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| AUTO 32 | AUTOMOTIVE FUNDAMENTALS | 4 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Theories and fundamentals of the automobiles major operating systems including: four-cycle internal combustion engine, ignition, fuel, transmission, driveline, chassis, suspension, brakes, heating and air conditioning. Techniques of measurement, terminology, tools and safety issues related to the automotive trade are discussed and practices. Maximum credit 8 units, 4 units each semester. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade Only
#2687 1:00pm- 4:20pm MW LecLab IT116 HOULIHAN W P
#0184 1:00pm- 4:20pm TuTh LecLab IT116 NORRIS J
#0183 6:30pm- 9:50pm MW LecLab IT116 MURPHY J
| AUTO 151 | AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS | 4 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Eltrn 130.
Theory, operation, and maintenance of microprocessor-based automotive control systems. Electronic fuel injection ignition and carburetion systems. Body computer modules and on-board diagnostic systems. Sensors, instruments, voice-alert systems. Use of digital and analog test equipment and trouble-shooting procedures. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#2443 6:30pm- 9:50pm TuTh LecLab IT113 TRAM VUI
| AUTO 220 | ENGINE OPERATION AND TESTING | 5 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of Auto 32.
Corequisite(s): None.
Technical lectures and hand on experience related to automobile engine theory of operation and methods of testing. Practice in disassembly measurement and reassembly of various four cycle engines. Testing of running engine assemblies required to evaluate internal operating conditions. Total of 72 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#1220 7:30am-11:25am TuTh LecLab IT113 NORRIS J
| AUTO 221 | ENGINE MACHINING AND REBUILDING | 6 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of Auto 220.
Corequisite(s): None.
Technical lectures and hands-on experience related to automobile engine machining and rebuilding. Practice in disassembly, cleaning, inspection, measurement, machining, reassembly and adjustment of automobile engines. Total of 54 hours lecture and 162 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#2442 7:30am-11:55am MWF LecLab IT113 NORRIS J
| AUTO 224 | AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS | 5 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of Auto 32.
Corequisite(s): None.
Automotive brakes systems, relining of brakes, hydraulic system repair and component diagnosis including antilock brake systems. Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification program. Total of 54 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#2740 1:15pm- 6:05pm TuTh LecLab IT113 LUCKO W
| AUTO 225 | SUSPENSION AND STEERING | 5 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of Auto 32.
Corequisite(s): None.
Automotive suspension and steering rebuilding, repairing and adjusting. Four wheel computerized alignment procedures including shock, strut and tire wear diagnosis Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification program. Total of 54 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#0190 1:15pm- 6:05pm MW LecLab IT113 LUCKO W
| AUTO 226 | ENGINE PERFORMANCE | 5 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Auto 220.
Corequisite(s): Auto 227.
Theory and operation of basic fuel systems, including carburetors and mechanical fuel injection, ignition systems, including contact point and electronic distributors and basic emission systems. The laboratory practice presents proper diagnosis, service and maintenance utilizing primary engine diagnosis tools. Total of 54 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#0191 7:00am-11:50am TuTh LecLab IT116 HOULIHAN W P
| AUTO 227 | ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE | 5 Units |
Corequisite(s): Auto 226.
Theory and operation of electronic engine controls and includes: electronic fuel injection, electronic ignitions, on-board 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. Total of 54 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#0192 7:00am-11:50am MW LecLab IT116 HOULIHAN W P