MiraCosta College

Spring 2016
ALL COURSES
Class # Days Time Instructor Units Room # Class # Days Time Instructor Units Room #
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
AUTO 102 Preventive Maintenance and Engine Performance
This course covers the care and preventive maintenance of the automobile,
including its tires, wheels, brakes, suspensions, fuels, oil and lubricants,
smog devices, basic engine performance, automotive electronic procedures,
and safety factors. CSU
OCEANSIDE CAMPUS ROOM #
1450 TTh 11:00am-1:50pm KATSON P 4.0 OC4001
LATE-START/OCEANSIDE CAMPUS ROOM #
1452 T 2:00pm-5:25pm KATSON P 4.0 OC4001
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THIS IS A LATE-START CLASS, (02/09-05/24).
AUTO 105 Automotive Reconditioning and Detailing
This course includes professional interior and exterior detailing processes,
including identification of paint condition and types, use of car-care chemicals,
machine polishing, paint surface maintenance, and customer communication.
It also covers roadworthiness, emission controls, and safety inspections.
Students are required to attend a local Concours-quality auto show. CSU
OCEANSIDE CAMPUS ROOM #
2366 TTh 8:00am-9:30am KATSON P 4.0 OC4016
&TTh 9:30am-10:50am OC4001
AUTO 125 CA Smog Technician Engine and Emission Control — Level 1
This course (plus other requirements and course work) prepares students to
qualify for the California Smog Check Technician Examination using Nissan
and other Asian manufacturer-specific and standard Bureau of Automotive
Repair (BAR) materials. CSU
ENROLLMENT LIMITATION: Not open to students with credit in AUTO 150.
OCEANSIDE CAMPUS ROOM #
2111 TTh 5:00pm-7:30pm GENACK C 4.0 OC4016
&TTh 7:30pm-9:55pm OC4001
(01/26-04/07)
AUTO 130 Basic Automotive Tune-Up
This introduction to the theory and operation of the internal combustion
engine covers ignition, fuel, emission control, and computerized systems. It
prepares students for the study of automotive tune-up and diagnosis. CSU
OCEANSIDE CAMPUS ROOM #
1454 M 1:00pm-3:55pm VAIL S 2.0 OC4010
1456 W 6:00pm-7:30pm NEUBAUER E 2.0 OC4016
&W 7:30pm-8:50pm OC4001
AUTO 135 Auto Electronic Fundamentals
This course covers the fundamentals of electricity, electromagnetism,
electromagnetic induction, electronics, and D/C and A/C current theory. It
prepares students for the study of automotive lighting and electrical and
electronic control systems as well as for the ASE A6 examination and the
California State Headlight Adjuster’s license. CSU
OCEANSIDE CAMPUS ROOM #
1458 MW 11:05am-2:00pm WILLIAMS A 4.0 OC4001
3034 TTh 6:00pm-8:45pm RICHER J 4.0 OC4001
AUTO 140 Automotive Engine Technology
This course introduces automotive engine mechanical theory and repair. It
prepares students for the Automotive Excellence (ASE) A1 Engine Repair
examination. CSU
ENROLLMENT LIMITATION: Not open to students with credit in AUTO 151.
OCEANSIDE CAMPUS ROOM #
1460 MW 8:00am-10:55am VAIL S 4.0 OC4001
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
AUTO 141 Automotive Engine Performance and Drivability
This engine performance course covers diagnostics, service, and repair
of fuel, ignition, starting, charging, emission, and computer systems. It
prepares students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A8 Engine
Performance examination. CSU
ENROLLMENT LIMITATION: Not open to students with credit in AUTO 151
or AUTO 230.
ADVISORY: AUTO 130 or equivalent.
OCEANSIDE CAMPUS ROOM #
1462 MW 8:00am-10:55am WILLIAMS A 4.0 OC4010
1464 TTh 6:00pm-8:55pm KATSON P 4.0 OC4010
AUTO 156 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
This course prepares students for entry-level positions as transmission technicians
as well as for the ASE A2 Automotive Transmission exam. It covers all
aspects of automatic transmissions and transaxles and emphasizes current
electronic transmission technology as well as driveline related service. CSU
OCEANSIDE CAMPUS ROOM #
1466 MW 6:00pm-8:55pm GUIMOND K 4.0 OC4001
AUTO 161 Automotive Brake Service and Repair
This course covers the theory, service, and repair of hydraulic brake, anti-lock
brake, and traction control systems. It prepares students for the Automotive
Service Excellence (ASE) A5 Brakes examination. CSU
ENROLLMENT LIMITATION: Not open to students with credit in AUTO 120
or AUTO 152.
OCEANSIDE CAMPUS ROOM #
1468 TTh 8:00am-10:50am VAIL S 4.0 OC4010
AUTO 200 Automotive Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Students learn theory and hands-on procedures for service and repair of
hybrid, electric, and alternative fuel vehicles. Topics include DC high voltage
systems, regenerative braking, the manufacture and testing of biodiesel
fuel, the unique characteristics of internal combustion engines powered by
alternative fuels and the specialty tools, and safety procedures required for
these systems. CSU
PREREQUISITE: AUTO 135.
ADVISORY: AUTO 102 or AUTO 130.
OCEANSIDE CAMPUS ROOM #
2530 MW 6:00pm-8:20pm WILLIAMS A 4.0 OC4010
AUTO 225 Smog Check Training Inspection Procedures — Level 2
This course (plus other requirements and course work) prepares students to
qualify for the California Smog Check Technician Examination using Nissan
and other Asian manufacturer-specific and standard Bureau of Automotive
Repair (BAR) materials. Topics include smog check inspection procedures,
rules, and regulations. CSU
LATE-START/OCEANSIDE CAMPUS ROOM #
2113 TTh 5:30pm-7:30pm GENACK C 2.0 OC4016
&TTh 7:30pm-9:35pm OC4001
THIS IS A LATE-START CLASS, (04/12-05/19)
AUTO 299 Occupational Cooperative Work Experience
This course is for students who are employed in a job directly related to their
major and who seek to learn new skills or improve existing skills at work
under the instruction of a MiraCosta faculty-mentor. CSU
COREQUISITE: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per unit.
Enrollment Limitation: Career Center approval. May not enroll in any combination
of cooperative work experience and/or internship studies concurrently.
•2479 ARR STAFF 3.0
Go to miracosta.edu/dataform or the Career Center in Bldg 4700,
OC, to complete an employer contact information form. Faculty
mentor will visit your worksite twice, unless you are employed
more than 25 miles from any of MiraCosta’s three campuses. You
then may be required to travel to a campus to meet with your
instructor and to meet virtually. Call the Career Center if you have
questions: 760.795.6772.
THIS IS A LATE-START CLASS, (02/08-05/27).
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OC=Oceanside Campus SAN=San Elijo Campus in Cardiff CLC=Community Learning Center *Meets off-campus (see page 2)