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equipment to troubleshoot and repair
automotive ignition, fuel and pollution
control systems. Prepares student for
state emission control certification.
(CSU)
May be taken for a total of 6 units within 4
semesters.
AUTO 53 Auto Power Flow
4 units/4 hours lecture. Grade only. Corequisite: Auto
53L Recommended: Auto 350 350L or H.S. Auto.
Lecture, demonstration and study of all
automotive transmission designs and
applications. (CSU)
May be taken for a total of 8 units within 4
semesters.
AUTO 53L Auto Power Flow Lab
3 units/8 hours laboratory, 1 hour by arrangement.
Grade only. Corequisite: Auto 53L
Service and repair of all components of
the automotive power train. (CSU)
May be taken for a total of 6 units within 4
semesters.
AUTO 54 Automotive Chassis
3 units/3 hours lecture. Grade only Corequisite:
Auto 54L. Recommended: Auto 350 350L or H.S.
Auto.
Lecture, demonstration, and study of the
complete auto chasis with emphasis on
brakes, suspension and steering. (CSU)
May be taken or a total of 6 units within 4
semesters.
AUTO 54L Automotive Chassis Lab
3 units/8 hours laboratory, 1 hour by arrangement.
Grade only. Corequisite: Auto 54. Recommended:
Eligibility or English 100A or equivalent
Practical experience in a laboratory
situation in the service and repair of the
complete auto chassis with emphasis on
brakes, suspension, and steering. (CSU)
May be taken for a total of 6 units within 4
semesters.
AUTO 55 Automotive Fuel Systems
3 units/2 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory. Grade
History and development of auto fuel
systems. Basic repair and adjustment of
standard and electronic feedback
carburetors and electronic fuel injection
systems. (CSU)
AUTO 56 Automotive Electrical System
3 units/2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. Grade
only. Recommended: H.S. Auto or Auto 350 350L
or trade experience.
Fundamentals of automotive electrical
and electronic systems including service
and repair of starting, charging, and
other chassis electrical systems.
Introduction to computer controlled
systems. fulfills the automotive electrical
prerequisite of the 120 hour clean air car
course.
May be taken for a total of 6 units within 4
semesters.
AUTO 98 Special Studies in Auto
Mechanics
1 unit/3 hours by arrangement. Grade only.
Seminars or individual conferences by
arrangement to provide for independent
study and enriched academic
experience. (CSU)
Independent study including 49 and 98 courses 6
unit total.
AUTO 302 Auto Transmissions
(Formerly AUTO 202) 2.5 units/1 hour lecture, 2
hours laboratory. CR/NC option. Prerequisite: High
school 2+2, Auto 350 or enrollment as an auto
technician Recommended: English 100A or
equivalent.
Principles, theories, diagnosis and repair
of standard, overdrive, automatic
transmissions.
May be taken for a total of 3 units.
AUTO 304 Automotive Fuel Systems
systems. Basic repair and adjustment of
standard and electronic feedback
carburetors and electronic fuel injection
systems.
May be taken for a total of 6 units within 4
semesters.
AUTO 305 Automotive Air Conditioning
Heating Systems Service
(Formerly AUTO 205) 1.5 units/3 hours lecture for
8 weeks. CR/NC option. Recommended: HS Auto or
Auto 350 350L or employment as an Auto
Technician.
Theory, service, and repair of many
types of automotive air conditioning
heating systems; care use of tools
equipment. (CR/NC option)
May be taken for a total of 4 units within 4
semesters.
AUTO 306 Automotive Chassis Brakes
(Formerly AUTO 206) 3 units/3 hours lecture.
Grade only. Recommended: HS Auto or Auto
350 350L or employment as an Auto Technician.
Lecture. demo and study of the
complete auto chassis with emphasis on
brakes, suspension and steering.
May be taken or a total of 6 units within 4
semesters.
AUTO 307 Automotive Electrical Systems
3 units/3 hours lecture. CR/NC option.
Recommended: HS Auto or Auto 350 350L or
employment as an Auto Technician.
Fundamental of automotive electrical
and electronic systems including service
and repair of starting, charging and
other chassis electrical components.
Introduction to computer controlled
systems
May be taken for a total of 6 units within 4
semesters.
AUTO 350 Automotive Fundamentals
(Formerly AUTO 50) 2 units/2 hours lecture. CR/
NC option. Recommended: No recommended
preparation.
Theory of operation, routine
maintenance, and basic repairs as
commonly performed by an automotive
repair person.
May be taken for a total of 4 units within 4
semesters.
AUTO 350L Automotive Fundamentals
Lab
(Formerly AUTO 50L) 2 units/1 hour lecture, 3
hours laboratory. CR/NC option. Prerequisite: Auto
350 or equivalent Corequisite: Auto 350
Recommended: No recommended preparation.
Knowledge of the use of basic hand
tools, shop safety, and an overview of
repair and maintenance.
May be taken for a total of 4 units within 4
semesters.
AUTO 399 Selected Topics in Auto Tech
0.5-2 units/up to 1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory.
CR/NC option.
Variety of topics offered in a short time
intensive format, focusing on
technological development in the auto
industry.
May be repeated with different topics.
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