Printed on 4/24/2024
Automotive Technology GM ASEP
10-602-5
Associate Degree (AAS)
Full Time
64 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Time of Day:
Day
Location*:
Appleton
*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.
If your career goal is to become a GM certified automotive technician, then this is the program for you. This General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (GM ASEP) will give you the skills and experience to work in a GM dealership service department or AC Delco certified repair facility. Your training will help you become a top-level technician who specializes in the diagnostics and repair of GM vehicles, including on-vehicle computers, automatic transmissions, climate control systems, electrical systems and engines. You’ll work with the latest GM products and technology. This hands-on program will have you well on your way to a successful career as a GM certified technician.
COURSE LIST
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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.
Technical Studies
(45 Credits)
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Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair 1
10-602-100
4Credit
144
72
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10602100
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on developing skills in professionalism, safety, and the use of basic and power tools. Students are introduced to the automotive service industry and learn to use both comprehensive and manufacturer's service information to perform vehicle maintenance in 9 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) areas.
AUTO PLANS (10-602-3 / 10-602-4 / 32-602-1 / 32-602-2)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
AUTO BODY PLANS (10-405-3 / 32-405-1)
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTION (10-522-6)
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair 2
10-602-101
4Credit
144
72
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10602101
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on developing the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair vehicle braking systems with an introduction to ABS. Includes the development of skills needed to perform maintenance and repair of chassis and driveline related items.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair 3
10-602-102
4Credit
144
72
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10602102
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on developing the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair electrical and electronic systems. Learners apply Ohm's Law to basic electrical circuit diagnosis. Develops skills needed to diagnose, service, and repair electrical and electronic systems, including batteries, starting, charging, and lighting systems, and computer control systems.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair 4
10-602-105
4Credit
144
72
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10602105
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on developing the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair steering and suspension systems including wheel alignment procedures. Course includes maintenance and light repair of hybrid vehicles, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning as well as supplemental inflatable restraints.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Fuel Systems - ASEP
10-602-120
3Credit
99
63
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 99
- Outside Effort Hours: 63
- Course Number: 10602120
- Credits: 3.00
Focuses on the entire General Motors gasoline and diesel fuel systems, including fuel tanks, gauges, fuel pump modules, fuel quality and fuel injection. Other topics covered will be the operation of all fuel-related components, emission related computer controlled sensors, and their operation as it relates to fuel delivery and emission systems.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Driveline/Manual Transmission - ASEP
10-602-122
3Credit
99
63
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 99
- Outside Effort Hours: 63
- Course Number: 10602122
- Credits: 3.00
Designed to give an ASEP student the basic knowledge and skills needed to service General Motors manual transmissions, drivelines, differentials and axles. The ASEP student receives hands-on practice in the repair of these units.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Automotive Engines Measuring - ASEP
10-602-134
3Credit
99
63
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 99
- Outside Effort Hours: 63
- Course Number: 10602134
- Credits: 3.00
Focuses on General Motors automotive engine design and construction. All engine parts such as pistons, connecting rods, camshafts and crank shafts are studied and measured in a lab setting. The use of micrometers, plastic gauge and other measuring equipment will be demonstrated and then used by the student.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Accuplacer Reading 243+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Reading 15+ OR Reading Level 2 Coursework
SCIENCE 10806173 - Applied Science-Transportation OR Bennett Mechanical Assessment Score Greater than or equal to 27%
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Dealership Co-op 2 - ASEP
10-602-135
2Credit
432
0
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 432
- Outside Effort Hours: 0
- Course Number: 10602135
- Credits: 2.00
Emphasizes a period of involved employment at a General Motors Dealership carried out through an organized student learning plan. Its purpose is to allow students to gain meaningful occupational experience in the automotive field.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Accuplacer Reading 243+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Reading 15+ OR Reading Level 2 Coursework
SCIENCE 10806173 - Applied Science-Transportation OR Bennett Mechanical Assessment Score Greater than or equal to 27%
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Dealership Co-op 3 - ASEP
10-602-137
2Credit
432
0
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 432
- Outside Effort Hours: 0
- Course Number: 10602137
- Credits: 2.00
Emphasizes a period of involved employment at a General Motors Dealership carried out through an organized student learning plan. Its purpose is to allow students to gain meaningful occupational experience in the automotive field.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
TRANSP 10602164 - Automotive HVAC-ASEP
TRANSP 10602165 - Advanced Chassis Systems-ASEP
TRANSP 10602200 - Electrical & Electronics 2-GM
TRANSP 94602004 - MACS Certification
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Dealership Co-op 4 - ASEP
10-602-139
2Credit
432
0
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 432
- Outside Effort Hours: 0
- Course Number: 10602139
- Credits: 2.00
Emphasizes a period of involved employment at a General Motors Dealership carried out through an organized student learning plan. Its purpose is to allow students to gain meaningful occupational experience in the automotive field.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Dealership Co-op 1 - ASEP
10-602-141
2Credit
432
0
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 432
- Outside Effort Hours: 0
- Course Number: 10602141
- Credits: 2.00
Provides a period of employment at a General Motors dealership that follows a student learning plan. It is designed to give students occupational experience in the automotive field.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Accuplacer Reading 243+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Reading 15+ OR Reading Level 2 Coursework
SCIENCE 10806173 - Applied Science-Transportation OR Bennett Mechanical Assessment Score Greater than or equal to 27%
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
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GM ASEP Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
10-602-148
2Credit
72
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10602148
- Credits: 2.00
Designed to give an ASEP student the basic knowledge and skills needed to service General Motors automatic transmissions/transaxles. Principles of hydraulics, diagnostics, and electronic controls applied to GM automatic transmissions are covered. Students overhaul a variety of modern GM automatic transmissions.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Automotive HVAC-ASEP
10-602-164
2Credit
72
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10602164
- Credits: 2.00
Focuses on developing the skills needed to diagnose, service, and repair General Motors climate control systems including heating, cooling, and air distribution. Students will learn and practice proper handling of R134a/ 1234YF refrigerants and will also be Federal 609 certified to perform automotive refrigerant repairs.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
TRANSP 10602137 - Dealership Co-op 3 - ASEP OR TRANSP 10602137A - Dealership Co-op 3 - ASEP (A)
TRANSP 10602165 - Advanced Chassis Systems-ASEP
TRANSP 10602200 - Electrical & Electronics 2-GM
TRANSP 94602004 - MACS Certification
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Advanced Chassis Systems-ASEP
10-602-165
2Credit
72
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10602165
- Credits: 2.00
Focuses on developing the skills needed to diagnose, service, and repair General Motors antilock brake, vehicle stability enhancement, and electronic steering and suspension systems.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
TRANSP 10602137 - Dealership Co-op 3 - ASEP OR TRANSP 10602137A - Dealership Co-op 3 - ASEP (A)
TRANSP 10602164 - Automotive HVAC-ASEP
TRANSP 10602200 - Electrical & Electronics 2-GM
TRANSP 94602004 - MACS Certification
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Electrical and Electronics 1-GM
10-602-199
3Credit
108
54
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 108
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 10602199
- Credits: 3.00
Designed to provide the ASEP student with basic knowledge of automotive electrical applications. Including basic electrical theory, meters, electronic component theory and testing, servicing and repair of General Motors wiring, terminals, and communication systems.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Accuplacer Reading 243+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Reading 15+ OR Reading Level 2 Coursework
TRANSP 10602100 - Auto MLR 1 OR TRANSP 10602107 - Auto Service Fundamentals
SCIENCE 10806173 - Applied Science-Transportation OR Bennett Mechanical Assessment Score Greater than or equal to 27%
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Electrical and Electronics 2-GM
10-602-200
2Credit
72
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10602200
- Credits: 2.00
Designed to provide the ASEP student with the knowledge of automotive electrical applications. General Motors electrical components, terminology, computer control functions and Hybrid/EV vehicle strategies.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
TRANSP 10602137 - Dealership Co-op 3 - ASEP OR TRANSP 10602137A - Dealership Co-op 3 - ASEP (A)
TRANSP 10602164 - Automotive HVAC-ASEP
TRANSP 10602165 - Advanced Chassis Systems-ASEP
TRANSP 94602004 - MACS Certification
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Applied Science for Transportation
10-806-173
1Credit
54
0
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 0
- Course Number: 10806173
- Credits: 1.00
Engages students in hands-on activities relating the science principles involved with technical measurement, heating and cooling, fluid properties, electricity, and mechanical advantage to applications in the transportation industry.
General Studies
(15 Credits)
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Written Communication
10-801-195
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10801195
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Teaches the writing process which includes prewriting, drafting and revising. Through writing assignments, students analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Class sessions and assignments involve giving oral presentations and using computers.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
OR ALL of the following:
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Oral/Interpersonal Comm
10-801-196
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10801196
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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College Technical Math 1A
10-804-113
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10804113
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Included topics are solving linear equations; graphing; percent; proportions; measurement systems; computational geometry; and right triangle trigonometry. Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems. Successful completion of College Technical Math 1A and College Technical Math 1B is the equivalent of College Technical Math 1.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Accuplacer Algebra 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Math 18+ OR MATH 10804133 - Math & Logic OR Algebra Level 1 Coursework
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Economics
10-809-195
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10809195
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
This course is designed to give an overview of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics. Concepts include scarcity, resources, alternative economic systems, growth, supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment and global economic issues.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Psychology of Human Relations
10-809-199
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10809199
- Credits: 3.00
Explores the relationship between the general principles of psychology and people's everyday lives. Students seek a deepened sense of awareness of themselves and others, and to improve their relationships at work, in the family and in society.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following: