The Automotive Technology curriculum is designed to concentrate on technically related courses in the repair of today’s high-tech computerized automobile. Upon completion of the program, the degree holder will be able to seek employment as an entry level automobile repair technician in a dealership or the aftermarket service area, and can move into advanced automotive opportunities such as service advising and manufacturer corporate positions.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| AUTO 050 | Automotive Brakes | 3 |
| AUTO 050L | Automotive Brakes - Laboratory | 1 |
| AUTO 052 | Automotive Suspension and Steering | 3 |
| AUTO 052L | Automotive Suspension and Steering - Laboratory | 1 |
| AUTO 056 | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 |
| AUTO 062 | Engine Performance | 3 |
| AUTO 062L | Engine Performance - Laboratory | 1 |
| AUTO 064 | Auto/Truck Electrical Systems | 4 |
| or HMDT 064 | Auto/Truck Electrical Systems | |
| AUTO 065 | Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair | 4 |
| AUTO 075 | Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles | 3 |
| AUTO 075L | Automotive Transmissions and Transaxles - Laboratory | 1 |
| AUTO 077 | Manual Transmissions and Transaxles | 3 |
| AUTO 077L | Manual Transmissions and Transaxles - Laboratory | 1 |
| AUTO 084 | General Automotive Technology | 3 |
| AUTO 084L | General Automotive Technology - Laboratory | 1 |
| AUTO 090 | Engine Repair | 3 |
| AUTO 090L | Engine Repair - Laboratory | 1 |
| Total Units | 40 | |
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree students must complete one of the following general education patterns:
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Identify auto shop safety practices.
- Explain the utilization of automotive system tools.
- Summarize the theory and concepts of the automotive systems.
- Practice auto shop safety.
- Apply the proper use of hand tools used on the automotive systems.
- Perform the service and repair of automotive systems.