Page 93 of Antelope Valley College 2003-2004 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

Automotive Technology 91 must be completed with a satisfactory grade in order to enroll in the next course. According to the California Education Code [55200 (d)] a satisfactory grade is a grade of A, B, C, or "CR". Automotive Technology Courses AUTO 100 *BASIC AUTOMOTIVE 2 units 2 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099, READ 099 and MATH 100. A basic course in automotive principles of operation designed for the entry-level person. NOTE: This class is lecture only on the basic operation of automotive systems. It is highly recommended that students desiring to learn proper maintenance and perform live work on their own cars take AUTO 101 concurrently. (AVC, 2+2) AUTO 101 *BASIC AUTOMOTIVE PRACTICUM I unit 3 hours weekly Advisory: Concurrent enrollment or Completion of AUTO 100, and Eligibility for ENGL 099, READ 099 and MATH 100. A basic hands -on course in automotive preventive maintenance and minor repair. Students must furnish own work clothes and safety glasses. (AVC, 2+2) AUTO 102 *BASIC AUTOMOTIVE PRACTICUM 1 unit 3 hours weekly Course Prerequisite: Completion of AUTO 101. Advisory: Completion of AUTO 100, and Eligibility for ENGL 099, READ 099 and MATH 100. A course in automotive preventative servicing, and simple repairs. Students repeat some of the same operations as required in AUTO 101, this time with greater proficiency; as well as tackle additional repairs and service. Consult with the instructor for individual instruction on more complex jobs. (AVC) AUTO 105 *AUTOMOTIVE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES 4 units 4 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for READ 099 and MATH 050. First course for students desiring a career as an automotive technician. Covers core skills and knowledge of automotive systems and job-related practices. (AVC) AUTO 110 *AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES 10 units 20 hours weekly Advisory: Completion of AUTO 100, and Eligibility for READ 099 and MATH 100. A course in the fundamentals of automotive engine repair. Includes laboratory experience in modern techniques of engine diagnosis, overhaul, maintenance, and rebuilding. (AVC) AUTO 111 *AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REBUILDING (LOWER END) 4 units 8 hours weekly Advisory: Completion of AUTO 100, and Eligibility for READ 099 and MATH 050. A course in the fundamentals of automotive engine repair and rebuilding, includes laboratory experience in modern techniques of engine diagnosis, overhaul, maintenance and rebuilding. This class is the first in the sequence and deals primarily with the engine lower end short block and lubrication system. (AVC) AUTO 112 *AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REBUILDING (UPPER END) 4 units 8 hours weekly Advisory: Completion of AUTO 100, and Eligibility for READ 099 and MATH 050. A course in the fundamentals of automotive engine repair and rebuilding primarily with cylinder head, cooling system, valve train, and related parts. Included is laboratory experience in modern tech- niques of engine diagnosis, overhaul, maintenance, and rebuilding. (AVC) AUTO 113 *AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REBUILDING (ADVANCED) 4 units 8 hours weekly Course Prerequisite: Completion of AUTO 110 or AUTO 111 and AUTO 112. A course in the repair and rebuilding of automotive engines. The student will already have completed AUTO 111 and 112 or 110. The student will complete projects at his/her own rate. (AVC) AUTO 125 *AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS 10 units 20 hours weekly Advisory: Completion of AUTO 100, and Eligibility for READ 099 and MATH 050. A course in the fundamentals, service, maintenance, repair, and diagnosis of automotive brakes, suspension systems, and manual drivetrains. (AVC) AUTO 126 *AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES 4.5 units 6 hours weekly Advisory: Completion of AUTO 100, and Eligibility for READ 099 and MATH 050. The fundamentals, maintenance, service, and repair of automotive brakes and braking systems. (AVC) AUTO 127 *AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION, STEERING 4.5 units 6 hours weekly Advisory: Completion of AUTO 100, and Eligibility for READ 099 and MATH 050. The fundamentals, maintenance, service and repair of automotive suspension and steering systems, including tire balance. A special emphasis will be placed on wheel alignment procedures. (AVC) AND ALIGNMENT

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