Automotive Technology

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AT 101 INTRODUCTION TO BASIC AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 3 Units Fee: $13. Grade only. Introduces basic general automotive service and repair for all automotive enthusiasts. Emphasizes basic theory and plenty of hands-on lab activities. Focuses on how to perform oil changes, wheel balance and rotation, as well as fluid level inspection among other basic vehicle services. Provides foundation for advanced training. [D; CSU]
AT 101 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72426 AT 101 01 08:00AM-08:50AM MW 590 Preciado,David 18 0*
    09:00AM-10:50AM MW 590      
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
72427 AT 101 03 12:00PM-12:50PM MW 594 Ibarra,Jose 18 0*
    01:00PM-02:50PM MW 594      
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM

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AT 102 AUTOMOTIVE SCIENCE AND BASIC MECHANICS 3 Units Fee: $13. [Recommended Preparation: AT 101, 109, and 110, or equivalent.] Introductory course with a laboratory for all interested automotive operators. This course blends science and automotive service with a mathematics review for the technician. The course covers the chemistry of combustion, the physics of engines, and automotive emissions related to the environmental science of air pollution. [D; CSU]
AT 102 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72428 AT 102 01 08:00AM-08:50AM TTH 594 Rader,Joseph 18 0*
    09:00AM-10:50AM TTH 594      
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AT 109 AUTOMOTIVE BRAKING SYSTEMS 3 Units Fee: $13. Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: AT 101, 102, and 110, or equivalent.] Theory and principles of brake systems, inspection and repair. Emphasis on practical experience with drum brakes, disc brakes, power brakes, and wheel bearing service and repair. Preparation for the California State Brake License and National Automotive Service Excellence Certificate. [D; CSU]
AT 109 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72430 AT 109 01 12:00PM-12:50PM MW 592 Ross,Robert 18 0*
    01:00PM-02:50PM MW 592      
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AT 110 AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION, ALIGNMENT, AND STEERING 3 Units Fee: $13. Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: AT 101 and 102, or equivalent.] Theory and operation of automotive steering and suspension systems. Inspections and repairs are made to all types of suspension systems. Settings are made using a computerized four-wheel alignment rack. Includes the preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence Exam. [D; CSU]
AT 110 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72432 AT 110 01 12:00PM-12:50PM TTH 590 Preciado,David 18 0*
    01:00PM-02:50PM TTH 590      
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AT 220 ENGINE PERFORMANCE II 3 Units Fee: $13. Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: AT 230, 234, and 236, or equivalent.] Engine performance (tune-up) on vehicles with electronic ignition and fuel injection systems. Use of computerized diagnostic equipment and four-gas analyzers. Completes preparation for ASE Performance Certification. [D; CSU]
AT 220 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72435 AT 220 01 08:00AM-08:50AM MW 594 Ibarra,Jose 18 0*
    09:00AM-10:50AM MW 594      
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AT 230 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS 3 Units Fee: $13. Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: AT 101, AT 102, and AT 130, or equivalent.] Provides an advanced course in automotive electrical and electronic systems. Emphasizes the charging system, body electrical, electronic instrumentation, and supplemental air bag systems. Focuses on the analysis of automotive electronics, and a working knowledge of diagnostic procedures when troubleshooting electronically controlled systems. Includes preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence Exam (A6). [D; CSU]
AT 230 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72436 AT 230 01 08:00AM-08:50AM TTH 593 Preciado,David 18 0*
    09:00AM-10:50AM TTH 593      
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AT 234 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES 3 Units Fee: $13. [Recommended Preparation: AT 101 and 102, or equivalent.] Theory, operation, and repair of automatic transmissions and transaxles. Includes practical experience in troubleshooting and rebuilding. Includes preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence Exam (A2). [D; CSU]
AT 234 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
74849 AT 234 E1 04:00PM-06:50PM W NAS Littell,Timothy 12 9*
    09:00AM-03:50PM S 590      
EXTENSION SITE - DAY, SATURDAY Begins: 9/5/2012 Ends: 11/21/2012 This section is offered at NAS, North Island. You must have base access to enroll in this section. *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AT 290 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY I 2 Units Grade only. [Limitation on Enrollment: Declared Automotive Technology major. Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: Enrollment in one other class directly related to the Automotive Technology major in order to apply learned theory in a practical hands-on setting through an internship class.] Applies principles and skills acquired in Automotive Technology occupational majors to on-the-job assignments. In addition to the one unit weekly class activity, one unit of credit is granted for each 60 hours of volunteer or 75 hours of paid work activity. The job supervisor and the instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. (Repeatable---not to exceed four units per level.) [D; CSU]
AT 290 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72439 AT 290 60 05:00PM-05:50PM W 593 Goycochea,Daniel 18 38*
    TBA-TBA TBA      
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING, DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AT 291 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY II 2 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: AT 290 or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: Declared Automotive Technology major. Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: Enrollment in one other class directly related to the Automotive Technology major in order to apply learned theory in a practical hands-on setting through an internship class.] Applies principles and skills acquired in Automotive Technology occupational majors to on-the-job assignments. In addition to the one unit weekly class activity, one unit of credit is granted for each 60 hours of volunteer or 75 hours of paid work activity. The job supervisor and the instructor will evaluate each students job performance. (Repeatablenot to exceed four units per level.) [D; CSU]
AT 291 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72440 AT 291 60 05:00PM-05:50PM W 593 Goycochea,Daniel 18 43*
    TBA-TBA TBA      
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING, DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AT 292 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY III 2 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: AT 291 or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: Declared Automotive Technology major. Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: Enrollment in one other class directly related to the Automotive Technology major in order to apply learned theory in a practical hands-on setting through an internship class.] Applies principles and skills acquired in Automotive Technology occupational majors to on-the-job assignments. In addition to the one unit weekly class activity, one unit of credit is granted for each 60 hours of volunteer or 75 hours of paid work activity. The job supervisor and the instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. (Repeatable---not to exceed four units per level.) [D; CSU]
AT 292 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72441 AT 292 60 05:00PM-05:50PM W 593 Goycochea,Daniel 18 42*
    TBA-TBA TBA      
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING, DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AT 293 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY IV 2 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: AT 292 or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: Declared Automotive Technology major. Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: Enrollment in one other class directly related to the Automotive Technology major in order to apply learned theory in a practical hands-on setting through an internship class.] Applies principles and skills acquired in Automotive Technology occupational majors to on-the-job assignments. In addition to the one unit weekly class activity, one unit of credit is granted for each 60 hours of volunteer or 75 hours of paid work activity. The job supervisor and the instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. (Repeatable---not to exceed four units per level.) [D; CSU]
AT 293 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72442 AT 293 60 05:00PM-05:50PM W 593 Goycochea,Daniel 18 45*
    TBA-TBA TBA      
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING, DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
Total Courses: 11 Total Sections: 12
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