Course Number

Course Title

Course Description

Units

ATCH 105 & 106 (will cross-list with EET, ABOD, WELD)

Professional Development for Employment

Prepares students for employment, soft skill development and inter-collegiate competition in Career Technical Education. Students will learn to plan projects, work in teams, solicit community support and develop a range of skills valued by employers.

2.0 each

ATCH 109

Intro to Auto Computers

Covers the theory, operation, and basic test procedures for on-board computers found on domestic and imported vehicles. Designed for entry level automotive study.  (A8)

2.5

ATCH 120

Auto Ignition Systems

Covers modern vehicle ignition system theory, diagnosis, and repair.  Includes IT, EI, and Coil-On-Plug systems. (A8)

2.0

ATCH 125

Engine Performance

Studies automotive engine performance theory and operation including fuel, electrical, emission, and computer systems.  Emphasizes tune-up, pollution control, and driveability diagnostic techniques. (A8)

4.0

ATCH 127

Enhanced Clean Air Car Course

Provides training as required by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair to meet Advanced Emission Specialist Technician license requirements. Includes training on Smog Check failure analysis and operation of the Bar-97 dynamometer testing system. (A8)

1.0

ATCH 147

Independent Studies: Automotive

Provides an opportunity for in-depth study or practicum experience by an

individual student in a selected topic in the automotive technology area

with support and direction from an instructor.

0.5-2.0

ATCH 152

Internal Combustion Engines

Presents the principles of internal combustion engines encompassing design, construction, and application of engine components, including the ignition, cooling, lubricating, fuel systems, and engine tests and measurements. (A1)

3.0

ATCH 153

Engine Repair Procedures

Presents a lecture and laboratory course covering theory and manipulative skills required for entry-level employment as an Engine Service Technician. Covers NATEF core areas for Engine Repair sections A (Engine Mechanical Diagnosis) and D (Lubrication & Cooling System Diag & Repair) (A1)

3.0

ATCH 154

Engine Overhaul Procedures

Presents a lecture and laboratory course covering theory and manipulative skills required for entry-level employment as an Engine Service Technician. Covers NATEF core areas for Engine Repair sections B (Cylinder Heads and Valves) and C (Engine Block Assy Diag & Repair) (A1)

3.0

ATCH 158

Auto Electricity & Electronics

Studies basic electrical theory, transistors and other semiconductors, as well as batteries, charging systems, cranking systems, lighting, vehicle wiring, and accessory systems. (A6)

4.0

ATCH 160

Automotive Electrical Accessories

Presents electrical and electronic testing, troubleshooting, and repair procedures on the modern vehicle. Covers body and accessory circuits, power options, instrumentation, and interfacing between engine and body control computers. (A6)

4.0

ATCH 166

Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair

Presents theory and practical application of safety inspections, battery service, oil and lubrication, cooling system, ignition system, brake inspection, wheel bearings and minor repairs.

2.0

ATCH 168

Automotive Repair Business

Introduces the many facets of operating an automotive repair business, including entrepreneurship, franchising, market analysis, physical facilities, financing, organization, taxes, insurance, bookkeeping, legal aspects. Material is covered from both the employee’s and the employer’s point of view.

3.0

ATCH 182

Automatic Transmissions

Introduces fundamental operations, rebuilding procedures, and service of torque converters and automotive automatic transmissions. Provides preparation for Automotive Service Excellence Certification. (A2)

4.0

ATCH 186

Chassis & Suspension Systems

Presents suspension geometry and design, wheel alignment, active suspension systems, wheel balancing, tires, and steering systems. Provides training toward Automotive Service Excellence Certification. (A4)

3.0

ATCH 187

Auto Fuel Injection & Turbo Chargers

Presents both mechanical and electrical fuel injection systems for auto- motive gasoline and diesel fuel engines as well as automotive and light truck turbochargers. (A8)

3.0

ATCH 188

Auto Heating & Air Conditioning

Provides theory and practical application of the function and repair of heating and air conditioning systems as applied to domestic and imported automobiles. Provides training toward Automotive Service Excellence Certification. (A7)

3.0

ATCH 193

Auto Tech-Special Topic

Examines a special topic in the field of study related to the discipline offering this course.

0.5-4.0

ATCH 195

Technical Career Prep

Overview of automotive careers with focus on preparing for the job market.  Includes discussion of career opportunities in the automotive industry, both union and non-union. Focus on providing the tools necessary to target and obtain a position in the automotive industry.

1.0

ATCH 255

Modern Diesel Technology

Covers the task fields required by ASE A9 certification test addressing light diesel technology. This course will cover essential details of fuel delivery, cylinder head, lubrication, cooling, fuel and valvetrain diagnosis and repair. Engine block diagnosis, repair, cleaning. Lubrication and cooling systems diagnosis and repair. Air induction and exhaust systems diagnosis and repair

4.0

ATCH 264

ATCH 264 Emission Control/SMOG License Prep.

Covers the rules and regulations governing the Smog Check Program, inspection procedures using the Emissions Inspection System (EIS), and the OBDII inspection system (OIS). Successful completion of ATCH 264 meets a portion of the requirements for technicians seeking a Smog Check Technician License (EO).

6.0

ATCH 269

Automotive Internship

Presents lecture and lab instruction centering around the working environment in the automotive repair industry. Students are assigned to a commercial automotive repair facility for their laboratory experience. Lectures cover such topics as work habits, resumes, interviewing, attitude, safety, labor laws, record keeping, and rules and regulations pertinent to the automotive repair industry.

3.0

ATCH 280

Manual Drivetrains

Presents the fundamental operation, service, diagnosis, and repair of clutch assemblies, manual transmissions and transaxles, rear wheel drive (RWD) drive shafts and universal joints, front wheel drive (FWD) half- shafts and constant velocity joints, rear axle assemblies and differentials, and drive axle wheel bearings as applied to automobiles and light duty trucks. (A3)

3.0

ATCH 281

Manual Transmissions

Presents the operation, diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of rear wheel drive manual transmissions, front wheel drive manual transaxles, and rear wheel drive axles as applied to automobiles and light duty trucks both foreign and domestic. (A3)

3.0

ATCH 284

Automotive Braking Systems

Presents automotive braking systems including conventional drum type brakes, disc brakes, vacuum and hydraulic boosters, and antilock brake systems. Provides training for licensing by the Bureau of Automotive Repair and by Automotive Service Excellence Certification. (A5)

4.0

Auto Body Classes

ABOD 170/570

Auto Body Repair I

Presents the fundamentals of automotive body repair. Includes instruction in body construction, welding, metalworking methods and equipment used in the auto body repair industry. Emphasis is placed on developing the knowledge and manipulative skill necessary for gainful employment in the auto body repair industry.

3.0

ABOD 171/571

Advanced Auto Body

Presents an advanced course in automotive body and fender repair which combines laboratory work on campus and on-site research in a commercial repair facility. This course covers estimating damage, frame alignment, trim work, upholstery removal and installation, shop management, and major collision damage repair. Emphasis is placed on developing the knowledge and manipulative skill necessary for gainful employment in the automotive collision repair industry.

3.0

ABOD 175/575

Automotive Painting

Covers surface preparation, selection and application of undercoats, topcoats and other types of refinishing materials and equipment which are compliant with current Air Pollution Control District rulings and laws governing commercial automotive refinishing operations. Addresses health, safety, and environmental concerns relative to the automotive painting industry. Emphasizes development of the knowledge and manipulative skills necessary for gainful employment in the automotive painting industry.

5.0

ABOD 177/577

Advanced Automotive Painting

Presents complete vehicle refinishing, color matching techniques, color theory and custom painting as well as vehicle detailing. Prepares students for employment as an automotive painter.

3.0