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Motor Vehicle Technology
Donald Davenport, Department Chair
City Park Campus
ddaven@dcc.edu
(504) 671-6191
Working on today's cars requires an understanding of the science and technology that goes into the modern, highly-sophisticated automobile. Our Motor Vehicle Technology program combines classroom lecture with intensive hands on training in our technologically advanced motor vehicle labs. Delgado offers both a Certificate of Technical Studies and an Associate’s degree in Motor Vehicle Technology. Students may choose one of the following concentrations: Collision Repair or General Automotive.
The programs are accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc. (NATEF). Students also have the opportunity to study towards ASE certification which increases student opportunities in the work place. In addition to the technical curriculum, in the associate's degree programs, courses in mathematics, humanities, English, natural science and social science provide students with the background necessary for effective communication of ideas and to enhance future opportunities for career advancement.
GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE
The general automotive concentration is designed to provide a foundation of general theory and operation for the tasks specified by NATEF and covers theory, repair and diagnostic procedures for all eight major automotive systems.
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
Through the continued support of industry manufacturers and local dealers, there are two cooperative degree programs in Motor Vehicle Technology: Automotive Student Service Education Training (ASSET) with Ford Motor Company and Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP) with General Motors (GM). Students entering either program must be sponsored by a participating Ford or GM dealer who provides supervised work experience for approximately eight weeks of each semester. The other half of the semester is spent in special classes at Delgado. Additional courses are required for both programs. You will work with a program advisor to meet these course requirements.
Working with the dealers ensures that students have the technical competency and professional level to analytically diagnose, service, and maintain the dealership products using recommended procedures, special tools and General Motors or Ford service publications. The students in Ford and GM classes will receive “factory training” through the manufacture’s online training site as well as additional hands –on training at Ford or GMs training center.
COLLISION REPAIR
This concentration focuses on collision repair and automotive painting. Students receive classroom and hands-on training in vehicle repair procedures and techniques through classroom discussions and applied lab and shop practices. You’ll learn to use specialized tools, materials and techniques for metal working and body panel installation and replacement. You’ll also learn to perform the latest techniques and procedures for high technology finishes, painting and detailing, color matching and buffing, as well as spot repairs.
CAREERS
Motor Vehicle Technology graduates can be employed in a variety of positions including test technician, diagnostician, equipment sales and service, independent business administrator, dealership service manager, service writer, engine machinist, fuel injection, automatic transmission and engine management specialist, as well as general service technician. Further training and education can lead to careers in technical education, engineering, insurance appraisal, and accident investigation, and other specialties.
The average salary for an automotive technician in Louisiana is $16.11 per hour (LA Workforce Commission, Occupational Wage Data, 2011).
Collision Repair graduates can be employed for collision repair shops, insurance companies, automotive dealerships, refinish supply companies, collision equipment companies, rental fleet companies, automotive detail shops, truck collision repair shops or go into business for themselves.
The average salary for a collision repair [auto body] technician in Louisiana is $16.87 per hour (LA Workforce Commission, Occupational Wage Data, 2011).
CURRICULUM
Below are the curricula for the General Automotive Associate Degree and Certificate of Technical Studies.
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Motor Vehicle Technology-Associate’s Degrees |
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GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE, A.A.S. |
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REQUIRED COURSES |
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COURSE TITLE |
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SEMESTER 1 |
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MOVH 101 |
INTRO TO MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY |
3 |
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MOVH 130 |
FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICITY |
3 |
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MOVH 154 |
BRAKE SYSTEMS |
2 |
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MOVH 156 |
BRAKE SYSTEMS LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 217 |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS |
2 |
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MOVH 219 |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS LAB |
1 |
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NATURAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENT: Most courses with the BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, PHYS, or SCIE prefix will fulfill this requirement. See the General Education Requirements section of the College Catalog for specific course information. |
3 |
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SEMESTER 2 |
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MOVH 160 |
AUTO SERVICE BUSINESS PROFESSIONALISM |
3 |
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MOVH 231 |
ADVANCED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS |
3 |
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MOVH 233 |
ADVANCED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 162 |
ADVANCED BRAKE/STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS |
3 |
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MOVH 164 |
ADVANCED BRAKE/STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 186 |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION-WORK EXPERIENCE (1 REQUIRED) |
3 |
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ENGL 101 |
ENGLISH COMPOSITION I |
3 |
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SEMESTER 3 |
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MOVH 211 |
ENGINE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR |
3 |
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MOVH 213 |
ENGINE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 260 |
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS |
3 |
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MOVH 262 |
CLIMATE CONTROL LAB |
1 |
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SEMESTER 4 |
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MOVH 240 |
MANUAL DRIVETRAIN AND AXLES |
3 |
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MOVH 242 |
MANUAL DRIVETRAIN AND AXLES LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 244 |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS |
3 |
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MOVH 246 |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 187 |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION-WORK EXPERIENCE (OPTIONAL) |
3 |
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MATH 118 |
ALGEBRA FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS |
3 |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENT: Any course with the ANTH or PSYC prefix (except PSYC 290) or selected ECON, POLI and SOCI courses will fulfill this requirement. See the General Education Requirements section of the College Catalog for specific course information. |
3 |
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SEMESTER 5 |
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MOVH 206 |
ENGINE PERFORMANCE I: COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS |
3 |
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MOVH 208 |
ENGINE PERFORMANCE I: COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 232 |
ENGINE PERFORMANCE II: ADVANCED DRIVEABILITY |
3 |
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MOVH 234 |
ENGINE PERFORMANCE II LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 270 |
ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES |
3 |
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MOVH 188 |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION-WORK EXPERIENCE (OPTIONAL) |
3 |
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HUMANITIES REQUIREMENT: Any course with the prefix FREN, HIST, or SPAN course and selected PHIL, ENGL, HUMA, SPCH, ASLS, and ARCH courses. See the General Education Requirements section of the College Catalog for specific course to fulfill this requirement. |
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GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE, C.T.S. REQUIRED COURSES |
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COURSE |
COURSE TITLE |
CREDITS |
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SEMESTER 1 |
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MOVH 101 |
INTRO TO MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY |
3 |
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MOVH 130 |
FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICITY |
3 |
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MOVH 154 |
BRAKE SYSTEMS |
2 |
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MOVH 156 |
BRAKE SYSTEMS LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 217 |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS |
2 |
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MOVH 219 |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS LAB |
1 |
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SEMESTER 2 |
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MOVH 231 |
ADVANCED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS |
3 |
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MOVH 233 |
ADVANCED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 211 |
ENGINE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR |
3 |
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MOVH 213 |
ENGINE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 260 |
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS |
3 |
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MOVH 262 |
CLIMATE CONTROL LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 240 |
MANUAL DRIVETRAIN AND AXLES |
3 |
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MOVH 242 |
MANUAL DRIVETRAIN AND AXLES LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 244 |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS |
3 |
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MOVH 246 |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 232 |
ENGINE PERFORMANCE II: ADVANCED DRIVEABILITY |
3 |
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MOVH 234 |
ENGINE PERFORMANCE II LAB |
1 |
Below are the curricula for the Collision Repair Associates Degree and Certificate of Technical Studies.
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COLLISION REPAIR, A.A.S. REQUIRED COURSES |
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COURSE |
COURSE TITLE |
CREDITS |
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SEMESTER 1 |
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MOVH 101 |
INTRO TO MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY |
3 |
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MOVH 130 |
FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICITY |
3 |
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MOVH 175 |
AUTO PAINTING TECHNIQUES |
3 |
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MOVH 217 |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS |
2 |
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MOVH 219 |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS LAB |
1 |
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NATURAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENT: Most courses with the BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, PHYS, or SCIE prefix will fulfill this requirement. See the General Education Requirements section of the College Catalog for specific course information. |
3 |
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SEMESTER 2 |
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MOVH 109 |
AUTOMOTIVE GAS METAL ARC WELDING |
4 |
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MOVH 231 |
ADVANCED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS |
3 |
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MOVH 233 |
ADVANCED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 154 |
BRAKE SYSTEMS |
2 |
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MOVH 156 |
BRAKE SYSTEMS LAB |
1 |
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ENGL 101 |
ENGLISH COMPOSITION I |
3 |
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MOVH 186 |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION-WORK EXPERIENCE (1 REQUIRED) |
3 |
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SEMESTER 3 |
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MOVH 160 |
AUTO SERVICE BUSINESS PROFESSIONALISM |
3 |
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MOVH 224 |
COLLISION REPAIR I |
3 |
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MOVH 211 |
ENGINE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR |
3 |
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MOVH 213 |
ENGINE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 260 |
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS |
3 |
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MOVH 262 |
CLIMATE CONTROL LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 206 |
ENGINE PERFORMANCE I: COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS |
3 |
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MOVH 208 |
ENGINE PERFORMANCE I: COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS LAB |
1 |
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MATH 118 |
ALGEBRA FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS |
3 |
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SEMESTER 4 |
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MOVH 240 |
MANUAL DRIVETRAIN AND AXLES |
3 |
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MOVH 242 |
MANUAL DRIVETRAIN AND AXLES LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 244 |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS |
3 |
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MOVH 246 |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 232 |
ENGINE PERFORMANCE II: ADVANCED DRIVEABILITY |
3 |
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MOVH 234 |
ENGINE PERFORMANCE II LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 226 MOVH 176 |
COLLISION REPAIR II OR AUTOMOTIVE PAINTING II |
3 3 |
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HUMANITIES REQUIREMENT: Any course with the prefix FREN, HIST, or SPAN course and selected PHIL, ENGL, HUMA, SPCH, ASLS, and ARCH courses. See the General Education Requirements section of the College Catalog for specific course to fulfill this requirement. |
3 |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENT: Any course with the ANTH or PSYC prefix (except PSYC 290) or selected ECON, POLI and SOCI courses will fulfill this requirement. See the General Education Requirements section of the College Catalog for specific course information. |
3 |
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COLLISION REPAIR, C.T.S. REQUIRED COURSES |
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COURSE |
COURSE TITLE |
CREDITS |
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SEMESTER 1 |
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MOVH 101 |
INTRO TO MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY |
3 |
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MOVH 175 |
AUTO PAINTING TECHNIQUES |
3 |
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MOVH 217 |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS |
2 |
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MOVH 219 |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS LAB |
1 |
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MOVH 224 |
COLLISION REPAIR I |
3 |
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SEMESTER 2 |
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MOVH 109 |
AUTOMOTIVE GAS METAL ARC WELDING |
4 |
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MOVH 226 |
COLLISION REPAIR II |
3 |
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MOVH 130 |
FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICITY |
3 |
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MOVH 176 |
AUTOMOTIVE PAINTING II |
3 |
TECHNICAL DIVISION SITES
