Complete College Catalog 2011-2012 - Rio Hondo College

AUTO 135
Advanced Clean Air Car Course
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
appropriate assessment; AUTO 120;
AUTO 130
Transfers to: CSU
This course is intended to prepare
students to take the State of
California Motor Vehicle Pollution
Control Enhanced Area License
Examination (I/M Test). This course
is a combination of the Advanced
Emissions Diagnostics Update Course
and the BAR 97 Transition class.
Course content includes: customer
awareness, five gas analysis, catalytic
converters, baseline techniques, scan
tool and lab scope use, and practical
application of loaded mode (smog test)
emissions testing. Proper diagnosis,
testing, services and repair of all
emissions systems will be an essential
part of this course. This course is one
of two courses that qualifies students/
technicians to meet the Bureau of
Automotive Repair requirements for
the State of California Enhanced Area
Licensing Examination preparation.
This course may be taken once
for credit towards the certificate
and repeated twice to enhance the
student’s skills and proficiency.
2 Units
18 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
AUTO 138
Fuel Injection Systems II
Advisory: AUTO 110; AUTO 128
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed to provide
the student with the fundamentals of
pre and post-OBD-II Bosch Engine
Management Systems related to
Bosch-equipped vehicles. Students will
learn how to use Bosch-specific tools
and equipment, and how to safely
perform basic repair and maintenance
operations. Emphasis will be placed
upon the L-Jetronic Systems, Digifant
Systems, and Motronic Systems.
Service Information Systems, Electrical
Circuits, Symbols & Circuit Diagrams,
and other related topics will be
discussed. This course requires the
students to have a solid background
regarding the technical knowledge
of basic Gasoline Engine Fuel and
Ignition Systems as a prerequisite, and
is required for the proposed Bosch
Certificate Program.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
AUTO 140
Body and Chassis Electrical Systems
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
assessment; AUTO 057
Transfers to: CSU
This course provides an overview of
the modern automobile’s electrical
system as related to the body and
chassis of the vehicle. The theory of
operation, operational characteristics
and methods of problem diagnostics
and repair for the following systems
are included: lighting, instruments,
windshield wipers, power windows/
seats/mirrors, audio systems,
convertible tops, safety restraints,
and anti-theft systems. This course
prepares the student for the (ASE)
Automotive service Excellence A-6
exam and is intended for Automotive
majors. This course may be taken
once for credit towards the major and
repeated one time to enhance student
skills and proficiency level.
4 Units
54 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
AUTO 141
Alternative Fuels I
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This is an introductory course on
alternative fuels as they pertain to
use in modern vehicles. Various
alternative fuels will be compared,
such as Compressed Natural Gas
(CNG), Liquefied Natural Gas
(LNG), Hydrogen, Bio-Fuel, LPG,
etc. The theory of operation, system
components, and the safe handling of
these fuels are included. Students will
develop skills in the area of vehicle
preparation, system component
identification, and repair procedures
related to vehicles using alternative
fuels. This course is designed for
students and technicians working
on stationary power engines,
transportation and clean fuels
seeking to improve skills related
to the maintenance and repair of
gaseous fuels. This course provides
students with ASE F1 or H1 test prep
information.
3 Units
45 Lecture hours
27 Lab hours
AUTO 142
Alternative Fuels II
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
appropriate assessment; AUTO 141
Transfers to: CSU
This is the second course on alternative
fuel systems used to power modern
vehicles. Emphasis will be placed on
installation, diagnostic procedures,
laptop computers, and computer
monitoring of Compressed Natural gas
(CNG), and Liquid Natural Gas (LNG)
systems. The application of other
alternative fuels such as Hydrogen,
LPG, Bio Fuels, etc will also be covered.
Students will also develop skills that
interface with modern technology
computer based automotive electronic
and network controls. SAE and CAN
network control systems will also be
covered. This course is designed for
the experienced technician working in
the field of stationary power engines,
transportation and clean energy fuels
seeking to improve skills related to the
installation and repair of gaseous fuels.
4 Units
54 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
AUTO 147
Introduction to Hybrid and Electric
Vehicle Technology
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
appropriate assessment; AUTO 140
Transfers to: CSU
This course explores the use of
Hybrid and Electric power for vehicle
transportation. Topics will include
safety when using high voltage,
maintenance, drivability, inverter
power transfer, battery technologies,
hydrogen electric power, and fuel
cell technology. Physics of battery
storage, Hybrid generation systems,
Electric vehicle applications and
their integrated systems from many
manufactures will be discussed.
This course is suitable for student’s
entering into alternative fuels or power
generation and energy technology
field.
3 Units
45 Lecture hours
27 Lab hours
AUTO 148
Vehicle Safety, Comfort and
Convenience Systems
Advisory: AUTO 048
Transfer to: CSU
This course is designed to provide
the student with the fundamentals of
Bosch safety, comfort and convenience
systems related to Bosch-equipped
vehicles. Students will learn how
to use Bosch-specific tools and
equipment, and how to safely
perform basic repair and maintenance
operations. Emphasis will be placed
upon the airbag restraint systems, ABS
and traction control systems, AC and
heating systems, lighting systems,
and theft-deterrent systems, service
information systems, electrical circuits,
symbols & circuit diagrams, and other
related topics will be discussed. This
course is required for the proposed
Bosch Certificate Program.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
AUTO 150
Engine Electrical Systems
Advisory: AUTO 115
Transfers to: CSU
This course discusses the modern
automobile’s electrical system as
related to the engine and various
engine related systems. The theory of
operation, operational characteristics
and methods of problem diagnosis
and repair for the following systems
are included; ignition, electronic
fuel injection, engine management,
emission control, charging, cooling
and starting. This course prepares
the student for the (ASE) Automotive
Service Excellence A-8 exam and is
intended for Automotive majors. This
course may be taken once for credit
towards the major and repeated one
time to enhance student skills and
proficiency level.
4 Units
54 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
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