COA 09-11 Catalog - Peralta Colleges

apprenticeship program (appr)73APPR 405FAuto Painting2.5 units, 1.5 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR)Non-degree applicablePrinciples and techniques of auto painting: Paint failures.0949.02APPR 405GAuto Painting2.5 units, 1.5 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR)Non-degree applicablePrinciples and techniques of auto painting: Painting offlexible parts. 0949.02APPR 405HAuto Painting2.5 units, 1.5 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR)Non-degree applicablePrinciples and techniques of auto painting: BAAQMDregulations for auto painting. 0949.02APPR 451Truck Mechanics Chassis System I6 units, 6 hours lecture (GR)Also offered as Dmech 11. Not open for credit to studentswho have completed or are currently enrolled in Dmech11.Non-degree applicableOperation, service, maintenance, and problem solving ofheavy-duty truck chassis systems: Clutches, transmission,rear axles, and front-end alignment; uses Internet- andfactory-based computerized research materials. 0947.01APPR 452Truck Mechanics Chassis Systems II6 units, 6 hours lecture (GR)Also offered as Dmech 12. Not open for credit to studentswho have completed or are currently enrolled in Dmech12.Non-degree applicableOperation, service, and maintenance of heavy-dutytruck brake and electrical systems: Emphasis on criticalthinking and problem solving of the air brake andelectrical systems, including computer diagnostics andcomputer on-board networking programs. 0947.01APPR 453Diesel Engines I4 units, 4 hours lecture (GR)Also offered as Dmech 14. Not open for credit to studentswho have completed or are currently enrolled in Dmech14.Non-degree applicableTheory and operation of truck diesel engines andrelated sub-systems: Newest available technology on thecommercial market. 0947.01APPR 454Diesel Engines II4 units, 4 hours lecture (GR)Also offered as Dmech 15. Not open for credit to studentswho have completed or are currently enrolled in Dmech15.Non-degree applicableAdvanced theory and operation of truck diesel enginesand related sub-systems: Newest available technologyon the commercial market. 0947.01APPR 471Introduction to Auto Mechanics4 units, 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR)Also offered as Atech 22. Not open for credit to studentswho have completed or are currently enrolled in Atech22.Non-degree applicableHow cars work: Construction and operation of engines,engine support systems, drivetrains and chassis; vehiclemaintenance services; shop procedures including safety,proper use of tools, equipment and shop manuals; howto write repair orders. 0948.01APPR 472Introduction to Automotive Electrical Systems4 units, 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR)Recommended preparation: Math 225 and Bus 208Also offered as Atech 26. Not open for credit to studentswho have completed or are currently enrolled in Atech26.Non-degree applicableIntroduction to automotive electrical systems: Electricaltheory, chassis wiring, batteries, cranking, charging, andignition systems; special emphasis placed on diagnosisand repair of vehicle chassis wiring. 0948.01APPR 473AComputer Controls and Fuel Injection4 units, 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR)Prerequisite: Appr 482 or Atech 11Also offered as Atech 24A. Not open for credit to studentswho have completed or are currently enrolled in Atech24A.Non-degree applicableAutomotive computer-control and fuel-injection systems:Service and repair of computer-control and fuel-injectionsystems by all manufacturers, with emphasis on “handson”electronic testing and diagnostic procedures ofignition, fuel, emission-control, and generic electronicfuel-injection systems. 0948.01