This course is a prerequisite for all automotive coursework and prepares students for an entry level position as a maintenance technician. The course covers automotive industry structure, successful career building techniques, employee and employer responsibilities, shop safety procedures, tools and equipment, vehicle inspections, and basic maintenance, service, and repair procedures. Partial preparation for ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) G1 (Maintenance Technician Certification) is provided. The course also determines which automotive work experience path is best suited for each student and identifies the most appropriately matched program cohort.

This course provides technical preparation in the skills required to service, inspect, and repair base automotive electrical systems.

This course provides technical preparation in the skills required to diagnose, adjust, maintain, and repair automotive engines.

This course provides technical preparation in the skills required to inspect, service, and repair automotive brake systems.

This course provides technical preparation in the skills required to inspect, service, and repair automotive steering and suspension systems.

This course provides technical preparation in the skills required to diagnose automotive electronic systems.

This course provides technical training and skills preparation required to service, diagnose, and repair automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

This course provides technical preparation in the skills required to diagnose base engine control management systems.

This course provides technical knowledge and skills preparation for the theory, service, diagnosis, and repair of front-wheel drive/rear-wheel drive manual transmissions/transaxles and driveline systems.

This course provides technical preparation in the skills required to inspect, service, and repair automatic transmissions and transaxles.

This course focuses on the diagnosis of engine management systems with an emphasis on OBD II, misfire, fuel trims, emission systems, and interrelated systems.

This course takes an in-depth look at the operation, diagnosis, and service of hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and electric vehicles (EV). Topics include safety and personal protective equipment (PPE); low voltage systems; high voltage systems; high voltage batteries; inverter/converters; transaxles; electric motors; Atkinson Cycle internal combustion engines (ICE); heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; braking/regenerative braking; and steering systems. The course includes preparation for the ASE L3 Light duty hybrid/electric vehicles exam.

This course is designed to provide a technical review of current automotive technology as aligned with the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) industry standards for the purpose of demonstrating prerequisite knowledge prior to beginning automotive upper division coursework. Students will review the areas of; Engine Repair, Automatic Transmissions and Drivelines, Manual transmissions and Drivelines, Steering and Suspensions Systems, Brake Systems, Electrical and Electronic Systems, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems, and Engine Performance Systems to demonstrate preparedness to pass ASE A1-A8 exams with the purpose of validating prerequisite content knowledge.

This course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills to perform California Smog Inspections. The course provides Smog Inspector Level 1 and Level 2, update, and citation training and meets standards set forth by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR).

Work Experience Education provides supervised employment extending classroom occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station relating to the students’ educational or occupational goals. Each unit of credit requires 54 hours of employment during the semester. Work Experience Education is available to all students.  Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline.

This upper-division course provides a comprehensive understanding of automotive electrified vehicle (EV) safety, and the overall safety impact to the automotive industry. Students will explore safety measures when dealing with both high voltage alternating current and high voltage direct current. Students will also explore safety requirements in the development of shop space, vehicle power down procedures, removal, installation, and disposal of high voltage batteries and components. They will also delve into the safety related systems that make electrified vehicles safe for the consumer and first responders. In addition, preparation for the ASE L3 Light-Duty hybrid/electric vehicles exam is included.

This upper-division course provides a comprehensive understanding of automotive electrified vehicle classifications, and the underlying system designs. Students will explore various types of electrified vehicles, including hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), battery electric vehicles (BEVs), fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), and commercial electric (CEV) vehicles. They will also delve into the intricate systems that make these vehicles work efficiently and sustainably. In addition, preparation for the ASE L3 Light-Duty hybrid/electric vehicles exam is included.

This upper-division course provides a comprehensive understanding of automotive electrified vehicle (EV) supporting systems. Students will explore the designs and operation of supporting systems unique to electrified vehicles such as, regenerative braking, solar charging, battery cooling, inverter/converter cooling, and cabin air conditioning control. Students will also explore the different types of power generation used in hybrid electric vehicles including, gas, diesel, natural gas, propane and hydrogen fuel cell. In addition, preparation for the ASE L3 Light-Duty hybrid/electric vehicles exam is included.

This upper-division course equips students with the knowledge required to diagnose and troubleshoot electrified vehicles effectively. The curriculum covers diagnostic processes and the theory of operation of essential diagnostic equipment. Students will gain experience with tools such as Oscilloscopes, Scan tools, Remote Diagnostics, Guided Diagnostics, and specialized meters for advanced electrified vehicle diagnostics. In addition, preparation for the ASE L3 Light-Duty hybrid/electric vehicles exam is included.

In this upper-division course students will learn scientific methods of research principles and create a preliminary research proposal to prepare students for completing their capstone project. Students will explore advanced topics, emerging technologies, and key challenges in the field of electrified vehicles. Through individual or group research projects, students will develop a deep understanding of the current state of electrified vehicle technology and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this rapidly evolving area. Students will receive project approval and begin developing their approved research project.

This upper-division course provides a comprehensive understanding of automotive advanced driver assistance systems. Students will explore the design and application of systems such as, object detection, blind spot monitoring, active cruise control, lane keep assist, and autonomous vehicle (AV) operation. Students will also explore the detail of camera based, radar based, and ultrasonic based guidance systems used in current vehicle designs. Students will also delve into the infrastructure and ethical related problems that are being created with the development of autonomous vehicles. In addition, preparation for the ASE L4 Advanced Driver Assistance System Specialist exam is included.

This upper-division course covers advanced transportation convenience and comfort systems with an emphasis on automotive electrified support systems as new technology emerges and additional systems continue to make their way into the transportation industry. Students will research and study current and emerging convenience and comfort systems technology including heating and cooling based comfort systems, infotainment systems, supporting audio and visual systems, telematics-based systems, pre-collision and accident mitigation supporting systems, and driver and passenger comfort systems. This course provides partial preparation for the ASE L3 Light-Duty hybrid/electric and L4 Automated Driver Assist Systems (ADAS).

This upper-division course provides an in-depth overview of historical and current transportation standards, regulations and laws with an emphasis on the emerging standards and regulations for electrified vehicles. Students will learn about the process of certifying a vehicle for sale in North America and the standards organizations and regulating parties involved. Current standards and regulations proposals for emerging technologies in the transportation industry and an analysis of related considerations such as infrastructure, communications, pedestrian safety, driver safety, environmental concerns, and traffic ordinances will be provided. Students will research, analyze, and identify the regulatory factors to be considered for new and emerging technologies based on the current standards, regulations, and laws for that technology.

This upper-division course provides students the opportunity to conduct in-depth research on various aspects of automotive electrified vehicles. Students will develop and complete their approved capstone research project and submit for peer and instructor review.

This non-credit course provides the basic knowledge and skills to service, adjust, and repair engine performance and emissions systems as related to the Smog Check Inspection Program. The course meets the California Bureau of Automotive Repair Smog Check Inspector Level 1 certification requirements. This is a noncredit course, non-degree applicable.

This non-credit course provides students with the procedural skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform Smog Check Inspections. The course meets the California Bureau of Automotive Repair Smog Check Inspector Level 2 certification requirements.

This course provides students with current and emerging emissions control and smog inspection technology updates. On-Board Diagnostics II, emissions systems, and diagnostic test equipment are emphasized. This is a noncredit course, not degree applicable.