The YVCC Automotive Service Technology program has a collaborative program with the Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center. High school students can take one or two years of classes during their high school years. An extra year of YVCC classes is required to meet the degree requirements to graduate with an associate of applied science degree. See a YV-Tech or YVCC advisor for more information.
Degrees Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Service Technology Required Courses Credits AST 111 Engine Repair Lecture 8 AST 112 Engine Repair Lab 8 AST 121 Electrical/Electronic Systems Lecture 8 AST 122 Electrical/Electronic Systems Lab 8 AST 131 Steering/Suspension Systems Lecture 4 AST 132 Steering/Suspension Systems Lab 4 AST 141 Brake Systems Lecture 4 AST 142 Brake Systems Lab 4 AST 211 Engine Perf I: Ignition & Computer Systems Lec 8 AST 212 Engine Perf II: Ignition & Computer Systems Lab 8 AST 221 Engine Perf II: Hybrid/Diesel Lecture 2 AST 222 Engine Perf II: Hybrid/Diesel Lab 2 AST 231 Heating & Air Conditioning Lecture 4 AST 232 Heating & Air Conditioning Lab 4 AST 241 Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles Lecture 6 AST 242 Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles Lab 6 AST 251 Manual Transmissions/Transaxles Lecture 4 AST 252 Manual Transmissions/Transaxles Lab 4 2 BA 220 Human Relations in the Workplace „ PTECH 115 Applied Mathematics ‹ 3 or MATH& 107, 141 or MATH 111 5 BA 138 Written Business Communications z or ENGL& 101, English Composition I or PTECH 120, Technical Writing 5 Total Degree Credits 106-108
Courses AST 111: Engine Repair Lecture 8 Cr Quarters: F This course is a study of the theory, design, and operation of gasoline engines. Students will learn proper diagnosis, removal, and service procedures for cylinder heads and short blocks. Service and repair of the lubrication and cooling systems will be discussed. Students will create a personalized engine diagnostic strategy and a generic outline of engine removal and installation. AST 112: Engine Repair Lab 8 Cr Quarters: F This course allows students to practice engine diagnostic and repair procedures for internal combustion engines. Students will remove, disassemble, and repair internal engine components. All common engine machining processes and repair procedures will be practiced. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in AST 111 AST 121: Electrical & Electronic Systems Lecture 8 Cr Quarters: W Students in this course will learn automotive electrical and electronic computer principles and fundamentals including wiring diagrams, circuits, analog and electronic instrumentation, and electrical and computer-controlled accessories.
AST 122: Electrical & Electronic Systems Lab 8 Cr Quarters: W This course allows students to apply and practice electrical and computer system theory, diagnostic analysis, and repair procedures learned in AST 121. Students will practice electrical diagnostics of lighting circuits, analog instrumentation, indicator lights and warning devices, electrical and computer-controlled accessories, and electronic instrumentation on simulators, bench units, and live vehicles. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in AST 121 AST 131: Suspension & Steering Lecture 4 Cr Quarters: S Students in this course will study front and rear suspension and steering system design and operation. They will also learn alignment geometry and dynamics related to computerized four-wheel alignment systems as well as tire construction, design, and grading. AST 132: Suspension & Steering Lab 4 Cr Quarters: S This course allows students to practice steering and suspension system and alignment geometry diagnostic and repair procedures learned in AST 131. Students will remove, disassemble, and repair steering and suspension components and perform four-wheel alignments on modern, computerized equipment. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in AST 131 AST 141: Brake Systems Lecture 4 Cr Quarters: S Students in this course will study theory, design, and operation of brake systems. They will learn hydraulic operations, disc and drum brake system combinations, ABS modes of operation, and ABS diagnostics using modern diagnostic equipment. AST 142: Brake Systems Lab 4 Cr Quarters: S This course allows students to apply and practice brake system theory, diagnostic analysis, and repair procedures learned in AST 141. They will remove, disassemble, and repair disc and drum brake components as well as ABS hydraulic, electrical, and electronic components. Students will also perform diagnostic procedures, including machining and rebuilding of hydraulic and mechanical components. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in AST 141 AST 190, 191, 192, 193: Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV Variable Cr Quarters: F, W, S Prerequisite: Permission of instructor AST 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies Variable Cr Quarters: O Experimental/exploratory studies in automotive service technology. AST 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience Variable Cr Quarters: O Prerequisite: Permission of instructor AST 211: Engine Performance I: Lecture 8 Cr Quarters: F Students will understand the principles, operations, and diagnostic techniques of the modern automotive computer-controlled gasoline engine systems. The students will understand identification, diagnosis, and repair of the automotive powertrain systems including fuel delivery and fuel injection, ignition, and the electronic control systems. Prerequisite: AST 121/122 and concurrent enrollment in AST 212 AST 212: Engine Performance I: Lab Var Cr Quarters: F In this lab, students will apply the theory and operations presenting in AST 211. The student will identify, diagnose, and repair problems associated with the computer-controlled automotive powertrain, its systems, and components. These systems include fuel delivery, fuel injection, ignition, and electronic control. Prerequisite: AST 121/122 and concurrent enrollment in AST 211
Common Course Numbers include the symbol (&) and are used at all Washington community and technical colleges to identify equivalent courses. Quarters listed are for the 2013-2014 year only, and all courses are subject to change.
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