DeAnza College Courses

This course covers precision and performance engine preparation, including the selection and matching of engine and valve train components for maximum efficiency and output.

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• Paid Course

This course is comprised of an automotive technician training program for California's Smog inspection program. It meets one of the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) requirements for obtaining a Smog

• California Community Colleges System
• 84 hours
• Paid Course

This course is comprised of an automotive technician training program for California's Smog inspection program. It meets one of the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) requirements for obtaining a Smog

• California Community Colleges System
• 30 hours
• Paid Course

Understanding the functions of automotive hybrid propulsion systems. Operating characteristics of hybrid drive systems. Integration of high voltage power supplies and energy storage systems. Operating

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

Understanding the functions of plug-in electric vehicles and hybrid extended-range electric vehicles. Operating characteristics of high voltage onboard charging systems. charging stations, photovoltai

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

This course pertains to gaseous fuels, which include propane, compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and hydrogen. Propane has been used as an engine fuel for over 80 years. After gasoline and

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

This course will consist of lectures and laboratory demonstrations, providing our students with the necessary skills to maintain and repair light-duty diesel vehicles. Diesel training will give studen

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

This is a legally mandated course by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to obtain a renewal Smog Check License every two years. This applies to all State Licensed Smog Check Technicians.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 hours
• Paid Course

This course covers the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automotive braking systems.

• California Community Colleges System
• 120 hours
• Paid Course

This course covers the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of suspension and steering systems.

• California Community Colleges System
• 120 hours
• Paid Course

This course covers automotive alignment systems, including repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Service and repair procedures will also be covered.

• California Community Colleges System
• 120 hours
• Paid Course

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

• California Community Colleges System
• 36 hours
• Paid Course

Components of the final drive train including design features and service techniques.

• California Community Colleges System
• 120 hours
• Paid Course

Standard transaxles: power flow, service requirements and repair procedures.

• California Community Colleges System
• 36 hours
• Paid Course

Operation of automatic transmissions including torque converters, hydraulic control, planetary gear train, clutch and band operation. Inspection and repair procedures for automatic transmissions.

• California Community Colleges System
• 120 hours
• Paid Course