Vocabulary and theory of the internal combustion engine. Covers major vehicle operating systems including ignition, fuel, transmission, driveline, chassis, suspension, brakes, heating, and air conditioning. Recommended for Automotive Program students that have no experience and/or did not attend a High School automotive program. This is the only Automotive Technology course that has no DMV or uniform requirement. No credit if taken after AUTO 032. Total of 36 hours lecture.

Organization and function of an automotive service consultant. Development of effective Walk-around inspection skills. Use BAR and California standards to create a legal service repair order. This course prepares students for the ASE C1 certification exam. Valid drivers license required. Total of 54 hours of lecture and 9 hours of laboratory.

Supervised unpaid work experience in an established professional Dealership or Independent repair facility. Designed for students accomplishing the All Automotive Systems Certificate to assist in employment transition. Analysis of professional and technical style and performance outcomes. Occupational Work Experience Education: This work experience course of supervised employment is designed to assist students to acquire career awareness, work habits, attitudes and skills related to the student's college major. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 1 to 8 units per semester for a total of 16 units. Additionally, students must work 60 non-paid hours per unit earned. Total of 240 hours field practice.

Introductory course intended for automotive majors and individuals with some automotive knowledge or experience. Automobiles will be covered from the service technician's view covering all roles and responsibilities as recommended by BAR, NATEF, and all Federal and State agencies. Theories and fundamentals of the automobile's major operating systems including: internal combustion engine, ignition, fuel, driveline, chassis, suspension, brakes, heating, and air conditioning. Lab activities in automotive inspection and maintenance service are included. Total of 54 hours of lecture and 54 hours of laboratory.

Technical course with hands-on experience related to automotive engine theory of operation and methods of testing. Extensive practice in using pinpoint testing to diagnose failures. Practice in disassembly measurement and reassembly of various four cycle engines. Use of precision measurement tools and assessing engine failure conditions. No credit if taken after AUTO 220. Total of 54 hours lecture and 162 hours laboratory.

Theory of operation and service of hydraulic and electronic controlled automatic transmissions/transaxles available in automobiles and light trucks. Laboratory procedures include disassembly, inspection, reassembly of a common hydraulic controlled automatic transmission. Safe and correct use of special service and diagnostic tools is emphasized. This course prepares student for A2 ASE Professional Exam. No credit if taken after AUTO 223. Total of 54 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory.

Theory of operation and diagnosis of manual transmissions, transaxles, clutches, differentials, driveshafts, constant velocity joints, and drive axles. Laboratory procedures include removal, disassembly, inspection, rebuilding, installation, and adjustment of manual transmissions and related assemblies. ASE A3 examination preparation. No credit if taken after AUTO 222. Total of 54 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory.

Theory of operation, diagnosis, service and repair of suspension and steering systems. Wheel alignment on Hunter and John Beam Equipment, tire service and repair, tire diagnosis including wheel balancing. This course pertains to the Snap-On Industrial Certification in Wheel Service which includes alignment. NATEF Tasks are the basis of all lab work and ASE Student Certification Exam is required in course. No credit if taken after AUTO 225. Total of 63 hours lecture and 135 hours laboratory.

Theory of operation, diagnosis, and repair of ABS systems using ABS scanners. Emphasis is placed on complete brake services including related machine operations. Prepares students for the ASE A5 exam, ASE Student Certification testing is completed in this class. No credit if taken after AUTO 224. Total of 36 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory.

Fundamentals of electrical theory and how it is applied in modern vehicles. Understanding of basic automotive electrical systems: circuits and lights, electronic devices, starting motors, charging systems, batteries and indicating devices. Building of automotive circuits, testing and repair of DC automotive circuits. Introduction to reading schematics, and troubleshooting. First level course in the preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A6 certification program. No credit if taken after AUTO 050. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

Theory, operation, and maintenance of microprocessor-based automotive control systems. Electronic fuel injection ignition, body computer modules and on-board diagnostic systems are covered. Use of digital scan tools, oscilloscopes and trouble-shooting procedures are practiced. This course prepares the student for the ASE A6 Electrical test. No credit if taken after AUTO 151. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

Air conditioning theory, methods of testing, diagnosing and servicing automotive air conditioners. Introduction to new technologies, safe handling, reclaiming and recycling of refrigerants. Students will have the opportunity to take the United States Clean Air Act MACS Section 609 Refrigerant Recycling and Recovery Certification Program to obtain a refrigerant handlers' license. This course prepares students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A7 Professional Exam. No credit if taken after AUTO 215. Total of 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

Theory and operation of electronic engine controls and includes: electronic fuel injection, electronic ignitions, onboard diagnostics and current emission systems. Laboratory practice includes proper set up and use of digital storage oscilloscopes, scan tools, engine analyzer, four and five-gas emission analyzers, and dynamometer. This course prepares the students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A8 Professional Exam. No credit if taken after AUTO 226 and 227 or 208A and 208B. Total of 72 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory.

Introductory class to the vocabulary and nomenclature associated with alternate fuel vehicles. History, design, and operation of alternate fuel vehicles will be covered. Dangers of working on high voltage systems and the proper use of industry standard safety practices will be taught. Proper use and testing of personal protective equipment. Total of 18 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory.

Examination of alternate fuels technology for hybrid and electric vehicles. Theory of operation of high voltage systems, batteries, internal combustion engine, powertrain, and supporting systems. Testing of hybrid and electric vehicle systems utilizing industry standard diagnostic tools. Safety when working with high voltage assemblies, along with proper set-up and operation of diagnostic tools is emphasized. No credit if taken after AUTO 228. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

The process Honda/Acura uses to perform a multipoint inspection, express maintenance, vehicle pre-delivery inspection, and how to implement the 5-step diagnosis process. Total of 54 hours of lecture.

Engine inspection and maintenance process, the engine replacement process, and the evolution of engine technology in Honda/Acura vehicles. Total of 27 hours of lecture.

Operations, diagnosing, servicing, and replacement of all Honda/Acura automatic and constant velocity transmissions. Total of 27 hours of lecture.

Operation of Honda/Acura dual clutch systems and manual transmissions. Diagnosing, servicing, and replacement of manual Honda/Acura transmissions will be covered. Total of 9 hours of lecture.

Operation, diagnosis, and repair of Honda/Acura suspension system, steering assist system, active sampening, precision all-wheel steering, and tire pressure monitoring system. Importance of alignments, the angles, and how to perform alignments. Total of 36 hours of lecture.

Honda/Acura brake diagnosis, inspection, and repair process. Honda/Acura vehicle stability assist, collision mitigation braking system, hill start assist system, auxiliary vacuum supply carbon ceramic brakes, and reactive force pedal technology and how it is used on vehicles. Total of 27 hours of lecture.

How to read a Honda/Acura wiring diagram and apply Ohm's law. Wire repair, battery technology, and testing will also be covered. Total of 27 hours of lecture.

Honda/Acura technology including keyless access, LaneWatch, ADAS, and Adaptive Cruise Control. Troubleshooting and repair techniques, reading computer module diagrams, and scoping signals. Total of 27 hours of lecture.

Honda/Acura air conditioning system testing, diagnosing, and service procedures includes the differences, pros and cons between refrigerants. Total of 18 hours of lecture.

Honda/Acura engine diagnostic tools for checking voltage, scanning for vehicle codes, testing engine performance components, and scoping a signal. Topics include: the operation and testing of the EGR, turbo, EVAP, Direct Injection, and PGM-FI system will also be covered. Total of 18 hours of lecture.

Alternative fuels to power Honda/Acura vehicles. Electric, hybrid and natural gas powered vehicles. Total of 18 hours of lecture.