This degree is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of alternative fuel and electric vehicle technology as it applies to the automotive industry. The curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in alternative fuel/hybrid/electric vehicle maintenance, service and repair, including alternative fuel and electric power technology. 

Required Courses:
AUTO 010Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology4
AUTO 011Electric Vehicle (EV) and Alternative Fuel Vehicle3
AUTO 011LElectric Vehicle (EV) and Alternative Fuel Vehicle - Laboratory1
AUTO 064Auto/Truck Electrical Systems4
or HMDT 064 Auto/Truck Electrical Systems
AUTO 065Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair4
AUTO 050Automotive Brakes3
AUTO 050LAutomotive Brakes - Laboratory1
AUTO 052Automotive Suspension and Steering3
AUTO 052LAutomotive Suspension and Steering - Laboratory1
Total Units24
Recommended Courses:
ELECTR 110Direct Current Circuit Analysis3
ELECTR 111Direct Current Circuit Laboratory1
ELECTR 115Alternating Current Circuit Analysis3
ELECTR 116Alternating Current Circuit Laboratory1

To earn an SBVC Associate Degree students must complete one of the following  general education patterns:

SBVC GE requirements

CSU GE requirements

IGETC requirements