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Courses
INTRODUCTORY
AND SUPPORT COURSES
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Auto
50A Introduction to Automotive Principles |
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A
selective study of the automobileís engine systems. Knowledge
and skills necessary for basic repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting
todayís engine systems. May be used to fulfill the prerequisite
requirements to the Automotive Technology Program. |
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Auto
50B Applied Automotive Principles
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Basic
Lecture-laboratory experiences in automotive repair and maintenance
as related to the engine and its supporting systems. |
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Auto51A
Introductory Automotive Principles, Chassis
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A
selective study of the automobileís chassis and driveline
systems. Knowledge and skills necessary for basic repair, maintenance,
and troubleshooting todayís chassis and driveline systems.
May be used to fulfill the prerequisite requirements to the
Automotive Technology Program. |
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Auto51B
Applied Automotive Principles, Chassis
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Basic
Lecture-laboratory experiences in automotive repair and maintenance
as related to suspension, steering, braking, and driveline components.
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Auto53A
Automotive Mechanisms
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The
application of physical principles to the operation of mechanical,
hydraulic, and hydromechanical systems using an applied physics
technique. |
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Auto
53B Automotive Electromechanical Systems
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Electrical
theories, testing and measuring procedures, circuit construction
and schematic interpretation. Application of the principles
of magnetism. Fundamentals of operation of semiconductors used
as electronic devices and controls. |
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Auto
57A Career Research and
Employment in the Automotive Industry
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Career
research in the automotive industry; job search, applications
and resumes, employer-employee relationships, job interviews. |
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Auto
58 Hazardous Materials
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Proper
handling of hazardous materials in the automotive trade. |
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BASIC
ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Evening
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Auto
60 Automotive Electrical Systems
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Principles
of electricity, electronics, cranking, and charging systems.
Testing, diagnosis, and repair of these systems. |
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Auto
60A Electrical Schematic Diagnosis
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Wiring
diagrams, schematics, and their use in diagnosing problems.
Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence certification
(ASE) examination A6. |
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Auto
60B Automotive Electronics
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Operation
of automotive electronic control devices including commonly
used sensors and computer operation. Operation and testing of
engine and other electronically controlled systems. Preparation
for Automotive Service Excellence certification (ASE) examinations
A8 and L1. |
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Auto
60C Automotive Ignition, Fuel, and Emissions Systems
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Introduction
to components, subsystems, and functions of ignition, fuel delivery,
carburetor and fuel injection systems (engine management).
Introduction to automotive emission controls. Basic diagnosis,
service, and repair procedures. Preparation for ASE tests
A6, A8 & L1. |
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ADVANCED
ENGINE PERFORMANCE SEQUENCE
Evening
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Auto
60D Ignition Analysis and Oscilloscope Diagnosis
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Principles
of operation of ignition systems. Use of electronic test equipment
in the analysis of ignition system diagnosis. Introduction to
Distributorless Ignition Systems (DIS/EI) including basic diagnostic
procedures. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence certification
(ASE) examination A8. |
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Auto
60E Automotive Fuel Injection
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Theory
of operation for electronic fuel injection systems. Component
parts and their functions. Diagnosis and service procedures.
Introduction to scan tools and data stream diagnosis. Preparation
for Automotive Service Excellence certification (ASE) examination
A8. |
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Auto
60F No Start Diagnosis
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Principles
of troubleshooting procedures and techniques in the analysis
and repair of ìno-startî problems in the fuel,
ignition, and electrical and computerized engine management
systems. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence certification
(ASE) examination A8. |
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Auto
60G Advanced Scan Tool Diagnosis
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Advanced
driveability diagnosis using a scan tool. Interpret and analyze
scan data to perform driveability & emission system diagnosis.
Preparation for ASE test L1. |
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Auto
60H Advanced Driveability &
On Board Diagnostics(OBDII)
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Advanced
driveability diagnosis using Onboard Diagnostic Systems (OBD)
from the early 1980ís to the present OBDII systems. Advanced
diagnostic procedures using a scan tool. Preparation for ASE
A8 & L1. |
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Auto
60J Advanced Lab Scope and Waveform Diagnosis
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Advanced
driveability diagnosis using a Lab Scope, Power Graphing Meter
& Digital Multimeter. Labscope waveform analysis. Preparation
for ASE A8 & L1. |
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INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE
Evening
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Auto
65P Clean Air Car Course
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Automotive
technician training for Californiaís Inspection and Maintenance
(I and M) Program. ASE certification in Electrical Systems and
Engine Performance meets BAR verification requirement. |
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Auto
65Q OBDII Smog Check Update
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This
course is designed for Smog Check Technicians and meets the
BAR Update Training requirement for obtaining an initial or
renewal license. Course content will include the history of
OBDII, J1930 Common Terminology, Enhanced Monitors, Fuel Trim
Strategies, MIL Strategies, and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC’s).
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AUTOMOTIVE
AIR CONDITIONING
Evening
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Auto
66 Automotive Air Conditioning
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Operation
and service of automotive air conditioning, refrigeration, and
electrical control systems. Preparation for Automotive Service
Excellence certification (ASE) examination A7. |
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POWERTRAIN
Evening
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Auto
63 Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
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Principles
of operation, service and repair procedures for automatic transmissions
and transaxles. Hydraulic and mechanical system operation. Powerflow
and componenet repair techniques. Preparation for Automotive
Service Excellence certification (ASE) examination A2. |
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Auto
63A Automotive Drive Train
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Principles
of operation of automotive drive train components. Service and
repair procedures, product problem discussions and demonstrations.
Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence certification
(ASE) examination A3. |
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Auto
63D Transmission Diagnosis and Repair Techniques
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Diagnostic
and repair techniques for automatic transmissions and transaxles.
Emphasis on development of diagnostic procedures and repair
techniques. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence
certification
(ASE) examinations A2 and A3. |
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POWERTRAIN
Days
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Auto
93A Automotive Final Drive Train
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Components
of the final drive train including design features and service
techniques. |
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Auto
93B Standard Transaxles
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Standard
transaxles, power flow, service requirements and repair procedures. |
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Auto
93C Automatic Transmissions
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Operation
of automatic transmissions including torque converters, hydraulic
control, planetary gear train, clutch and band operation. Inspection
and repair procedures for automatic transmissions. |
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Auto
93D Automatic Tranaxles
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A
detailed study of automatic transaxles. Power flow, service
requirements and repair procedures will be covered. |
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Auto
93E Diagnostic Techniques
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Diagnostic
techniques for problem solving in the automotive and light truck
powertrain. |
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Auto
93F Automotive Transmission Service
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Operation
of rear axles, transfer cases, clutches, automatic and standard
transmissions and transaxles. Diagnosis, inspection and repair
procedures for these powertrain components. |
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CHASSIS
Evening
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Auto
61 Automotive Brake Systems
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Operation
of automotive brake systems. Repair, Maintenance, and troubleshooting. |
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62A Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment
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Operation
of automotive suspension, steering and alignment systems. Overview
of repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures. |
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Auto
62B Electronically
Controlled Brake and Chassis Systems
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Computer
controlled automotive brake, suspension, and steering systems,
including repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Service
and repair procedures. |
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CHASSIS
Days
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91A Automotive Brake Systems
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Repair,
maintenance and troubleshooting of automotive braking systems. |
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92A Automotive Steering and Suspension
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Repair,
maintenance and troubleshooting of automotive suspension and
suspension systems. |
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Auto
92B Automotive Alignment
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Automotive
alignment systems including repair, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Service and repair procedures. |
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ENGINE
REPAIR
Evening
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Auto
64 Automotive Machining and Engine Repair
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Repair
and rebuilding of engine cylinder heads and block components,
engine assembly and testing. Includes theory, diagnosis, disassembly,
cleaning, inspection and failure analysis. Preparation for Automotive
Service Excellence (ASE) examination A1, M1, M2, and M3. |
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Auto
64HP High Performance Engine Preparation
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Precision
and performance engine preparation. Includes selection and matching
of components for maximum efficiency. |
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AUTOMOTIVE
MACHINING AND ENGINE REPAIR
Days
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Auto
94A Principles of
Four-Stroke Cycle Gas and Diesel Engines
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Shop
operations specific to engine repair and rebuilding including
safety and hazardous waste management. Emphasis on theory, diagnosis,
disassembly, cleaning, inspection and failure analysis. |
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Auto
94B Automotive Machining and Engine Service
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Reconditioning
cylinder heads and related components including crack detection,
repair, testing and assembly. Resurfacing cylinder heads. |
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Auto
94C Automotive Machining and Engine Service
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Reconditioning
engine short block assemblies and components including balancing,
assembly and testing. |
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Auto
94D Automotive Machining and Engine Service
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Precision
and performance engine preparation with emphasis on improvements
in volumetric efficiency. Includes selection and matching of
components for maximum efficiency within mandated emissions
requirements. |
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Auto
94EA Automotive Machining and Engine Service
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Complete
automotive machine shop practice including engine repair, assembly,
testing and installation. Researching service and installation
procedures and parts and labor estimating. |
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Auto
94EB Automotive Machining and Engine Service
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Practice
and skill development with emphasis on precision and productivity
in rebuilding, servicing and installing engines. Research and
prepare equipment operation and maintenance instructions. |
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ENGINE
PERFORMANCE
Days
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Auto
99A Automotive
Electricity, Battery, and Cranking Systems
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Automotive
electricity including electron theory, fundamentals of circuit
construction and interpretation, principles of magnetism as
applied to electric motors, relays and coils. Diagnosis, troubleshooting
and servicing of automotive batteries and cranking systems including
system repair procedures. Developing skills in the use of test
equipment including the DVOM and electrical load testing tools
for the analysis and diagnosis of these types of electrical
systems. |
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Auto
99B Automotive
Charging, Ignition, and Accessory Systems
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The
fundamentals of automotive electronic control devices as they
apply to the automotive charging and ignition systems. Emphasis
on diagnosis of these systems using test instruments including
the oscilloscope. Introduction to automotive accessory systems
including wiring and repair techniques. Skill development in
the understanding of the electrical wiring networks as provided
by manufacturers. |
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Auto
99C Introduction to Engine Performance Systems
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Electronically
controlled automotive systems. Fundamentals of automotive microprocessors
and automotive onboard computers. Testing techniques for system
input and output devices. Diagnosis, troubleshooting and repairing
the automotive fuel supply system carburetion and feedback carburetion.
Diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair techniques for no-start
conditions. Procedure development for analyzing and repairing
common problems of fuel, ignition, electrical and basic engine
mechanical systems which effect engine performance of the automobile. |
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Auto
99D Intermediate Engine Performance Systems
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Electronically
controlled engine performance systems. Diagnosing, troubleshooting,
and repairing the automotive fuel injection systems of domestic
automobiles. Testing techniques for system input and output
devices using automotive scanners and oscilloscopes. |
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Auto
99E Basic Engine Performance Diagnostic Procedures
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Automotive
technician training program to include each system which aids
in increasing fuel economy and in the reduction emissions and
pollutants from the automobile. Diagnosing and troubleshooting
the systems controlling performance and driveability.
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Auto
99F Intermediate
Engine Performance Diagnostic Procedures
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Performance
tuning of automotive gasoline engines. Emphasis on reference
material dealing with repair procedures, specifications, and
efficient tune up procedures. Intermediate level for usage of
computer scanners and oscilloscopes. Diagnosing, troubleshooting,
and repairing the systems designed for the control of engine
temperature. |
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