Butte College Courses

American Sign Language (ASL) further develops receptive and expressive skills with an emphasis on ASL narratives and active communication in ASL. It continues to use the functional-notation approach i

• California Community Colleges System
• 64 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

This course introduces fundamental concepts of astronomy, including the Solar System, stars, supernovae, galaxies, black holes, and the expanding universe. Students learn how to study the cosmos throu

• California Community Colleges System
• 64 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Fundamental introduction to the major systems of the automobile including safety and preventative maintenance services. This course will focus on Auto Shop Fundamentals and repair for individuals with

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

This course introduces the theory, operation, diagnosis and repair in the areas of base brake systems, anti-lock brake systems, and steering and suspension systems. Topics include: the application of

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

This class is a supervised lab experience designed to update and enhance technical skills in the following areas: Engines, Brakes/Chassis, Electrical, and Heating/Air Conditioning (AC) Systems. Instru

• California Community Colleges System
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

This course is a supervised lab experience designed to update and enhance technical skills in one or more of the following areas: Electrical, Computer/Emission Controls, Drivability and Transmissions/

• California Community Colleges System
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

In this course students will develop and demonstrate the hands-on skills needed to verify, diagnose and repair vehicle systems, sub systems, and components. Topics include: brake systems including bot

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

In this course students study the theory and principles of operation of automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems as well as engine cooling system operation and repair. Basic

• California Community Colleges System
• 32 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

In this course students will develop and demonstrate the hands-on skills required to diagnose, adjust, repair and maintain modern automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and engine

• California Community Colleges System
• 32 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

This course teaches students the fundamentals of electricity and electronics used currently in the Automotive industry, including semi-conductors and microcomputers. Electrical measuring devices, wire

• California Community Colleges System
• 96 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

This course introduces the theory, operation, and repair of the ignition, fuel, engine management, and emission control systems on gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles. It will help students identify,

• California Community Colleges System
• 80 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

In this course, students will develop and demonstrate hands-on skills required to diagnose and repair ignition, fuel, engine management, and emission control systems found in modern gasoline and diese

• California Community Colleges System
• 80 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

This course covers the methods used to enhance an internal combustion engine's efficiency and power output, test various engine modifications using industry standard tools, and work with a dynamometer

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

This course provides theory and principles of operation in automatic transmissions/transaxles, to include diagnostic, testing and repair of each system.

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

This course enhances skills in diagnosing, testing, and repair procedures of automotive transmissions/transaxles, drive lines and axles. Shop practice includes diagnostics, testing, and repairing of e

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course