First Year - Fall Semester (15 Credit Hours)

• AST 100 - Automotive Orientation and Safety 2 Credit Hour(s)
• AST 101 - Automotive Maintenance and Lightrepair 3 Credit Hour(s)
• AST 183 - Brakes, Steering and Suspension I 3 Credit Hour(s)
• AST 180 - Electrical I 3 Credit Hour(s)
• ORI 100 - College 101 1 Credit Hour(s)
• MAT 115 - Applied Mathematics 3 Credit Hour(s)

• OR

• BUS 111 - Business Math 3 Credit Hour(s)

First Year - Spring Semester (16 Credit Hours)

• AST 170 - Engine Repair 3 Credit Hour(s)
• AST 171 - Engine Performance I 3 Credit Hour(s)
• AST 190 - Electrical II 3 Credit Hour(s)
• AST 191 - Automotive Service Lab I 4 Credit Hour(s)

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• IAI Social Sciences 3 Credit Hour(s)

• OR

• Humanities Fine Arts 3 Credit Hour(s)

First Year - Summer Semester (3 Credit Hours)

• COM 115 - Speech 3 Credit Hour(s)

Second Year - Fall Semester (16 Credit Hours)

• AST 261 - Engine Performance II 3 Credit Hour(s)
• AST 282 - Automotive HVAC 3 Credit Hour(s)
• AST 283 - Brakes, Steering and Suspension II 3 Credit Hour(s)
• AST 291 - Automotive Service Lab II 4 Credit Hour(s)
• ENG 113 - Professional Technical Writing 3 Credit Hour(s)

Second Year - Spring Semester (15 Credit Hours)

• AST 201 - Hybrid/EV History and Safety 2 Credit Hour(s)
• AST 202 - Hybrid/EV Diagnostic and Service 3 Credit Hour(s)
• AST 290 - Drivetrain Basics 3 Credit Hour(s)
• AST 292 - Automotive Services Lab III 4 Credit Hour(s)
• IAI Physical/Life Science Elective 3 Credit Hour(s)

Notes and Information

All students registered for Automotive Services Technology classes will be required to furnish a basic tool set. The set includes the following:

Drive Sockets (1/4” sq.)
(10) 6-pt Standard (5/32” through 1/2”)
(10) 6-pt. Metric (4, 5, 5.5, 6 through 12 mm)
(1) Quick Release Ratchet
(1) Extension

Drive Sockets (3/8” sq.)
(9) 6-pt. or 12-pt. Standard (3/8” through 7/8”)
(10) 6-pt. or 12-pt. Metric (10mm through 19mm)
(1) Ratchet
(1) Extension (3”)
(1) Extension (6”)

Drive Sockets (1/2” sq.)
(4) 6-pt. or 12-pt. Standard (15/16”, 1”, 1 1/16”, 1 1/8”)
(4) 6-pt. or 12-pt. Metric (21mm, 22mm, 24mm, 27mm)
(1) Ratchet
(1) Extension (3”)

Wrenches (combination)
(7) Standard (3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 5/8”, 11/16”, 3/4”)
(7) Metric (10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 17mm, 19mm)

Additional Information: Principles of design and operation provide for an exact appreciation of the functions of automotive units. Coordinated laboratory work develops the ability to execute diagnostic tests and complete the repairs that are indicated. The curriculum prepares students for employment as line mechanics, diagnostic technicians, and industrial maintenance personnel, as well as shop managers, company technicians, factory representatives, or teachers.

Career Opportunities: Line mechanic, diagnostic technician, factory representative, factory technician, self-employment, automotive technician at dealerships, independent garages, automotive specialty shops, and partsrelated businesses.

John A. Logan College reserves the right to modify this curriculum guide as needed. Please verify with your academic advisor the accuracy and timelines of this document.