AUTO 1 (Not Degree Applicable)
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
0.5 UNIT

Class hours: 0.8 Lecture/0.2 Laboratory
This is a fundamental course in automotive engines, dealing with maintenance of the modern automobile. Emphasis is on the elementary operating principles and beginning skill development. This three-week section is designed to allow students to become familiar with automotive engines and enter the work environment with basic skills.

AUTO 2 (Not Degree Applicable)
FUEL SYSTEMS
0.5 UNIT

Class hours: 0.8 Lecture/0.2 Laboratory
This is a fundamental course in automotive fuel systems, dealing with maintenance of the modern automobile. Emphasis is on the elementary operating principles and beginning skill development. This three-week section is designed to allow students to become familiar with automotive fuel systems and enter the work environment with basic skills.

AUTO 3 (Not Degree Applicable)
LUBRICATION AND COOLING
0.5 UNIT

Class hours: 0.8 Lecture/0.2 Laboratory
This is a fundamental course in automotive lubrication and cooling systems, dealing with maintenance of the modern automobile. Emphasis is on the elementary operating principles and beginning skill development. This three-week section is designed to allow students to become familiar with automotive lubrication and cooling systems and enter the work environment with basic skills.

AUTO 4 (Not Degree Applicable)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
0.5 UNIT

Class hours: 0.8 Lecture/0.2 Laboratory
This is a fundamental course in automotive electrical systems, dealing with maintenance of the modern automobile. Emphasis is on the elementary operating principles and beginning skill development. This three-week section is designed to allow students to become familiar with automotive electrical systems and enter the work environment with basic skills.

AUTO 5 (Not Degree Applicable)
BRAKES AND SUSPENSION
0.5 UNIT

Class hours: 0.8 Lecture/0.2 Laboratory
This is a fundamental course in automotive brake and suspension systems, dealing with maintenance of the modern automobile. Emphasis is on the elementary operating principles and beginning skill development. This three-week section is designed to allow students to become familiar with automotive brake and suspension systems and enter work environment with basic skills.

AUTO 6 (Not Degree Applicable)
TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN
0.5 UNIT

Class hours: 0.8 Lecture/0.2 Laboratory
This is a fundamental course in automotive transmission and drive train systems dealing with maintenance of the modern automobile. Emphasis is on the elementary operating principles and beginning skill development. This three-week section is designed to allow students to become familiar with automotive transmission and drive train systems and enter the work environment with basic skills.

AUTO 7 (Not Degree Applicable)
AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING
0.5 UNIT

Class hours: 0.8 Lecture/0.2 Laboratory
This is a fundamental course in automotive air conditioning dealing with maintenance of the modern automobile. Emphasis is on the elementary operating principles and beginning skill development. The course is designed to allow students to become familiar with automotive heating and air conditioning and enter the work environment with basic skills.

AUTO 54
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES
4 UNITS

Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
This course introduces the student to the world of Electric Vehicle Conversions. Students will be instructed with alternatives to gasoline powered vehicular travel and to the specific advantages of Electric Powered Automobiles. Topics to be included are: the process of conversion of a gas-powered vehicle to electric power, including the testing, assembly, operation and maintenance of EV’s, the disassembly and re-assembly of an EV, introduction to battery and charging systems, optional power accessories and EV drive systems. Appropriate safety related instructions will be included in each segment. This course may be repeated a total of 2 times.

AUTO 55
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ELECTRIC VEHICLES
4 UNITS

Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
This course develops students skills in electric vehicle conversions and introduces them to advanced technology EV’s and purpose-built EV’s. Students will work with hybrid electric vehicles and advanced design EV’s. Topics included are the conversion process of kit cars to electric power, including the testing, assembly, operation and maintenance of EV’s; the benefits of aerodynamic designs for EV’s; introduction to advanced technology batteries and intelligent charging systems; optional hydrogen fuel cell technology; and alternative EV drive systems. Appropriate safety related instructions will be included in each segment. This course may be taken a maximum of 3 times.

AUTO 60 (Not Degree Applicable)
INTRODUCTION TO INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS)  AND TELEMATICS
3 UNITS

Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This survey course introduces the student to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and telematics. Topics discussed include the history of ITS, government and industry organizations and standards, recent technological advances, navigation, wireless communication, telecommunications, traffic safety, and traffic management. The material focuses on current trends and opportunities in the field of Intelligent Transportation

AUTO 73/74
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL REPAIR OCCUPATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
3/4 UNITS

Class hours: One (1) hour control class each week plus 15 hours of employment per week for Automotive Mechanical Repair work experience 73 or 20 hours of employment per week for Automotive Mechanical Repair work experience 74. The employment must be in a job related to the student’s educational goal.
Corequisite: (1) Enrollment in the Automotive Mechanical Repair vocational program with 7 or more units including occupational work experience.
Work experience/career internship provides the opportunity for Automotive Mechanical Repair 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 the process of doing so, it creates greater communication with increased understanding between the student/workers, the college, and the employer/trainers. Students also pursue a program of self-evaluation to determine individual job weaknesses and strengths. Semester projects that relate to the major and job skills must be completed on the job/training site. These courses may be taken a maximum of 4 times.

AUTO 80
BUREAU OF AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR (BAR) ASE ALTERNATIVE COURSES FOR ADVANCED EMISSIONS SPECIALIST
5 UNITS

Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 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 98/99
DIRECTED STUDIES
1/2 UNITS

Class hours: 3.0 Independent Study/6.0 Independent Studies
A course to provide opportunity for individual research and field projects under the direction of a faculty member in a given department.  With the guidance of the faculty member, students prepare and carry out a written learning agreement describing the purposes and outcomes of the project.  Students should expect to meet with the supervising faculty member one to two hours each week for conferences. Credit is based upon the number of hours in the semester expected to complete the project (1 unit for 54 hours, 2 units for 108 hours). This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times.

AUTO 100
AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
4 UNITS

Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
Basic class dealing with the selection and maintenance of the modern automobile. Emphasis is on the basic operating principles. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 110
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES
5 UNITS

Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or “C” or higher.
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 with the emphasis on manufacturer’s specialty tools and techniques of overhead cam engines. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 111
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES
4 UNITS

Class hours: 3.3 Lecture/3.3 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or “C” or higher.
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 120
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS/TRANSAXLES
5 UNITS

Class hours:  4.0 Lecture/4.0 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 transaxles are studied and applied in the shop. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 121
DRIVETRAIN TRANSMISSIONS AND AXLES
6 UNITS

Class hours: 5.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 181 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or “C” or higher, or appropriate work experience.
This course is a study of the principles of the automotive power systems-clutch, manual and automatic transmission, transaxle, transfer case, driveline, drive-axle, differential, including diagnosis and service. This course is taught using specified manufacturer’s components and materials. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 130
MANUAL DRIVETRAIN AND AXLES
5 UNITS

Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or “C” or higher.
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. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times.  Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 140
AUTOMOTIVE STEERING AND SUSPENSION
5 UNITS

Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or “C” or higher, 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. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 150
AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES
5 UNITS

Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or “C” or higher, 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. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 151
AUTOMOTIVE ALIGNMENT BRAKE AND SUSPENSION
6 UNITS

Class hours: 5.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory
This is a theoretical and practical course in basic alignment, brakes, steering, and suspension on a single manufacturer’s car line. Included are operating principles, component description, diagnosis, repair, and service adjustments. This course is designed to accompany work experience in the trade. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 160
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY
5 UNITS

Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or “C” or higher, or appropriate work experience.
This is a theory/practical course in basic electricity and automotive electrical systems such as battery, starting, charging, and electronic ignition. Test equipment and computer systems will also be covered. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 161
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY
7 UNITS

Class hours: 6.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or AUTO 151 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or “C” or higher.
This is a theory/practical course in basic electricity and automotive electrical systems, such as battery, starting, charging, and electronic ignition systems. The content will be presented on a single manufacturer’s product line. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 170
AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING
4 UNITS

Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 160 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or “C” or higher 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. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 179
AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING
4 UNITS

Class hours: 3.3 Lecture/3.3 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 161 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or “C” or higher.
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 180
ELECTRONIC ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
5 UNITS

Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or “C” or higher 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. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 181
ELECTRONIC ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS – CORPORATE
6 UNITS

Class hours: 5.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory
Corequisite: AUTO 73/74
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or “C” or higher appropriate work experience.
This is a theory/practical course in diagnosing automotive driveability problems. Areas such as ignition, carburetion, automotive computers, electronic engine controls and on-board diagnostic systems will be included. The course will be presented using a single manufacturer’s product line. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 182
INTRODUCTION TO ALTERNATIVE FUELS
3 UNITS

Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course introduces students to the role, function, and practical application of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as an alternative fuel for the internal combustion engine. Propane, methanol, and hydrogen are also discussed. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 190
AUTOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT
3 UNITS

Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or “C” or higher.
This course is designed to furnish the student with knowledge, experience and practice in supervision and management of an automotive repair facility. Emphasis is placed on customer relations, scheduling, cost estimation, and efficient, effective use of time and space. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 193
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
3 UNITS

Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: Automotive major or employment in an automotive repair facility.
This course will cover customer satisfaction, understanding new car warranties, service contracts and operating policies. A review of California common laws and BAR regulations will be included. Emphasis is based on computerized and electronic information systems including, All Data, Mitchell on Demand, ADP Automotive Management Systems. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 194
RETAILING AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
3 UNITS

Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: Current automotive student or employed as an automotive service professional.
This course deals with issues related to the automotive repair facility’s management, productivity, and operation of vehicle fleets. Taking into account the facility infrastructure, the focus will be on scheduling work to effectively utilize facilities and staff to improve production and profitability. Cost effective techniques for equipment procurement, management, and maintenance will also be covered. Shop organization and workflow will be discussed including safety and regulatory issues. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 195
AUTOMOTIVE CUSTOMER RELATIONS
3 UNITS

Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: Employment in an automotive repair facility or full-time automotive student.
This course deals with the selling of automotive services to the general public and automotive fleet managers. All aspects of customer relations and developing skills necessary to properly communicate with customers are covered. Special emphasis will be given to interpersonal relationship development and customer confidence building. Cultural differences will be discussed as they affect sales techniques. This course provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively handle situations that occur when dealing with unusual, complex or ethical problems. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 210
AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE SHOP
5 UNITS

Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of Credit of “C” or higher, or appropriate work experience.
This course is designed to teach students the basic operations used in the automotive machine shop. It concentrates on cylinder head, cylinder block, and piston and connecting rod assemblies. An overview of other related operations, such as honing techniques, cylinder bores and crankshaft line boring will be included. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 211
HIGH PERFORMANCE ENGINES
5 UNITS

Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: Appropriate work experience.
This is an advanced course in automotive engine design and high performance engine preparation. Complete disassembly and reassembly of engines will be accomplished. This course will include flow bench testing of cylinder heads and the operation of the engine dynamometer. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 212
AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTY
2 UNITS

Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: AUTO 210 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or “C” or higher, or appropriate work experience.
This course is designed to further increase the skill and knowledge of the student in areas of his/her choice, working to trade standards. This course may be taken a maximum of 3 times. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 260
ADVANCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
4 UNITS

Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: AUTO 160 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or “C” or higher, or appropriate work experience.
This is a theory/practical course in the automotive body electrical system, covering all classes of electrical components and repairs. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 280
DIAGNOSTIC ENGINE PERFORMANCE
4 UNITS

Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or “C” or higher, or appropriate work experience.
This is a theory/practical course in diagnosing automotive driveability problems. Areas such as ignition, carburetion, automotive computers, electronic engine controls and on-board diagnostic systems will be included. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times. Transfer Credit: CSU

AUTO 281
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS - 1997 STANDARDS
5 UNITS

Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or “C” or higher.
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. This course may be a maximum of 2 times. Transfer Credit: CSU