Automotive Technology (AUTO)
AUTO Course Descriptions
AUTO 805.0 UNITS
Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) ASE Alternative Courses for Advanced Emissions Special
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture / 4.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture / 72 Laboratory
Recommendation: Appropriate work experience.
This alternative course will meet and exceed the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications for the following areas: Electrical, Engine Performance, and Advanced Engine Performance. This course meets theory/practical requirements for obtaining the state license for Advanced Smog Technician.
AUTO 1004.0 UNITS
Automotive Maintenance and Operation
Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
Basic class dealing with the selection and maintenance of the modern automobile. Emphasis is on the basic operating principles.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1014.0 UNITS
Automotive Service Tools and Equipment
Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This course is a study of the principles in the use of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic tools and equipment used in the automotive service industry. Safety, technique, and proper handling are the emphases of the course. This course is taught using contemporary automotive equipment along with manufacturer's proprietary diagnostic tools. Techniques covered will include the latest available for use of modern as well as traditional tool use focusing on safety and quality workmanship.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1033.0 UNITS
Introduction to High Voltage Vehicles
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
This course is an introduction to vehicles that use high voltage. Topics will
include advanced technology vehicles such as hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), and battery electric vehicles (BEV).
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1052.0 UNITS
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Class Hours: 1.5 Lecture / 1.5 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 27 Lecture / 27 Laboratory
This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals and principles of hydraulics and pneumatics as they relate to automotive, transportation, heavy duty equipment, and system modification. Applications of each will be explored, as well as the design and operation of simple circuits and systems in the laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1073.0 UNITS
Diesel Exhaust Emission Control and Servicing
Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture
Recommendation: AUTO 109 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This course will provide instruction on the background, principles, theory, operation, diagnosis, servicing and repair of diesel engine exhaust emissions control and after treatment systems. This course is intended for students entering the field of on-highway and heavy equipment vehicles, and alternative fuel vehicle service and maintenance, or students currently in the industry looking to advance their knowledge of on-highway and heavy equipment vehicles, and alternative fuel vehicle service, maintenance, and repair. Instruction on technical reference materials, parts and service books, diagnostic systems and programs used by the service technicians will be covered.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1084.0 UNITS
Energy and Transportation Systems
Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
This introductory class to energy systems provides the connection between energy development and transportation. The course involves all aspects of current and future energy development systems. Energy procurement, transmission, distribution, storage, and usage are introduced. An emphasis is placed on the interrelationships among components of systems.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1095.0 UNITS
Automotive Diesel Systems
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture / 4.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture / 72 Laboratory
Recommendation: Current automotive student or employed as an automotive service professional.
This is a theory/practical course in automotive diesel engine repair that includes operating principles and descriptions of all components. The major emphasis will be on systems operation and diagnosis.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1105.0 UNITS
Automotive Engines
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture / 4.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture / 72 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This is a theory/practical course in Automotive Engine Repair to include operating principles and descriptions of all components. The emphasis is on diagnosis and measurement of internal engine components. Complete disassembly and reassembly of engines will be accomplished using special service tools. Overhead camshaft engines will be the primary focus.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1114.0 UNITS
Automotive Engines
Class Hours: 3.3 Lecture / 3.3 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 59.94 Lecture / 60 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This is a theory/practical course in Automotive Engine Repair that includes operating principles and descriptions of all components. The emphasis is on diagnosis and measurement. Complete disassembly and reassembly of engines will be accomplished with the emphasis on manufacturer's specialty tools and techniques of overhead cam engines. Course content will be presented on a single manufacturer's engine.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1205.0 UNITS
Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture / 4.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture / 72 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or appropriate work experience.
This course is focused on the principles of automatic transmissions and transaxles. Procedures for diagnosing troubles, adjusting, and overhauling the automatic transmission and transaxle are studied and applied in the shop.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1215.0 UNITS
Ford Manual & Automatic Drivetrain
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture / 4.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture / 72 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 equivalent with grades of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This course will cover Ford Motor Company specific training requirements. Topics covered will include automatic transmission and transaxle diagnosis, in-vehicle maintenance and repair, and off-vehicle repair. It will also include clutch diagnosis and repair, manual transmission and transaxle diagnosis and repair, drive shaft/half-shaft and universal joint/constant velocity (CV) joint diagnosis and repair, drive axle diagnosis and repair, and four-wheel drive/all-wheel drive component diagnosis and repair.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1305.0 UNITS
Manual Drivetrain and Axles
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture / 4.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture / 72 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This is a study of the principles of the automotive power systems-clutch, manual and automatic transmission, transaxles, transfer cases, drive line, drive-axle, differential, and all-wheel drive systems and service, including diagnosis and service.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1405.0 UNITS
Automotive Steering and Suspension
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture / 4.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture / 72 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or appropriate work experience.
This is a course in the theory and practice of steering, suspension, and wheel alignment. It includes operating principles, component description, diagnosis, and service. Alignment instruction includes electronic four-wheel alignment.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1505.0 UNITS
Automotive Brakes
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture / 4.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture / 72 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or appropriate work experience.
This is a theoretical and practical course in braking systems. It includes operating principles,component description, diagnosis, and service. Brake service includes antilock braking systems.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1515.0 UNITS
Ford Brake, Steering, and Suspension
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture / 4.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture / 72 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 equivalent with grades of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This course will cover Ford specific technical training requirements. Topics covered will include diagnosis and repair of steering systems, suspensions systems, wheel alignment, wheels, and tires. It will also include disc brakes, drum brakes, parking brakes, measuring both rotors and drums, brake lathe use, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), and electronic stability control (ESC).
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1552.0 UNITS
Medium/Heavy Duty Brake Systems
Class Hours: 0.1 Lecture / 0.1 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 1.5 Lecture / 1.5 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 105, Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals and principles of pneumatic braking systems as they relate to transportation and medium/heavy duty trucks. Applications of air-powered brakes will be explored, as well as the design and operation of pneumatic circuits and systems in the laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1605.0 UNITS
Introduction to Automotive Electrical
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture / 4.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture / 72 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or appropriate work experience or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This course is the first part of a three-part series (AUTO 160, 260, and 265). This is a theory and practical course in basic electricity and automotive electrical systems such as Ohm's law, electrical circuits, electromagnetism, and battery starting and charging systems. Test equipment and computer systems will also be covered.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 160CPL5.0 UNITS
Introduction to Automotive Electrical
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or appropriate work experience or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This course is the first part of a three-part series (AUTO 160, 260, and 265). This is a theory and practical course in basic electricity and automotive electrical systems such as Ohm's law, electrical circuits, electromagnetism, and battery starting and charging systems. Test equipment and computer systems will also be covered.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1615.0 UNITS
Ford Electrical and Electronics
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture / 4.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture / 72 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 with grades of “C” or higher or “Pass”.
This course will cover Ford specific technical training requirements. Topics covered will include batteries, starting, and charging systems and their related circuits. Also included are lighting and other body electrical systems.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1704.0 UNITS
Automotive Air Conditioning
Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 160 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or appropriate work experience.
This theory and shop course is designed to teach basic automotive air conditioning using tools skills and processes associated with the modern automobile. Related information for developing knowledge and skills necessary to perform the most common and essential air conditioning service procedures is addressed.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1733.0 UNITS
Automotive Technology Work Experience Education
Automotive Technology Work Experience Education requires a minimum of 162 paid or unpaid hours of work per semester. Work Experience Education provides the opportunity for students to apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to related experiences on the job/training site. The aim of the course is to assist students in expanding specific job skills in automotive technology. In the process of doing so, it creates greater communication with increased understanding between the student/workers, the college, and the employer/trainers. Work experience courses may be taken for a maximum of 8 units per semester. The total work experience units taken by a student may not exceed 14 units. (Formerly AUTO 73)
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1794.0 UNITS
Automotive Air Conditioning
Class Hours: 3.3 Lecture / 3.3 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 59.94 Lecture / 60 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 161 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This course is a study of the principles of automotive air conditioning systems. The tools, skills, and processes necessary to perform the most common and essential air conditioning service procedures are studied and demonstrated in the shop. All instruction will be done on a single manufacturer's unit.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1805.0 UNITS
Electronic Engine Management Systems
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture / 4.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture / 72 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or appropriate work experience.
This is a theoretical/practical course pertaining to the operation, individual components, and the overall logic by which fuel systems components work together. Feedback carburetion, fuel injection and electronic controls will be included along with OBD-I and OBD-II systems operation and comparisons.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 180CPL5.0 UNITS
Electronic Engine Management Systems
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or appropriate work experience.
This is a theoretical/practical course pertaining to the operation, individual components, and the overall logic by which fuel systems components work together. Feedback carburetion, fuel injection and electronic controls will be included along with OBD-I and OBD-II systems operation and comparisons.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 1815.0 UNITS
Ford Engine Performance
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture / 4.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture / 72 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 equivalent with grades of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This course will cover Ford specific technical training requirements. Topics included are general engine condition diagnosis, ignition system diagnosis and repair, fuel delivery systems, air induction, and exhaust systems diagnosis and repair. It will also cover emission control systems diagnosis and repair, and computerized engine controls diagnosis and repair.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 2003.0 UNITS
General Motors Fundamentals
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
This course will cover General Motors specific technical training requirements. Topics covered will include dealership safety, service information, scan tool interface, diagnostic tools, basic electrical theory, and the three Cs (concern, cause, and correction). The course will also contain training on both hand and power tools, vehicle hoisting, and vehicle safety inspections.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 2013.0 UNITS
General Motors Engine Repair
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
This course will cover General Motors specific technical training requirements. Topics covered will include general engine diagnosis, cylinder head and valve train diagnosis and repair, engine block diagnosis and repair, lubrication and cooling systems diagnosis and repair, and also air induction and exhaust systems diagnosis and repair.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 2023.0 UNITS
General Motors Automatic Transaxle/Transmission
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
This course will cover General Motors specific technical training requirements. Topics covered will include general automatic transmission/transaxle diagnosis, in-vehicle maintenance and repair, an off-vehicle repair.
Transfer: CSU
AUTO 2033.0 UNITS
General Motors Manual Drivetrain and Axle
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
This course will cover General Motors specific technical training requirements. Topics covered will include clutch diagnosis and repair, manual transmission and transaxle diagnosis and repair, drive shaft/half-shaft and universal joint/constant velocity (CV) joint diagnosis and repair, drive axle diagnosis and repair, and four-wheel drive/all-wheel drive component diagnosis and repair.
Transfer: CSU
AUTO 2043.0 UNITS
General Motors Suspension and Steering Systems
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
This course will cover General Motors specific technical training requirements. Topics covered will include diagnosis and repair of steering systems, suspension systems, wheel alignment, wheels, and tires.
Transfer: CSU
AUTO 2053.0 UNITS
General Motors Braking Systems
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
This course will cover General Motors braking systems. It will include disc brakes, drum brakes, parking brakes, measuring both rotors and drums, brake lathe use, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), and electronic stability control (ESC).
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 2063.0 UNITS
General Motors Electrical Systems 1
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
This course will cover General Motors specific technical training requirements. Topics covered will include batteries, starting, and charging systems and their related circuits.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 2073.0 UNITS
General Motors HVAC Systems
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
This course will cover General Motors specific technical training requirements. Topics included are HVAC diagnosis and repair, engine cooling systems, refrigeration system components, operating systems and related controls.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 2083.0 UNITS
General Motors Engine Performance 1
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
This course will cover General Motors specific technical training requirements. Topics included are general engine condition diagnosis, ignition system diagnosis and repair, fuel delivery systems, air induction, and exhaust systems diagnosis and repair.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 2093.0 UNITS
General Motors Diesel Technology
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
This course will cover General Motors specific technical training requirements. Topics covered will include general diesel diagnosis, cylinder head and valve train diagnosis and repair, engine block diagnosis and repair, lubrication and cooling systems diagnosis and repair, air induction and exhaust systems diagnosis and repair, fuel system diagnosis and repair, and diesel emissions systems.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 2163.0 UNITS
General Motors Electrical Systems 2
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
Prerequisite: AUTO 206 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass"
This course will cover General Motors specific technical training requirements. Topics covered will include lighting systems, instrument cluster, driver information systems, and body electrical systems.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 2183.0 UNITS
General Motors Engine Performance 2
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
Prerequisite: AUTO 208 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass"
This course will cover General Motors specific technical training requirements. Topics included are emission controls systems diagnosis and repair, and computerized engine controls diagnosis and repair.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 2263.0 UNITS
General Motors Electrical Systems 3
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
Prerequisite: AUTO 216 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass"
This course will cover General Motors specific technical training requirements. Topics covered will include advanced technology vehicles such as Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), bi-fuel systems, hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), and battery electric vehicles (BEV).
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 2604.0 UNITS
Intermediate Automotive Electrical
Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
Prerequisite: AUTO 160 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher, or "Pass," or appropriate work experience.
This course is part two of a three-part series (AUTO 160, 260, and 265). This is a theory/practical course in the automotive body electrical system, covering all classes of electrical components and power accessories in the area of diagnosing and component repairs. Controller Area Networking (CAN) and electronic suspension/steering systems will be introduced. Also covered will be driver information and navigation systems, supplemental restraint systems (SRS), and introduction to hybrid/electric vehicles.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 2804.0 UNITS
Diagnostic Engine Performance
Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or appropriate work experience.
This is a theory/practical course in diagnosing automotive drivability problems. Areas such as ignition, carburetion, automotive computers, electronic engine controls and on-board diagnostic systems will be included.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 280CPL4.0 UNITS
Diagnostic Engine Performance
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or appropriate work experience.
This is a theory/practical course in diagnosing automotive drivability problems. Areas such as ignition, carburetion, automotive computers, electronic engine controls and on-board diagnostic systems will be included.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 2815.0 UNITS
Emission Control Systems -1997 Standards
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture / 4.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture / 72 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This course gives the advanced automotive student exposure to the current methods, devices, and manufacturers of automotive emission control systems. It provides the student with an opportunity to obtain an advanced emission specialist technician license.
Transfer Credit: CSU