AUTO 100 INTRODUCTION TO AUTO TECHNOLOGY
4 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture; three hours lab
Survey of major automotive systems: fuel; cooling; electrical; braking; steering and
suspension; and engine, transmission, and drive lines. Use of repair manuals. Parts
cataloging. Career opportunities.
General Ed. Credit: MPC, Area E2
AUTO 101 ENGINE REPAIR
4 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture; three hours lab
Engine design and components. Disassembly and reassembly. Performance
specifications. Diagnosis of malfunctions.
AUTO 102 BASIC AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS
4 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture; three hours lab
Beginning course in automotive electrical and electronic application. Terminology,
operation and troubleshooting of electrical and electronic circuits and components.
AUTO 103 ENGINE PERFORMANCE
6 units • LG-C/NC • Four and one-half hours lecture; four and one-half hours lab
Principles and diagnosis of carburetor systems, fuel ignition systems, and emission
controls. Troubleshooting and diagnosis.
AUTO 104 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICS
4 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture; three hours lab
Electrical systems including: functions of charging, starting, and lighting and battery
circuits. Instrumentation, diagnosis, and repair.
AUTO 106 AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS AND SAFETY
INSPECTION
4 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture; three hours lab
Theory of hydraulics; repair procedures for wheel cylinders and master cylinders; safety
inspection; machine procedures for brake drum turning and disc rotor resurfacing.
AUTO 107 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLE
4 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture; three hours lab
Theory and operation of automatic automobile transmissions; laboratory experiences in
diagnosis and repair of common problems.
AUTO 108 STANDARD TRANSMISSIONS
4 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture; three hours lab
Basic gearing principles; common problems of clutch operation, repair procedures of
three, four, and five speed transmissions; drive shaft theory; rear axle adjustment and
repair. Front wheel drive and transaxle service. Four-wheel drive service.
AUTO 109 AUTOMOTIVE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
2-4 units • LG-C/NC • Total hours: Sixteen hours lecture for one unit of credit; fortyeight
hours of lab for one unit of credit
Functions, design, and installation of air conditioning systems. Principles of heat and
energy, A/C and climate control repair procedures.
AUTO 110 AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTER CONTROLS
AND FUEL INJECTION
4 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture; three hours lab
Principles of service and repair of fuel injection and computer controls, with current
emission controls. Modern testing and troubleshooting techniques.
AUTO 111 AUTOMOTIVE STEERING AND SUSPENSION
4 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture; three hours lab
This course covers the theory of alignment and wheel balance; types of steering
construction; repair and adjustment of worn steering components; and alignment
procedures. Students will be prepared for National Certification (ASE) in Steering,
Suspension and Alignment.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
AUTO 160 SUPERVISED AUTOMOTIVE TRADE EXPERIENCE
.5-3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lab per week for each unit of credit
A practical course designed to parallel conditions and experiences of working on the job.
A sampling of trade experiences. May be taken three times for credit.
AUTO 200 CNG CERTIFICATION COURSE
2 units • LG-C/NC • One and one-half hours lecture; one and one-half hours lab
Advanced training of compressed natural gas vehicles to include conversions,
installations, drivability, diagnosis and troubleshooting. Converted and dedicated
technologies will be covered. Smog check and ASE preparation are also included.
AUTO 280 BASIC CAR CARE
1-2 units • LG-C/NC • One hour lecture or three hours lab per week for each unit of
credit.
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