Program: Industrial Technology - Concentration: Automotive Service - Northeast State Community College

2011-2012 Catalog and Student Handbook

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May 13, 2025

The Automotive Service program prepares individuals as automotive technicians and as automotive service center managers. Topics studied include automotive troubleshooting/maintenance and the repair of engines, drive trains, suspension systems, electrical, electronic systems, emission control systems, and heating/air conditioning systems.

After completing program requirements, students should be academically prepared to take the following:

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification Exams

Typical Program of Study

Fall

Elective - Humanities Elective Credits: 3

AUTO 1120 - Automotive Electrical Credits: 4
AUTO 2140 - Engine Analysis Credits: 4
*ENGL 1010 - Composition I Credits: 3
MATH 1050 - Trigonometric Applications Credits: 4

Spring

AUTO 1130 - Advanced Engine Analysis Credits: 4
AUTO 2150 - Computer Engine Controls Credits: 4
INTC 1020 - Safety in the Workplace Credits: 3
*PHYS 1030 - Introduction to Physics Credits: 4
Or
*PSCI 1010 - Physical Science I (Physics and Chemistry) Credits: 4

Fall

AUTO 2210 - Alignment and Brakes Credits: 4
AUTO 2310 - Power Trains Credits: 4
INTC 1010 - Quality and Inspection Credits: 3
INTC 1030 - Industrial Concepts Credits: 3

Spring

Elective - Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credits: 3

AUTO 2350 - Body and Chassis Electronics Credits: 4
AUTO 2410 - Management and Maintenance Credits: 3
*SPCH 2300 - Public Speaking Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 60

For Further Information

Ernie Morelock
Instructor, Automotive Service
Telephone: 423.354.2401
elmorelock@NortheastState.edu

Sam Rowell
Interim Dean, Advanced Technologies
Telephone: 423.354.2582
ssrowell@NortheastState.edu

Typical Program of Study

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

Total Credit Hours: 60

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