AUTO 010 4 Units
Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology
This course explores the use of hybrid and electric battery power for vehicle transportation. Topics will include safety when using high voltage, maintenance, drivability, inverter, AC/DC power transfer and battery technology, physics of battery storage and hybrid generation systems. Electric vehicle applications and their integrated systems from many manufacturers will be discussed.
AUTO 011 3 Units
Electric Vehicle (EV) and Alternative Fuels
This course explores the use of electric vehicle, hydrogen fuel cell and electric battery power for vehicle transportation. Topics will include safety when using high voltage, maintenance, drivability, inverter, AC/DC power transfer and battery technology, physics of battery storage and hydrogen fuel systems. Electric and fuel cell vehicle applications and their integrated systems from many manufacturers will be discussed.
AUTO 011L 1 Unit
Electric Vehicle (EV) and Alternative Fuel - Laboratory
This laboratory course explores the use of electric vehicle, hydrogen fuel cell and electric battery power for vehicle transportation. Topics will include safety when using high voltage, maintenance, drivability, inverter, AC/DC power transfer and battery technology, physics of battery storage and hydrogen fuel systems. Electric and fuel cell vehicle applications and their integrated systems from many manufacturers will be discussed.
AUTO 050 3 Units
Automotive Brakes
This course is designed for students and current technicians to gain knowledge and skills in automotive brake systems. This course covers the safety procedures, ethics, and diversity in the automotive industry while focusing on inspection, diagnosis, and servicing of the brake system. This course may be used in preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National Test A-5.
AUTO 050L 1 Unit
Automotive Brakes - Laboratory
This laboratory course is designed for students and current technicians to gain knowledge and skills in automotive brake systems. This course covers the safety procedures, ethics, and diversity in the automotive industry while focusing on inspection, diagnosis, and servicing of the brake system. This course may be used in preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National Test A-5.
AUTO 052 3 Units
Automotive Suspension and Steering
This course is designed for students and current technicians to gain knowledge and skills in automotive suspension and steering systems. This course covers the safety procedures, ethics, and diversity in the automotive industry while focusing on inspection, diagnosis, and servicing of suspension and steering systems. This course may be used in preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National Test.
AUTO 052L 1 Unit
Automotive Suspension and Steering - Laboratory
This laboratory course is designed for students and current technicians to gain hands-on knowledge and skills in automotive suspension and steering systems. This course covers the safety procedures, ethics, and diversity in the automotive industry while focusing on inspection, diagnosis, and servicing of suspension and steering systems. This course may be used in preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National Test.
AUTO 056 4 Units
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning
This course is an in-depth study of the design and operation of contemporary, domestic and import vehicle air conditioning/heating systems. Air conditioning and heating related parts will be disassembled, inspected and a determination made of the serviceability of existing parts. Emphasis is placed on problem diagnosis of and repair procedures for these systems. This course also offers an introduction to Automatic A/C and Comfort Control Systems, and recovery and recycling of refrigerants.
AUTO 062 3 Units
Engine Performance
This course provides an in-depth study of the design and operation of domestic and import ignition and fuel systems, emissions systems, as well as Hybrid and electric vehicle safety procedures. Major areas of study include electronic, and computer control ignition and fuel injection systems. Emphasis is placed on the correct diagnosis of and repair procedures for these systems. This course covers the diagnosis and repair/replacement of major components: all sensors, injectors, fuel pumps, and interpretation of computer related malfunctions. The use of current diagnostic test equipment used in today’s industry and strategies necessary to determine needed repairs are covered.
AUTO 062L 1 Unit
Engine Performance - Laboratory
This laboratory course provides an in-depth study of the design and operation of domestic and import ignition and fuel systems, emissions systems, as well as Hybrid and electric vehicle safety procedures. Major areas of study include electronic, and computer control ignition and fuel injection systems. Emphasis is placed on the correct diagnosis of and repair procedures for these systems. This course covers the diagnosis and repair/replacement of major components: all sensors, injectors, fuel pumps, and interpretation of computer related malfunctions. The use of current diagnostic test equipment used in today’s industry and strategies necessary to determine needed repairs are covered.
AUTO 064 4 Units
Auto/Truck Electrical Systems
This course covers basic electrical theory, use of meters, test equipment, wiring diagrams, diagnosis and repair/replacement of major electrical components of automobiles and trucks. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis of starting systems, charging systems, and electrical circuits such as lights and batteries. (This course is also offered as HMDT 064) AUTO 065 4 Units
Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair
This course provides students with the knowledge necessary to diagnose and repair automotive electrical malfunctions. Topics include lighting systems, electrical instruments and accessories, electrical door components, air bags, wiring diagrams, and alarm systems. Emphasis is placed on problem diagnosis of and repair procedures for these systems.
AUTO 075 3 Units
Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
This course is designed for students and current technicians to gain knowledge and skills in automotive transmissions and transaxle systems. This course covers the safety procedures, ethics, and diversity in the automotive industry while focusing on operation, inspection, diagnosis, and servicing of the transmissions and transaxles system. This course may be used in preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National Test.
AUTO 075L 1 Unit
Automotive Transmissions and Transaxles - Laboratory
This laboratory course is designed for students and current technicians to gain knowledge and skills in automotive transmission and transaxle systems. This course covers the safety procedures, ethics, and diversity in the automotive industry while focusing on operation, inspection, diagnosis, and servicing of the transmission and transaxle systems. This course may be used in preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National Test.
AUTO 077 3 Units
Manual Transmissions and Transaxles
This course is designed for students and current technicians to gain knowledge and skills in automotive manual transmissions and differential systems. This course covers the safety procedures, ethics, and diversity in the automotive industry while focusing on inspection, diagnosis, and servicing of the manual transmission and differential systems. This course may be used in preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National Test.
AUTO 077L 1 Unit
Manual Transmissions and Transaxles - Laboratory
This course is designed for students and current technicians to gain knowledge and skills in automotive manual transmission and differential systems. This course covers the safety procedures, ethics, and diversity in the automotive industry while focusing on inspection, diagnosis, and servicing of the manual transmission and differential systems. This course may be used in preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National Test.
AUTO 084 3 Units
General Automotive Technology
This course is designed for students and current technicians to gain knowledge and skills in automotive systems. This course covers the safety procedures, ethics, and diversity in the automotive industry while focusing on inspection, diagnosis, and servicing of the automotive systems. This course may be used in preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National Test.
AUTO 084L 1 Unit
General Automotive Technology - Laboratory
This laboratory course is designed for students and current technicians to gain knowledge and skills in automotive systems. This course covers the safety procedures, ethics, and diversity in the automotive industry while focusing on identification, inspection, diagnosis, and servicing of the automotive systems.
AUTO 090 3 Units
Engine Repair
This course is designed for students and current technicians to gain knowledge and skills in automotive engine repair system. This course covers the safety procedures, ethics, and diversity in the automotive industry while focusing on operation, inspection, diagnosis, and servicing of the engine repair system. This course may be used in preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National Test.
AUTO 090L 1 Unit
Engine Repair - Laboratory
This laboratory course is designed for students and current technicians to gain knowledge and skills in automotive engine repair systems. This course covers the safety procedures, ethics, and diversity in the automotive industry while focusing on inspection, diagnosis, and servicing of the engine repair system. This course may be used in preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National Test.
AUTO 098 1-4 Units
Automotive Technology Work Experience Experience
Supervised training, in the form of on the job employment that will enhance the student's knowledge in the selected field of study. The student's major and job must match. For paid work, 75 hours = 1 unit; for volunteer work, 60 hours = 1 unit. Students may earn a total of 16 units toward graduation in Work Experience 098 courses. See department for specific guidelines.
AUTO 685L Noncredit
Auto Shop Practices
This noncredit course is designed for students and current technicians to gain knowledge and skills in automotive systems. This course covers the safety procedures, ethics, and diversity in the automotive industry while focusing on inspection, diagnosis, and servicing of the automotive systems. This course provides the student with additional work experience and gives them the opportunity to complete unfinished tasks from other automotive mechanical courses.
