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AUTOMOTIVE (AUTO)

BLUE =  CHANGE        RED = CANCELLED           GREEN = ADDED

 

AUTO 50               Introduction to Automotive                  4.0 units

Technology 

This course provides the student with a basic knowledge of automotive systems and components. Information covered will serve as a foundation and prerequisite for advanced automotive classes. Topics covered will include safety, tool and shop equipment uses, industry practices, technician certification, theory and design of the major automotive systems.                             

                                BLDG-RM

16005 LEC   MW 08:00AM-09:25AM  64-8C   SIRKEGIAN R

      LAB   MW 09:35AM-11:00AM  64-8C   SIRKEGIAN R

16570 LEC   MW 12:45PM-02:10PM  64-8C   BENNETT H

      LAB   MW 02:20PM-03:45PM  64-8C   BENNETT H

16577 LEC  TTH 09:35AM-11:00AM  64-8C   STAFFORD M

      LAB  TTH 11:10AM-12:35PM  64-8C   STAFFORD M

16573 LEC  TTH 06:00PM-07:25PM  64-8C   STAFF

      LAB  TTH 07:35PM-09:00PM  64-8C   STAFF

AUTO 51A            Engine Repair                                       6.0 units

This course provides the student with the knowledge necessary to diagnose and repair engines. Information covered will include diagnosis and repair of cylinder head and valve train, engine block, lubrication cooling systems, and general engine assembly.                            

                                BLDG-RM

16581 LEC  MWF 01:00PM-02:20PM  64-8A   ROWLAND D

      LAB  MWF 02:35PM-03:55PM  64-8A   ROWLAND D

AUTO 59.0            Automotive Tire Technician                2.0 units

This course covers techniques used by the Automotive Industry to perform duties of a tire technician. Instruction will cover brake and suspension inspections, mounting, balancing, and repairing tires.                            

                                BLDG-RM

16594 LEC   TF 08:00AM-09:20AM  64-8B  SCARBOROUGH J

      LAB   TF 09:35AM-10:55AM  64-8B  SCARBOROUGH J

                  (10/23 - 12/14)

 

 

**POLICY FOR DROPPING CLASSES**

 

It is the student’s responsibility to complete the drop and/or add forms and to ensure that the drop or add has been correctly processed.  Instructor’s permission is not required to drop a class or withdraw from college.  DO NOT RELY ON AN INSTRUCTOR TO DROP YOU.   Please refer to the DROP and REFUND dates.

 

NEWAUTO 62     Automotive Detailing                            2.0 units

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to correctly perform an automotive detail. Topics covered will include exterior paint polishing and treatment, interior and upholstery cleaning techniques, proper chemical and equipment usage, and dealership porter responsibilities.

                                BLDG-RM

17565 LEC    W 08:00AM-08:50AM  64-8B   BENNETT H

      LAB    W 09:00AM-12:10PM  64-8B   BENNETT H

AUTO 63.0            Introduction to Diesel                           4.0 units

Engine Repair 

Prerequisite: AUTO 51. This course covers the techniques used by the automotive and medium truck industries to diagnose and repair compression pressure combustion designed, four stroke, diesel fueled engines. Instruction will cover diesel engine design and operation, diesel fuel systems, air induction systems, light/medium duty electrical systems, and introduction to electronic fuel control. This course emphasizes the theory and operation of light/medium diesel engines.                            

                                BLDG-RM

16601 LEC   MW 06:00PM-07:25PM  90-SHOP AYALA R

      LAB   MW 07:35PM-09:00PM  90-SHOP AYALA R

AUTO 65.0            Heavy Duty Diesel Truck                      4.0 units

Lubrication and Inspection Technician              

This course covers techniques used by the trucking industry to perform routine preventative maintenance on heavy duty diesel trucks. Instruction will cover changing fluids, lubrication, safety inspections, and installing filters.                            

                                BLDG-RM

16603 LEC MTWTHF 07:22AM-08:12AM  LVHS    STAFF

      LAB MTWTHF 08:22AM-09:12AM  LVHS    STAFF

(08/13 – 10/26)  

16605 LEC   TTH 06:00PM-07:40PM  90-SHOP STEINBACK D

      LAB   TTH 07:50PM-09:30PM  90-SHOP STEINBACK D

                  (09/25 - 12/13)

AUTO 75.0            Motorcycle Electrical and                     4.0 units

Ignition System Repair 

This course provides the student with the knowledge necessary to diagnose and repair motorcycle ignition and electrical systems. Information covered will include electrical theory; motorcycle electrical circuitry and wiring schematics; electrical component identification, diagnosis and repair; motorcycle ignition systems identification, diagnosis and repair, ignition system performance analysis.                            

                                BLDG-RM

16606 LEC    F 06:00PM-09:10PM  64-8A   KENT T

      LAB    S 09:00AM-12:10PM  64-8A   KENT T

AUTO 77               Automotive Service Writing and         3.0 units

Shop Management 

This course prepares students to manage an automotive repair shop. Topics covered include work order preparation, parts and labor estimating, parts ordering, office and shop organization, writing a legal work order, sales skills, and customer relations.                            

                                BLDG-RM

16608       TH 08:00AM-11:10AM  64-8C   BENNETT H

AUTO 77L             Auto Service Writing                             2.0 units

and Shop Manager  Lab

Credit/No Credit. This course prepares students to effectively write automotive service orders and manage an automotive repair shop. Topics include labor guide look up and labor calculation, work order preparation, parts and labor estimating, parts ordering, office and shop organization, writing a legal work order, sales skills, and customer relations.                            

                                BLDG-RM

16611      6.8 hours/week arr.    64-1    BENNETT H

Students must select from the following lab sessions to fulfill required lab hours:

Monday    7:00AM-12:20PM

Tuesday   7:00AM-12:20PM

Friday    7:00AM-12:20PM

AUTO 79.0            Automotive Tune-Up, Emission         12.0 units

Control and Fuel System 

Prerequisite: AUTO 50.  This course covers the function, identification, usability, diagnosis and repair of ignition systems, fuel systems, and emission systems.                            

                                BLDG-RM

16612 LEC  MWF 08:00AM-10:40AM  64-8A   SWEET J

      LAB  MWF 10:50AM-12:15PM  64-8A   SWEET J

      LAB  TTH 08:00AM-12:15PM  64-8A   SWEET J

AUTO 79A            Basic Tune Up                                       2.0 units

This course covers techniques used by the automotive industry to diagnose and repair fuel and ignition systems. Topics will cover the diagnosis and repair of conventional and electronic ignition systems, fuel systems, and introduction to automotive computers.                            

                                BLDG-RM

16617 LEC    S 08:00AM-11:30AM  64-8B   LUCAS S

      LAB    S 01:00PM-04:30PM  64-8B   LUCAS S

                  (10/27 - 12/15)

AUTO 80A            Automotive Computers,                       4.0 units

Electronics and Electrical System 

This course covers techniques used by the automotive industry to diagnose and repair computer and fuel injection systems. Topics covered include the diagnosis and repair of electronic ignition systems, alternators and starters. Basic electrical and electronic concepts as they apply to the automobile.                            

                                BLDG-RM

16621 LEC  TTH 06:00PM-07:40PM  64-8A   WARNOCK M

      LAB  TTH 07:50PM-09:30PM  64-8A   WARNOCK M

                  (09/25 - 12/13)

AUTO 83D            Basic Area Clean Air Car Course        4.0 units

This Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Course provides the student with the knowledge necessary to perform a smog inspection in a basic inspection area according to BAR guidelines, generic On Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) systems. Information covered will include preconditioning procedures, proper use of smog test equipment, current laws and regulations, consumer waiver and extension procedures, and generic OBD II information. This class satisfies the BAR requirement for the Basic Area California Clean Air Car Course.                            

                                BLDG-RM

16687 LEC   MW 06:00PM-07:25PM  64-8A   SWEET J

      LAB   MW 07:35PM-09:00PM  64-8A   SWEET J

AUTO 84.0            Enhanced Area Clean                          1.5 units

Air Car Course 

This course prepares students to take the Enhanced California State Smog Examination for an enhanced emissions area. Topics covered include the diagnosis and repair for oxides of nitrogen, oxygen sensor evaluation, emission failure diagnostic procedures, and dynamometer safety. This course trains technicians to use BAR '97 loaded mode test equipment and lab scopes. This class combines the BAR Dynamometer Diagnostics Update Class and 8 Hour Dynamometer Safety Class.                             

                                BLDG-RM

16688 LEC  TTH 06:00PM-08:05PM  64-8B   SHELDON M

      LAB  TTH 08:10PM-10:15PM  64-8B   SHELDON M

                  (09/25 - 11/01)

AUTO 85B             Automotive Electrical and                    1.0 unit

Electronic Systems 

This course provides the student with the knowledge necessary to take a California Alternative Test for Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems. Information covered will include test equipment, electrical circuits, electrical malfunctions, wiring diagrams, and electrical diagnosis. Successful completion of this course satisfies the California Bureau of Automotive Repair's requirements for automotive electrical/electronic training.                            

                                BLDG-RM

16689 LEC    T 02:00PM-03:25PM  64-8B   SWEET J

      LAB    T 03:35PM-06:00PM  64-8B   SWEET J

                  (10/23 - 12/11)

NEWAUTO 86.2 Import Suspension Sport Tuning       4.0 units

This course provides the student with the knowledge to install aftermarket lowering kits, suspension enhancements and alignment procedures for modified suspension systems. Information covered will include suspension geometry, accepted procedures for lowering vehicles, shock absorber choices, tire choices for sport tuned vehicles, and maintenance of modified suspensions.                            

                                BLDG-RM

16690 LEC  TTH 12:45PM-02:10PM  64-8C   BENNETT H

      LAB  TTH 02:10PM-03:35PM  64-8C   BENNETT H

NEWAUTO 86.3 Extreme On and Off                             4.0 units

Road Suspension 

This course provides the student with the knowledge to install aftermarket lift kits, pre-runner aftermarket fenders, modify gear ratios, and alignment procedures for modified suspension systems. Information covered will include suspension geometry, lift kit installation, vehicle raising procedures, pre-runner aftermarket accessories, tire choices for modified vehicles, and maintenance of modified (raised) suspensions.                            

                                BLDG-RM

16692 LEC   MW 06:00PM-07:25PM  64-8C   SHANER K

      LAB   MW 07:35PM-09:00PM  64-8C   SHANER K

 

**POLICY FOR DROPPING CLASSES**

It is the student’s responsibility to complete the drop and/or add forms and to ensure that the drop or add has been correctly processed.  Instructor’s permission is not required to drop a class or withdraw from college.  DO NOT RELY ON AN INSTRUCTOR TO DROP YOU.   Please refer to the DROP and REFUND dates.

 

NEWAUTO 86.4 Aftermarket Electrical Accessories      4.0 units

This course provides the student with the knowledge to install aftermarket electrical accessories. Information covered will include electrical theory, installation of stereos, amplifiers, sub-woofers, and aftermarket lights.                            

                                BLDG-RM

16693 LEC  TTH 06:00PM-07:40PM  63-1    COULTAS S

      LAB  TTH 07:50PM-09:30PM  63-1    COULTAS S

                  (09/25 - 12/13)

NEWAUTO 86.6 American Iron Hot Rods                     4.0 units

This course provides the student with the knowledge to properly modify classic domestic vehicles. Topics covered will include engine performance enhancement and suspension modification.                            

                                BLDG-RM

17407 LEC  TTH 12:45PM-02:10PM  64-8A   ROWLAND D

      LAB  TTH 02:20PM-03:45PM  64-8A   ROWLAND D

AUTO 91A            Auto Body Repair I                              4.0 units

Basic auto body repair and refinishing techniques to prepare students with entry level skills used by the automotive industry.                            

                                BLDG-RM

16694 LEC    S 08:00AM-11:10AM  64-8C   CASHION J

      LAB    S 12:00PM-03:10PM  64-8C   CASHION J

                  (09/01 - 12/15)

AUTO 95A            Automotive Laboratory A                   1.0 unit

A laboratory class to develop skills in engine repair, tune up, emissions, electrical, suspension, brakes, and general maintenance procedures.                            

                                BLDG-RM

16714        W 09:00AM-12:10PM  64-8B   ROWLAND D

16715        F 09:00AM-12:10PM  64-8C   ROWLAND D

16717        F 01:00PM-04:10PM  64-8C   BENNETT H

                  (09/01 - 12/14)

16696      WTH 04:00PM-05:10PM  VVHS    HILL R

                  (08/22 - 01/18)

16701      TTH 01:45PM-02:55PM  VVHS    STAFF

                  (08/21 - 01/18)

16705        T 01:00PM-03:30PM  HPHS    STAYTON M

                  (08/14 - 12/18)
17660        Days & Times are TBA     HPHS    STAYTON M
                  (08/14 - 12/18)
16708        T 01:00PM-03:30PM  SUHS    WINTERS E

                  (08/14 - 12/18)

16712     TWTH 02:30PM-03:20PM  RMHS    STAFF

                  (08/29 - 12/05)

AUTO 95B             Automotive Laboratory B                    2.0 units

A laboratory class to develop skills in engine repair, tune up, emissions, electrical, suspension, brakes, and general maintenance procedures.                            

                                BLDG-RM

16720   MTWTHF 07:22AM-10:32AM  LVHS    STAFF

                  (10/29 - 12/14)

AUTO 97.0            Automotive Air Conditioning              4.0 units

and  Heating Systems 

This course covers function, identification, usability diagnosis and repair of all major air conditioning components, and major heating components.                            

                                BLDG-RM

16722 LEC   MW 06:00PM-08:10PM  64-8B   WELLER M

      LAB   MW 08:10PM-10:20PM  64-8B   WELLER M

                  (09/24 - 12/12)

 

AUTO 138             Cooperative Education

See descriptive statement under Cooperative Education heading. CSU                                                                                  

                              UNITS 

16076    5.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR   1.0     DUNSMORE M

16077   10.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR   2.0     DUNSMORE M

16078   15.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR   3.0     DUNSMORE M

16079   20.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR   4.0     DUNSMORE M

16080   25.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR   5.0     DUNSMORE M

16081   30.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR   6.0     DUNSMORE M

16082   40.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR   8.0     DUNSMORE M