Des Moines Area Community College.

Required Courses

Auto Engines & Tune-Up Diploma

Course Number Course Name Credits
AUT109* Auto Measurement & Tools 3
AUT834 Automotive Fuel Systems 4
AUT603 Basic Automotive Electricity 3
AUT652 Advanced Automotive Electricity 3
AUT704 Auto Heating & AC 4
AUT163* Automotive Engine Repair 3
AUT844 Auto Electronic Engine Controls 6
AUT823 Advanced Automotive Tune-Up 4
AUT870 Automotive Service Management 2
AUT173 Advanced Automotive Engine Repair 3
COM703* Communication Skills 3
MAT772* Applied Math 3
PHY710* Technical Physics 3
Total credits required for Engines & Tune-Up Diploma 44

Auto Chassis & Power Train Diploma
Required Courses - Select One course from the Opt 1 classes listed at the bottom of these required courses.

Course Number Course Name Credits
AUT109* Auto Measurement & Tools 3
AUT242 Basic Automotive Power Train 6
AUT603* Basic Automotive Brake Systems 3
AUT404* Basic Suspension & Steering 4
AUT243 Advanced Automotive Power Train 6
AUT535 Advanced Auto Brakes & Alignment 5
COM703* Communication Skills 3
HSC102 Emergency Care 1
MGT145 Human Relations in Business OPT1 - 3
PSY111 Introduction to Psychology OPT1 - 3
PSY102 Human and Work Relations OPT1 - 3
SOC110 Introduction to Sociology OPT1 - 3
Total credits required for Chassis & Power Trains Diploma 34

Auto Maintenance & Light Repair Technology - Urban Campus
This diploma option prepares graduates for a career in automotive maintenance and minor repair. This will include the light repair and maintenance of electrical systems, brakes, suspension, steering, alignment, heating, air conditioning, and engines.

Course Number Course Name Options Credits
Required Courses...Select 1 Course from Option 1
AUT109 Auto Measurement and Tools   3
AUT603 Basic Automotive Electricity   3
AUT652 Advanced Automotive Electricity   3
AUT704 Auto Heating and AC   4
AUT163 Automotive Engine Repair   3
AUT870 Automotive Service Management   2
AUT503 Automotive Brake Systems   3
AUT404 Basic Suspension & Steering   4
AUT535 Advanced Auto Brakes & Alignment   5
COM703 Communication Skills   3
HSC102 Emergency Care   1
MAT772 Applied Math   3
MGT145 Human Relations in Business Opt1 3
PSY111 Introduction to Psychology Opt1 3
PSY102 Human and Work Relations Opt1 3
SOC110 Introduction to Sociology Opt1 3
Total credits required for Maintenance & Light Repair diploma 40


Automotive Mechanics Technology AAS Degree
Must complete curriculum for both diplomas above plus the following class:

Course Number Course Name Option Credits
AUT109 Auto Measurement and Tools   3
AUT834 Automotive Fuel Systems   4
AUT603 Basic Automotive Electricity   3
AUT652 Advanced Automotive Electricity   3
AUT704 Auto Heating & AC   4
AUT163 Automotive Engine Repair   3
AUT844 Auto Electronic Engine Controls   6
AUT845 Electrical Systems Diagnosis   2
AUT823 Advanced Automotive Tune-Up   4
AUT870 Automotive Service Management   2
AUT173 Advanced Automotive Engine Repair   3
AUT242 Basic Automotive Power Train   6
AUT503 Automotive Brake Systems   3
AUT404 Basic Suspension & Steering   4
AUT243 Advanced Automotive Power Train   6
AUT535 Advanced Auto Brakes & Alignment   5
HSC102 Emergency Care   1
COM703 Communication Skills   3
MAT772 Applied Math   3
PHY710 Technical Physics   3
MGT145 Human Relations in Business Opt 1 3
PSY111 Introduction to Psychology Opt 1 3
PSY102 Human and Work Relations Opt 1 3
SOC110 Introduction to Sociology Opt 1 3
Total credits required for Auto Mechanics AAS Degree 74

*Course approved for High School Articulation

Competencies & Requirements

Skills You'll Need:

  • Use your hands to do technical and manipulative skills with accuracy
  • Use hand tools and interpret readings from meters, gauges and computers
  • Establish effective interpersonal relations with customers and co-workers
  • Read and understand technical information off a computer and from technical manuals
  • Ability to diagnose problems and take proper remedial measures
  • Lift and carry objects up to 60 pounds

Program Entry Requirements:

  • Apply for admissions to the Auto Mechanics Technology program
  • Satisfy the assessment requirement
  • Attend the information/registration session before your first semester

Graduation Requirements:

  • Complete all required course material as outlined in the required courses
  • Maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.