DeAnza College Courses

This course focuses on automotive technician training to include each system that aids in increasing fuel economy and in the reduction of emissions and pollutants from the automobile. There is an emph

• California Community Colleges System
• 156 hours
• Paid Course

This course focuses on performance tuning of automotive gasoline engines, with an emphasis on reference material dealing with repair procedures, specifications, and efficient tune-up procedures. Inclu

• California Community Colleges System
• 156 hours
• Paid Course

A selective study of the automobile's engine systems. Knowledge and skills that are necessary for basic repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of today's engine systems. This course may be used to f

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

A selective study of the automobile's chassis and drive line systems. Knowledge and skills necessary for basic repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of today's chassis and drive line systems. Can b

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

This course covers the ignition system principles of operation and diagnosis, the use of electronic test equipment in ignition system diagnosis, and preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

This course covers the 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

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

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

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

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

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

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

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

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 covers the functions of automotive hybrid propulsion systems; operating characteristics of hybrid drive systems; integration of high voltage power supplies and energy storage systems; oper

• 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 course focuses on the principles of electricity, electronics, cranking, and charging systems, as well as testing, diagnosis, and repair of these systems.

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• Paid Course

Principles of operation, service and repair procedures for automatic transmissions and transaxles. Hydraulic and mechanical system operation. Power flow and component repair techniques. Preparation fo

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• Paid Course