COA 09-11 Catalog - Peralta Colleges

88 automotive technology (atech)ATECH 42Advanced Automotive Electronics10 units, 6 hours lecture, 12 hours laboratory (GR)Prerequisite: Atech 12Recommended preparation: Atech 21 and 22 and Math225 and Bus 208Eligible for credit by examination.Acceptable for credit: CSUAdvanced diagnosis and repair techniques for modernautomotive electrical systems: Stresses heavy use ofinstrumentation in the diagnosis of electrical circuitryand component failure. 0948.00ATECH 45Advanced Automotive Transaxles andTransmissions10 units, 6 hours lecture, 12 hours laboratory (GR)Prerequisite: Atech 15Acceptable for credit: CSUAdvanced automotive transaxle and transmissiontheory: Theory of operation, diagnosis, and servicetechniques on a variety of computer-controlled automatictransmissions and transaxles for imported and domesticpassenger vehicles or light trucks. 0948.00ATECH 235ASE L1 Alternative1.5 units, 1.5 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)Short-term courseEligible for credit by examination.Analysis of five gases; diagnosis of emission failure;ignition, computerized powertrain controls, and I/Mfailure diagnosis. 0948.00ATECH 248AA-FZSelected Topics in Auto Mechanics.5-9 units, 0-9 hours lecture, 0-27 hours laboratory (GRor P/NP)See section on Selected Topics. 0948.00ATECH 48AA-FZSelected Topics in Automotive Technology.5-9 units, 0-9 hours lecture, 0-27 hours laboratory (GRor P/NP)Acceptable for credit: CSUSee section on Selected Topics. 0948.00ATECH 49Independent Study in Automotive Technology.5-5 units, .5-5 hours lecture (GR)Acceptable for credit: CSUSee section on Selected Topics. 0948.00ATECH 234Introduction to Brakes, Alignment andHeadlamp Aiming4 units, 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR)Also offered as Appr 484. Not open for credit to studentswho have completed or are currently enrolled in Appr484.Introduction 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.0948.00