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Automotive Technology Degrees

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Associate in Science Degree

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN CORE CLASSES

Required for all options except Ford ASSET.

AUTO 102 Automotive Systems 3.0
AUTO 103 Light Line Technician 2.0
AUTO 119 Engine Performance 2.5
AUTO 171 Engine Systems 2.5
Total Units 10.0

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION CLASSES

Required for all option.

AUTO 136 Automotive Work Experience 1.0-4.0
AUTO 173 Service Operations 2.0
Total Units 1 3.0-6.0

OPTION 1: Drivetrain & Chassis

Core Classes 10.0
AUTO 105 Suspension & Alignment 3.0
AUTO 106 Brake Systems 2.0
AUTO 120 Automatic Transmissions 2.0
AUTO 121 Manual Transmissions 2.0
AUTO 135 Climate Control 1.5
AUTO 172 Chassis/Drivetrain Systems 2.5
AUTO 174 Chassis Electronics 2.0
Total Major Units 25.0
Auto 170 3.0
Employment Preparation 1 3.0-6.0
Major Electives 5.0
General Education for A.S. Degree 24.0
Total A.S. Degree Units 60.0-63.0

OPTION 2: Fuel & Electrical

Core Classes 10.0
AUTO 118 Fuel & Emissions 3.0
AUTO 122 Advanced Electrical 3.0
AUTO 125 Auto Electronics 2.0
AUTO 127 Ignition Systems 2.0
AUTO 129 DSO, GDMM, Scan Tool Diagnosis 1.0
AUTO 133 Computerized Engine Management 2.5
AUTO 134 Advanced Engine Performance 2.5
AUTO 141 The Clean Air Car Course 5.0
AUTO 170 Electrical Systems 3.0
Total Major Units 34.0
AUTO 172 2.5
Employment Preparation 1 3.0-6.0
Major Electives 0.0
General Education for A.S. Degree 24.0
Total A.S. Degree Units 63.5-66.5

1 Must include 2.0 units of Auto 173.

CERTIFICATES OF SPECIALIZATION/CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN CORE CLASSES

Required for all certificates.

AUTO 102 Automotive Systems 3.0
AUTO 103 Light Line Technician 2.0
AUTO 119 Engine Performance 2.5
AUTO 171 Engine Systems 2.5
Total Units 10.0

CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION - LEVEL I - ENGINE SERVICE

Core Classes 10.0
AUTO 107 Valve Trains 2.0
AUTO 108 Engine Short Blocks 2.0
AUTO 109 Engine Blueprinting 2.0
Total Units 16.0

CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION - LEVEL II - DRIVETRAIN & CHASSIS

Core Classes 10.0
AUTO 105 Suspension & Alignment 3.0
AUTO 106 Brake Systems 2.0
AUTO 120 Automatic Transmissions 2.0
AUTO 121 Manual Transmissions 2.0
AUTO 135 Climate Control 1.5
AUTO 172 Chassis/Drivetrain Systems 2.5
AUTO 174 Chassis Electronics 2.0
Total Units 25.0

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - FUEL & ELECTRICAL

Core Classes 10.0
AUTO 118 Fuel & Emissions 3.0
AUTO 122 Advanced Electrical 3.0
AUTO 125 Auto Electronics 2.0
AUTO 127 Ignition Systems 2.0
AUTO 129 DSO, GDMM, Scan Tool Diagnosis 1.0
AUTO 133 Computerized Engine Management 2.5
AUTO 134 Advanced Engine Performance 2.5
AUTO 141 The Clean Air Car Course 5.0
AUTO 170 Electrical Systems 3.0
Total Units 34.0

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING

Core Classes 10.0
AUTO 136 Automotive Work Experience 1.0-4.0
AUTO 173 Service Operations 2.0
Engine Service Certificate 6.0
Drivetrain & Chassis Certificate 15.0
Fuel & Electrical Certificate 24.0
Total Units 58.0-61.0

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - AMERICAN HONDA CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Note: In order for participating students to receive this certificate, American Honda requires that all program requirements be met. Please contact David Ames at (408) 274-7900 ext. 6555 for further information.

Core Classes 10.0
Drivetrain & Chassis Certificate 15.0
Fuel & Electrical Certificate 24.0
AUTO 136 Automotive Work Experience 1.0-4.0
AUTO 173 Service Operations 2.0
AUTO 107 Valve Trains 2.0
AUTO 108 Engine Short Blocks 2.0
AUTO 132 Individualized Skills Training Lab 2 0.5-7.5
Total Units 56.5-66.5

2 This 0.5-7.5 unit course is to be repeated 4-5 times during the Honda course of study. For General Education courses, please refer to the graduation requirements for the Associate in Science Degree section of the Evergreen Valley College catalog.

Please note: Students must complete required Automotive Technology courses with a grade of “C” or better to be awarded the degree or certificate in Automotive Technology. Students are also required to get a “C” or better in each course applied toward Apprenticeship.