• Introduce students to the principles, design, construction, and maintenance of automobiles.
• Provide students with knowledge of safety, the use of manuals, the selection and use of hand tools and hand held test instruments.
• Provide and overview of general maintenance of a variety of different systems.

This is a required course in the Associate of Applied Science Automotive Mechanics Program and the Automotive Mechanics Certificate of Achievement.
The mission of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Mechanics is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the current automotive environment.

This course addresses the following AAS degree student learning outcomes:
1. Know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree.
2. Are able to do the following:
a. acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement.
b. present themselves effectively to a potential employer.
c. demonstrate effective communication and computation skills appropriate to the chosen occupational field.
d. utilize appropriate resources to remain current in the chosen occupational field.