California Community Colleges System Courses

Automotive Electronics

Application of computer control principles to automotive systems. Operation of automotive electronic control systems, including commonly used sensors, actuators, and displays. Introduction to diagnost

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

Automotive Ignition, Fuel and Emission Systems

Introduction to components, subsystems, and functions of ignition, fuel delivery, carburetor, and fuel injection systems (engine management). Introduction to automotive emission controls. Basic diagno

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• Paid Course

Ignition Analysis and Oscilloscope Diagnosis

Ignition system principles of operation and diagnosis. Use of electronic test equipment in ignition system diagnosis. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification examinations in

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

Automotive Fuel Injection

Theory of operation and service of electronic fuel injection systems. Component parts and their functions and overall system theory. Diagnostic and repair methods using standard test and repair equipm

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

No-Start Diagnosis

Principles of troubleshooting procedures and techniques to analyze and repair of "no-start" problems in the fuel, ignition, and electrical systems of an automobile. Preparation for Automotive Service

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

Advanced Scan Tool Diagnosis

Advanced drivability diagnosis using a scan tool. Using the onboard diagnostic capabilities of vehicles built since 1980. Advanced scan data analysis. Using PC capabilities to store and analyze diagno

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

Advanced Drivability and Onboard Diagnostics

Survey of onboard diagnostic systems from 1980 to the present. Advanced electronic diagnostic procedures using an automotive scan tool. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) examination

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

Advanced Lab Scope and Waveform Diagnosis

Diagnosis of automotive electronic systems using a laboratory oscilloscope and a power graphing meter. Related use of other basic test equipment, including a digital multi-meter (DMM) and scan tool. A

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

Automotive Body Electrical Systems

Students will study the theory of operation for automotive body electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems and gain an understanding of the functions of automotive body electrical systems.

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

Hybrid Vehicle Safety and Maintenance

Explores the use of hybrid electric power for vehicle transportation. Topics will include safety, maintenance of hybrid propulsion and internal combustion systems, drivability, and storage battery tec

• California Community Colleges System
• 24 hours
• Paid Course

Automotive Brake Systems

This course will cover the operation, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automotive brake systems.

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

Electronically Controlled Brake Systems

This course covers computer-controlled automotive brake systems, including service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair procedures.

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

Automotive Suspension, Steering and Alignment

This course covers the operation of automotive suspension, steering, and alignment systems, with a focus on maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting procedures.

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• Paid Course

Wheel Alignment, Chassis Dynamics, ADAS

This course covers the analysis of wheel alignment and suspension geometry, including proper inspections, repair procedures, kinematics, and modifications for special-purpose vehicles. Focus will also

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• Paid Course

Manual Drive Train Systems

This course covers the details of the operation and repair of automotive manual drive train components, the design, operation, and repair of four-wheel and all-wheel-drive components, and the theory a

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• Paid Course