DeAnza College Courses

This course covers the application of physical principles to the operation of mechanical and hydraulic systems using an applied physics technique.

• California Community Colleges System
• 72 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Principles of electricity, electronics, circuits, cranking and charging systems. Testing, diagnosis and repair of these systems.

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Theory of operation for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical accessory systems. Understanding and using wiring diagrams, schematics, and other diagnostic information to troubleshoot electrica

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

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
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

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
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

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
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

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
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• 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
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

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
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

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
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

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
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• 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
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

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
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

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

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

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

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course