Automotive Technology Courses
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G041 - 0.5 Units
BAR 2005 Update Training Course
This course is designed to update currently licensed Smog Check Technicians, and is a prerequisite to renewing a Smog Check Technician license effective January 1, 2005. The course will cover current automotive diagnostic procedures, and Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) procedures that affect the inspection, diagnosis, and repair of vehicles subject to the Smog Check Inspection and Maintenance program. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass grade.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G049 - 0.5 Units
BAR Smog Check Program Update 2003
Smog check technicians with licenses that expire after January 1, 2003 are not required to take a smog check examination to renew their smog license. To renew the smog license, technicians are required to successfully complete this Smog Check Program Update 2003 training course. This course is designed to discuss new material added to the Smog Check Inspection Manual and to address some of the common misunderstandings technicians have regarding the smog inspection program.This is a one week course. Lecture. Pass/no pass only.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G101 - 3 Units
Introduction to Automotive Technology
This course is designed to teach the student about the operation and maintenance of modern automobiles. There is an emphasis on the theory of the basic operating systems, including engine, electrical, chassis, and driveline systems. This course may be taken 2 times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass grade. Transferable to CSU.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G110 - 5 Units
Engine Repair
This is an introductory course that provides students with theory, knowledge and skills necessary to perform minor and major service on automotive gasoline powered engines. Instruction is given and lab experience provided in engine diagnosis, removal, disassembly, analysis and inspection, precision measurements, re-assembly and installation. Information presented is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-1 Engine Repair Tasks and Standards intended to prepare students for the ASE Certification Examination. This course may be taken 2 times. Lecture and Lab. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass grade. Transferable to CSU.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G120 - 5 Units
Electrical/Electronic Systems, Introductory
Advisories: Auto G101
This is an introductory course that provides students with theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand electrical flow and electronic concepts. Instruction is given and lab experience provided which will enable students to successfully perform diagnostics and repair on vehicle electrical and electronic circuits. Information presented is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-6 Electrical/Electronics Tasks and Standards intended to prepare students for the ASE Certification Examination. This course may be taken 2 times. Lecture and Lab. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass grade. Transferable to CSU.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G121 - 5 Units
Electrical/Electronic Systems, Advanced
Advisories: Auto G120
This is an advanced course that provides students with theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand electrical flow and advanced automotive electronic diagnostic and repair concepts. Coursework presented is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-6 Electrical/Electronics Tasks and Standards intended to prepare students for the ASE Certification Examination. This course may be taken 2 times. Lecture and Lab. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass grade. Transferable to CSU.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G130 - 4.5 Units
Engine Performance: Basic Theory/Diagnosis
Advisories: Automotive Technology G101 and G120
This is an introductory course that covers theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand engine performance concepts. Instruction is given and lab experience provided which will enable students to successfully perform diagnostics and repair on engine management and related systems. Information presented is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Engine Performance Tasks and Standards intended to prepare students for the ASE A-8 Engine Performance certification examination. This course may be taken 2 times. Lecture & Lab. Lecture & lab. Letter grade only. Transferable to CSU.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G131 - 4.5 Units
Engine Performance, Advanced
Advisories: Automotive Technology G130
This is an advanced course that covers theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand advanced engine performance concepts. Instruction is given and lab experience provided which will enable students to successfully perform diagnostics and repair on complex engine management and related systems. Information presented is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Engine Performance Tasks and Standards intended to prepare students for the ASE A-8 Engine Performance certification examination. This course may be taken 2 times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass grade. Transferable to CSU.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G140 - 5 Units
Automotive Chassis: Brakes
This is an introductory course that covers theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand automotive disc and drum brake systems, antilock-braking systems and related components. Instruction is given and lab experience provided which will enable students to successfully perform diagnostics and repair on automotive brake systems. Information presented is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Engine Performance Tasks and Standards intended to prepare students for the ASE A-5 Brakes examination. This course may be taken 2 times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass grade. Transferable to CSU.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G141 - 4.5 Units
Automotive Chassis: Steering & Suspension
This is an introductory course that covers theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand automotive steering and suspension systems and related components. Instruction is given and lab experience provided which will enable students to successfully perform related diagnostics and repair. The coursework is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Tasks and Standards intended to prepare students for the ASE A-4 Suspension & Steering Certification examination. This course may be taken 2 times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass grade. Transferable to CSU.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G145 - 5 Units
Basic Clean Air Car Course
This course is the first in a series of courses required by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to obtain an Advanced Emissions Specialist license. The course will cover rules and regulations, history of the California Smog Check Program, a study of five-gas analysis, oxygen sensors, an overview of all emission control devices offered in California since 1975 and an introduction to onboard diagnostics second generation (OBD ll). The theory in this course is reinforced with hands-on skill practice. Students must complete this course before submitting an application to the BAR for an Advanced Emissions Specialist license. This course may be taken three times. Lecture & lab. Letter grade only. Transferable to CSU.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G150 - 4 Units
Manual Drive Trains & Axles
This is a course that provides the students with theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand automotive manual drive trains and transaxles concepts. Instruction is given and lab experience provided in diagnosis, removal, disassembly, analysis and inspection, precision measurements, re-assembly and installation. Information presented is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-3 Manual Drive Train and Axles Tasks and Standards intended to prepare students for the ASE Certification Examination. This course may be taken 2 times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass grade. Transferable to CSU.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G151 - 4 Units
Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
This is an introductory course that provides the students with theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand automotive automatic transmission and transaxle concepts. Instruction is given and lab experience provided in diagnosis, removal, disassembly, inspection, precision measurements, re-assembly and installation. The coursework is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Tasks and Standards intended to prepare students for the ASE A-2 Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Certification examination. This course may be taken 2 times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass grade. Transferable to CSU.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G160 - 4 Units
Heating and Air Conditioning
This is an introductory course that covers theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand automotive Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. Instruction is given and lab experience provided which will enable students to successfully perform diagnostics and repair on both manual and automatic HVAC systems. EPA-accepted techniques for recovering and recycling R134 and R12 refrigerants will also be covered. Coursework is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Tasks and Standards intended to prepare students for the ASE A-7 Heating and Air Conditioning certification examination. This course may be taken 2 times. Lecture & lab. Letter grade only. Transferable to CSU.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G170 - 3 Units
Hybrid Vehicles
This course is a hands-on approach to the world of hybrid, fuel cell and electric powered vehicles. Discover how this new technology works as it replaces existing fossil fueled engines. Examine existing technologies, conversion processes, testing, assembly, operation, and maintenance of hybrid-electric, fuel cell and battery powered electric vehicles. Appropriate safety related instruction is included . This course may be taken three times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass grade. Transferable to CSU.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G171 - 3 Units
Hybrid Vehicles, Advanced
This course furthers the student’s skills in electric vehicle (EV) conversions and provides an introduction to advanced EV designs and propulsion systems. The students will work with hybrids, fuel cells & alternating current (A/C) drive systems in advanced design electric vehicles. The course includes: EV design and construction; the testing, assembly, operation and maintenance of EVs; the influence of aerodynamic design; advanced technology batteries and intelligent charging systems; hydrogen fuel cell technology and alternative EV drive systems. Appropriate safety related instruction will be included in each segment. This course may be taken three times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass grade. Transferable to CSU.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G181 - 4 Units
Honda PACT 1
Advisories: Auto G101, Auto G120 and Auto G140
This introductory course aligns with Hondaís Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) curriculum. The course covers Honda-specific fundamental theory and maintenance procedures, including research on American Honda Motor’s interactive network for learning modules and service information. Honda recognizes the completion of this course as part of their core training program. Lecture & lab. Letter grade only. Transferable to CSU.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G182 - 4 Units
Honda PACT 2
Prerequisites: Auto G181
This is the second in a series of courses offered through Honda’s Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) program. Coursework will include intensive technical reading. Students will research American Honda Motors’ Interactive Network for information on braking, steering, suspension, cooling and electrical systems. Hands-on practice will reinforce the theory learned in this course. Lecture & lab. Letter grade only. Transferable to CSU.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G201 - 14 Units
Chassis and Drivetrain Specialist-1
Auto G201 is the first of two training courses leading to the Option 1 - Auto Technology Chassis and Drivetrain Specialist Certificate. It covers three automotive technical areas: Electrical, brakes, and manual transmissions. Auto G201 has no prerequisites. However, students must be pre-approved and enrolled in the Certificate program to take this course. By completing the requirements for the Certificate of Achievement, Chassis and Drivetrain Specialist, students will be able to satisfy the A.A. Degree requirements for a major in Automotive Technology. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive the Certificate of Achievement and be recognized at the graduation ceremony. Students will be responsible for providing their own textbooks, personal safety equipment, protective clothing, a basic hand tool set, and project related materials. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass grade. Transferable to CSU.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G202 - 9 Units
Chassis and Drivetrain Specialist 2
Prerequisites: Auto G201
Auto G202 is the second of two training courses leading to the Option 1 - Auto Technology Chassis and Drivetrain Specialist Certificate. It covers two autmotive technical areas: Steering and Suspension, and Automatic Transmissions. Auto G202 has a prerequisite of Auto G201. Students must be pre-approved and enrolled in the Certificate program to take this course. By completing the requirements for the Certificate of Achievement, Engine Performance Specialist, students will be able to satisfy the A.A. Degree requirements for a major in Automotive Technology. Upon successful completion of the Program, the student will receive the Certificate of Achievement and be recognized at the graduation ceremony. Students will be responsible for providing their own textbooks, personal safety equipment, protective clothing, a basic hand tool set, and project related materials. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass grade. Transferable to CSU.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G203 - 14.5 Units
Engine Performance Specialist 1
Auto G203 is the first of two training courses leading to the Option 2 - Auto Technology Engine Performance Specialist Certificate. It covers three automotive techncial areas: Engine repair, electrical basics, and engine performance. Auto G203 has no prerequisites. However, students must be pre-approved and enrolled in the Certificate program to take this course. By completing the requirements for the Certificate of Achievement, Engine Performance Specialist, students will be able to satisfy the A.A. Degree requirements for a major in Automotive Technology. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive the Certificate of Achievement and be recognized at the graduation ceremony. Students will be responsible for providing their own textbooks, personal safety equipment, protective clothing, a basic hand tool set, and project related materials. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass grade. Transferable to CSU.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY G204 - 9.5 Units
Engine Performance Specialist 2
Prerequisites: Auto G203
Auto G204 is the second of two training courses leading to the Option 2 - Auto Tech Express Engine Performance Specialist Certificate. It covers two automotive technical areas: Engine Performance Advanced, and Basic Clean Air Car Course. Students must be pre-approved and enrolled in the Certificate program to take this course. Auto G204 has a prerequisite of Auto G203. By completing the requirements for the Certificate of Achievement, Engine Performance Specialist, students will be able to satisfy the requirement for a major in Automotive Technology. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive the Certificate of Achievement and be recognized at the graduation ceremony. Students will be responsible for providing their own textbooks, personal safety equipment, protective clothing, a basic hand tool set, and project related materials. Lecture & lab. Letter grade only. Transferable to CSU.