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Automotive Technology
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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

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