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  • 2.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam. Meets Bureau of Automotive Repair requirements clean air car course for renewal of Smog License. Areas covered include ASM under load testing, IM240 emission testing, use of 4 and 5 gas analyzers, DSO analyzers, diagnosing emission failures including feedback systems, CAT converter, and 02 testing procedures. This course may be taken two times. 36 lecture hours.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level. Meets Bureau of Automotive Repair smog license update requirement for the State of California 20 hour ODBII Diagnostics Program. The OBDII training program is generic in nature and is not intended to cover any individual vehicle manufacturer's system. It is intended to cover commonalties between all manufacturers and to discuss the generic approach to OBDII. One hour lecture, one-quarter hour lab per week. 18 lecture hours, 4.5 lab hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Strongly recommended: MATH 029 or Math Level 2. READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level. A course that covers analogies in mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal systems and how they apply to the automobile. The use of problem solving techniques, with emphasis placed on hands-on laboratory activities, will be used in practical applications. 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: AUTO 101 or minimum one year industry experience. Intended for those students majoring in automotive technology or those currently employed with an automotive service/repair establishment seeking to improve their skills. This course covers essential engine theory, inspection, diagnosis, service and repair. Engine inspection and measurements are covered, with emphasis on in-vehicle repairs. This course prepares students for ASE Engine Repair (A1) certification exam. 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours.
  • 5.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: AUTO 101 or minimum one year industry experience. Strongly Recommended: READ 099 is required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level. Intended for those students majoring in automotive technology or those currently employed with an automotive service/repair establishment seeking to improve their skills. The course covers essential drivetrain theory, inspection, diagnosis, service and repair of manual and automatic transmissions and transaxles, including four-wheel/all-wheel drive systems. The course prepares students for the ASE Automatic Transmission and Transaxle (A2) and Manual Drivetrain and Axles (A3) certification exams. 72 lecture hours, 54 lab hours.
  • 5.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: AUTO 101 or one year of employment as automotive technician. Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level. Also, MATH 130 or higher and ENGL 100 or higher. Generally intended for those students majoring in automotive technology and currently employed with an automotive service/repair establishment. This course includes limited laboratory time. The greatest benefit will be realized for those students with the ability to take the course content and apply it to their place of employment. The course covers essential chassis theory; inspection, diagnosis, service and repair of the following undercar systems: brake, steering, suspension, alignment, wheels and tires. Ride control and ABS are introduced. The course prepares students for ASE Suspension and Steering (A4) and ASE Brakes (A5) certification. 72 lecture hours, 54 lab hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level. Course focuses on the customer service skills required for automotive service consultants. Course includes new car warranties, implied warranties, service contracts, warranty labor operations, California common laws, Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), write it right techniques, parts and labor estimating, customer relations, internal relations, and communication skills. Prepares students for ASE C1 certification. 54 lecture hours.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: AUTO 101. or Corequisite: AUTO 101. Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level. Also, MATH 129 or higher, and ENGL 100 or higher. Intended for those students majoring in automotive technology or those currently employed with an automotive service/repair establishment seeking to improve their skills. This course covers essential electrical and electronic systems theory, along with inspection, diagnosis, service and repair of specific electrical systems including the battery, starting systems, charging systems, lighting systems, gauges, instrument-panel warning lights and power accessories. This course prepares students for ASE Electrical and Electronic Systems (A6) certification. 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours.
  • 5.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: AUTO 101 or one year minimum industry experience. Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if by required reading level. Also, MATH 130 or higher and ENGL 100 or higher. Generally intended for those students majoring in automotive technology and currently employed with an automotive service/repair establishment. This course includes limited laboratory time. The greatest benefit will be realized for those students with the ability to take the course content and apply it in their place of employment. The course covers essential engine management system theory, along with inspection, diagnosis, service and repair of the following systems: ignition, air and fuel delivery, electronic engine controls, and auxiliary emission controls. This course prepares students for ASE Engine Performance (A8) certification. 72 lecture hours, 54 lab hours.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: AUTO 148 or AUTO 168 or MTRK 151. Intended for Automotive and Medium/Heavy Truck students, this course covers the theory of operation of 4-stroke diesel engines along with the theory of operation, testing and inspection, and service repair of air-inlet systems (including forced induction), exhaust systems, fuel-delivery systems (including mechanical and electronic engine controls), and emission-control systems. Course prepares students for ASE A9 and/or T2 certification. 72 lecture hours.
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