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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
#5071 8:00am- 2:40pm F LecLab IT116 RODRIGUEZ BE
#6172 1:00pm- 4:20pm TuTh LecLab IT140 HOULIHAN W P
#5112 6:30pm- 9:50pm TuTh LecLab IT116 MURPHY J
| AUTO 50 | AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of Eltrn 130.
Theory, maintenance and operations of basic automotive electrical systems; circuits and lights, electronic devices, starting motors, charging systems, batteries and indicating devices. Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification program. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade Only
#4012 1:00pm- 4:20pm TuTh LecLab IT206 TRAM VUI
| AUTO 215 | AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING | 4 Units |
Recommended Preparation: Auto 32, 50.
Air conditioning theory, methods of testing, diagnosing and servicing various types of automotive air conditioners. Introduction to new technologies in automotive air conditioning systems. Handling, recordkeeping, service (reclaiming and recycling) and storage of coolants and refrigerants. Preparation for the certification examination of automotive air conditioning technologies required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#6656 6:00pm- 9:20pm MW LecLab IT116 HOULIHAN W P
| 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
#6337 7:30am-11:20am TuTh LecLab IT113 NORRIS J
#6336 1:00pm- 1:30pm TuTh LecLab IT113 NORRIS J
& 1:30pm- 4:50pm TuTh 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
#4192 7:30am-11:40am MWF LecLab IT113 NORRIS J
| AUTO 222 | MANUAL TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE AND DRIVETRAIN | 5 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of Auto 32.
Theory of operation and diagnosis of manual transmissions, transaxles, clutches, differentials, driveshafts, constant velocity joints and drive axles. Laboratory procedures includes removal, disassembly, inspection, rebuilding, installation and adjustment of manual transmissions and related assemblies. Total of 54 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#4193 7:00am- Noon TuTh LecLab IT116 HOULIHAN W P
| AUTO 223 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES | 5 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of Auto 32.
Theory of operation and diagnosis of automatic transmissions and transaxles available in automobiles and light trucks. Laboratory procedures include removal, disassembly, inspection, reassembly, installation and adjustments. Total of 54 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#4194 7:00am- Noon MW LecLab IT116 HOULIHAN W P
| 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
#4195 1:00pm- 4:25pm MW LecLab IT116 RODRIGUEZ BE
& 4:25pm- 6:00pm MW IT116 RODRIGUEZ BE
| 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
#4196 1:00pm- 6:00pm TuTh LecLab IT116 RODRIGUEZ BE