Crosswalk (PDF) to determine the name of the new CLSN course that will fulfill the AUTO requirement on your degree plan.
AUTO 105 - Cooperative Work Experience I - 1.00 credits
Co-operative on-the-job training in the automotive industry. This course is only open to GM ASEP and Ford ASSET emphasis students. Prerequisite: Be enrolled in one of the corporate emphasis areas, maintain a C average and be approved by a sponsoring dealer.
AUTO 106 - Cooperative Work Experience II - 1.00 credits
Co-operative on-the-job training in the automotive industry. This course is only open to GM ASEP and Ford ASSET emphasis students. Prerequisite: Be enrolled in one of the corporate emphasis areas, maintain a C average and be approved by a sponsoring dealer.
AUTO 107 - Cooperative Work Experience III - 1.00 credits
Co-operative on-the-job training in the automotive industry. This course is only open to GM ASEP and Ford ASSET emphasis students. Prerequisite: Be enrolled in one of the corporate emphasis areas, maintain a C average and be approved by a sponsoring dealer.
AUTO 108 - Cooperative Work Experience IV - 1.00 credits
Co-operative on-the-job training in the automotive industry. This course is only open to GM ASEP and Ford ASSET emphasis students. Prerequisite: Be enrolled in one of the corporate emphasis areas, maintain a C average and be approved by a sponsoring dealer.
AUTO 117 - Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair - 4.00 credits
This is an introductory course designed to provide the student with fundamentals of operation, service, maintenance and light repair of modern automobiles. Students will learn basic automotive shop safety, tool and equipment use, basic engine, cooling system, brake, steering, suspension, serpentine belt and electrical system service. Students will be able to apply and demonstrate soft skills such as work habits, and ethics. They will be able to evaluate job opportunities and requirements.
AUTO 120 - MIG and Structural Welding - 3.00 credits
Prerequisite: Accepted into the articulation program for Auto Collision Repair. Welding of metal in modern automobiles including oxyacetylene, and GMAW (MIG).
AUTO 135 - Plastics and Adhesives - 3.00 credits
Prerequisite: Accepted into the articulation program for Auto Collision Repair. Analysis and repair of panels and structures using plastic fillers, fiberglass, structural adhesives, and bonding agents.
AUTO 141 - Automotive Refinishing - 4.00 credits
Prerequisite: Accepted into the articulation program for Auto Collision Repair. Analysis, preparation, and performance of paint repair and refinishing applications on modern automobiles and light trucks.
AUTO 150 - Automotive Engine Repair - 6.00 credits
This course covers the history, theory of operation, diagnosis, and repair of automotive gasoline and light-duty diesel engines. The student will receive instruction on engine maintenance and repair including methods, tools and procedures required to properly recondition engine assemblies. Reconditioning of engine assemblies and components include cylinder head and valve service, piston and ring service, block and bearing service. This course emphasizes precision measuring and engine mechanical systems diagnosis.
AUTO 166 - Automotive Electrical Systems - 6.00 credits
This course incorporates a study of the theory, construction, and repair of modern automotive electrical systems. Operational theory, testing and repair of batteries, charging systems, starting systems, lighting systems, wiring and accessories will be stressed. Practice in the use of test equipment to diagnose vehicle electrical systems will be covered in detail.
AUTO 170 - Automotive Braking Systems - 4.00 credits
History, theory of operation, and current service procedures on drum and disc brakes systems. Includes power assist systems and anti-lock brake systems.
AUTO 172 - Automotive Suspension and Steering - 4.00 credits
History, theory and service of front and rear suspension and steering systems. Includes steering gear, rack and pinion steering, power assist and power assist. Extensive coverage of four-wheel alignment, tire and wheel balance.
AUTO 174 - Manual Drivetrain and Axles - 4.00 credits
This course incorporates the theory of operation and service procedures of manual drive trains and axles including drivelines, constant velocity (CV) joints, manual transmissions and transaxles, differentials and clutches. Noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) will be covered in this course.
AUTO 260 - Advanced Diagnosis - 6.00 credits
Prerequisite: Be a student in good standing in the General Motors ASEP or Ford Motor 7 Co. Asset program. An advanced course allowing students to specialize in one or two of eight specialty areas of automotive technology. This course utilizes individualized instruction methods. Special emphasis will be placed on specialty electronics areas and driveability. Each student will be required to perform the duties of a service advisor and service manager.
AUTO 264 - Automotive Air Conditioning - 4.00 credits
Prerequisite: AUTO 166. This course incorporates history, theories of operation, diagnosis, and repair of various types of automotive air conditioners, and cabin heating systems. Practice using refrigerant identification and reclaiming equipment. Students will ave the opportunity to become certified to purchase and handle refrigerants.
AUTO 272 - Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles - 6.00 credits
Prerequisites: AUTO 166 and one of the following: AUTO 150, AUTO 172, AUTO 174, AUTO 276, AUTO 279, AUTO 280. This course incorporates history, theories of operation, testing, diagnosis and repair of automatic transmissions and transaxles. Hydraulic theory, torque multiplication factor, and planetary gear set operation will be covered in detail. Proper disassembly and reassembly procedures will be emphasized.
AUTO 276 - Automotive Engine Performance - 6.00 credits
Prerequisites: AUTO 150, AUTO 166, and concurrent enrollment in or completion of AUTO 279. This course incorporates the history, theories of operation, diagnosis, and repair of fuel systems, emissions systems and electronic engine management systems. Ignition system theory and secondary system checks will be covered. This course will emphasize published diagnostics procedures.
AUTO 279 - Automotive Electronic Systems - 6.00 credits
Prerequisites: AUTO 166. This course builds on previous learning in automotive electrical systems. Electronic principles and theories of operation are explored in detail. Application, diagnosis and repair of automotive computer management systems will be covered.
AUTO 280 - Diagnosis and Repair - 4.00 credits
Prerequisites: Completion of AUTO 150, AUTO 166, AUTO 172, AUTO 174 (not required for GM ASEP or Ford ASSET students) and AUTO 264. Concurrent enrollment in or completion of AUTO 272, AUTO 276, and AUTO 279. This course employs a lecture/laboratory approach to the use of diagnostic equipment pertaining to drivability issues, network communications, and computerized management of all vehicular systems. This course will concentrate on development of diagnostic processes without published procedures. This course is designed to increase problem solving and critical thinking skills.
CLSN 100 - Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair I - 6.00 credits
This course will introduce the basic concepts of the repair of non-structural components of a vehicle following an accident. Students will learn the procedures to remove and install exterior and interior components, proper labeling and organization of parts, alignment and gapping of panels, analysis of lightly damaged panels, hammer and dolly techniques, shrinking stretched metal, application of body filler, proper sanding techniques, and the use of primer.
CLSN 110 - Automotive Refinishing I - 6.00 credits
This introductory course for automotive refinishing will cover the concepts and processes involved with painting as it pertains to collision repair. Students will learn personal and environmental safety processes involved with automotive refinishing materials, repair of minor surface imperfections, sanding and scuffing in preparation for refinishing, masking of panels and vehicles to prevent overspray, spray gun operation and techniques, mixing and usage of solvent-based refinishing materials, application of solvent-based basecoat and clearcoat, defect identification and correction, and polishing.
CLSN 120 - Automotive Welding - 4.00 credits
In this course, students will learn how to safely setup, operate, and maintain a welder, as well as understand the equipment and practices necessary for personal safety in automotive welding. Students will learn and utilize the proper techniques for welding metal in modern automobiles including STRSW and GMAW (MIG). Upon completion of the course, students will have the ability to safely perform, test, and inspect their welds for quality that meets the standards in today's collision repair industry.
CLSN 200 - Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair II - 6.00 credits
Prerequisites: CLSN 100 with grade of C or higher. This course will cover the advanced concepts and processes of non-structural collision repair. Students will learn how to remove and replace welded exterior body panels, repair large damaged areas, repair panels with complex curves and body lines, identify and repair a variety of plastics using a nitrogen welder, learn and utilize basic concepts of paintless dent removal, and understand considerations for aluminum repair.
CLSN 230 - Structural Analysis and Damage Repair - 4.00 credits
Prerequisite: CLSN 100 and CLSN 120 with grades of C or higher. This course will introduce the basic concepts of automotive structural repair following a collision. Students will be trained on the fundamental operation of a frame machine including set up and clamping of unibody and full frame vehicles, software operation, measurement of a vehicle, analysis of data collected from measurements, how to pull a vehicle back into specification, and replacement of parts that are unrepairable.