Basic class dealing with the selection and maintenance of the modern automobile. (More) (Expand All)

Basic class dealing with the selection and maintenance of the modern automobile. Emphasis is on the basic operating principles.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals and principles of hydraulics and pneumatics (More)

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 (Less)

Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass". (More)

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 (Less)

Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or appropriate work experience. (More)

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 (Less)

Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass". (More)

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 (Less)

Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or appropriate work (More)

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 (Less)

Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or appropriate work experience. (More)

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 (Less)

Recommendation: AUTO 100 or appropriate work experience or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or (More)

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 (Less)

Automotive Technology Work Experience Education requires a minimum of 162 paid or unpaid hours of work (More)

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 (Less)

Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or appropriate work experience. (More)

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 (Less)

Recommendation: AUTO 100  equivalent with grades of "C" or higher or "Pass". (More)

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.
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This course will cover General Motors specific technical training requirements. (More)

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 (Less)

This course will cover General Motors specific technical training requirements. (More)

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 (Less)

This course will cover General Motors braking systems. (More)

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 (Less)

This course will cover General Motors specific technical training requirements. (More)

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 (Less)

This course will cover General Motors specific technical training requirements. (More)

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 (Less)

This course will cover General Motors specific technical training requirements. (More)

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 (Less)