Automotive Technology

Designed to teach the student complete car care, emphasizing the operating principles and service operations on all types of automobiles and light trucks.Includes investigation of the impacts that the automobile has on modern life, the economy and the environment.

A writing course designed primarily to meet the needs of students pursuing career and technical programs. Meets the written composition graduation requirement for an AHC associate's degree. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution will need to take ENGL 101 instead of this course to meet the university's first-year composition requirement. Readings will be drawn from the disciplines involved so that students master comprehension and critical reading skills in real-world texts. Writing assignments and projects will similarly be based upon the types of critical thinking and analytical writing required in the students' fields of study. Research methods and skills will be emphasized. 

Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper. 

Select one course from the list below.

• American Sign Language 138
• Art 101, 103, 104, 105, 109, 170
• Communication Studies 108
• Dance 101, 110, 120, 130, 147
• Drama 103, 110, 111
• Early Childhood Studies 116, 123
• English 102, 106, 117, 118, 119, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 138,139, 140, 144, 145, 146, 148, 180
• Ethnic Studies 105, 120, 122
• Fashion 104, 105
• Film 101, 102, 103, 104, 108, 109, 110, 122
• French 101, 102
• Graphics 127
• History 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 120, 138
• Humanities 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
• Library 180
• Multimedia Arts and Communication 101, 102
• Music 100, 101, 102, 104, 106
• Philosophy 101, 102, 105, 121, 122
• Photo 110
• Spanish 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 112

Select one course from the list below to fulfill the requirements for both GE Area 7: Living Skills and AHC Grad: Health Education and Safety.

• Early Childhood Studies 102
• Emergency Medical Services 102
• Food Science and Nutrition 109
• Health Education 100
• Personal Development 101

The intent of this course is to introduce the student to the diagnosis and repair of automotive engines. Laboratory experiences will include engine evaluation, removal, disassembly, precision measurement, inspection and evaluation of engine components, cylinder head reconditioning, engine reassembly and installation.

CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF 12 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Mathematics 100, 105, 121, 123, 131, 135, 141, 181, 182, 183, 184

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Anthropology 107
• English 150, 151, 152, 153
• Ethnic Studies 101, 105, 107, 120, 121, 122, 150, 151, 152, 153
• Fashion 105
• Film 122
• History 120, 121

ALL courses in this category also fulfill the AHC Graduation Requirement: Multicultural and Gender Studies  

An introduction to machining and manufacturing technology where students will learn basic tool geometry, blueprint reading, shop math, precision measuring tools, co-ordinate systems and how to safely operate a variety of industrial equipment.

If you take any of the following courses, you will also satisfy the Multicultural/Gender Studies requirement:

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Administration of Justice 101, 103, 115
• Anthropology 102, 103, 105, 107
• Business 121, 141
• Communications Studies 100, 110
• Early Childhood Studies 100, 101
• Economics 101, 102, 121, 141
• English 105, 150, 151,152, 153
• Ethnic Studies 101, 107, 150, 151,152, 153
• Geography 102, 103, 105
• Global Studies 141
• Graphics 127
• LGBT 101, 102
• Physical Education 128
• Political Science 101, 104, 105, 110
• Psychology 101, 112, 113, 117, 118, 119, 121
• Sociology 101, 102, 104, 120, 122, 155, 160

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Ethnic Studies 121
• History 107, 108, 118, 119, 121
• Political Science 101, 103

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Communication Studies 100, 101, 102, 106
• English 103, 104
• Philosophy 112, 114

An intensified course in automotive machining, the course will emphasize student proficiency in machine operation. Designed to make the student proficient in all phases of automotive and industrial engine rebuilding, including crankshaft grinding, boring, honing, line boring, block and head resurfacing, crack repair, head reconditioning, precision measuring, balancing, and engine assembly.

CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF 12 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:

Select one course from this list.

An advanced course focused on precision and performance engine preparation. Topics to be covered include engine components selection, machining and measurement for maximum engine efficiency and output.

CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF 12 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:

Designed to teach the student complete car care, emphasizing the operating principles and service operations on all types of automobiles and light trucks.Includes investigation of the impacts that the automobile has on modern life, the economy and the environment.

A writing course designed primarily to meet the needs of students pursuing career and technical programs. Meets the written composition graduation requirement for an AHC associate's degree. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution will need to take ENGL 101 instead of this course to meet the university's first-year composition requirement. Readings will be drawn from the disciplines involved so that students master comprehension and critical reading skills in real-world texts. Writing assignments and projects will similarly be based upon the types of critical thinking and analytical writing required in the students' fields of study. Research methods and skills will be emphasized. 

Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper. 

Select one course from the list below.

• American Sign Language 138
• Art 101, 103, 104, 105, 109, 170
• Communication Studies 108
• Dance 101, 110, 120, 130, 147
• Drama 103, 110, 111
• Early Childhood Studies 116, 123
• English 102, 106, 117, 118, 119, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 138,139, 140, 144, 145, 146, 148, 180
• Ethnic Studies 105, 120, 122
• Fashion 104, 105
• Film 101, 102, 103, 104, 108, 109, 110, 122
• French 101, 102
• Graphics 127
• History 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 120, 138
• Humanities 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
• Library 180
• Multimedia Arts and Communication 101, 102
• Music 100, 101, 102, 104, 106
• Philosophy 101, 102, 105, 121, 122
• Photo 110
• Spanish 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 112

Select one course from the list below to fulfill the requirements for both GE Area 7: Living Skills and AHC Grad: Health Education and Safety.

• Early Childhood Studies 102
• Emergency Medical Services 102
• Food Science and Nutrition 109
• Health Education 100
• Personal Development 101

Designed to give the student a strong background in basic automotive electricity and electronic concepts. Includes discussion and hands on practice with basic theories, operation, diagnosis, and service of the electrical, electronic, and computer control systems with an emphasis on preparing the student for professional certification testing.

CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF 12 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Anthropology 107
• English 150, 151, 152, 153
• Ethnic Studies 101, 105, 107, 120, 121, 122, 150, 151, 152, 153
• Fashion 105
• Film 122
• History 120, 121

ALL courses in this category also fulfill the AHC Graduation Requirement: Multicultural and Gender Studies  

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Mathematics 100, 105, 121, 123, 131, 135, 141, 181, 182, 183, 184

The intent of this course is to introduce the student to the diagnosis and repair of automotive engines. Laboratory experiences will include engine evaluation, removal, disassembly, precision measurement, inspection and evaluation of engine components, cylinder head reconditioning, engine reassembly and installation.

CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF 12 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:

If you take any of the following courses, you will also satisfy the Multicultural/Gender Studies requirement:

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Administration of Justice 101, 103, 115
• Anthropology 102, 103, 105, 107
• Business 121, 141
• Communications Studies 100, 110
• Early Childhood Studies 100, 101
• Economics 101, 102, 121, 141
• English 105, 150, 151,152, 153
• Ethnic Studies 101, 107, 150, 151,152, 153
• Geography 102, 103, 105
• Global Studies 141
• Graphics 127
• LGBT 101, 102
• Physical Education 128
• Political Science 101, 104, 105, 110
• Psychology 101, 112, 113, 117, 118, 119, 121
• Sociology 101, 102, 104, 120, 122, 155, 160

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Ethnic Studies 121
• History 107, 108, 118, 119, 121
• Political Science 101, 103

Select one course from this list.

Designed to familiarize the student with the theory of suspension design, and the repair and alignment of automotive suspensions including long and short arm suspension, McPherson Struts, Solid Axle, and Twin I Beam types.

CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF 12 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:

Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence. 

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Communication Studies 100, 101, 102, 106
• English 103, 104
• Philosophy 112, 114

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Anthropology 101, 110 (when taken in conjunction with 101)
• Astronomy 100
• Biology 100, 120, 124, 132
• Chemistry 110, 120
• Environmental Technology 101
• Food Science and Nutrition 110
• Geography 101, 115
• Geology 100, 111, 114, 115, 131, 141
• Physical Science 111, 112
• Physics 100
• Viticulture and Enology 102

Designed to teach the student complete car care, emphasizing the operating principles and service operations on all types of automobiles and light trucks.Includes investigation of the impacts that the automobile has on modern life, the economy and the environment.

A writing course designed primarily to meet the needs of students pursuing career and technical programs. Meets the written composition graduation requirement for an AHC associate's degree. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution will need to take ENGL 101 instead of this course to meet the university's first-year composition requirement. Readings will be drawn from the disciplines involved so that students master comprehension and critical reading skills in real-world texts. Writing assignments and projects will similarly be based upon the types of critical thinking and analytical writing required in the students' fields of study. Research methods and skills will be emphasized. 

Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper. 

Select one course from the list below.

• American Sign Language 138
• Art 101, 103, 104, 105, 109, 170
• Communication Studies 108
• Dance 101, 110, 120, 130, 147
• Drama 103, 110, 111
• Early Childhood Studies 116, 123
• English 102, 106, 117, 118, 119, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 138,139, 140, 144, 145, 146, 148, 180
• Ethnic Studies 105, 120, 122
• Fashion 104, 105
• Film 101, 102, 103, 104, 108, 109, 110, 122
• French 101, 102
• Graphics 127
• History 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 120, 138
• Humanities 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
• Library 180
• Multimedia Arts and Communication 101, 102
• Music 100, 101, 102, 104, 106
• Philosophy 101, 102, 105, 121, 122
• Photo 110
• Spanish 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 112

Select one course from the list below to fulfill the requirements for both GE Area 7: Living Skills and AHC Grad: Health Education and Safety.

• Early Childhood Studies 102
• Emergency Medical Services 102
• Food Science and Nutrition 109
• Health Education 100
• Personal Development 101

Designed to give the student a strong background in basic automotive electricity and electronic concepts. Includes discussion and hands on practice with basic theories, operation, diagnosis, and service of the electrical, electronic, and computer control systems with an emphasis on preparing the student for professional certification testing.

CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF 11 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Anthropology 107
• English 150, 151, 152, 153
• Ethnic Studies 101, 105, 107, 120, 121, 122, 150, 151, 152, 153
• Fashion 105
• Film 122
• History 120, 121

ALL courses in this category also fulfill the AHC Graduation Requirement: Multicultural and Gender Studies  

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Mathematics 100, 105, 121, 123, 131, 135, 141, 181, 182, 183, 184

This course provides theory and application of automotive fuel supply and fuel injection systems. The course includes basic engine, fuel supply, fuel injection, turbocharging, and computerized engine controls diagnosis and repair.

CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF 11 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:

If you take any of the following courses, you will also satisfy the Multicultural/Gender Studies requirement:

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Administration of Justice 101, 103, 115
• Anthropology 102, 103, 105, 107
• Business 121, 141
• Communications Studies 100, 110
• Early Childhood Studies 100, 101
• Economics 101, 102, 121, 141
• English 105, 150, 151,152, 153
• Ethnic Studies 101, 107, 150, 151,152, 153
• Geography 102, 103, 105
• Global Studies 141
• Graphics 127
• LGBT 101, 102
• Physical Education 128
• Political Science 101, 104, 105, 110
• Psychology 101, 112, 113, 117, 118, 119, 121
• Sociology 101, 102, 104, 120, 122, 155, 160

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Ethnic Studies 121
• History 107, 108, 118, 119, 121
• Political Science 101, 103

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Communication Studies 100, 101, 102, 106
• English 103, 104
• Philosophy 112, 114

This course is designed to give students a basic knowledge of engine diagnostic tools, and a working ability to diagnose engine performance problems. The course includes fuel, ignition, computerized engine controls, and emission controls related systems.

CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF 11 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:

Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence. 

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Anthropology 101, 110 (when taken in conjunction with 101)
• Astronomy 100
• Biology 100, 120, 124, 132
• Chemistry 110, 120
• Environmental Technology 101
• Food Science and Nutrition 110
• Geography 101, 115
• Geology 100, 111, 114, 115, 131, 141
• Physical Science 111, 112
• Physics 100
• Viticulture and Enology 102

Select one course from this list.

Designed to teach the student complete car care, emphasizing the operating principles and service operations on all types of automobiles and light trucks.Includes investigation of the impacts that the automobile has on modern life, the economy and the environment.

A writing course designed primarily to meet the needs of students pursuing career and technical programs. Meets the written composition graduation requirement for an AHC associate's degree. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution will need to take ENGL 101 instead of this course to meet the university's first-year composition requirement. Readings will be drawn from the disciplines involved so that students master comprehension and critical reading skills in real-world texts. Writing assignments and projects will similarly be based upon the types of critical thinking and analytical writing required in the students' fields of study. Research methods and skills will be emphasized. 

Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper. 

Select one course from the list below.

• American Sign Language 138
• Art 101, 103, 104, 105, 109, 170
• Communication Studies 108
• Dance 101, 110, 120, 130, 147
• Drama 103, 110, 111
• Early Childhood Studies 116, 123
• English 102, 106, 117, 118, 119, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 138,139, 140, 144, 145, 146, 148, 180
• Ethnic Studies 105, 120, 122
• Fashion 104, 105
• Film 101, 102, 103, 104, 108, 109, 110, 122
• French 101, 102
• Graphics 127
• History 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 120, 138
• Humanities 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
• Library 180
• Multimedia Arts and Communication 101, 102
• Music 100, 101, 102, 104, 106
• Philosophy 101, 102, 105, 121, 122
• Photo 110
• Spanish 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 112

Select one course from the list below to fulfill the requirements for both GE Area 7: Living Skills and AHC Grad: Health Education and Safety.

• Early Childhood Studies 102
• Emergency Medical Services 102
• Food Science and Nutrition 109
• Health Education 100
• Personal Development 101

Designed to give the student a strong background in basic automotive electricity and electronic concepts. Includes discussion and hands on practice with basic theories, operation, diagnosis, and service of the electrical, electronic, and computer control systems with an emphasis on preparing the student for professional certification testing.

CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF 8 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:

Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence. 

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Anthropology 107
• English 150, 151, 152, 153
• Ethnic Studies 101, 105, 107, 120, 121, 122, 150, 151, 152, 153
• Fashion 105
• Film 122
• History 120, 121

ALL courses in this category also fulfill the AHC Graduation Requirement: Multicultural and Gender Studies  

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Mathematics 100, 105, 121, 123, 131, 135, 141, 181, 182, 183, 184

An introduction and comprehensive examination of automotive drive lines and differentials; manual transmissions; manual transaxles; automatic transmission fundamentals; flywheel and clutch and 4-wheel drive. Extreme emphasis is placed on principles of operation, troubleshooting and intensive repair.

PLUS A MINIMUM OF 8 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:

Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence. 

If you take any of the following courses, you will also satisfy the Multicultural/Gender Studies requirement:

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Administration of Justice 101, 103, 115
• Anthropology 102, 103, 105, 107
• Business 121, 141
• Communications Studies 100, 110
• Early Childhood Studies 100, 101
• Economics 101, 102, 121, 141
• English 105, 150, 151,152, 153
• Ethnic Studies 101, 107, 150, 151,152, 153
• Geography 102, 103, 105
• Global Studies 141
• Graphics 127
• LGBT 101, 102
• Physical Education 128
• Political Science 101, 104, 105, 110
• Psychology 101, 112, 113, 117, 118, 119, 121
• Sociology 101, 102, 104, 120, 122, 155, 160

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Communication Studies 100, 101, 102, 106
• English 103, 104
• Philosophy 112, 114

A comprehensive examination of automotive and light truck brakes. Emphasis on repair and troubleshooting of domestic and import systems, drum and disc mechanical systems, power brake systems, anti-skid systems, and computerized brake systems.

Designed to familiarize the student with the theory of suspension design, and the repair and alignment of automotive suspensions including long and short arm suspension, McPherson Struts, Solid Axle, and Twin I Beam types.

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Ethnic Studies 121
• History 107, 108, 118, 119, 121
• Political Science 101, 103

Select one course from this list.

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Anthropology 101, 110 (when taken in conjunction with 101)
• Astronomy 100
• Biology 100, 120, 124, 132
• Chemistry 110, 120
• Environmental Technology 101
• Food Science and Nutrition 110
• Geography 101, 115
• Geology 100, 111, 114, 115, 131, 141
• Physical Science 111, 112
• Physics 100
• Viticulture and Enology 102

Designed to teach the student complete car care, emphasizing the operating principles and service operations on all types of automobiles and light trucks.Includes investigation of the impacts that the automobile has on modern life, the economy and the environment.

An introduction and comprehensive examination of automotive drive lines and differentials; manual transmissions; manual transaxles; automatic transmission fundamentals; flywheel and clutch and 4-wheel drive. Extreme emphasis is placed on principles of operation, troubleshooting and intensive repair.

Designed to give the student a strong background in basic automotive electricity and electronic concepts. Includes discussion and hands on practice with basic theories, operation, diagnosis, and service of the electrical, electronic, and computer control systems with an emphasis on preparing the student for professional certification testing.

CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF 6 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:

Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence. 

The intent of this course is to introduce the student to the diagnosis and repair of automotive engines. Laboratory experiences will include engine evaluation, removal, disassembly, precision measurement, inspection and evaluation of engine components, cylinder head reconditioning, engine reassembly and installation.

CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF 6 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:

Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence. 

Theory and operation, diagnosis, service and repair of automotive automatic transmissions and transaxles.

Designed to teach the student complete car care, emphasizing the operating principles and service operations on all types of automobiles and light trucks.Includes investigation of the impacts that the automobile has on modern life, the economy and the environment.

An introduction and comprehensive examination of automotive drive lines and differentials; manual transmissions; manual transaxles; automatic transmission fundamentals; flywheel and clutch and 4-wheel drive. Extreme emphasis is placed on principles of operation, troubleshooting and intensive repair.

In this course students study the theory, operation, diagnosis, and repair of automotive heating, air conditioning and engine cooling systems.

Theory and operation, diagnosis, service and repair of automotive automatic transmissions and transaxles.

The intent of this course is to introduce the student to the diagnosis and repair of automotive engines. Laboratory experiences will include engine evaluation, removal, disassembly, precision measurement, inspection and evaluation of engine components, cylinder head reconditioning, engine reassembly and installation.

Designed to give the student a strong background in basic automotive electricity and electronic concepts. Includes discussion and hands on practice with basic theories, operation, diagnosis, and service of the electrical, electronic, and computer control systems with an emphasis on preparing the student for professional certification testing.

An intensified course in automotive machining, the course will emphasize student proficiency in machine operation. Designed to make the student proficient in all phases of automotive and industrial engine rebuilding, including crankshaft grinding, boring, honing, line boring, block and head resurfacing, crack repair, head reconditioning, precision measuring, balancing, and engine assembly.

Designed to teach the student complete car care, emphasizing the operating principles and service operations on all types of automobiles and light trucks.Includes investigation of the impacts that the automobile has on modern life, the economy and the environment.

The intent of this course is to introduce the student to the diagnosis and repair of automotive engines. Laboratory experiences will include engine evaluation, removal, disassembly, precision measurement, inspection and evaluation of engine components, cylinder head reconditioning, engine reassembly and installation.

Designed to give the student a strong background in basic automotive electricity and electronic concepts. Includes discussion and hands on practice with basic theories, operation, diagnosis, and service of the electrical, electronic, and computer control systems with an emphasis on preparing the student for professional certification testing.

An intensified course in automotive machining, the course will emphasize student proficiency in machine operation. Designed to make the student proficient in all phases of automotive and industrial engine rebuilding, including crankshaft grinding, boring, honing, line boring, block and head resurfacing, crack repair, head reconditioning, precision measuring, balancing, and engine assembly.

In this course students study the theory, operation, diagnosis, and repair of automotive heating, air conditioning and engine cooling systems.

An introduction and comprehensive examination of automotive drive lines and differentials; manual transmissions; manual transaxles; automatic transmission fundamentals; flywheel and clutch and 4-wheel drive. Extreme emphasis is placed on principles of operation, troubleshooting and intensive repair.

Theory and operation, diagnosis, service and repair of automotive automatic transmissions and transaxles.

Designed to teach the student complete car care, emphasizing the operating principles and service operations on all types of automobiles and light trucks.Includes investigation of the impacts that the automobile has on modern life, the economy and the environment.

The intent of this course is to introduce the student to the diagnosis and repair of automotive engines. Laboratory experiences will include engine evaluation, removal, disassembly, precision measurement, inspection and evaluation of engine components, cylinder head reconditioning, engine reassembly and installation.

Designed to give the student a strong background in basic automotive electricity and electronic concepts. Includes discussion and hands on practice with basic theories, operation, diagnosis, and service of the electrical, electronic, and computer control systems with an emphasis on preparing the student for professional certification testing.

This course provides theory and application of automotive fuel supply and fuel injection systems. The course includes basic engine, fuel supply, fuel injection, turbocharging, and computerized engine controls diagnosis and repair.

This course is designed to give students a basic knowledge of engine diagnostic tools, and a working ability to diagnose engine performance problems. The course includes fuel, ignition, computerized engine controls, and emission controls related systems.

CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF 6 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:

CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF 6 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING: