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2026-2027 Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Catalog

AUTI 280 - CO-OP or Internship


PREREQUISITES: Program Advisor Approval.
PROGRAM: Automotive Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
CO-OP/INTERNSHIP HOURS MIN: 10
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

This course will provide qualifying students an opportunity to work at a job site that is specifically related to their career objective. This class will provide on- the-job experience while earning credit toward an Associate degree.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Demonstrate proper shop practices in the lab.
  2. Identify tools used in Co-op or Internship.
  3. Adhere to all employment requirements of the host worksite.
  4. Complete evaluation forms and return to Program Chairperson.
  5. Complete list of vehicles repaired and NATEF tasks performed.
  6. Role-play a working technician performing professional automotive repair.
  7. Strive to achieve flat rate time on all repairs.
  8. Utilize advanced technology and equipment to diagnose and repair vehicles.
  9. Develop ASE test taking techniques.
  10. Repair vehicles to manufacture specifications.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Repair orders
  • Flat rate calculations
  • Customer relations
  • Learn skills from professional technicians
  • Braking systems
  • Profit and loss statements
  • Electrical systems
  • Engine performance
  • Transmissions
  • Chassis and alignment
  • Climate controls

 
GRADING POLICY

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)