Course Information

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AUTO 1     - Vehicle Electrical Systems
AUTO 10   - Automotive Electronics
AUTO 20   - Engine Performance
AUTO 21   - Advanced Engine Performance
AUTO 30 - Pollution Prevention Training for Automotive Facilities
AUTO 94   - Worksite Learning
AUTO 130 - Automotive Steering and Suspension
AUTO 131 - Automotive Wheel Alignment
AUTO 147 - Automotive Braking Systems
AUTO 150 - Internal Combustion Engines
AUTO 152 - Automotive Engines Lab
AUTO 161 - Manual Drive Trains and Axles
AUTO 162 - Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles
AUTO 163 - Heating and Air Conditioning
AUTO 164 - Electronic and High Performance Automatic Transmissions
AUTO 170 - Automotive Service Principles
AUTO 172 - Basic Clean Air Car Course
AUTO 173 - Advanced Clean Air Car Course
AUTO 180 - Automotive Machinist I
AUTO 181 - Automotive Machinist II
AUTO 197 - Special Topics in Automotive Technology

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AUTO)

2005-2007 Shasta College Catalog (Revised for 2006-07) “F” and “S” indicate semester course is usually offered. “I” indicates course may not be offered every year. Subject to change. Check the current class schedule.

NOTE: STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN HAND TOOLS FOR TECHNICAL CLASSES IN THE DIESEL TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY MAJORS IN ORDER TO COMPLETE REQUIRED COURSE OBJECTIVES.

AUTO 1 VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS – 3 Units (F/S)
Class Hours: 36 lecture/72 lab total
Designed to cover the basic theory of electricity and magnetism, as well as areas of operation, testing and service of vehicle batteries, switches, relays, starters and starting systems, alternators, regulators, charging systems and light circuits. The course includes electrical theory, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course, along with AUTO 10, is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-6. Required for Automotive and Diesel Technology majors with emphasis on electrical systems.

AUTO 10 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS – 3 Units (S)
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in AUTO 1
Class Hours: 36 lecture/72 lab total
This course is designed to establish an understanding of electronic theory and solid state technology as it applies to the automobile. The student will learn to read wiring schematics, calculate voltages, current flow, and resistances within parallel and series circuits, and to properly use related testing equipment used for diagnosis. This course includes electrical/electronic theory, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course, along with AUTO 1, is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-6.

AUTO 20 ENGINE PERFORMANCE – 4 Units (F)
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
This course is designed to give students the understanding of the operation of automotive engines and related systems such as electrical, ignition and fuel delivery. The course will also provide students with entry level skills to diagnose, service and repair these systems using current industry tools and equipment. This course includes ASE laboratory tasks and is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-8.

AUTO 21 ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE – 3 Units (S)
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in AUTO 20
Class Hours: 36 lecture/72 lab total
This course is designed to continue the study of engine performance by including the emission control systems and computer controlled engine operation. The course will also provide students with entry level skills to diagnose, service and repair these systems using current industry tools and equipment. This course includes ASE laboratory tasks and, along with AUTO 20, is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in areas A-8 and L-1.

AUTO 30 POLLUTION PREVENTION TRAINING FOR AUTOMOTIVE FACILITIES – 3 Units (CR/NC Option) (F/S)
Class Hours: 162 total hours (Internet Class)
This online course will instruct the student in proper ways to manage hazardous wastes generated by an automotive repair facility. The course is divided into three modules. Module 1 deals with the concepts of pollution prevention. Module 2 covers the waste streams inherent to automotive repair facilities. Module 3 requires each student to develop and perform an environmental audit of an automotive repair facility.

AUTO 94 WORKSITE LEARNING FOR AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY – 1-4 Units (F/S)
Limitation on Enrollment: To receive credit a student must complete a minimum of seven units during the semester, and maintain concurrent enrollment in seven units of credit including Worksite Learning. A student can enroll in WSL with no other unit requirements during the summer session. To maintain financial aid eligibility a student must maintain enrollment in six units, not including Worksite Learning during the semester.
Note: During summer session, Worksite Learning is considered an Alternate Plan and the student is limited to one other class (not to exceed 3 units)
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on the job performance. This course may be repeated three times for a maximum of 16 units or four total enrollments since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.

AUTO 130 AUTOMOTIVE STEERING AND SUSPENSION – 3 Units (F)
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed to give students the entry level skills required to diagnose, service, and repair modern automotive wheel and tire, steering, and suspension systems. The course includes theory of operation, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course, along with AUTO 131, is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-4.

AUTO 131 AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL ALIGNMENT – 2 Units (S)
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in AUTO 130
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed to give students the entry level skills required to perform complete four-wheel alignments on modern automobiles and light trucks. The course includes theory of alignment principles and the operation of industry standard alignment equipment. This course, along with AUTO 130, is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-4.

AUTO 147 AUTOMOTIVE BRAKING SYSTEMS – 3 Units (S)
Class Hours: 36 lecture/72 lab total
This course is designed to provide the entry level skills needed to diagnose, service, and repair various braking systems found on domestic and import automobiles and light trucks. The course includes brake theory, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks, and is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-5. Standard and power assist, drum and disc type systems and anti-lock braking systems are included in this course.

AUTO 150 AUTOMOTIVE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES THEORY – 3 Units (F/S)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is designed to cover the fundamentals of the modern internal combustion engine including theory, diagnosis, and overhaul procedures. Completion of this course along with AUTO 152, will prepare students to become certified in ASE areas A-1, M-1, M-2 and M-3.

AUTO 152 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES LABORATORY – 3 Units (F/S)
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in, or have completed AUTO 150 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 162 lab total
This course is designed to provide entry level skills required to overhaul the modern internal combustion engine. ASE and AERA based tasks utilize hand and power tools and modern machining equipment. Completion of this course along with AUTO 150 will prepare students to become certified in ASE areas A-1, M-1, M-2 and M-3.

AUTO 161 MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES – 3 Units (F)
Class Hours: 36 lecture/72 lab total
A course designed to give a technical and working knowledge of manual drive trains and axles. Subject matter covered includes clutch diagnosis and repair, manual transmission diagnosis and repair, transaxle diagnosis and repair, drive (half) shaft and universal joint diagnosis and repair, rear axle diagnosis and repair, four-wheel drive component diagnosis and repair, theory of operation, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-3.

AUTO 162 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES – 4 Units (S)
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
A course designed to give a working knowledge of automatic transmissions and transaxles. Subject matter covered will include transmission/transaxle maintenance and adjustment, in-vehicle transmission/transaxle repair, and off-vehicle transmission/transaxle repair. The course includes theory of operation, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-2.

AUTO 163 HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND ACCESSORIES – 3 Units (S)
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed to give students a technical and working knowledge of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Emphasis is placed on entry level skills necessary for diagnosing, servicing, and repairing modern automotive heating and air conditioning systems. The course includes theory of operation, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-7.

AUTO 164 ELECTRONIC AND HIGH PERFORMANCE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS – 2 Units (F/S)
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
A course designed to give a working knowledge of electronic automatic transmissions and transaxles. Subject matter covered includes a review of hydraulic and electronic principles, in-vehicle transmission/transaxle diagnosis and repair, and off-vehicle transmissions/transaxle repair. The course includes theory of operation, repair procedures, and use of diagnostic equipment necessary for problem solving on the modern electronic transmissions and transaxles. Also covered will be applications for automatic transmissions in the area of high performance vehicles.

AUTO 170 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE PRINCIPLES – 2 Units (F)
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed as an introduction to the modern automobile with a focus on maintenance and service procedures. Emphasis will be placed on safety, consumer awareness, tool usage, and vehicle systems. Students will be required to provide a vehicle on which to perform the maintenance and service procedures and will need to have the necessary owners manual or service manual for that vehicle.

AUTO 172 BASIC AREA CLEAN AIR CAR COURSE – 3 Units (F)
Class Hours: 36 lecture/72 lab total
This course is designed to prepare students for entry into the Bureau of Automotive Repairs Smog Check Program. Successful completion of this course will allow any student to apply for an interim smog license. Before taking the ASE certification tests A6, A8 and L1, it is highly recommended that students complete the requirements for an Engine Performance Certificate. ASE Certification in areas A-6 and A-8 will be required by the Bureau for application for a Basic Smog License Exam and ASE Certification in areas A-6, A-8 and L-1 for application for the Advanced Smog License Exam.

AUTO 173 ENHANCED AREA CLEAN AIR CAR COURSE – 1 Unit (I)
Note: This course satisfies the BAR “20 Hour Update Course” requirement and the “BAR 97 Transition Class”
Class Hours: 18 lecture/10 lab total
This course is approved and required by the Bureau of Automotive Repair for technicians who wish to update their Basic Area Technician License to the Advanced Emission Specialist Technician License or technicians who wish to renew their Advanced Emission Specialist Technician License. The course covers detailed diagnostic and repair strategies for vehicles that fail BAR-97 Loaded Mode Emissions Inspection and satisfies the BAR “20 Hour Update Course” course requirement and the “BAR 97 Transition Class.”

AUTO 180 AUTOMOTIVE MACHINIST I (formerly AUTO 180A) – 4 Units (F/S)
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in AUTO 150 and AUTO 152, or a grade of C or higher in DIES 164
Note: Basic hand tools required
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
This course is designed to give the student instruction in the use of precision equipment required in the reconditioning of modern automotive engines. Students completing this course will have the manipulative skills and the knowledge of the various machine tools required to completely remanufacture automotive engines.

AUTO 181 AUTOMOTIVE MACHINIST II (formerly AUTO 180B) – 4 Units (F/S)
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in AUTO 180
Note: Basic hand tools required
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
This course will build on the skills obtained in AUTO 180, Automotive Machinist I, and will provide new skills in the following areas: advanced machining techniques, high performance machines, changing fixtures, maintenance and service of machine tools.

AUTO 197 SPECIAL TOPICS IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY – .5-2 Units (CR/NC Option) (I)
Class Hours: 9-36 lecture total
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a variety of topics dealing with changing knowledge in the field of Automotive Technology. A different topic will be addressed each time the class is taught and will be listed in the schedule of classes. Recommended for Automotive majors; open to anyone with an interest in the topic. Note: This course may be repeated three times for a total of four enrollments.