Automotive Technology
- Automotive: Chassis and Drivetrain Specialist, Associate in Arts Degree
- Automotive: Chassis and Drivetrain Specialist, Certificate of Achievement
- Automotive: Engine Performance and Emission Specialist, Associate in Arts Degree
- Automotive: Engine Performance and Emission Specialist, Certificate of Achievement
Credit Courses
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
This course covers the operation and maintenance of the major systems of modern automobiles. There is an emphasis on the theory of the major operating systems, including engine, electrical, chassis, and driveline systems. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing AUTO G101
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
This course provides students with theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform minor and major service on automotive gasoline powered engines, using lecture and lab. Instruction is given and lab experience provided in engine diagnosis, removal, disassembly, analysis and inspection, precision measurements, reassembly, and installation. Information presented is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-1 Engine Repair Tasks and Standards intended to prepare students for the ASE Certification Examination. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing AUTO G110
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
This course is an introduction to automotive electrical systems that provides students theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand electrical flow and electronic concepts. Lecture content is reinforced through lab experience, which will enable students to successfully perform diagnostics and repair on vehicle electrical and electronic circuits. Content presented is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-6 Electrical/Electronics Tasks and Standards intended to prepare students for the ASE Certification Examination. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing AUTO G120
- Automotive Technology
- Automotive Technology (AUTO)
- Automotive: Chassis and Drivetrain Specialist, Associate in Arts Degree
- Automotive: Chassis and Drivetrain Specialist, Certificate of Achievement
- Automotive: Engine Performance and Emission Specialist, Associate in Arts Degree
- Automotive: Engine Performance and Emission Specialist, Certificate of Achievement
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
This course is an advanced level course that provides students with theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand electrical flow and advanced automotive electronic diagnostic and repair concepts through lecture and lab. Coursework presented is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-6 Electrical/Electronics Tasks and Standards intended to prepare students for the ASE Certification Examination. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing AUTO G121
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
This course is an introduction to the theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand engine performance concepts. Instruction is given and lab experience provided which will enable students to successfully perform diagnostics and repair on engine management and related systems. Information presented is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Engine Performance Tasks and Standards intended to prepare students for the ASE A-8 Engine Performance certification examination. Graded.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing AUTO G130
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
This is an advanced course covering theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand advanced engine performance concepts. The lecture and lab instruction will enable students to successfully perform diagnostics and repairs on complex engine management and related systems. The course material is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Engine Performance Tasks and Standards intended to prepare students for the ASE A-8 Engine Performance certification examination. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing AUTO G131
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
This course covers theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand automotive disc and drum brake systems, antilock-braking systems and related components. Instruction is given and lab experience provided which will enable students to successfully perform diagnostics and repairs on automotive brake systems. Information presented is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Engine Performance Tasks and Standards intended to prepare students for the ASE A-5 Brakes examination. Graded.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing AUTO G140
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
This is an introductory course covering the theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand automotive steering and suspension systems and related components. The lecture and lab instruction will enable students to successfully perform related diagnostics and repairs. The course material is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Tasks and Standards intended to prepare students for the ASE A-4 Suspension & Steering Certification examination. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: AUTO 140X.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing AUTO G141
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
This course is the first in a series of courses required by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to obtain an Advanced Emissions Specialist license. The course will cover rules and regulations, history of the California Smog Check Program, a study of five-gas analysis, oxygen sensors, an overview of all emission control devices offered in California since 1975 and an introduction to onboard diagnostics second generation (OBD ll). The theory in this course is reinforced with hands-on skill practice. Students must complete this course before submitting an application to the BAR for an Advanced Emissions Specialist license. Graded.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing AUTO G145
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
This course provides the students with theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand automotive manual drive trains and transaxles concepts. Instruction is given and lab experience provided in diagnosis, removal, disassembly, analysis and inspection, precision measurements, reassembly, and installation. Information presented is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-3 Manual Drive Train and Axles Tasks and Standards intended to prepare students for the ASE Certification Examination. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: AUTO 130X.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing AUTO G150
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
This course provides the students with theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand automotive automatic transmission and transaxle concepts. Instruction is given and lab experience provided in diagnosis, removal, disassembly, inspection, precision measurements, re-assembly and installation. The coursework is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Tasks and Standards intended to prepare students for the ASE A-2 Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Certification examination. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing AUTO G151
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
This course will cover the theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand automotive Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. Instruction is given and lab experience provided which will enable students to successfully perform diagnostics and repair on both manual and automatic HVAC systems. EPA-accepted techniques for recovering and recycling R134 and R1234YF refrigerants will also be covered. Coursework is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Tasks and Standards intended to prepare students for the ASE A-7 Heating and Air Conditioning certification examination. Graded.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing AUTO G160
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
This course is a hands-on approach to the world of hybrid, fuel cell and electric powered vehicles. Discover how this new technology works as it replaces existing fossil fueled engines. Examine existing technologies, conversion processes, testing, assembly, operation, and maintenance of hybrid-electric, fuel cell and battery powered electric vehicles. Appropriate safety related instruction is included. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing AUTO G170
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
This course furthers the student's skills in electric vehicle (EV) theory and provides an introduction to advanced EV designs and propulsion systems. The course includes: EV design and construction; the testing, assembly, operation and maintenance of EVs; the influence of battery management design; advanced technology batteries and intelligent charging systems; and alternative EV drive systems. Appropriate safety related instruction will be included in each segment. This course is designed to help the field technician prepare for the Automotive Service of Excellence (ASE) Light Duty Hybrid / Electric Vehicle Specialist (L3) exam. Students will also need to complete AUTO G170 to prepare for the ASE (L3) exam. Graded.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing AUTO G173
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
This is an introductory course that will allow students to understand diesel engines, diesel fuel systems, and the theory and operation of related diesel systems. Instruction will be given in the classroom setting as well as hands on laboratory learning. This will allow students to successfully perform diagnostics and repair on light duty trucks and passenger cars equipped with diesel engines. This course will prepare students to pass the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A9 Light Vehicle Diesel Engines test. Graded.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing AUTO G175
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
This introductory course aligns with Honda’s Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) curriculum. The course covers Honda-specific fundamental theory and maintenance procedures, including research on American Honda Motor's interactive network for learning modules and service information. Honda recognizes the completion of this course as part of their core training program. Graded.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing AUTO G181
Noncredit Courses
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Non-Credit
This noncredit course covers general safety guidelines for the Automotive Industry. Students will learn about Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), how to safely use and maintain automotive tools, vehicle hoists, and other equipment used in the industry. In addition, students will take the S/P2 (Safety and Pollution Prevention) safety test which outlines proper procedures for hazardous waste handling and disposal. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing AUTO G002N
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Non-Credit
This non-credit course covers fundamental theories and skills required to enter the automotive workforce as an Automotive Lube Technician. Upon completion, students will learn basic automotive safety, become proficient in using published and online vehicle service information platforms, and perform vehicle service procedures outlined by periodic maintenance schedules. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing AUTO G003N
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Non-Credit
This non-credit course covers fundamental theory and skills required to work as a tire technician. Students will learn basic automotive safety, guidelines for aftermarket wheel and tire replacement, as well as the safe use of equipment for repairing and replacing tires used on most light truck and passenger vehicles. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing AUTO G004N
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Non-Credit
This noncredit course is the first in a series of courses required by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to obtain an Advanced Emissions Specialist license. The course will cover rules and regulations, history of the California Smog Check Program, a study of five-gas analysis, oxygen sensors, an overview of all emission control devices offered in California since 1975 and an introduction to onboard diagnostics second generation (OBD ll). The theory in this course is reinforced with hands-on skill practice. Students must complete this course before submitting an application to the BAR for an Advanced Emissions Specialist license. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing AUTO G045N
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Non-Credit
This noncredit course provides students the procedural knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform Smog Check inspections. Course content includes safety, customer awareness, program administration, equipment maintenance and inspection and testing procedures for OIS and ASM smog tests. Students who complete and pass this training will have met the Bureau's training requirements to qualify to take the Smog Check Inspector state licensing examination. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.