COA 09-11 Catalog - Peralta Colleges

apprenticeship program (appr)75APPR 481Computer Carburetion4 units, 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR)Not open for credit to students who have completedAtech 231.Non-degree applicableIntroduction to electronic computer-controlledcarburetion: Single-, dual- and four-barrel carburetors;nomenclature, circuit tracing, disassembly andreassembly, overhaul, adjustment and troubleshootingof carburetor systems; fuel safety, refining, fuel pumpsand tanks, engine operation and other related topics.0948.01APPR 482Introduction to Electronic Engine Controls4 units: 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR)Not open for credit to students who have completedAtech 232.Non-degree applicableCourse includes 60 hours of the required 120-hourtraining program necessary to take the California StateI/M license examination. Also see Appr 483.Introduction to the principles and operations of majorcomputerized electronic engine-control systems:Ignition, emission, and computer carburetor controls,and fuel-injection systems preparation for the CaliforniaState I/M license examination. 0948.01APPR 483Emission Control Systems4 units, 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR)Not open for credit to students who have completedAtech 233.Non-degree applicableCourse includes 60 hours of the required 120-hourtraining program necessary to take the California StateI/M license examination. Also see Appr 482.Familiarization with the California State Smog Checkprogram: Rules, regulations, vehicle testing, andoperations necessary to certify vehicles under theprogram; preparation for the California State I/M licenseexamination. 0948.01APPR 484Introduction to Brakes, Alignment andHeadlamp Aiming4 units, 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR)Also offered as Atech 234. Not open for credit to studentswho have completed or are currently enrolled in Atech234.Non-degree applicableIntroduction to brake, alignment, and headlamp aimingsystems: Operation, maintenance, troubleshooting,and adjustment of steering, suspension, braking, andheadlamp aiming systems; emphasis on proper use ofmanuals and safe use of tools and equipment; preparationfor the California State Brake and Lamp licensing exams.0948.01APPR 485Advanced Emissions Diagnostics: SmogCheck II2 units, 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours laboratory (GR)Prerequisite: Atech 24AAlso offered as Atech 27. Not open for credit to studentswho have completed or are currently enrolled in Atech27.Non-degree applicableFive-gas analysis using BAR 97: Advanced emissionsdiagnostics and related topics. 0948.01APPR 486Automotive Air Conditioning4 units, 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR)Recommended preparation: Atech 21 and 22 and Math225 and Bus 208Also offered as Atech 23. Not open for credit to studentswho have completed or are currently enrolled in Atech23.Non-degree applicableStudy of automotive air conditioning systems:Principles and systems necessary for the installation,design, function, and repair of air conditioning units;maintenance, troubleshooting procedures, proper use ofair conditioning charging station and recovery/recycleequipment; emphasis on proper use of manuals and safeuse of tools and equipment. 0948.01